Adventure Motorcycle Magazine ADVMoto Jan/Feb 2017 Vorige editie

Contents January/February 2017 | Issue No. 96

• Features: Honda’s VFR1200X Street Wired, but ADV Ready! • Capturing the Aurora Borealis • Adventuring for a Cause A Moto Gypsy in the Heart of the Illegal Wildlife Trade

• Ride Reports: Close to the Sky • The Heart of Java • Sweating Bullets • Glaciers, Mines & Good Times in Remote McCarthy, Alaska

• Event Report: ADVMoto Rally 2016

• Industry News: KTM introduces three new adventure bikes for 2017— the 1090 Adventure R, 1290 Super Adventure R and the 1290 Super Adventure T • Christini AWD motorcycles wins a bid to deliver 54 Military Edition bikes for the United States Air Force

• Product News: Highlights from the 2016 AIMExpo • Two new jump starters from Weego • SW-Motech announces Quick-Lock Carrier for BMW R1200GS • Alpinestars oers a robust 2017 lineup: Valparaiso 2 jacket and pants, Corozal and Belize Leather Boots, and Rage DRYSTAR gloves

• Product Reviews: Klim’s latest generation women’s Altitude riding suit • Rottweiler Performance air intake for the KTM 690 • Montevideo II Jacket, Caracas II Pants, and Adventure Gloves by iXS • Gogo Elite 1-Person Minimalist Shelter from NEMO • Rear rack and top case from Back Road Equipment • Rigg Gear RG-020 Dual-Sport Side Bags • E1 helmet from Schuberth

• Rider Spotlight: Traveling Light

• Rider Profile: RTW on an Old Pair of Honda 700CC Transalps: An Interview with Frank Panthoefer

• Tuning Up: Mosfet Madness

• World Touring Index: Check out a selection of tour and rental companies!

• Book Review: Motorcycle Vagabonds by Frank Panthoefer