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RIDE REVIEW I 2ND ANNUAL RUGGED RADIOS NEVADA RALLY EXPERIENCE
utilized a mix of KTM 890/790, Yamaha Tenere
motorcycles, and dual sport bikes. I used the
event to test ride a new CFMoto Ibex 450 ADV
bike and a new street-legal version of the Kove
450 Rally (look for stories on each of those
in upcoming issues of Cycle News).
Two key elements of the ride were the use of
hand-held Rugged Radios, which enabled com
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munication between the group and the doctor in
the chase truck,
and the Rally Comp navigation
systems used for navigation.
Rugged Radios are a popular choice for off-road
racers and the UTV/off-road community, but they
also produce systems designed for motorcycle
riders. While there are many excellent motorcycle
communication systems from brands like Sena
and Cardo that work well for groups riding closely
together, the Rugged system significantly extends
(Top left) The Rally Comp navigation
system added to the fun and
friendly competition among the NRE
participants. Like a real rally, you
had to use the system to navigate,
open waypoints and stay within the
speed limits. (Bottom left) Rugged
Radios sponsored the Nevada Rally
Experience, and the units proved
very helpful in communicating
among the riders and the chase
truck. They provide a much wider
range than typical helmet-to-helmet
communication systems. (Below
right) The Little A'Le'Inn restaurant
on the outskirts of Area 51 served as
our lunch stop on day one. This was
a good place to hear stories about
what may be behind the fences.
(Bottom right) The things you find in
the middle of the desert.
