BDR TESTED RIDING GEAR

On a motorcycle journey, sometimes the difference between a good experience and a great experience is the quality of your Gear. To help you navigate the world of adventure motorcycling gear, we’ve compiled a list of BDR tested adv moto travel essentials — from motorcycle accessories and camping must-haves, to riding gear and road food favorites. Let us know what you think and send us your favorite adv products to be included here.

Touratech Zega Pro Panniers

Touratech Zega Pro aluminum panniers are available for most adventure touring motorcycles. 

QUAD LOCK® MOTORCYCLE KIT

The Quad Lock® Motorcycle Kit is the ultimate solution for securely mounting your iPhone to your motorcycle or scooter. Whether you’re looking to mount your phone to the handlebars, handlebar clamp, mirror stem, fork stem, brake reservoir, or brake/clutch perch, with the Quad Lock® Motorcycle Kit you’ll find a mount that offers both convenience and safety.

Tech 7 Enduro Drystar Boots

With MX-level protection, waterproofing, and all-day comfort the Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar boots are second to none when it comes to off-road ADV performance.

MoskoMoto

The Reckless 80L is for minimalist off-road riding/camping, Backcountry Discovery Route exploration, and international fly-to-ride trips. The Reckless 80 doesn’t require side pannier racks, saving significant weight and cost. It expands and contracts to accommodate a wide variety of loads,

THE NEW REV’IT! SAND 5 ADV SET

REV’IT! believes exploring the world on two wheels is one of life’s most enriching pastimes. Adventure motorcycles provide an immersive experience and can take you to places no other means of transportation can offer.

Motoz RallZ Tires

The RallZ is the most aggressive off-road adventure tire in the Motoz range. Its DNA is part desert race tire and part long distance adventure tire.

Tech Air Off Road

The world’s first dedicated off-road Airbag System, Tech-Air Off-Road, is a FIM homologated Airbag System designed specifically to handle the rigors of fast off-road riding, Rallies, and provides unrivalled upper body protection on the trails as well.

onX Offroad

onX Offroad is the most trusted trail map and GPS navigation app for off-roading and snowmobiling, with over 700K miles of guided trails and 852 million acres of public land access.

Cardo Systems Packtalk Edge

Cardo Systems is a provider of cutting-edge devices and application services for powersports enthusiasts. The Packtalk Edge is a game-changer for ADV riders, offering seamless communication with its Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) technology.

Alpinestars Ardent Adventure Jacket

The Ardent 3in1 Jacket features a relaxed and fully adjustable fit, specifically tailored to the US adventure touring riders when it comes to adventure touring technologies and tailored fitment.

Touratech Suspension

Touratech Suspension is the world’s first purpose-built shock absorber for long-distance touring with a fully-loaded motorcycle.

Klim Badlands Pro Suit

KLIM Badlands Pro is the most trusted name in adventure riding.

Barkbusters Handguards

The BARKBUSTERS® brand of handguards have been designed and manufactured in Australia since 1984.  The dedicated team of motorcycle enthusiasts at BARKBUSTERS®are committed to a vision of ongoing development and innovation of new products, and continue to manufacture to the highest possible standards.

CruzTOOLS – Bike Specific Tool Kits

CruzTOOLS offers bike-specific tool kits for trails-side repairs and adjustments.

Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro Adventure & Dual-Sport Helmet

Touratech has updated this adventure motorcycle helmet and taken it to new levels with the Aventuro Carbon PRO.

Moto Camp Nerd ADV Tested Camping Gear

Get the best camping gear from the top brands for your next BDR adventure.

Doubletake Mirror

Doubletake has set the standard for indestructible motorcycle mirrors combining rearward visibility with enduro-proven toughness.

REVER

Discover the best motorcycle rides in REVER. Join the largest community of riders today and start exploring.

Enduristan

Waterproof Adventure luggage, Engineered in Switzerland.

Klim Krios Pro ADV Helmet

The KLIM Krios Pro adventure helmet delivers ultimate versatility and performance.

ADV Lights by Cyclops

Need more light or motorcycle ADV products for your BDR adventure?

Hippo Hands

Cold hands can turn an amazing ride into pure misery. Hippo Hands are the original motorcycle hand covers. Keeping cold, wind, rain and snow off your hands improves every ride. Their products are made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship.

Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag

Giant Loop’s original flagship Rackless saddlebag, the Coyote, carries 40 liters of essential gear for multi-day rides like a BDR or traveling around the world.

Everything GPS at Touratech-USA

For the largest selection of GPS Units, GPS mounts, wiring kits, maps & map holders and accessories for motorcycle navigation, head over to Touratech-USA.

Fox Racing ADV Collection

Fox Racing’s Ranger, Defend, and Recon Adventure Collection takes a minimalist approach to product design, with a clear mission of providing everything you need in adventure-ready gear and absolutely nothing you don’t.

Touratech Crash Bars

Touratech crash bars will protect your engine with a stainless steel cage structure that provides complete engine coverage.

Black Dog ULTIMATE Skid Plates

Shred loose gravel, bomb boulder fields, or even occasionally scrape an urban curb… go ahead, throw everything you’ve got at the BDCW skid plate—it’ll take it.

Outback Motortek KTM 1290SA Ultimate Protection Combo

KTM’s ultimate adventure motorcycle. Outback Motortek is proud to offer a set of one-of-a-kind upper and lower crash bars and a sturdy heavy duty skid plate

Gryphon Moto

Ride with confidence wearing Gryphon so you can take on all of what your next adventure throws your way.

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