Honda XR650L for Desert Riders
XRL preparation • Desert Riders Back in 2002 the criteria for our ideal desert machine for Desert Riders added up to those listed on p.208 of my Sahara Overland book: Lightness • Economy • Comfort •...
View ArticleHonda XR650L prep
Written before the advent of blogs, these instalments run from the first one at the bottom of the page (receiving the new bike) to the last report at the top, just prior to departure on Desert Riders...
View ArticleHonda XR650L – 4000 mile report
Despite early reservations in Tunisia (it’s always the way on your first ride fully loaded), we agreed the bikes made a good alternative to a KTM 640 Adventure which was our second choice. What we...
View ArticleDesert Riders TV cut
I just dug up this shortened version (13 mins) of Desert Riders dvd which appeared on TV a few years ago. Filed under: AMH News, Resources
View ArticleNEC Bike Show 2012
With the continuation of motorcycles and associated equipment categorised under the current ‘adventure’ label, I paid a visit to the Bike Show in Birmingham to see what’s new in this area. We all have...
View ArticleWin Mondo Sahara + Desert Riders dvds
Winners and results here Here it is, friends, a chance to own a compelling double serving of digitised desert adventuring. Factory fresh is Austin Vince’s latest caper: Mondo Sahara, shot while his...
View ArticleDesert Riders ~ XRL650s in the Sahara
“Having tasted the thrill of off-piste riding, corrugations just aren’t so much fun anymore.” Looking back 10 years later, I realise Desert Riders was the most amazing ride I’ve done in the Sahara. And...
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