Past Articles Touring

Riding The Trans-America Trail

Thursday, October 16, 2008
America's greatest motorcycle adventure can offer all the challenges of an off-continent voyage without ever stamping your passport.

Kauai Garden Island Dual-Sports

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
We made the right choice bringing off-road capable dual-sports on the tour because as great as it is to check out the tourist traps, it is the road less travelled that put this ride over the top.

Dr Frazier Morocco Adventure Riding

Monday, October 13, 2008
Dr. Frazier shares tales of adventure riding his KLR650 over the sands of the Sahara through the North African country of Morocco.

Dr. Frazier Vietnam Adventure Riding

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Dr. Frazier's world exploits take him to Vietnam, a country where almost half the population rides small displacement motorcycles.

Riding the Great Smoky Mountains

Thursday, August 14, 2008
Incredible roads and Southern gentility abound as our editor rides through the Great Smoky Mountains aboard Triumph motorcycles.

2008 Red Bull US Grand Prix Adventure

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Follow along as MotorcycleUSA rides a Yamaha YZF-R1 up to this year's Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway.

2008 RiderDown Baja Bound Adventure

Tuesday, July 08, 2008
The ride started as a conversation between Baja Bound Adventures and RiderDown Foundation, two enthusiast groups who live to ride and enjoy giving back to the sport we all love. This benefit took them into the heart of Baja California.

Dr Frazier Goes KLRing in the US

Monday, July 07, 2008
Known for his round-the-world jaunts, Dr. Frazier stays local but still finds motorcycle adventure aboard his KLR650 here in the good ol' U.S. of A.

Dr Gregory Frazier Pannier Artwork

Friday, June 13, 2008
Adventure riders' panniers are as unique and varied as the rider's personalities themselves. Dr. Frazier gives us an inside look into the distinctive world of motorcycling's boxen art.

MCUSA's Adventure Editor Talks Naked

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Motorcycle USA's Adventure Editor-at-Large, Dr. Greg Frazier, goes live on the radio air waves May 20 on the motorcycle radio talk show Side Stand Up.

Pitbulls, Poker Runs and Old Route 66

Thursday, May 08, 2008
It was a scene straight out of the Wild,Wild West as we embarked on a memorable Poker Run riding a Big Dog Pitbull at the recent Laughlin motorcycle rally.

Dr Frazier Motorcycles Cuba

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
How often do Americans get to ride a motorcycle through Cuba? Find out courtesy of MotorcycleUSA's adventure-touring expert Gregory Frazier.

Cuba Hemingway Cigars and Motorcycles

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Adventure-Touring expert Dr. Gregory Frazier, was kind enough to include this excerpt from a soon to be published adventure motorcycling book.

2008 BMW R1200GS Adventure First Ride

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
We ride BMW's best-selling motorcycles, the R1200GS and GS Adventure, for two days through a springtime Arizona desert.

Dr Frazier's Fun Tips and Tricks

Thursday, April 03, 2008
Dr. Frazier pokes fun at the increasingly popular adventure touring market and offers a bit of sound advice for riders looking to hit the open road.

2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT First Ride

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Buell's first touring motorcycle takes the Ulysses moniker to the road with American air-cooled V-Twin muscle.

2008 KTM Adventure Tours

Thursday, March 20, 2008
We tag along on one of the most popular motocycle rides on the West Coast - the KTM Adventure Tours with Scot Harden.

2008 Moto Guzzi Norge Bike Test

Monday, March 10, 2008
Named in honor of a 4000-mile trek by Giuseppe Guzzi in 1928, the Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 piles on the miles with Twin power.

Dr Frazier Rides Big Dog Adventure

Friday, March 07, 2008
MotorcycleUSAs adventure touring guru explains the allure of one of his favorite annual treks the BIG DOG ADVENTURE RIDE.

2008 Super Sport-Touring Comparo

Monday, February 04, 2008
Come along for the ride as we take five Super Sport-Touring motorcycles for over a 1000-mile trek up the scenic Pacific Coast Highway.

Dr Frazier Rides the Roads of Japan

Friday, February 01, 2008
MotorcycleUSA's Adventure-Touring expert describes the ups, downs and cultural oddities of touring Japan by motorcycle.

Dr Frazier Ponders A T Motorcycles

Friday, January 04, 2008
Our round-the-world adventure guru, Dr. Gregory Frazier, pitches in his expertise on what motorcycle is the best for adventure riding.

Dr Frazier Rides Through Burma

Friday, December 07, 2007
With its political isolation, Burma is a difficult place for motorcycle travers, but Dr. Greg finds a way.

Dr Frazier Rides the Alaska Pipeline

Friday, November 09, 2007
Our adventure-touring guru, Dr. Gregory Frazier, files his latest report from the barren north, as he rides alongside the Alaska pipeline.

Whats Dr Frazier Up to Now

Thursday, October 11, 2007
Motorcycle USA is proud to present its first excerpt from adventure-touring guru Dr. Gregory W. Frazier as he extolls on his exploits thru Southeast Asia.

