Motorcycle news for sport touring riders, including relevant manufacturer announcements, product updates, events, safety bulletins, and major road developments.
BMW adds Design Option Wheels with wheel tape as optional equipment for the 2027 K 1600 GT Style Edition II. Image courtesy of BMW North America, LLC.
BMW Motorrad announced 2027 updates bringing fresh K 1600 GT and GTL colors, R 1300 RS luggage options, and revised M 1000 XR track packages.
Sena’s new 60X features glove-friendly joystick controls and programmable Custom Buttons, giving riders quicker access to communication and audio functions on the road. Image courtesy of Sena Technologies, Inc.
With Sound by Bose, the latest Sena 60X brings a major audio upgrade, and more, to the company’s flagship motorcycle communication platform.
Going-to-the-Sun Road blends into the mountainside as it crosses Glacier National Park’s high country, a dramatic alpine corridor now open for the 2026 riding season. Image courtesy of the National Park Service.
Going-to-the-Sun Road is now open for 2026, giving riders access to Glacier National Park’s legendary alpine crossing. Make your ride plan now.
Formerly Mount Evans, a ride to the 14,130 feet summit of Mount Blue Sky remains a top motorcycling experience. Image © American Sport Touring.
The Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway has reopened for 2026. This article explains the temporary closure that put the high-altitude Colorado ride on hold.
CHIGEE’s SR-1 radar system connects a rear-mounted radar unit to front warning indicators through the motorcycle’s 12V electrical system.. Image © American Sport Touring.
CHIGEE’s SR-1 radar system brings blind spot, lane change, overtaking, and rear collision alerts to motorcycles using automotive-grade 77GHz radar.
The 2026 BMW S 1000 XR adds a new Sage Green metallic Style Sport finish and a small equipment update for long-distance riders. Image courtesy of BMW North America, LLC.
BMW adds a Sage Green color option and USB charging to the 2026 S 1000 XR. Modest changes for this this already capable sport touring cross-over.
