Backcountry Discovery Routes® Welcomes Triumph Motorcycles as Its Newest OEM Sponsor

January 07, 2025

Seattle, WA – (January 7, 2025)

Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®), the non-profit organization dedicated to preserving off-highway riding opportunities for adventure motorcyclists, has announced Triumph Motorcycles as its newest OEM sponsor. This partnership debuts with the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro featured in the upcoming South East Backcountry Discovery Route (SEBDR) filming expedition, where the BDR team puts the bike to the test in real-world BDR conditions.

Triumph’s collaboration underscores a shared commitment to supporting adventure motorcycling while helping BDR create more routes and develop valuable motorcycle travel resources that benefit riders and rural communities alike.

Triumph Motorcycles has supplied bikes for BDR guest riders and film crew members, showcasing the Tiger 900 Rally Pro’s capability and versatility. These efforts will be highlighted in the eagerly anticipated SEBDR documentary and route release, set for March 2025.

“BDR is proud to partner with Triumph Motorcycles, one of the world’s most iconic and innovative motorcycle brands. With over 100 years of heritage, Triumph represents quality, style, and a passion for adventure. As BDR celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2025, we look forward to collaborating with Triumph to create more routes and protect riding opportunities for future generations.”

“I rode the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro on the South East BDR while filming the documentary, and it performed exceptionally well. The bike was stable, fun to ride, and carried all my filming gear with ease. Even in tough terrain, it felt balanced and ready for any challenge. It’s definitely BDR-ready and a top contender for one of the most capable and comfortable adventure bikes out there.”

About the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro

The Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro is a purpose-built adventure motorcycle designed for tackling the most demanding terrains. Its lightweight yet robust frame, advanced suspension, and intuitive technology make it the ideal companion for BDR routes. Featuring powerful performance, long-distance comfort, and cutting-edge rider aids, the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is perfect for riders seeking to explore the backcountry with confidence and style.

“We’re honored to partner with Backcountry Discovery Routes and proud to support their mission of preserving off-road riding opportunities for the adventure motorcycling community. BDR plays a vital role in inspiring and enabling riders to explore some of the most remote and beautiful regions of the country, fostering a stronger connection between riders and the backcountry. At Triumph, we’re committed to engineering motorcycles that can withstand the toughest challenges, and the Tiger 900 Rally Pro is built with exactly this kind of demanding adventure in mind. The Adventure motorcycle category continues to grow, largely because of the efforts from organizations like BDR which curate unforgettable riding experiences, and we’re excited to play a part in the BDR coming to the backyard of our American headquarters in Atlanta with the new SEBDR route.”

About BDR

Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates off-highway routes for adventure and dual-sport motorcycle travel. The organization’s work includes promoting rider education and safety campaigns, driving economic benefit to rural communities, and encouraging responsible motorcycle travel in the backcountry.

BDR provides the riding community with turnkey trip-planning resources, including GPS tracks, digital maps, route information, condition updates, YouTube videos, Q&As, and other resources—all available 24/7 at RideBDR.com.

Since 2010, BDR has created routes in Washington, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, the Mid-Atlantic region, Southern California, the Northeast region, Wyoming, Oregon, Northern California, the Southeast region, and Montana.

In 2022, BDR introduced a new concept of shorter, BDR-style loop routes called BDR-X. Current BDR-X routes include Red Desert (Wyoming), PA Wilds (Pennsylvania), Steens/Alvord (Oregon), Black Hills (South Dakota), Big Bend (Texas), Chattahoochee (Georgia), Texas Hill Country (Texas), Lost Coast (California), Ozarks (Arkansas), and Adirondacks (New York).

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