One of the newest and most popular segments right now in motorcycles is adventure bike riding. Sales for adventure bikes are red hot and according to John Burns of Cycle World Magazine, motorcyclists want to go to wilder places than ever before. It's become so popular that a new magazine was launched in the spring of 2010 devoted just to this target audience. The magazine, Adventure Bike Rider, is published by Founding Editor Alun Davies, who has been publishing Adventure Travel magazine for the past 15 years.
Ask any adventure bike rider what inspired them to get off regular roads and start exploring the roads less traveled and you will probably hear some mention of the 2004 documentary television series entitled Long Way Round starring actor Ewan McGregor and his best friend Charley Boorman. These two buddies were filmed taking a 19,000 mile journey from London to New York on motorcycles. They traveled through Europe and Asia and flew to Alaska and then continued on to New York. Something about their adventures on the road has struck a chord with people out there who want to be adventurous themselves and see new sights on their own cruiser.
Whether adventure bike riders go out for one day or a weekend or travel the globe, they are embracing the uncertainty of heading off road and going through mountains and forests and other places in all types of weather. Not always knowing where they will end up on their riding journey, they learn quickly to pack like a camper so they are as self-sufficient as possible. Such items might include food, water, spare fuel, tools and spare parts and self-rescue gear if needed.
Whether or not you are a current motorcycle rider, if adventure biking is something that speaks to you, then the most important thing to do is to pick out the appropriate bike for your journeys ahead. And you are not alone in purchasing an adventure bike. In fact, according to Adventure Rider Magazine, in December 2011, adventure bikes outsold regular sports bikes for the first time: 512 compared to 404. So what to look for? By asking yourself the following questions, you will be able to narrow down the adventure ride that will best fit your needs:
· What do I want my bike to do?
· How much time will I spend off-road vs. on road?
· Will I be riding trails or dirt/gravel roads?
· What is the fuel economy and tank size of each of the bikes I'm considering?
· How much and how heavy is the gear that I plan to carry with me?
· Will I be riding with a partner?
· And of course-what is my budget for a new cycle?
Once you've decided on a new bike and pick up whatever accessories you need as well as backup motorcycle batteries from an online sports battery retailer, you are ready to immerse yourself in the world of adventure bike riding-go out and have a blast!
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