Recall watch: Braktec rear brake
What owners must do
News
BMW Motorrad is investing in Venna, a startup building high-performance electric motorcycles, to get into the growing electric off-road segment and reach younger riders. Venna stays independent. The amount, stake, bikes and dates are all still unknown.
Read
News
Kawasaki's 649cc twin gets a 21-inch front, 8.3 inches of fork travel, cruise control and switchable ABS. The $9,999 SE adds tubeless wheels and a quickshifter. Here's how it reads for riders who leave the pavement.
News
Less than two weeks after losing his Quad Lock Honda ride, Joey Savatgy has a multi-year factory deal at Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati, completing an all-new 2027 lineup next to R.J. Hampshire for Supercross, Pro Motocross and SMX.
Top stories
News
BMW Motorrad is investing in Venna, a startup building high-performance electric motorcycles, to get into the growing electric off-road segment and reach younger riders. Venna stays independent. The amount, stake, bikes and dates are all still unknown.
ReadNews
Kawasaki's 649cc twin gets a 21-inch front, 8.3 inches of fork travel, cruise control and switchable ABS. The $9,999 SE adds tubeless wheels and a quickshifter. Here's how it reads for riders who leave the pavement.
News
Less than two weeks after losing his Quad Lock Honda ride, Joey Savatgy has a multi-year factory deal at Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati, completing an all-new 2027 lineup next to R.J. Hampshire for Supercross, Pro Motocross and SMX.
RacingResults
The 2026 FIM EnduroGP World Championship ended in Rhayader, Wales (Aug 7-9). Josep Garcia won both days to finish a season with a podium on all 14 race days, Andrea Verona won the Enduro2 title by four points, Steve Holcombe sealed the Enduro3 title, and two-time Women's champion Rachel Gutish signed off with a win.
BikesFirst Look
KTM’s MY27 300 EXC HARDENDURO keeps the TBI 293.15 cc two-stroke and factory hard-enduro kit, adds HARDENDURO-specific graphics, and is rolling off Mattighofen now - UK press lists £11,599; AU/NZ dealers from November at A$22,395; U.S. MSRP not in primary Sep 3-4 coverage.
GearRoundup
The Arai XD-5, Shoei Hornet X2, Bell MX-9 Adventure Mips and Klim Krios Pro compared on what their makers actually publish, plus what owners say about fit, glasses and wind noise.
BikesHow-To
A practical pre-purchase checklist for used dual-sports: title/VIN, hours vs miles, oil leaks, wheel bearings, valve service history, crash damage, and a sane test ride. It's an inspection guide, not a price guide.
Reference
How-To & TechHow-To
A flat ten miles from the truck is a fixable problem if you carry the right kit and know the steps. Here's what to pack, how to break the bead, how to get a new tube in without pinching it, what to do with the rim lock, and when a patch, a tubeless system or a mousse makes more sense, based on maker guidance from Motion Pro, Dunlop, Michelin and Nuetech.
GearRoundup
Lift stands, scissor lifts, fixed stands and pit bike stands from Matrix Concepts, Tusk and Risk Racing, plus what to measure first and how a stand fits into winter storage.
How-To & TechHow-To
Winter storage done right comes down to fuel, oil, battery, coolant and a stand. Here's how it differs for 2-strokes, carbureted 4-strokes, EFI bikes and dual sports, based on owner's manual and maker guidance, plus a spring recommission checklist.
GearRoundup
Before you park the bike for winter, check what battery it runs. Here's which chargers handle lithium (LiFePO4), which are lead-acid only, and how to hook one up so the bike fires in spring.
FeaturesFeature
Recalls are maintenance with a federal paper trail, not a verdict on your OEM. Learn to check a VIN, read the remedy, and book the dealer visit.
Trails & DestinationsDestination
The Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route covers about 1,100 miles of Appalachian forest roads and back lanes from Damascus, Virginia, to Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. Here's what the route is like, when to go, fuel and lodging, and the sections riders talk about most.
Newsletter
One email with the trail news, race results, recalls and gear stories worth your time.
Racing weekend
GNCC results, race previews and the full 2026 Grand National Cross Country calendar.
Open GNCC hub
Trail Roamer Series · Paid link
Get your kids a fun ride book
A short, picture-forward adventure for young riders and the parents who take them out - dual-sport days, trail curiosity, and the joy of asking what else is out there. Perfect gift for the next family ride weekend.
Purchase on AmazonTrail Roamer may earn a commission when you buy through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate disclosure
