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The Ducati Multistrada V4 RS Proves Speed and Comfort Aren't Opposites
Ducati's flagship adventure bike, the Multistrada V4 RS, pairs a 1,103cc, 180hp Desmosedici Stradale V4 with a rider-friendly chassis. An adjustable 33.1-33.9in seat height and roughly 496lb dry weight keep long days comfortable, and it starts at $39,995 in the US.
TopSpeed · 8/6/2026
Honda's Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES Chases Gold Wing Comfort Over Dirt Chops
Honda's Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES leans into on-road comfort and touring features rather than raw off-road capability. Its 1,084cc parallel-twin makes 110.5hp, paired with Showa electronic suspension and a 6.5-inch TFT, starting at $17,799 - add $800 for the DCT automatic.
TopSpeed · 8/6/2026
Aprilia's Tuareg 660 Rally Quietly Becomes the Middleweight ADV Favorite
TopSpeed names the Aprilia Tuareg 660 Rally, priced at $13,799, the quiet favorite of the middleweight adventure class. Its 659cc parallel-twin makes 80hp at a curb weight around 439lbs, 30-35+ pounds lighter than the DesertX, F 900 GS, and 890 Adventure R, with back-to-back Africa Eco Race wins backing up the pedigree.
TopSpeed · 8/4/2026
Itchy Boots' Latest Episode Battles a Brutal Sandstorm in Mongolia's Gobi Desert
In her newest upload (Season 8, Episode 145), round-the-world rider Noraly of Itchy Boots rides through the final stretch of Mongolia's Gobi Desert before reaching the next town, contending with sandstorms fierce enough to strip away visibility, all while traveling solo.
Itchy Boots (Noraly) · 7/26/2026
The Motovlog Tide Has Turned: Raw Helmet-Cam Footage Over Cinematic Drone Shots
Motovlogging trends are shifting in 2026. Feedspot's annual list and others report a move away from cinematic drone footage toward the raw, first-person immediacy of helmet cams. Popular channels like FortNine and Walterrific are also growing through unpolished, candid narration, as riders' authentic, relatable voices carry more weight.
Feedspot · 7/24/2026
Ride for a Cause in REVER's 2026 Million Mile Challenge
REVER's 2026 Million Mile Challenge invites touring riders around the world to log miles through September 13 to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, combining long-distance riding with a charitable cause.
Rider Magazine · 7/23/2026
Royal Enfield Himalayan Heads to Everest Base Camp as 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Expedition Resumes
Royal Enfield has once again held its 'once-in-a-lifetime' adventure expedition to Everest Base Camp aboard the Himalayan, after a long hiatus. A Motor.nl journalist joined the epic ride. Taking on high altitude and brutal terrain, the journey embodies the very identity of the Himalayan motorcycle.
Motor.nl · 7/21/2026
Norton Atlas Review: New Adventure Twin Tested in Iceland
A review of the new Norton Atlas Apex, the historic British marque's latest model since its revival, tests the 585cc adventure twin through Icelandic wind, rain and gravel to determine whether it has what it takes to become Norton's genuine volume touring model.
MCNews.com.au · 7/21/2026
CFMoto 800MT-ES Debuts in UK from £8,698, with Electronic Suspension and Radar
CFMoto has released details of its new adventure tourer '800MT-ES.' It features Intelligent Suspension System (ISS) electronic damping that adjusts in real time, radar, and a Bosch six-axis IMU, with UK pricing starting from £8,698 — a strategic price point nearly half that of rivals equipped with electronic suspension. The KTM-derived 799cc parallel-twin produces 91hp. An 8-inch TFT display and heated grips/seat also come as standard.
MCN · 7/20/2026