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Spy photos show an early BMW adventure prototype with a parallel twin and a 21-inch front wheel, aimed between the F 450 GS and F 900 GS. Outlets are calling it the F 600 GS or F 650 GS, but BMW hasn't confirmed a name, specs or date, and the reports point to 2028.
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Kawasaki adds a fourth KLR650 for 2027. The DF ABS gets big crash bars and frame sliders for $7,699, slotting between the base bike and the Adventure, and every version reaches dealers in early December.
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Kawasaki's KLX300 range grows to four bikes for 2027, with front ABS, a new dash and two new models. The XPL takes on Honda's CRF300L Rally at the same price, while the base bike gets $350 dearer.
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A revised California Air Resources Board Executive Order certifies a 2027 DesertX Rally with an 890 cc engine, the size of Ducati's V2 twin. Ducati has not announced the bike, and CARB does not publish suspension, weight, price or timing.
GearRoundup
Before you park the bike for winter, check what battery it runs. Here's which chargers handle lithium (LiFePO4), which are lead-acid only, and how to hook one up so the bike fires in spring.
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BMW Motorrad USA has published 2027 F 450 GS sticker prices: Cosmic Black base at $6,995, Sport at $7,795, and GS Trophy at $8,195, all plus destination. The mid-size adventure twin is aimed at a Q1 2027 U.S. arrival.
NewsRecall
NHTSA campaign 26V575000 covers about 14,014 Can-Am machines whose touchscreen instrument cluster may reset, freeze, or go blank. Origin and Pulse dual-sports sit in scope with Canyon and Spyder models; free OTA or dealer software update; owner notification letters expected mailed October 12, 2026.
GearRoundup
A buyer's guide to dual-sport and trail gloves - knuckle protection vs bar feel, venting vs weather, cuff length under or over the jersey, touchscreen tips, and palm durability. It covers real, commonly shopped models, not a multi-week crash ranking.
NewsFirst Look
Rieju’s sharper Aventura Rally 307R stacks Michelin Tracker tires, an ACD aluminum skid plate, and Racing Red graphics on the 293cc trail platform - claimed 138 kg dry, 21-liter tank, 890 mm seat - with U.S. price still unconfirmed.
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At CIMAMotor 2026 in China, Kove showed a 349.9cc rally-inspired adventure bike aimed below the 450 Rally - claimed ~342 lb ready-to-ride, 21-liter tank, 35-inch seat - with production planned for 2027 and North America still unconfirmed.
Trails & DestinationsDestination
The Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route is a high-elevation dual-sport and adventure route from Four Corners toward Wyoming. Plan season, fuel range and morning passes from RideBDR's own route guide - then verify MVUMs and Route Updates the week you leave.
Trails & DestinationsDestination
The Utah Backcountry Discovery Route strings iconic southern desert and mountain dirt into a long dual-sport / adventure crossing. RideBDR rates it among the harder BDRs - plan tires, weather patience, and Route Updates before you chase Moab-adjacent glory.
Trails & DestinationsDestination
Idaho's Backcountry Discovery Route is often listed among RideBDR's more moderate full-length routes - which still means remote dirt, real logistics, and Motor Vehicle Use Map homework across multiple forests.
Trails & DestinationsDestination
Arizona's Backcountry Discovery Route runs roughly 750 miles of mostly remote dirt from the Mexico border country toward Utah, mixing high desert, canyons, and unexpected green mountains. RideBDR rates it Difficult - and as of recent Route Updates, riders should budget time for multiple permits before the kickstand goes up.
Trails & DestinationsDestination
The Southern California Backcountry Discovery Route was built as a winter-leaning dual-sport / adventure line through southeastern California desert and preserve country - including Mojave vibes and Death Valley-adjacent logistics. RideBDR rates it Difficult; heat, sand, and flash floods still edit the calendar.
Trails & DestinationsDestination
The Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route threads about 1,100 miles of dirt, gravel, and pavement through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. RideBDR groups it as Moderate among BDRs - Appalachian forests, farm country, and history without Western desert sand.
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The exhaust specialist’s first hard-parts peg set is one-piece Grade 5 titanium with a wide octagonal platform, tool-free rubber pads, ABE approval, and broad ADV/enduro fitment - ADV Pulse pegs retail around $270 a set.
