ABR Garage: Adventure Bike Rider podcast

This podcast was taken from the audio of the Honda Transalp ride-along video by ABR

The Honda Transalp proved a capable machine for James back in February in its press release in Portugal. But how does this new mid-sized adventure bike from Honda fare for the everyday ride?

After returning from the international press launch of the Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition in South Africa, Alun declared it was the toughest adventure bike launch he'd been on in 12 years of testing motorbikes around the world.

FortNine YouTube star Ryan F9, joins regular hosts James and Bryn in this special episode of the ABR Garage live from the Adventure Bike Rider Festival 2022.  

(Tickets are now on sale for 2023 ABR Festival where there'll be even more adventure biking megastars like Ryan F9 appearing on stage. Get your tickets here: https://www.abrfestival.com/tickets/ ).  

A crowd of ABR Festival goers packed out the Harley-Davidson Campfire Tent to listen to Ryan F9 and the lads discuss: what's all the fuss about adventure bikes and adventure biking?  

During the chat we discover why Ryan F9's F 800 GS motorbike gets so much abuse, how riding in Canada and Europe compares, and what did James and Ryan think of the Ducati Desert X when they rode it on the ABR Festival's AX41 Adventure Trail.  

We also find out how Bryn got so buff, why Ryan uses a flip-phone from the '90s, and what James thinks Suzuki should have called the GSX-S1000 GT to stop people mistaking it for a printer.   

Ryan F9 also gives a behind the scenes insight into the making of FortNine motorcycle videos, and all three of the lads discuss why adventure bikes like the BMW R 1250 GS, Ducati Multistrada V4, and Honda Africa Twin can't help but inspire a sense of wanderlust.  

This live episode of the ABR Garage, the podcast from Adventure Bike Rider, was filmed in the magnificent grounds of the Ragley Hall Estate in Warwickshire.

This episode of the ABR Garage, the podcast from Adventure Bike Rider, is supported by Peak Designs a company that specializes in creating beautifully crafted and thoughtfully designed accessories for motorcyclists and more.   

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James and Bryn discuss whether the ever increasingly sophisticated technology found on motorbikes is a good thing.  Is traction control a biker’s best friend? Do blind spot indicators make you lazy? And does any bike really need multiple rider modes? The boys also discuss their experiences testing bikes using active cruise control, keyless ride, semi-active suspension, and much more.   

Alongside highlighting motorcycles laden with technology, James also talks about his time testing the Yamaha Tenere 700, a bike known for its less-is-more approach to electronic rider aids.   And one lucky viewer wins a top Adventure Bike Rider prize. Find out if that lucky viewer is you.

Choosing the right motorbike gear, from a helmet all the way down to riding boots, will go a long way to keeping your comfortable and protected in the saddle. But get it wrong and that glorious summer motorbike tour to the Alps could quickly turn into a cold, wet, and thoroughly miserable ordeal. 

But where do you start? How much should you spend? And do you get what you pay for?   In episode 11 of the ABR Garage, the podcast from the Adventure Bike Rider team, join James, Bryn, and gear expert Ed Miles as they unpack their must-have riding gear for a motorbike tour.

From the pros and cons of flip-front helmets, to is it ever appropriate to break out those leather trousers, the boys discuss what’s worked best for them on their travels.  So, if you want to know how a laminated motorcycle jacket works before you splash out on one, or if you’re not sure whether you need adventure or touring boots,  this episode of the ABR Garage will help you prepare for your next adventure at home and abroad.  

Also stay tuned for an update on Adventure Bike Rider’s long-term review bikes including Bryn’s Honda NT1100 and James’ Suzuki GSX-S1000GT. And make sure you leave a comment letting us know your ideal gear set up for touring. We’ll read out a selection in the next episode of the ABR Garage and award our favourite comment a top prize.

Ryan F9 interview... In this episode of the ABR Garage, the podcast from the Adventure Bike Rider team, James catches up with FortNine YouTube superstar Ryan Kluftinger to discover how he went from working as a copywriter to becoming one of the world's most popular bikers online. 

Ryan F9 also discusses how he plans and films his YouTube videos, reveals his favourite moments working for FortNine, and tells us how Mad Max and an abandoned asbestos mine combined too create one of the most popular video's in FortNine's history, the Honda Africa Twin CRF1100L review. 

This Ryan F9 interview offers a fascinating insight into the workings of the FortNine team, while Ryan also tells us how a job as a park ranger helped him develop a passion for adventure biking and trail riding. 

Ryan F9 will be flying over from his home in Canada to England this summer to appear at the 2022 Adventure Bike Rider Festival (24-26 June, Ragley Hall Estate, Warwickhire). 

He'll be appearing on stage during the festival, which will include giving a presentation on how to create a successful YouTube channel.  Get your tickets to the 2022 Adventure Bike Rider Festival at https://www.abrfestival.com

Is paying to go on a guided motorcycle tour better than going it alone?

In Episode 9 of the ABR Garage, the video podcast from Adventure Bike Rider, we discuss whether it's better to travel alone or as part of a guided motorcycle tour if you want to have the adventure of a lifetime.  

There are plus sides to both approaches, and James, Bryn, and Ollie call upon their extensive experience of riding to argue the case.   

From ending up in a stranger's hot tub in Norway, to seeing some of the world's most incredible landscapes thanks to the knowledge of tour guides, in this episode you'll hopefully learn which method of travel is best for you.