by WorldCrosser Admin | Mar 19, 2016 | ADV Product Review, Adventure Moto News, Adventure Motorcycles
Adventure bikes have a low cost alternative thanks to China and the California Scooter Company (CSC). CSC’s RX3 is a 250cc adventure motorcycle that looks similar to ADV bikes that cost 3 times the amount! But it is also 3 times less the engine displacement as well and I’d have to assume the quality would be a little cheaper, but I do not know and just making some assumptions. The RX3 is water cooled, Delphi fuel injection (which is US based company – FYI), adjustable suspension, hard luggage/panniers, skid plate, crash bars and much more. Now since is a 250 it only goes atop speed of 84mph, to some that may be a problem to others it may be fine. Remember though what it lacks in speed it makes up for with it light weight. Check out their site there have already been some people taking these on some decent adventures, so don’t disregard this bike so fast. The RX3 comes standard with a lot of accessories or farkles already, for example– crash bars, adjustable suspension, panniers and top case, dual sport tires, engine guards, and even a skid plate. As well as, they offer and number of add-ons and upgrades you can add to the bike, like a centerstand, handguards to name a few. So take a look!
Check out some more specs on their website.
Click here.
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And check our ADV motorcycle specs sheet here too.
by WorldCrosser Admin | Jan 24, 2016 | Adventure Moto News, Adventure Motorcycles, Explore
So Honda has released their new 4 stroke, 1000cc adventure motorcycle, the Africa Twin CRF1000L and let me tell you the specs and the pics just look like a dream. I can’t wait to throw a leg over one.
Couple things that are immediately apparent, it appears to be a narrow bike, has high ground clearance, high handle bars and has a 21″ front wheel– a few great aspects for the dirt roads and trail riding, which is important if you actually take your “adventure” bike off the asphalt.
There are two versions going to be available, the Standard and the DCT (dual clutch transmission) versions. The Standard sports the regular transmission we all have come to know and use, but the DCT is a new type of automatic transmission, that changes the gears for you. Supposedly you can even use the manual paddle shifter with the DCT. Also note that this is a whole new way of automatic transmissions for motorcycles, it is pressured by hydraulic oil and it supposedly better than snowmobile type of CVT automatic transmissions. Ohh it is another $600 for DCT if you are interested, plus I think it comes with gold wheels. ; ) The front and rear suspension are adjustable for spring preload, compression, and rebound damping. The shock offers a hydraulic-preload knob accessible on the right side of the bike.
The Africa Twin comes standard with ABS and traction control or HSTC (Honda Selectable Torque Control) it has steering lock and also a steel frame which helps keeps this bike slimmer and more dirt oriented
Digital Metallic Silver Africa Twin – CRF1000L
There are two colors available in USA, the Dakar Rally (red and white), Digital Metallic Silver
See specs in Worldcrosser ADV Bike database and also here is a link to Honda’s page here.
This bike is extremely promising and just like many others out there I can’t wait to ride one!
But while we are all waiting to ride one- we can do a little VR (that’s virtual reality) with Honda’s Africa Twin VR mobile app- they have it for Apple’s iOS and Google’s Andriod.
by WorldCrosser Admin | Jan 13, 2016 | ADV Motorcycle Movies
Long Way Round
Long Way Down
The iconic duo of Ewan McGregor and Charlie Borman documentary series that follow them through their motorcycle travel adventures.
There were two documentary series were:
- Long Way Round – Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman partake on a motorcycle trip around the world. The two friends travel through many places, such places as Siberia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Alaska, before finally ending the journey in New York.
- Long Way Down – Ewan and Charlie take a adventure motorcycle trip. They travel from the North of Scotland, down through Europe, into Africa, finally winding up in Cape Town, South Africa.
They are a must see for all adventure riders, if you haven’t seen them yet, watch them tonight!
by WorldCrosser Admin | Nov 22, 2015 | ADV Motorcycle Movies
“The second circumnavigation of iconic filmmaker Austin Vince and his crew as they re-aquaint themselves with the dreaded Zilov Gap and in an attempt to even the score. Do they make it? We’re not telling!”
Check it out. Here is the movie website.
Austin Vince has a few other motorcycle movies as well. that you can see at:
http://www.mondoenduro.com/
