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Scorpion EXO-GT930 Transformer Helmet | Gear Review

I don't know anybody who loves wearing a helmet, but most of us who do wear them appreciate their – shall we say –...

S100 Cycle Care Kit | Gear Review

Like most motorcyclists, I prefer riding bikes to washing them, so I’m always on the lookout for a better (cleaning) mousetrap. When it came...

Opmid Meter for Honda Monkey/Trail | Gear Review

Opmid's M1204 Multi Meter is a direct plug-and-play replacement for the stock gauge cluster on 2019-and-newer Honda Monkey and Trail 125 models, and it...

Aerostich: The Great American Motorcycle Suit

To tell the story of the legendary Aerostich riding suit is to tell a story about America. The dream of it, but also the...

Avon Storm 3D X-M Tires | Gear Review

Constructing a motorcycle tire is complicated, but the important aspects for me are durability and handling. How long will it last, and how does...

New Gear: Denali Electronics Trigger Wizard

Denali Electronics has released the Trigger Wizard, a universal high beam trigger for ground-switched LED headlights, such as those on HondaCRF1100L Africa Twin and...

New Gear: Metzeler’s Karoo 4 Tire

Metzeler’s new Karoo 4 is a 50/50 on-/off-road tire for medium-and large-displacement adventure bikes. It provides confident grip on pavement, versatile traction on trails,...

New Gear: eFTR Hooligan 1.2 Electric Bicycle from Indian Motorcycle and SUPER73

Indian Motorcycle and SUPER73 have partnered to create the eFTR Hooligan 1.2 electric bicycle. Engineered for recreational sport use and urban transportation, it combines...

New Gear: Joe Rocket’s Seeker Jacket

Joe Rocket’s Seeker Jacket uses cooling Free Air mesh on the torso, back, and arms with 10-oz. cotton canvas reinforced shoulders, elbows, and lower...

New Gear: Show Chrome Quick Detachable Smart Mount Backrest

To match the new seat style of the 2021 Honda Gold Wing, Show Chrome has updated its Quick Detachable Smart Mount Backrest with a...

New Gear: Highsider Victory Rim Bar End DRL/Turn Signal Mirror

The Victory Rim Bar End DRL/Turn Signal Mirror from Highsider has been revised to include a fully integrated white daytime running light and amber...

New Gear: Dunlop’s Sportmax Roadsmart IV Tire

Featuring an all-new tread pattern, construction, compounds, profiles, and technology, the Sportmax Roadsmart IV tire joins Dunlop’s premium performance sport-touring line offering what others...

New Gear: National Cycle’s VStream Windscreens for Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sport

National Cycle’s VStream Windscreens have been reengineered for the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports models. Made from tough Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate, the windscreens...

New Gear: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa Tire

The new Diablo Rosso IV Corsa is the latest generation of Pirelli’s supersport Diablo Rosso tire line. Made for sport riders committed to a...

New Book: The Moment Collectors

The Moment Collectors is an illustrated book of 20 tales of life on the road from Sam Manicom and motorcycling authors. The stories come...

New Route: Wyoming Backcountry Discovery Route

The Wyoming Backcountry Discovery Route (WYBDR) is the 11th route by Backcountry Discovery Routes for ADV motorcycle travel. Riders can test their skills on...

New Gear: Hazard Warning App from Charles River Analytics and REVER

Wouldn’t it be great to know if there were unforeseen hazards on the road ahead you before you got there? That’s the goal of...

New Gear: Kodlin Belt Guard for Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Never one to shy away from combining useful features with improved appearance, Kodlin has introduced the upgraded Belt Guard for the Harley-Davidson Sportster S...

New Gear: Big Bike Parts’ Radiator Grille

Big Bike Parts’ Radiator Grille for the Can-Am Ryker offers a custom look while providing protection for the cooling system and engine. This powdercoated...

New Gear: Continental ContiRoadAttack 4 Tire

The latest ContiRoadAttack 4 from Continental is a hyper-touring tire that boasts intuitive handling characteristics to complement new machines while upgrading older bike performance....

New Gear: KTM 12eDRIVE and 16eDRIVE Electric Balance Bikes

KTM’s 12eDRIVE and 16eDRIVE electric balance bikes allow youngsters to discover the basics of bars, wheels, torque, and balance. The kid-friendly e-bikes have key...

Giant Loop Unveils Keg Kaddy Party Panniers

Adventure-proof packing systems innovator Giant Loop has responded to thousands of rider requests with the introduction of its new Keg Kaddy Party Panniers. Frosty...

AltRider Skid Plate for Yamaha Ténéré 700 | Gear Review

When I look at protecting a motorcycle for multi-surface touring, my first priority is the soft aluminum underbelly, better known as the crankcase. Difficult...

Motoport Air Mesh Street Jeans | Gear Review

Bias alert: About 10 years ago, I procured a set of Air Mesh Kevlar overpants from Motoport. In the more than 100,000 miles of...

Klim Resistor HTD Gauntlet Gloves | Gear Review

With Arctic blasts of frigid air gifting us single-digit ambient temperatures here in New Jersey, most motorcycles are parked for the winter season. However,...

Pakit Rak and Bag for Honda Gold Wing | Gear Review

Over the past nine years, I have taken four major cross-country motorcycle trips, all of them covering well over 11,000 miles. (Read about one...

Michelin Road 6 Tires | Gear Review

Michelin has been making motorcycle tires since 1892. For context, that’s 11 years longer than Harley-Davidson has been making motorcycles. Now, it is out...

Koso Apollo Heated Grips | Gear Review

Koso Apollo Heated Grips promise a more comfortable ride for those of us who refuse to submit to Old Man Winter. They feature an...

New Book: The Big Book of Motorbikes

Written by veteran racer and motojournalist Rennie Scaysbrook, The Big Book of Motorbikes is a literary adventure that showcases the wonderful world of motorcycles...

New Gear: Avon Tyres’ 3D Supersport Tire

Avon Tyres has launched the new 3D Supersport, a hypersport tire developed on track and road for exceptional grip, handling, and stability. The tire...

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