Big Rock Moto

I've gathered the 8 best Adventure helmets on the market in 2026 from Klim, Leatt, Scorpion, Nexx, Shoei, Arai, and HJC. I'll be rating them in different performance areas, and bringing you the full results soon.

This helmet shootout will be just one of eight total 2026 ADV gear guides coming out this winter. Other guides will include boots, jackets, gloves, airbags and armor, backpacks, and more.

Thank you to the following partners who make these things possible: @leatt_adv @klimmotorcycle @araiamericas @revzilla @rmatvmc @alpinestars @revit_adventure

4 days ago | [YT] | 609

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My month with the BMW R12G/S is coming to an end. From rock-strewn mountain trails, to fast desert 2-track, and twisty pavement, the R12G/S has been an absolute joy. It can't win the spec sheet or the value wars, but it can win your heart.

➕As tested MSRP $21,000 US
➕The Enduro package (which my bike has) adds the 18" rear wheel, larger footpegs, engine guards, taller bars, enduro pro ride mode, skid plate, and handguards.
➕At 505 lb (229 kg) wet, it weighs the same as its main competitor the Triumph Scrambler 1200XE (but, the BMW has more power and it carries its weight better)
➕The dry clutch takes getting used to, and the small fuel range is a challenge.

Full review coming soon!

@bmwmotorrad @bmwmotorradusa #motorcycle #r12gs #bmwgs #adventurebike #advbike #advrider

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 792

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My Aprilia Tuareg Rally review comes out this week. I TRULY enjoyed my time with this amazing machine. How is the rally different from the standard Tuareg?

➕Stronger, narrower, and tube-type wheelset
➕High front fender
➕Taller, narrower seat
➕SC Project Titanium exhaust
➕Handguards (metal!) and better skid plate
➕Revised (lower and more forward) handlebar position
➕Stiffer fork springs (linear rate)

All this for only $1,300 more than the standard bike. However, in my review I will explain why the standard version is actually going to be better for the *average* rider.

@aprilia @aprilia_americas #motorcycle #tuareg660 #adventurebike #advrider #dualsport

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 896

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I know that side by sides (SXS) are divisive. I share your concerns about reckless driving and behavior by some operators, and the close calls on the trail.

That being said... SXS's are a HUGE industry, they are useful for both work and play, and your whole family can get an open-air, off road experience. It's awesome to be able to take my family to places I normally can't take them (they don't ride bikes).

There will be *maybe* 4 videos this year covering SXS's. The other 75 or so videos will be motorcycles, so don't worry!

Do you have a SXS for work or play? If so, which one? Chime in below.

A huge thanks to ‪@rmatvmc‬ for outfitting my wife and daughter with protective gear.

#sxs #utv #atv #hondapioneer

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2 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 256

Big Rock Moto

Wishing everyone a Happy Holidays and New Year! Just a few of my current projects:

➕Filming reviews of the Aprilia Tuareg Rally, BMW R12G/S, Honda Pioneer-5 Trail Edition SXS, Husqvarna Vitpilen 801, Beta 350RS, Yamaha WR125R, and more (R1300RT, CRF300F reviews in editing now).
➕Testing out new gear from Alpinestars, Cardo, Wunderlich, Lone Rider, Klim and more.

Here's my "bike review wish list" for 2026, drop in the comments to add to it! :

➕Beta Alp, Kawasaki KLE500, BMW F450GS, NEW Ducati DesertX, Moto Guzzi Stelvio and V85TT, Kove 450 and 800 Rally, Triumph 400 series, Triumph Tiger 800, BMW R1300RS, Stark Varg, Suzuki DR650, Honda XR650L, Zero DSR/X, Honda CB1000GT, Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, KTM 1390 Adv R/S.

Onward and upward in 2026! Thank you all for your support.