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Suzuki answers the biggest knock on its new dual-sport: for 2027 the DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM both land at $7,999 MSRP - a full $1,000 under last year’s sticker - with the accessory-equipped DR-Z4S+ at $8,299.
NewsFirst Look
Extremely limited competition-spec 450 Rally Replica arrives at authorized dealers this fall - first official U.S. and Canada availability, with US MSRP figures that still disagree by $300.
How-To & TechHow-To
A practical dual-sport checklist for Motor Vehicle Use Maps: what the symbols mean, why “usable” dirt isn’t the same as legal, and how to cross-check RideBDR Route Updates plus local ranger notes before you put a knobby down. Not legal advice.
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On September 9, 2026 the American Motorcyclist Association and Backcountry Discovery Routes signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate advocacy, route stewardship, rider education, and community work for adventure and dual-sport riders - the people who actually burn forest-service connectors and BDR days.
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The historic Spanish name returns on petrol this time: the Rally GT 300 is a Leonart-based 292cc adventure single listed at €3,999, with Spanish deliveries aimed at September 2026 and no U.S. availability announced.
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Zero Motorcycles says a CCS Level 3 DC fast-charging module will land on new Dual Sport and Street models later in 2027, with a retrofit path for Cypher III Street and Dual Sport bikes from model year 2022 onward - targeting under 30 minutes for 20% to 80% on packs up to 17.3 kWh.
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CFMoto’s biggest U.S. adventure bike yet - 946cc parallel twin, claimed 112 hp, KYB/Brembo/Pirelli kit, 21/18 wheels - sticks a $12,499 MSRP under the middleweight ADV class.
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RevZilla’s September 29 Greece first ride puts a hard U.S. sticker on KTM’s factory rally LC4 - $14,199 MSRP ($14,848 as tested with options) - while dealers take crates from the October window.
GearRoundup
A buyer's guide to dual-sport and enduro handguards - full-wrap aluminum backbones vs open plastic shields, two-point mounts, bar diameter, and lever clearance. It covers real, commonly shopped models, not a multi-week crash ranking.
GearRoundup
How to mount a phone or GPS on a dual-sport: vibration damping, case ecosystems (Quad Lock, SP Connect), RAM-style balls, waterproofing, and USB power. It's a shopping guide, not a vibration lab test.
FeaturesTrail Report
How the Colorado 500 grew from a 1970s backcountry ride into the nation’s longest-running motorcycle charity invitational - invitation culture, high-country routes, and trail-preservation giving. Drawn from the event and published coverage, not a first-person ride diary.
FeaturesHow-To
An evergreen glossary for riders sorting dual-sport, street-legal enduro, competition enduro, and adventure bikes - factory road equipment, FMVSS basics, and why U.S. naming differs from Europe. Sourced category education, not a ridden shootout.
GearRoundup
How to pick 50/50 and near-50/50 dual-sport tires: tread bias, DOT markings, load/speed ratings, and commonly shopped Trailmax, Anakee Wild, Scorpion Rally, and Shinko options. It's a shopping guide, not a wear test.
GearRoundup
How to choose soft panniers, dry bags, and rack systems for plated dual-sport and adventure-lite bikes. What to look for, plus commonly shopped Kriega, Giant Loop, Mosko Moto, and Wolfman options. It's a shopping guide, not an expedition test.
GearRoundup
A buyer's guide to dual-sport and adventure lids built around real, commonly shopped models (Arai XD-5, Shoei Hornet X2, Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS, Klim Krios Pro). The picks come from category criteria, not a multi-week trail test.
Trail AccessPolicy
Wyoming Public Media (August 25, 2026) and Missoula Current summarize the Forest Service intent to revise the Travel Management Rule toward greater motorized and e-bike access. Existing designations remain until revised - here is the dual-sport FAQ version of the Federal Register NOI.
Trail AccessPolicy
USDA and the Forest Service proposed rescinding the national 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, returning inventoried-roadless decisions to local forest planning. Federal Register publication was August 20, 2026; comment deadline cited as September 21, 2026.
Trails & DestinationsTrail Report
A sample Front Range-to-high-country loop with elevation notes, fuel spacing, and how to verify USFS travel management before you roll.
