The Kawasaki KLX300 is the base for this build series of the ADV Lite motorcycle. This article covers the installation of the rear rack, an essential accessory for the "lite" touring motorcycle.

This article continues the series of upgrades and modifications to the Kawasaki KLX300 ADV Lite motorcycle. Here I show how to quickly add a comfortable and inexpensive pad to the stock saddle.

This article continues the series of upgrades and modifications to the Kawasaki KLX300 ADV Lite motorcycle. Here I show how to easily protect the cycle with a full skid plate that also adds another black accent!

The Kawasaki KLX300 is the base for this build series of the ADV Lite motorcycle. This stock dual sport will be transformed into a comfortable and capable "lite" touring motorcycle for exploring backroads and extended ADV tours.

The GPS Kevin "Arkansas Backways Adventure Trail (ARBAT) is a five-day motorcycle route through the scenic mountains of Northwest Arkansas. This is the ride report from October 2025.

I found the BEST soft panniers for ADV riding - BUT they required a simple modification ($10.00 and 15 minutes) to make them bulletproof! Learn full details!

Stoveless cold soaked meals are a staple of thru hikers who are weight-conscious. But there are many other benefits of stoveless "cooking" for other backcountry campers.

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is the clear, BEST Value Adventure Motorcycle. Examine ALL the features and compare to its closest competitor, the Honda CRF300L Rally.

The first 300 miles are crucial to break in a new motorcycle. Here's how I gently break in the liquid-cooled RE Himalayan 450 motorcycle.

Shopping for a new motorcycle? Are you curious about Royal Enfield models? There is a RIGHT way to buy, and my preferred RE dealer! Take a road trip to Iowa!

The Lifan KPX250 is my choice for the Budget Adventure Motorcycle - with features NOT found in models selling for TWICE the price! Learn about the specs of the base cycle and the added accessories to create the budget ADV bike!

The Scooter Cannonball is a competitive, multiday, point-to-point touring rally for street-legal vintage and modern scooters. You can buy a set of collector decals to support this event!

The Grom Cafe Racer is the COOLEST city commuter and minimalist touring motorcycle! Read about the transformation from plain to Super COOL!

The Lifan KPX250 has a LONG list of advantages over the Honda Trail CT125 - including DOUBLE the horsepower and OVER $2,000 in savings!

Riding small motorcycles like the Lifan KPX250 is smart and cool for MANY reasons: fun, safety, economy of operation and purchase price.

This article details adding wider, more aggressive foot pegs on the Adventure Grom - a necessity for riding off-pavement!

The Honda Grom has many design features which make it the SUPERIOR motorcycle - compared to the popular Honda CT125. Learn about the Top Ten advantages of the Grom over the "Trail".

Transforming a mild, economical cafe racer into a capable, versatile All-Road Scrambler motorcycle! This recap of the KPM Scrambler includes a full list of modifications.

Compare the CSC SG250 Scrambler vs Honda CT125. You get MORE features and DOUBLE the power and torque for OVER $1,000 LESS! Full review:

Why pay DOUBLE for the Honda XR150L and get FAR less power and features than the CSC TT250 Enduro? FULL comparison and FREE PDF report!