March , 2023

Martin Brucker spent the summer on his motorcycle in Iceland. He went in search of traces in a wilderness he'd already travelled to some 30 years ago – at that time on a bicycle.

The ultra-robust Touratech Defensa hand protector enters the stage with a new design variant in rich black. The Defensa Black underlines the brawny look of many current adventure bikes.

What started with goose bumps, during the season launch in May at the Touratech Travel Event, in front of 2,500 enthusiastic spectators, led to a season with four successful Fellows Rides in Wolfsburg, Tyrol, Würzburg and the Odenwald, where 800 riders flew the flag for depression relief and mental health.

Even if you do not want to ride the complete Panamericana from Ushuaia to Prudhoe Bay on your Harley, you will certainly appreciate the benefits of the new comfortable seat offered by Touratech.

From the lively Single with less than half a litre of displacement to the mighty 1290 Super Adventure, KTM can undoubtedly offer the most comprehensive selection of genuine adventure bikes. The 890 Adventure R has been thoroughly overhauled this season.

Maximum comfort on long stages and optimum ergonomics in all riding situations: the two-piece Touratech comfort seat noticeably enhances the touring capability of the Harley-Davidson Pan America.

A prototype motorcycle with drastically increased offroad capability was set up specifically for the extremely tough offroad testing of the new Plug & Travel Evo electronic suspension system: the Touratech R 1250 GS RR with 21-inch front wheel. Tough adventure biking specialist, Kevin Gallas, used the Touratech R 1250 GS RR at the Transitalia Marathon 2022 and was very impressed with the offroad characteristics of the prototype.

Climate membrane, lots of comfort features and extensive customisation options – with its new Storm rain suit, Touratech is taking wet weather protection on motorcycles to a new level.

In XXL format, with almost 150 pages, the 2023 international issue of Touratech Travel Time is launched. With a colourful mix of fascinating topics from the world of motorcycle travels and 50 extra pages of catalogue, the magazine offers inspiration and information for the coming motorcycling season.

The sun is gaining strength. Your throttle hand itches and your stomach tingles. Time to finally get back on your bike and feel the good vibrations. This guide shows you how to wake up your motorbike from hibernation and prepare it for the new season.