THE RISE OF ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLING
Adventure motorcycling is something new and something old . In its true spirit , adventure motorcycling has been around as long as motorcycles . George Wyman was the first person to cross the united states with a motorcycle in 1903 traveling from San Francisco to New York City . Since then , many others have followed in his footsteps , riding motorcycles across almost every continent in the world . This is the spirit that led to the recent explosion of adventure motorcycles .
Adventure motorcycles come in all forms . Almost every motorcycle manufacturer today markets specialized adventure motorcycles that are typically outfitted with hand guards , engine guards , specialized suspension , and sturdy panniers . This being said , not everyone agrees on what makes a bike perfect for adventuring . This is because everyone has their own idea of how to adventure and what gets them excited . On one end of the spectrum is Sport / Touring adventure motorcycles . These bikes are heavier and come with the expectation that they will typically be ridden on paved roads . Although you can take them off road , more skill is required , and they will not perform as
well as an Enduro .
Enduro or dual-sport motorcycles are generally lighter bikes designed for off-road adventuring while being able to keep up on paved roads as well . These bikes will have more suspension travel for off-road use and have a larger front wheel for going over obstacles easier . Dual-sport motorcycles give the rider more options in the adventure , but any motorcycle can be used to push your personal boundaries . If you are accustomed to riding in the city , try a windy mountain road or the open country . The important thing about adventuring is to do what you want to do . You can find safety in numbers by touring with an organized group or set off on your own motorcycle odyssey going where the
road takes you .
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