Practical motorcycle travel tips from MTX Rides: border documentation, trip planning, riding the Andes safely and hidden routes across Argentina.
Great rides are built on small decisions that add up. What you pack, how you pace a long day, how you handle changing surfaces, and how you stay comfortable when conditions shift. Tips is where we focus on the details that make adventure riding smoother, safer, and more enjoyable.
This category brings together practical advice for riders who want real-world guidance, not generic checklists. You will find tips on planning routes and daily distances, understanding weather patterns, preparing for gravel sections, and making smart choices about gear and setup. The goal is simple. Help you ride with more confidence, fewer surprises, and better energy day after day.
Because adventure riding often blends different environments, you will also see content that touches specific regions when it matters, like crossing the Andes or riding in Patagonia. Even when the topic is location-based, the takeaway is transferable. Skills, planning habits, and decision-making that work anywhere you ride.
Most riding problems are not caused by one big mistake. They come from mismatched expectations. Underestimating wind. Overestimating how far you can comfortably ride. Not knowing what “some gravel” really looks like. Or bringing gear that works in one climate but fails in another.
That is why Tips focuses on real expectations and rider-first thinking. You will find guidance on riding safely in mountain environments, adapting to fast-changing weather, and staying in control when surfaces are unpredictable. We also cover practical topics that affect the whole trip, like how to think about bike choice for your route, what to look for in preparation, and how to approach unfamiliar conditions without stress.
If you want advice that helps you ride better, plan smarter, and stay comfortable across long days, this category is the place to start.
Tips
The Andes between Argentina and Chile have more than 40 official crossings, and the paperwork is identical at all of them: get it right and the border is a 45-minute formality with spectacular...
Tips
Somewhere around the third planning session, every rider runs into the same wall: Argentina is 3,700 km (2,300 mi) long from the subtropical north to Tierra del Fuego, the riding seasons in those...
Patagonia
Ruta 40 runs the length of Argentina, from La Quiaca on the Bolivian border down to Cabo Vírgenes at the Strait of Magellan. It crosses 11 provinces, climbs over 5,000 m (16,400 ft) at its highest...
Motorcycles
The Andes are not forgiving to the wrong bike. Passes over 4,000 m (13,100 ft), 100 km (62 mi) stretches of ripio on the Carretera Austral and south of El Calafate, sustained wind, fuel gaps pushing...
Patagonia
In early January, the wind on the southern stretch of Ruta 40 between Perito Moreno and El Calafate can push a fully loaded adventure bike sideways across half a lane, in broad daylight, on dry...
Motorcycles
The CFMoto 800MT Explore enters a fiercely competitive segment in the world of adventure motorcycles, one that has long been dominated by brands like KTM, BMW, Honda, and Yamaha. For years, these...
Motorcycles
For years, Chinese motorcycles carried a reputation that left many enthusiasts wary. Whether it was skepticism around build quality, questions about reliability, or the sheer dominance of Japanese...
Motorcycles
A mid-range adventure bike in 2025 strikes a deliberate balance between versatility, performance, and practicality. While large-displacement ADV motorcycles often steal the spotlight with sheer...
Motorcycles
The term “off road adventure motorcycle” is often used broadly, but for serious riders, it represents a specific breed of machine built for the toughest terrain while still capable of long-range...
Tips
Argentina is a dream destination for riders seeking raw landscapes, dramatic roads, and a sense of freedom only found on two wheels. But beyond the famous Ruta 40 and the well-traveled circuits,...
Guided motorcycle expeditions across Argentina and Chile: small groups of 4 to 8 riders, a support van, local guides, and the roads these stories are about.
