Stories from the road,
written by riders.

Los Caracoles on the Chilean side of the Libertadores crossing. The paperwork is the easy part once you’ve seen the road. Introduction The Andes between Argentina and Chile have more than 40 official crossings, and the paperwork is identical at all of them: get it…

Northwest Argentina on a riding day: the Quebrada de las Conchas near Cafayate, one of the regions a well-planned trip can include. Introduction Somewhere around the third planning session, every rider runs into the same wall: Argentina is 3,700 km (2,300 mi) long…

Adventure bikes on a paved stretch of the Patagonian Andes, the kind of section that opens a Ruta 40 trip from Bariloche south. Introduction Ruta 40 runs the length of Argentina, from La Quiaca on the Bolivian border down to Cabo Vírgenes at the Strait of Magellan. It…

Ruta Nacional 7 on the Mendoza side of the Andes, approaching Paso Los Libertadores. Introduction 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,…

Introduction 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 pavement. In late March, on the exact same road, you can stop…

The 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro  commands attention not just because it carries a respected name in the adventure segment, but because it has become one of the most technically refined and real-world capable midweight adventure motorcycles on the market. Triumph…

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 manufacturers have defined the benchmark for reliability,…

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 and European brands, Chinese manufacturers were often seen as budget…

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 power and cutting-edge features, mid-range models are quietly dominating…

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 travel. These motorcycles are not just designed for…