ADV News

The latest news on adventure motorcycle launches, industry trends, and other relevant topics.

Make sore arms a thing of the past with Africa Twin handlebar risers

Sore arms or shoulders on a long ride can really take the edge of your adventure ride. It’s often the little things that make all the difference, and a case in point is Touratech’s handlebar riser for the Africa Twin. Raising the handlebar by 20mm results in a more upright, much more relaxed seating position.

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Business as usual for Touratech Australia

It’s business as usual for Touratech Australia as the company’s German parent enters a restructuring process to facilitate increased demand for its products. Touratech opened a brand new, 20,000-square-metre production and logistics centre in Germany last year, with the delay in the completion of the factory having a flow-on effect with production of parts. The

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Touratech UK releases full statement after German counterparts file for insolvency

From Bryn Davies at adventurebikerider.com… Touratech UK has released a full statement following the shock news that its German parent company had filed for insolvency. Details emerged on Friday, August 11, that the hugely popular motorcycle accessory manufacturer based in Niedereschach, Germany, had filed for insolvency, and Nick Plumb, CEO of Touratech UK, has moved

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Klim announces Dakar and Mojave off-road gear collections

Welcome to Klim’s new Dakar and Mojave collections—apparel purpose-built with intelligent ventilation, bulletproof materials, smart cargo solutions and durability that simply outlasts anything else available. This is gear built for the hardest miles on the world’s best rides. Starting with an entirely new off-road pant and jersey structure, Klim reinvented the world’s best off-road riding

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Statement: Restructuring of Touratech AG (head office, Germany)

“We were informed today, 11th Aug 2017, that TOURATECH AG (Head Office) entered a request for insolvency with the local authorities. The approximately 400 employees of the company have been informed of the current situation and the restructuring procedure that will be carried out at a joint meeting with the administration and the insolvency administrator.

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DGR doubles its commitment to funding men’s mental-health programs

Globally renowned Australian based charity event,  The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, has doubled its commitment to aid the funding of men’s mental health programs. This decision was made by Sydneysider, Mark Hawa after a volunteer event host took his own life. In partnership with the Movember Foundation, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is continuing to commit 80

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