Ultimate Adventure Bike

NEW BIKE TIME

So you’ve just laid down your hard-earned cash on a new machine — awesome! But selecting a new bike is just one part of the adventure riding equation. Now you’ve got to get it set up how you want, to make sure you go the distance when you head for the great outdoors.

Let’s take a look at a stack of tips to help you make the most of your new ride …

LEARN THE TECH

Love it or hate it, tech is here to stay. The best thing you can do is learn how it all works. Take the time to ask questions about the tech and understand what its role is and how it functions. Gone are the days of rider-assist just being ABS. New bikes will have modes and electronic adjustments and systems for traction control, ABS and suspension settings. Trust

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