First arriving in the year 2000, the BMW F650GS was the much-anticipated predecessor to the classic F650. One of the most user friendly and forgiving dual purpose bikes out there, it’s great for those new to the world of adventure riding. Upon its release it was hailed as one of the most technologically advanced bikes…

The Suzuki DR650SE is one of the most economical and offroad capable adventure bikes around, with a single cylinder 649cc air-cooled, carbureted engine that just keeps thumping along. These bikes are light, torquy and great fun off-road, able to keep up with more dirt-biased dual sports (depending on the rider or course). They are super…

So you have decided you would like to travel Southeast Asia by motorcycle, but how do you go about buying a motorcycle in Southeast Asia? Part of the experience of touring Southeast Asia on a motorcycle is not bringing your own bike. Instead, buy or rent what the locals ride, embrace the prevailing conditions and adapt…