The rise of middleweight adventure bikes has been driven by their affordability, versatility, and manageable size compared to larger, more expensive models. They appeal to a wider audience, including new riders, by offering a good balance of comfort, capability and accessibility, without the overwhelming power and sheer bulk that can often detract from the pure joy of the journey.
If ever a bike surprised me and exceeded my expectations, the Harley-Davidson Pan America ST is it.
Founded in 1903, Harley-Davidson is an iconic American brand with a rich history that evokes a sense of tradition and authenticity. Harley-Davidson is one of the most evocative and recognisable brands in the motorcycling universe, and beyond.
The Montroc Kevlar PrimaLoft 3IN1+ Adventure Jacket: Performance for Every Season
The new-for-2025 Furygan Montroc is a versatile three-in-one adventure jacket designed to conquer changing weather conditions without compromising protection.
Montroc's core strength is its modular design.
In a world of adventure bikes screaming about their off-road prowess from the highest, most inaccessible mountain peak, the V-Strom 800RE sneaks up on you.
It’s surprisingly capable, unexpectedly effective, and more entertaining than it has any right to be.
The V-Strom 800RE’s punchline is the 776cc parallel-twin engine. It’s an absolute gem, delivering more low-down torque than you expect. It’s smooth, surprisingly punchy, and makes overtaking an absolute delight.
Buckle up, because the Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Basecamp is an off-road beast built for adventure. It's not your average pickup truck. This is a truck specifically designed to handle the most extreme conditions and get you deep into the wild. It's like they took a regular D-Max and cranked everything up to eleven for off-roading. This is a dream truck for anyone who craves adventure.
Back in 2009, a magazine was launched called Adventure Bike Rider magazine. It was the brainchild of Alun Davies, ABR Founder and Publisher.
ABR Magazine was perfectly placed to take advantage of the huge, gaping hole in the UK motorcycle media for a magazine that focused on the booming adventure bike sector.
It's Wednesday and I'm driving an Isuzu D-Max V-Cross around a quarry. It is masterful over shale, stone and rock, cruising through a three feet deep river, gliding up a 42 deg sandy hill with ease and managing serious ruts and bumps smoothly.
You may not be familiar with Isuzu as the pickup truck is their only offering in the UK, but they have quite an illustrious history which include racing cars as well as commercial vehicles and buses. They produced 650K vehicles in 2019.
Waking up covered completely with a fluffy, white duvet in a cosy, warm flat I groaned and pulled the cover over my face and tried to flick the alarm off with as little effort as possible. It was 7am and the phone case prevented stopping the alarm that penetrated my sleep and shot me into the waking world with little remorse. I had no excuse, I was supposed to be up to catch the best snow and enjoy whatever powder lines were still intact from the previous night’s snow.
Packrafting through the heart of the African 'Peace Park' on a Journey of a Lifetime
