Good Things Come in Small Packages: Small Adventure Motorcycles | Into Iraq with Graham Field

Good Things Come in Small Packages: Small Adventure Motorcycles | Into Iraq with Graham Field - Motorcycle Podcast

Show Notes

Motorcycle Manufacturers Offer Smaller ADV Bikes

Recently, Honda, Kawasaki, BMW and Suzuki have unveiled their new small adventure bikes. In a bid to entice women, younger and smaller riders, the manufacturers are offering motorcycles that are lighter and with a smaller price tag.  Carl Parker, publisher of ADVMoto magazine talks about the new adventure bikes that were recently shown at motorcycles shows. Austin Vince, an advocate for small cc bikes for adventure travel, shares his thoughts on these smaller adventure motorcycles.   The smaller 2017 ADV bike line-up includes: Honda CRF250 Rally Kawasaki Versys-X 300 BMW G310 GS Suzuki V-Strom 250

Carl Parker - Publisher of ADVMoto Website: www.adventuremotorcycle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADVMotoMag Austin Vince  Website: http://www.austinvince.com/ Adventure Travel Film Festival: http://www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com/

Into Iraq- Graham Field

Taken from his book called Ureka, Graham Field tells the story of his efforts to get in to Mosul, Iraq.  Graham Field is a motorcycle adventure author from the UK, now living in Bulgaria. The author of three books In Search of Greener Grass, Ureka and Different Natures. Books are available for individual purchase or as a replica pannier box set. Website: http://grahamfield.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Graham-Field-Motorcycle-Travel-Author-196758197110476/

 

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Host

Jim Martin

Jim Martin is the host and producer of Adventure Rider Radio, the longest-running and most respected podcast dedicated to adventure motorcycling. With in-depth interviews, expert insights, and a focus on real-world riding experiences, Jim brings over a decade of storytelling and production excellence to riders around the world.

What is Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast?

Adventure Rider Radio is the original adventure motorcycle podcast, established in 2014 and now the world’s longest-running show dedicated to adventure motorcycling. It features in-depth conversations, real-world stories, and expert insight from the people who ride, explore, and shape the adventure motorcycling world.

Hosted by Jim Martin and released weekly, the show brings you experienced riders, trainers, industry professionals, and long-distance travelers sharing hard-earned lessons about riding skills, motorcycle travel, trip planning, bike setup, gear, and the realities of life on two wheels.

From remote expeditions to rider development and decision-making on the road, Adventure Rider Radio goes beyond surface-level talk to explore the thinking, preparation, and experience behind adventure motorcycling.