Ken Morse, Author at ADV Pulse

GIVI GRT724 Cargo Bag Review

Ken Morse — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:40:21 +0000

Adventure and Off-Road riders are all too familiar with the importance of modular storage solutions. There’s an unending balance of finding ways to bring all the necessities on a multi-day trip while not over packing or improperly loading the bike — something that can’t simply be cured with bigger and bigger pannier bags. One option […]

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Journey To White Pocket: Finding A Hidden Gem In Northern Arizona

Ken Morse — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:41:38 +0000

Chances are, you’ve come across photos on the Internet of the beautiful swirling sandstone formation in Northern Arizona known as “The Wave.” It was a little known spot in the northwestern corner of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument up until 2009. That was before Microsoft launched Windows 7 with a stunning desktop wallpaper image of […]

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Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar Boot Review

Ken Morse — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:08:20 +0000

If you’ve been around adventure motorcycles for any reasonable amount of time, you’ve probably heard the phrase “All The Gear, All The Time” a time or two. The thing is, “All The Gear” often creates a scenario where you’re forced to juggle general safety with comfort. But what if you didn’t have to choose between […]

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Riding the New Himalayan 450: A First-Gen Owner’s Impressions

Ken Morse — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:00:26 +0000

Imagine this: Months of sleepless nights consumed by thoughts of exploring vast canyons and breathtaking landscapes. I’d often wander into motorcycle dealerships, gazing longingly at a wide array of bikes, yet I was never quite ready to take the leap. That was, until 2018, when I encountered the Royal Enfield Himalayan. There was something undeniably […]

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Riding In The Shadow Of Giants On California’s Redwood Coast

Ken Morse — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:48:26 +0000

With the year’s most intense heat wave looming on the horizon, the thought of escaping to California’s Redwood Coast for a weekend adventure became insatiable. There’s a unique freedom that comes with riding out of the sweltering heat, feeling the temperature drop with every mile closer to the ocean. The cool wind pushing through my […]

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Tested: Black Dog Tuareg 660 Multi-Function Tail Rack

Ken Morse — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:34:04 +0000

Adventure riders seeking to kit their machine for the sole purpose of riding off into the unknown are met with a tall order when sorting through the industry’s seemingly countless choices. So many options range from the age-old soft vs. hard vs. hybrid debate to rackless vs. rack-mounted, tank bag or bar bag or none […]

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Tested: Black Dog ‘Ultimate’ Skid Plate for the Aprilia Tuareg 660

Ken Morse — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:23:08 +0000

Among the few things on the Aprilia that can be improved, its skid plate is on most people’s shortlist. From the factory, the 660 is separated from sharp points and blunt force by a thin piece of aluminum, one that quickly becomes mangled when the bike is ridden with any degree of aggression. With dozens […]

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My First Time Riding Enduro, How Hard Could It Be?

Ken Morse — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:37:52 +0000

Nestled between the Sierra Nevada and Inyo Mountains of California lies a land of towering summits flanked by glaciers, the bases of which are contrasted by sweltering deserts that harbor less life than the bottom of the ocean. Massive boulders look as though they were cast down by some ancient, monolithic beast, while countless springs […]

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GIVI Canyon Quick-Release Soft Luggage System Review

Ken Morse — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:09:11 +0000

There are few industry topics as polarizing as luggage, especially when it comes to the biggest question of all; hard or soft bags? Setting aside that long standing debate, there are a few options that combine the benefits of both the hard case and soft bag world while eliminating as many of the downsides that […]

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Into The Valley Of The Gods: An Unforgettable Moto Adventure

Ken Morse — Thu, 04 May 2023 06:14:39 +0000

The setting sun quickly turned the surrounding canyons, spires, and red rock into a universal shade of darkness, one not helped by the fact that I had just ridden across three states in a historically-cold November with temperatures rarely increasing more than a few degrees above freezing. Without my Tuareg’s heated grips, I’d have likely […]

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