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Adventure-Bike tyre have to perform the demanding balancing act between on-road and off-road use. Along with the tire experts from Metzeler, who have worked closely with Touratech for the last 15 years, we take a look at tyre types and technology.

A few years ago, the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula opened its doors to travellers. Many things seem wonderful, some surprisingly familiar. Dirk Schäfer travelled to Saudi Arabia in a world that lives between the day before yesterday and the day after tomorrow.

Made from an indestructible mix of materials and equipped with the ingeniously simple Touratech quick-release system, the side bag from the EXTREME Edition is the perfect soft case for demanding adventure riders.

Whether it's a short trip through the city or an extended ride through the countryside - the Touratech side bag Endurance Black is a robust and completely waterproof companion for any kind of motorbike adventure.

In summer 2023, the Adventure Country Tracks e.V. team will set off to take on the brand-new ACT Croatia. Over five days, the riders will get to know a Croatia that doesn't have much in common with the country in the tourist brochures: Wild, secluded and full of offroad adventures.

For fans, it was agonising years of waiting until Honda finally launched the new generation of the Transalp in 2022. However, with a clear focus on the tried-and-tested virtues, the new Transalp quickly (re)won its place in the adventure community.

Michael Schröder spent three months travelling through Chile and Argentina. His motorbike: a BMW R 1250 GS, specially prepared by Touratech for this adventure.

The Compañero Rambler has set standards in the laminate suit sector in terms of functionality, range of features and material quality. Now this indestructible all-rounder is available at a special price.

Instead of simply increasing the engine displacement a little, BMW has completely remodelled the boxer. And not much has remained the same with the chassis either. Let's take a detailed look at the new BMW R 1300 GS.

Not lacking in crises itself, Africa is once again moving more into the focus of motorbike travellers in view of the political situation in Eastern Europe, Russia and the Middle East. Recognised experts provide up-to-date information in Travel Time on the topics of travel preparation, behaviour on the road and important travel routes.