2007 Edelweiss Alpine Adventure

Thursday, September 20, 2007
Our editor crosses famous passes and drag races charging horses as he galavants through the majestic European Alps courtesy of BMW and Edelweiss Bike Travel

2007 Adventure Touring Comparo II

Monday, September 17, 2007
Once again we pooled together the best off-road capable streetbikes for a long-distance battle across our home state for this year's Adventure Touring Comparo.

Touring Japan with Kawasaki Part 4

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Our whirlwind tour of the land of the rising sun concludes with a visit to the Autopolis circuit to take in the Japanese Superbike races and our own personal trackday.

Touring Japan with Kawasaki Part 3

Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Strangers in a strange land, our Kawasaki Japanese adventure continues with tours of the Kobe Works shipyard and Hyogo Works facilities.

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 First Ride

Friday, August 03, 2007
It's got a monster motor and nice lines, but does the Concours 14 live up to its hype as the new "Transcontinental Supersport Tourer" it claims to be?

Touring Japan with Kawasaki Part 2

Thursday, July 26, 2007
Strangers in a strange land, our Kawasaki Japanese adventure continues with a trip to the Good Times World and the Maritime Museum, as well as a tour through the Akashi Works motorcycle plant.

Touring Japan with Kawasaki Part 1

Wednesday, July 25, 2007
For the next week you can ride along with us as we tour Japan with our hosts from Kawasaki. An editorial with interesting facts and technical information will be accompanied by a daily blog on Page 2 that will feature the behind the scenes events while the cameras were put away.

2007 Triumph Sprint ST Bike Test

Monday, July 23, 2007
We test the Triple-powered Triumph tourer over a thousand-plus miles of our favorite byways to discover if the Sprint lives up to its ST moniker.

Slaying Deals Gap Dragon

Wednesday, July 18, 2007
We hang with the guys and gals of the R1/R6-forum.com as over 300 Yamaha riders experience the twisting thrills of the infamous Tail of the Dragon.

2007 BMW F800ST First Ride

Monday, May 21, 2007
When BMW invites you to ride its newest middleweight sportbikes, the F800S and F800ST around the Big Island, what do you do? We packed our bags fast.

Harley-Davidson Baggers to the Keys

Friday, March 16, 2007
With visions of palm trees and Jimmy Buffet tunes in his head, Neale Bayly escapes the wear of winter in the Florida Keys aboard a Harley-Davidson.

Choppers to South Beach

Thursday, November 30, 2006
Sir Neale regales MCUSA faithful with a recap on his American IronHorse chopper ride down to Miami's sexy South Beach.

2006 Super Sport Touring Faceoff

Monday, October 16, 2006
The mighty FJR gets a comprehensive makeover for '06, but is it enough to hold off the tricked-out new challenger from Bavaria?

Diamond Lake Dual-sport Adventure

Thursday, September 28, 2006
Our dirt guy, JC, takes the HP2 for a gnarly dual-sport ride up through 120 miles of jeep trails and single track and lives to tell the tale.

Motorcycling in China

Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Managing Editor got an opportunity to check out the two-wheeled scene. Here is what he discovered.

2005 Honda Goldwing

Friday, July 07, 2006
We invite you to hop onboard and ride with Korf and his lady on the pinnacle of luxury-touring. Homer Simpson makes a guest appearance.

2006 BMW K1200GT First Ride

Sunday, June 18, 2006
BMW's new K1200GT might have what it takes to give the FJR a run for its money as king of the Super-sport-touring class.

2006 Yamaha FJR1300 First Ride

Monday, May 29, 2006
Yamaha takes a great bike and makes it even better. An auto clutch and remote shifting is a noteworthy option.

Kawasakis Infineon Dream Job Contest

Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Ever wanted to be a motojournalist for a day? How about being one for a long weekend with us at the upcoming AMA Superbike races at Infineon?

2006 Adventure Touring Comparo

Sunday, January 15, 2006
Never in our history have we undertaken a test of this magnitude, an epic journey that left us breathless.

2005 BMW R1200RT

Friday, September 16, 2005
BMW's Boxer RT gets more power and luxury features, yet it's even lighter than before. Take a ride with us on one of the best long-distance mounts we've tested.

Oregon MC Adventures OBCDR Tour

Thursday, August 25, 2005
MCUSA goes on an unforgettable motorcycle adventure through some of the best dual-sport areas in the country.

Edelweiss European Bike Tour

Friday, August 12, 2005
MCUSA contributor Tom Lavine reports back on his summer Best of Europe motorcycle tour with Edelweiss Bike Travel.

2006 Buell Ulysses First Ride

Monday, August 08, 2005
It's weird, it's unexpected, and it's a damn good bike. Meet the Ulysses, a machine that's going to bring a whole new audience to Buell.

Kauai ATV Tours

Wednesday, July 20, 2005
If you're looking for a unique way to see the interior of Kauai, add a little internal combustion to your trip with Kauai ATV Tours.
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