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Full race day coverage from the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship Final.View the full article

First Winch Compatible Option With Crossmember Delete Beatty Metal Works (pronounced baity) has stepped in with something no one else has pulled off until now: a production rear-mounted, high clearance... The post Beatty MetalWorks High Clearance Rear Winch Bumper For 5th Gen – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

For the last three years the team at Mountain State Overland has worked in conjunction with Tread Lightly! to do a service project in Monongahela National Forest prior to their annual Adventure X Fest event. Since 2023 AXFest has been held at the Experience Learning outdoor education facility on the backside of Spruce Knob along […]View the full article

ARB Brushless Twin Vs. ARB Original Twin – Worth $1000? After decades of success in the onboard compressor market, ARB finally launched something new… the ARB Brushless compressor. But is... The post Field Tested: ARB Brushless Twin Compressor – Review appeared first on Trail4R.com - 5th Gen 4Runner Mods. View the full article

After moving, quite literally, across the country, you’d think that we’d be tired of traveling. It was quite the contrary though and we couldn’t wait to get out and explore this foreign (to us) and spectacular landscape. Heading 30min to the west, we stopped visited a little town that some consider the sole reason for Nevada even being on the map, Virginia City. When I say this small town put Nevada on the map, I’m not kidding. When a massive silver deposit known as the Comstock Lode was discovered here in 1859, this place literally blew up overnight and is credited with supporting the growth of not only Nevada, but San Francisco as well. If the silver discovery wasn’t enough for people to remember this small town, then the 1960’s classic tv show “Bonanza” definitely was. This tv show ran for 14 seasons and 431 episodes, from 1959 to 1973 bringing the 1860’s Nevada silver rush to the living room of every family in America. My dad used to watch reruns of Bonanza when I was a child. Never did I think that this small town boy from Minnesota would ever end up on the streets that this tv show depicted for millions to see. Another thing I didn’t expect, as we explored the streets of this historic western town, was another small town name from a Midwest town, Samuel Clemens. I know, I know. You’re like, “Who the heck is Samuel Clemens?” Well, let me tell you a little story. Samuel Clemens, of Florida, Missouri, moved out west like most folks after the silver was discovered in Virginia City. He had hopes of striking it rich, but ultimately had to seek other employment to make ends meet. He began his writing career by writing for the local paper in 1862 under the alias “Mark Twain”. In 1864 he left Virginia City and made his way to California where he wrote the literature that he is most famous for now. We run into another place that Mr. Clemens was at before he ended up in Virginia City a couple of months later but we’ll save that story for another time. After exploring the streets of Virginia City and having some very unhealthy food to eat, we decided to go explore another locality that was 45min to the southwest. We made our way west on historic US Route 50 into Carson City, the state capital, and up and over the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains to a place that I’d personally dreamt of visiting all of my life. Up and over the mountain pass and making our way down the back ridge paradise started to come into focus. I say paradise, because if you’d ask me to describe what paradise looks like it wouldn’t be too far from what we were seeing. Majestic green pines, granite boulders and outcrops, snow capped mountains all around and of course the crystal clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe lying before us. Paradise people, paradise. Unfortunately, this day we were only able to catch a glimpse from the shores near Glenbrook, NV due to the late hour of the day and the impending blizzard that was moving in from the west. We thought it best to head back over the mountain pass and back home before the winter weather made us temporary residents of the area, not that we would’ve minded too much. Rest assured though, as we’ll make our way back to Lake Tahoe once again in the future. View the full article

Ural motorcycles are timeless machines that inspire thoughts of trips along forgotten roads with nothing but your bike and who, or whatever, rides along in the sidecar. The Gear Up model has been relatively unchanged for a number of years, and while it’s an absolute classic, when fully decked out, it approaches a $27,000 price point. If you’re looking for some adventures with a sidecar entow, but you don’t want to drop that kind of cash, the newest offering from Ural should be on your radar. The recently announced Neo 500 will reportedly be priced at less than $15,000 USD. And along with its lower price point, it also brings modern styling that’s a far departure from Ural’s usual designs. The new bike will be a partnership between Ural and Chinese motorcycle manufacturers Zonsen and Yingang. It’s powered by Zosen’s 446cc water-cooled parallel twin and based on the SUV500 II from Yingang. READ MORE: Gear Showcase: Campsite & Camp Kitchen The Neo 500 will also be the first one-wheeled drive bike from Ural in recent years. The display takes care of gauges and other vital information a vertical format. Photo via Yingang Photo via Yingang Photo via Yingang Obviously, with its one-wheel drive, the Neo 500 won’t be as capable off-road, but we think it would make an excellent gravel road adventure rig that would also excel at commuting and, of course, those just-because-rides, which are one of the best kinds of rides to begin with. The Neo 500 is set to be released in Q1 of 2026, and we’ll update readers with more details as they’re available. View the full article

How Auctions Help Riders Pick the Perfect Cafe Racer Motorcycle The hunger for freedom on two wheels is timeless. Riders seeking raw energy with elegant lines often wonder where to buy a cafe racer that carries both history and individuality. These machines embody not just transport but a statement of passion, rebellion, and artistry. Buying choices are wider today than in the past. Traditional dealerships, private listings, and digital auctions each open doors. Among them, auction platforms like SCA Auction, […] The post From Dealers to Auctions: Where to Buy a Cafe Racer Without Limits appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Exploring the Best Cafe Racer Bike: Style, Performance, and Authentic Café Racer Look The café racer world is a blend of history, rebellion, and design purity. Riders want something more than a motorcycle. They want an attitude stitched into steel and leather. The real question is not just what model looks sharpest but what is the best cafe racer bike that balances style, engineering, and authenticity. Enthusiasts dive deep into specifications and background checks before making a decision. Check your […] The post What Is the Best Cafe Racer Bike? A Complete Guide to Style, Power, and Authentic Café Racer Look appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

The day started with a few small setbacks, but the focus quickly shifted to projects in the garage. The cars are still waiting on final details, so attention turned to other updates, including work on a newly purchased Honda CX500 from 1979. The bike came already styled as a café racer, but it needed adjustments to fit better and ride more comfortably. Alongside the bike project, the garage also has ongoing updates with the Civics, new merchandise samples, and content for the […] The post Honda CX500 Café Racer & Civic Garage Updates appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article