Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Real Conversations for Motorcyclists, Adventurers and Outdoor Explorers

Susan is the better half of Heavy Enduro. As a 10-year on-road motorcycle veteran she talks about what it's like to start over completely as she's learned how to tackle dirt riding. She talks about the challenges of riding motorcycles, especially dirt bikes at the leggy height of 5'3". We talk the ins and out of track days, the glory of supermoto, crash stories, her plans for racing in 2022, and o...

This week I sit down with Andy Janik to talk everything motorcycles. Andy lives outside of Chicago and a big personality in the adventure space. Andy is the personality behind Heavy Enduro and he and his girlfriend spend their weekends teaching adventure motorcycle skills. In this episode we talk about his riding experience, his former Ducati MultiStrada Enduro, farkles and whatnot on his Tenere 7...

I caught a news story about subscription farkles from Zero recently. I realize that's a bit of a stretch of terms, but ultimately bikes will be shipped with all of the options disabled unless you pay a premium to have upsec items activated. I discuss that, and motorcycle rentals and every farkle under the sun so buckle up with a good rant about "value". Above all else, hit me with your thoughts on...

After test riding the KLX300R, I was left a bit disappointed in the chassis and suspension. As of late I've been looking through the Dual-Sport offerings on the market and there doesn't seem to be a bike that fits what I'm looking for. I have a strong suspicion many other riders are also searching for a unicorn motorcycle. What's yours? MotoADVR@gmail.com @MotoADVR on Instagram

I started to go off on a tangent about electric motorcycles back in the automatic transmission episode so I decided to record a dedicated episode about electric motorcycles. I admit, despite loving "the character" of a motorcycle, where electrics have none, I admit that there are major advantages to electric motorcycles and I'm anxious to ride one off-road. That said, they have some major flaws, n...

I've recently heard more news about new Honda DCT motorcycles coming out. For those that don't know, DCT means Dual-Clutch-Transmission which for most people equates to "automatic transmission" for a motorcycle. I'm curious who these bikes are for, and if this is actually the future, considering how difficult it is to buy a manual these days.  I'm anxious to hear folks' opinion so hit me at M...

Advertisements are now so prolific there's virtually no escape. You see ads on Facebook, YouTube, magazines, and even while pumping gas. I believe the content we are getting is being filtered by advertisers and I think we need to move away from this business model before it's too late. Today I talk about the pitfalls of advertising and suggest an alternate method, but I need your help.  Hit m...

Years ago I published a blog post about what 3 bikes I'd put in my "Dream Garage". After a tougher winter, I recently copied Peter Egan's formula and expanded that to 5 bikes. I also discussed that topic with Jon Beaver on the Crushing Miles Podcast so decided I'd circle back to it for a long-format monologue, including some runner-up bikes and some discussion about why. I'd also like to hear from...

Incidentally, I get a lot of texts about bike selection. I love getting into the weeds with folks about the "best bike" for them. Not the best bike for me, the best bike for them. After several conversations over the last few weeks I took a minute to monologue for a bit about my personal "taste" in motorcycles, and then highlight various things that draw you to a bike. We debate stat sheets on the...

I've been wrestling with this topic for a while now and finally put a few coherent thoughts together. In a world where Amazon can have something at my doorstep tomorrow, why should I buy something from a brick-and-mortar store? There are a lot of good reasons, but businesses need to be making it easier to walk into their stores, not harder. That and more on the show today. As always, I want to hea...

After racing last season I noticed an uptick in the number of inquiries about racing so I figured I'd talk about what I've learned over the last year of racing Cross Country. If you've been debating about giving it a shot, here's a few tips and commentary about what to expect on race day. If you're curious about something and I didn't touch on it, or if you have comments or questions, hit me at Mo...

On the heels of the previous podcast about my fears of Harley-Davidson's future, came the release of the new Pan America. Considering how this aligned so closely with so many of my comments, I rushed a quick response to what I think about the launch video, the bike, and more importantly what it means for the brand. Again, drop me your comments at MotoADVR@gmail.com Per my comments in the podcast,...

