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6 RESPONSE Things Riders Say
8 KICKSTARTS Arden Kysely KTM 690 Adventure Rally
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NOVEMBER 2026 VOLUME 53 NO. 11
CONTENTS
ON THE COVER: Expect the unexpected. Photo courtesy of Buell. departments
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ON THE PEGS Momentum
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6 RESPONSE Things Riders Say
8 KICKSTARTS Arden Kysely KTM 690 Adventure Rally
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ROAD WORTH RIDING The Million Dollar Highway
RIDING AROUND Friends Who Offer You Their Keys
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MOTOR SCHOOL 40 / 40 Challenge
PLACES TO EXPLORE Grand Rivers, Kentucky
GEAR LAB Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma Airbag Vest
EXHAUST NOTE An Object in Motion Remains in Motion...
features
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FIRST RIDE Stiletto or Swiss Army?
2026 Triumph Trident 660 & Tiger Sport 660
ON THE ROAD An Elky Summer Ride
From Elk City to Elk River in Idaho
RIDING SKILLS Leaning on Learning
California Superbike School Level III
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WINNER’ S CIRCLE Motorcycle of the Year
Expect the unexpected...
FAVORITE RIDE Riding Rolling Hills
Great roads of southern Missouri
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