#motorcycle #advbike #adventurebike #motorbike #dualsport #adv

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,192

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Check out the video Law Tigers put together from our recent ride in Arizona. Warning for parents: strong language. My own video of the ride is coming soon. I rode the Tuareg Rally, and it performed amazing, my review on that bike also coming soon. At nearly 15 hours in the saddle it was one of my longest riding days ever. #motorcycle #adventurebike

‪@LawTigers‬

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 22

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Beta has kindly dropped off their 2026 RS 350 dual sport bike (MSRP $12,390) for testing. Like the KTM 350EXC-F ($13,049) it competes with, the Beta RS (available in 350, 390, 430, and 500 versions) is a "street legal enduro", made to dominate off road, but not intended for long stints on the highway.

Since it's less expensive than the KTM or Husqvarna, and offers additional features like a standard map switch, traction control, and a Trail Tech Voyager GPS, should a Beta be on top of your shopping list? Let's find out.

Since I personally own a 2022 Beta 500 RR-S, I can also offer a comparison between the different engine displacements and how they affect the riding experience.

What do you want to know about Beta dual sports?

#dualsport #enduro #offroad #dirtbike #adventurebike #motorcycle #beta

@betausa

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1 month ago | [YT] | 577

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Nine riders, including myself on the @aprilia_americas Tuareg Rally, set out from Phoenix to ride the hard way to Crown King, a tiny, remote town deep in the Arizona mountains. The "Hard Way" was an understatement. 14 hours later, 10 PM at night, I pulled back into the ‪@LawTigers‬ office, tired to the bone, never having actually reached Crown King (4 brave souls did, however).

The whole story will be told soon on the Law Tigers YouTube channel, as well as my own and possibly several others who were with me, like @adamsandoval @warthogbike , @kruesioriginals , to name a few.

My Tuareg Rally review will be coming soon. I am deeply impressed with the bike, it might be my new favorite middleweight ADV. Stay tuned for that.

@aprilia @klimmotorcycle @araiamericas @moskomoto @insta360 @quadlock #adventurebike #advrider #dualsport #aprilia #tuareg660 #ride

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1 month ago | [YT] | 601

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Husqvarna has loaned me the 2025 Vitpilen 801 (MSRP $10,499). Based on the popular KTM 790 Duke, this middleweight sporty roadster offers a punchy 105 HP engine, unique styling, a full suite of customizable rider aids, adjustable suspension, and more.

If you want more tech, features and power than something like a Honda Hornet 750 or Suzuki GSX-8S, but you don't need (and most don't) the power and higher price tag of a KTM Duke 990, Triumph Street Triple RS, or similar, the Vitpilen 801 might be the sweet middle ground (although, the Yamaha MT-09 is going to "enter the chat" for sure).

Upcoming YouTube content, *somewhat* in order:

✔️2026 KTM 690 Enduro R
✔️2026 Kawasaki KLX230 Sherpa S
✔️2025 H-D Pan America CVO
✔️2025 Aprilia Tuareg Rally
✔️Head-to-Head Test: KTM 690R vs. 890R vs. Aprilia Tuareg Rally
✔️2026 BMW R1300RT
✔️2026 Honda CRF300F
✔️2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801
✔️2026 Riding Gear Guide
✔️2026 ADV Tire Buyer's Guide
✔️2025 Beta Alp 4.0
✔️2026 Beta 390 RS

Is it really work if you love your job?

#motorcycle #motorbike #advbike #adventurebike #advrider #dualsport #ride #bike #harleydavidson #aprilia #tuareg660 #sportbike #husqvarna

@klimmotorcycle @klim @araiamericas @husqvarnamotorcyclesusa @husqvarna.motorcycles

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 555

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The 2026 BMW R1300RT (MSRP $32,220 as tested) is finally here for testing. I declared in the past (and stand by it) that the outgoing R1250RT was the world's finest touring motorcycle, due to its unique combination of sporting prowess, relatively light weight, and outright comfort and wind protection.

With more power, more features, and more tech, including "variable slipstream deflectors" (pictured), and the new dynamic chassis adaption which changes the bike's geometry between different ride modes, is the new R1300RT now worthy of the crown of world's best tourer?

Let's find out! What do you want to know?

#r1300rt #bmwmotorrad #motorcycle #touringbike #motorcycletouring

‪@bmwmotorrad‬

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