ADV Pulse

09/30/2025

It’s a familiar snag: you’re packed up and ready to go after a night of camping, but realize you forgot to charge your bluetooth headset overnight. Lately we’ve been playing around with a little device on our BMW R1300GS that helps a lot in these situations — the OptiMate O-114 dual USB charger. With its fast-charging USB-C port pushing 16.5 Watts, you can get your headset quickly back online for that entertaining riding-buddy banter. Even better, it’s got a second USB port so you can charge your GPS or other devices like your camp headlamp at the same time. The O-114 model plugs straight into the factory BMW, Ducati or Triumph DIN socket and has a 90° bend for better clearance.

More details at: bit.ly/bmwusbport

09/30/2025

REV’IT! launches new Pol Tarrés signature ADV Gear Line. The all-new gear, born from the hard enduro icon’s real-world testing in the harshest conditions, includes jackets, pants, gloves and even an enduro sweater! Check it out at the link! https://www.advpulse.com/.../revit-pol-tarres-adv-gear-line/

09/26/2025

Throttle issue triggers recall of over 9,000 units. Follow the link for details.

KTM North America has issued a safety recall affecting 9,070 motorcycles, including the 2022–2024 KTM 390 Adventure and Husqvarna’s 2022-2023 Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 models. The issue? A faulty electronic throttle (e-throttle) assembly that may cause the bike to lose throttle response mid-ri...

09/23/2025

A new, modern, street-legal 125cc enduro is coming to the overseas market with a clear target on attracting new dual sport and adventure riders. Follow the link to check it out!

With a clear eye on attracting the next generation of dual sport and adventure riders, Yamaha just announced it is reintroducing the WR125R as a 125cc dual-sport to the European market. The all-new WR125R brings modern tech and new rider-focused features to Yamaha’s dual-sport lineup, including a ...

09/22/2025

Alpinestars has launched an all-new line of adventure gear for 2026. The brand's dedicated All Terra division just dropped its latest collection of purpose-built ADV gear designed for long-range rides in diverse terrain and weather conditions. Follow the link for details: https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/alpinestars-all-terra-collection-2026/

09/20/2025

Backcountry Discovery Routes wants you to take home a brand new Triumph Tiger 900 Pro, fully dialed with over $15,000 worth of top-shelf upgrades. And as if that’s not enough, the winner will also enjoy either a 2-day off-road training course or an adventure tour with supercross legend Jeff Stanton! Follow the link for details: https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/bdr-tiger-900-rally-pro-founders-edition-up-for-grabs/

09/18/2025

Reports of sudden power loss while riding triggers a voluntary safety recall. Follow the link for more details!

Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain Adventure Touring models from their DS line (DSR/X, DS, DSR, and DSRP) due to potential power loss issues that can occur while the bike is being operated. It is estimated that a total of 319 bikes from model years 2023-2024 are affected by the recall filed with....

09/17/2025

Honda flags electrical issue on Africa Twin models, resulting in the recall of over 7,400 units. Follow the link for details!

American Honda is recalling 7,492 units of its CRF1100L Africa Twin due to a defect in the left handlebar switch assembly that could result in the loss of horn and headlight beam control. The recall affects select 2020–2022 and 2024–2025 models. According to documentation filed with the National...

09/15/2025

The brand’s ambitious bounceback gets tested with a revised production schedule at its manufacturing hubs in Austria. Follow the link for details!

After announcing in July that all of its Austrian production lines were back online, KTM signaled a notable rebound from months of layoffs and factory shutdowns. Production kicked off with the company’s off-road segment as well as the new LC4 platform models—headlined by the next-generation 690 ...

09/12/2025

The Mojave desert is often defined by the quirky and odd and the B***o Schmidt Tunnel is just one of those oddities with a strange history. William “B***o” Schmidt moved from Rhode Island to California, took a pick, shovel, four-pound hammer, occasionally some dynamite, and started to dig a half-mile long tunnel through solid rock. In 1938, he popped out the far side of the mountain, later deeded the tunnel to a fellow miner and left. Exactly why remains an open question. Regardless, the man spent over three decades inside a mountain carrying roughly 5,800 tons of rock in burlap sacks on his back, in a wheelbarrow, and eventually using a mining car on rails. If you keep going to the end of the 1/2-mile long shaft, you’ll discover a view that makes the creepy hike well worth the journey. Details at: https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/adv-destinations-burro-schmidts-tunnel-in-the-mojave-desert/

09/11/2025

The World’s Longest Journey On A Motorcycle: Emilio Scotto’s legendary RTW journey aboard his 900-pound Honda Gold Wing remains an unmatched record-breaking feat. Story at: https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/emilio_scotto_longest_journey/

09/10/2025

Husqvarna unveils updated 701 Enduro for 2026 boasting more power, upgraded suspension, better tech and more. Details at: https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/2026-husqvarna-701-enduro-unveiled/