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.  

Organised Tours Vs Solo Motorcycle Travel: ABR Garage Ep 9

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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?

To find out ABR Editor James puts his review of the Transalp to the side, forgetting the magnificent twisting turns and Dakar rally tracks of Portugal. For the measured and predictable country, and green lanes of Stratford Upon Avon. All to find out how this bike handles the everyday ride.

This video wouldn't have been possible without the help and support of our friends at Halvarrsons. Halvavarrsons offers elite motorcycling gear for any adventure biking conditions ensuring you're weather-resistant and safe. Check out the jacket and gloves we used for this review, the Gruven Jacket and Ljusdal gloves below.

Gruven Jacket: https://halvarssonsmc.com/product/gruven-2/
Ljusdal gloves: https://halvarssonsmc.com/product/ljusdal/

What did you think of the Honda Transalp? Is this the mini Africa Twin that bikers were anticipating? Or is it a dependable workhorse that strikes out on its own, carving its own status among Honda's catalog of iconic motorcycles? Let us know in the comments below.

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Cheers,

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Honda Transalp Ride Along


Itchy Boots & Ryan F9 join James in the ABR Garage for this very special episode live from the Bridgestone Campfire stage at the ABR Festival 2023. The aim is simple, what is Itchy Boots & Ryan F9's ultimate motorcycle adventure? To make this adventure special, we go through what bikes to take, where to go, and what adventures we want to happen along the way. 

If you're planning your ultimate motorcycle trip this is a must-listen from the garage. Itchy Boots & Ryan F9 are true motorcycle YouTube titans with years of experience in the saddle. So, take it from the best and start your ultimate motorcycle adventure with this episode of the ABR Garage. Available from all the places you get your podcasts.

#itchyboots #ryanf9 #abrfestival #adventurebikerider 

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Itchy Boots & Ryan F9 at the ABR Festival | The Ultimate Motorcycle Adventure ABR Garage Episode 17


We sat down with tyre expert Gary from Bridgestone and picked his brain about the best tyres to use for your adventure bike. Adventure bikes are designed to be ridden on the road as well as off it, and a key part of adventure riding is tyre choice.

We spoke with Gary about what tyres he would recommend for all riding conditions as well as drawing from his experiences as a seasoned off-road rider. James and Gary also discuss different bikes and what setups they require as well as picking the right tyre for you. 

Thanks to Gary and the folks at Bridgestone we hope this episode of the ABR Garage helps you when it comes to tyres. 

If you like what you see hit that subscribe and bell icon below and join the ABR YouTube channel for all your adventure biking needs.

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#bridgestone #tyres #tires #motorbike #podcast 

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The best tyres for your adventure bike? | ABR Garage Episode 16

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. 

And Alun wasn't alone in his assessment, with Dakar Rally winner Cyril Depres also impressed with the challenging route Husqvarna provided for the assembled journalists which saw them ride for more than 300 miles over two days of adventuring. 
 
But how did the Norden 901 Expedition perform on the mix of technical trails, sweeping gravel roads, twisty coastal tarmac, and more? What makes the Expedition worth spending and extra £900 over the price of a standard Norden 901? And could South Africa help Alun get his trail riding mojo back?

Find out all this and more in the latest episode of the ABR Garage, the podcast from Adventure Bike Rider, in which James debriefs Alun on his return from the Norden launch. 

WHAT IS THE NORDEN 901 EXPEDITION?

The original Norden 901 hit dealerships here in the UK in 2022, and less than a year later, the manufacturer has released a new model, called the Expedition. It shares the same engine, chassis, wheels, electronics, and more with the standard bike, but has been designed to offer greater comfort and performance over long distances, whether you're riding on or off road. 

Let us know what you think of the new Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition in the comments section below. And be sure to hit that subscribe button for more content from ABR.



Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition: the toughest bike launch ever we've ever been on | ABR Garage Episode 15


The ABR Garage, the podcast from the team at Adventure Bike Rider, returns with a behind-the-scenes look at the launch of the 2023 Honda XL750 Transalp, the latest adventure bike to roll off the Japanese manufacturer's production.

James travelled to southern Portugal to put the all-new Transalp through its paces and see if it lives up to the heritage and resulting expectation of the Transalp name. 

You can watch James full review of the XL750 Transalp through this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQNmjoZUHMs 

In the meantime, Bryn caught up with James in the ABR studio to get a behind the scenes insight into the launch and get his opinions on how the Honda Transalp peformed on the winding road and a dirt trails of the Algarve.

You can also listen to the audio version of James and Bryn's behind the scenes look at the Honda Transalp launch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your Podcasts.

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Organised Tours Vs Solo Motorcycle Travel: ABR Garage Ep 9

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