As more news of the new "Hard-Wire" plan trickles out, I'm more and more fearful about the future of Harley-Davidson. Today I get into the nuts and bolts of what I think is going on, and what I think Harley should actually be doing. Things have been hectic over the past few months so I apologize for being behind. Looking forward to comments from the audience. Hit me with e-mails at MotoADVR@Gmail....

Joe is a moto personality on RevZilla's Highside/Lowside podcast, a moto journalist, and Media host for the RevZilla YouTube channel. After years of running his own motorcycle shop, Joe moved over to RevZilla; starting in customer service, moving on to become a Video Production Coordinator, and then on to being a Media Host and occasional print personality on Common Tread. Joe and I geek out over...

Heather is the Recreational Riding Manager at the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). A Journalism graduate from Ohio University, Heather is a bit of a communications and marketing specialist, having worked as an associate editor for the AMA along with working at the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). She's ridden dirt bikes since childhood as her family has owned a dealership for the better...

Bjorn Bredeson is the man behind the marketing department at REVER Moto. We talk about his passion for all things outdoors, including moto, BMX, and mountain biking, life in Eagle, Colorado, and of course a lot of about REVER. For those unfamiliar, REVER is a navigation and social app for motorcyclists. See more at: https://www.rever.co/ @revermoto & @BjornBredeson on Instagram https://www.ins...

Dave Kuck is a former Ohio native that has since moved out west to Idaho. Dave is the brand manager with Uclear Digital. Uclear makes Bluetooth communicators for the Powersports industry, among other things. Dave and I talk about his roots in motorcycling, his transition to Idaho, how he likes to ride, and how selling Powersports goods is way more fun than selling insurance. https://www.ucleardigi...

Tyler Gantt is the founder and general manager of Triumph of Harrisonburg. Tyler grew up in Virginia riding dirt bikes and ultimately raced motocross as an amateur and professional racer. Shortly after retirement, he opened a Triumph dealership with his family. We talk about life as a young racer, how racing affects the way you see the world, adventure riding, and of course, Triumph motorcycles.&n...

Amelia is a founding member of the Rev'It women's adventure team. She's also an avid dirt bike rider, enduro racer, and all-around motorcycle enthusiast. We talk about how she got into racing, nearly by accident, the challenges of riding from the female perspective, dabble in some discussion about the industry, and maybe some news about a new motorcycle.   Find Millie at @MillieOnTheMove on I...

Shahin Alvandi, the "Shah of Brap", is the cohost and podcast personality from the popular Brap Talk Podcast (with Jensen Beeler). Shahin spent almost two decades working in the motorcycle industry. A died in the wool Ducastista, foodie, and avid adventure rider, Shahin and I discuss the nuts and bolts of the motorcycle industry, west coast adventure riding, what to pack on the trail, and endless...

Chris Cope is the personality behind The Motorcycle Obsession. Born in Texas, Chris has taken a strange journey across the globe, landing in Wales (UK), and still publishing love letters about his "fire-driven dandy horse". Chris and I discuss how he got into motorcycles, his time as the Managing Editor at Ride Apart, and his humorous journey from Texas to Wales.  Find Chris Cope at: https://...

Jenna West is an adventure-travel blogger, member of the REV'IT Women's Adventure Team, and motorcycle enthusiast. A southeast Indiana native, Jenna has spent significant time road-tripping out west, including parts of Canada. We talk about how her passion for motorcycles started, what her plans are for the future, her flavor of motorcycles and her taste in riding.  Follow Jenna @jensmotoadve...

Jeff Stoess is the creator of the Kentucky Adventure Tour (KAT). The KAT is a 900+ mile  Dual-Sport backcountry route through eastern Kentucky, including small parts of Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. I sat down with Jeff to talk about why he created the KAT, all the nitty-gritty details of riding the KAT, and a little bit about how he got into riding in the first place.  More info on the...

If you're new to the show, this episode explains what we're all about: honest conversations about motorcycles, travel, adventure, and the reality behind the ride. From expectations versus reality to skills, gear, industry trends, and the lessons learned along the way, we explore what it really means to ride farther, ride better, and enjoy motorcycling more. Whether you're a brand-new r...