BMW Service & Restoration Adventure Motorcycles Scooters&Electric Vehicles
“Gateway
to the American Outback”
We like to think of Durango as kind of a last “civilized” stop before heading out into the wilds. West into the canyon lands of Utah. South into the mixed high plateau scrublands and forests of New Mexico. Southwest to the Navajo reservation and the Grand Canyon in Arizona. North & East in Colorado rewards you with phenomenally entertaining mountain road riding.
Keep in mind that in the Western US there are far more miles of unpaved road than paved and that is great incentive to be on a motorcycle that is comfortable and competent on dirt and gravel roads as well as pavement. If you are feeling particularly adventurous, you can add two track & single track to your exploration repertoire as well. You can maintain a slower speed, more amenable to gawking at the scenery, without being tailgated by agitated motorists and that speed can be whatever you’re comfortable with as you develop your riding skills on mixed road surfaces.
The BLM and the Forest Service administer a lot of land in the West. In many areas you can camp at any spot that appeals to you, and be pretty assured of a quiet evening by a campfire if you desire.
Some on our staff have considerable experience with lightweight backpacking & camping gear and would be happy to advise you about equipment selection if this idea is new to you.
Enjoying Adventure Motorcycling is as
much about state of mind as about equipment. You can certainly have an adventure
with any bike. Modifying your current ride or selecting a suitable new one can
seem a daunting task at first because you are trying to cover a much wider range
of riding possibilities than if you were riding strictly pavement or dirt. The
trick is largely a matter of deciding on the right balance between the kind of
riding you usually do and the kind of riding you would like to do. When you have
a handle on that, choosing a bike and other equipment becomes much easier.
If nothing else, come and browse thru
our TOURATECH catalog for adventure riding. It showcases an amazing collection
of stuff, geared towards anything from day tripping to riding around the world
for years at a stretch.
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