Scorpion Releases Fall 2012 Catalog
Press Release
November 1, 2012
Featuring two all-new helmets, new helmet graphics and an expanded array of ExoWear apparel, Scorpion recently unveiled its Fall 2012 collection. Highlighted in the catalog is Scorpion’s new flagship street model, the EXO-R2000. “Developed in conjunction with Scorpion’s stable of sponsored MotoGP... Read more »
Joe Rocket Ballistic Jacket and Pants Review
Greg Drevenstedt
March 1, 2012
Ballistic nylon, a thick, tough fabric developed by DuPont for flak jackets worn by World War II airmen, was named for its intended function, to protect the wearer from the shrapnel caused by ballistic bodies (bullets, artillery shells) ripping through airplane fuselages. Ballistic nylon gets its strength... Read more »
Oakley Split Jacket Transitions SolFX Sunglasses Review
Rider Magazine
November 17, 2011
To wear, or not to wear, that is the question. Sunglasses or not? According to research by N3L Optics, 79% of motorcyclists wear sunglasses when outdoors, so presumably lots of us wear them while riding. Sunglasses serve the obvious function of reducing bright light and glare, but they also protect peepers... Read more »
Treds Motorcycle Boot Covers
Press Release
November 10, 2011
RUBBER DUCKIES. Veterans of cold, slushy climates are all-too familiar with galoshes, rubber overshoes that keep shoes from getting muddy or wet. If you or someone you love has motorcycle boots that aren’t waterproof, try Treds rubber boot covers ($36.95-$41.95). They’re 12 inches tall, slide... Read more »
Cortech Piuma Jacket Review
Rider Magazine
September 14, 2011
[This Cortech Piuma Jacket gear review was originally published in the July 2011 issue of Rider magazine] Piuma Road, extending a mere 6.5 miles from end to end, from its junction with Malibu Canyon Road until it merges with Rambla Pacifico Street, is one of the most celebrated motorcycling roads in... Read more »
Roadgear Xcaliber Jacket and Pants Review
Rider Magazine
September 8, 2011
[This Roadgear Xcaliber Jacket and Pants gear review was originally published in the May 2011 issue of Rider] The origin of Roadgear is a tale of the American Dream. Man leads hectic life as a big-city banker. Overworked and frustrated, he embarks on an 8,000-mile solo motorcycle journey to overcome... Read more »
Held Warm n Dry Gore-Tex Gloves
Rider Contributor
September 6, 2011
[This Held Warm n Dry Gore-Tex Gloves gear review was originally published in the March 2011 issue of Rider magazine] by James Parchman Blame an unpredictable El Niño, an upsurge in solar sunspot activity or Mother Nature’s ingestion of too many trans fats, but weather around here has been anything... Read more »
Sedici Monza Leathers Review
Joe Michaud
August 9, 2011
[This Sedici Monza Leathers review was originally published in the September 2011 issue of Rider magazine] For me, buying motorcycle leathers is a process fraught with indecision. Will they fit well? Will they be comfortable on a long ride? What about temperature extremes? And why are they expensive... Read more »
Bohn Xtreme Armored Shorts
Rider Magazine
April 6, 2011
When you go down–and sooner or later, all ADV riders go down–chances are your backside will end up making contact with the ground. If you’re lucky, you’ll roll ninja-style and dissipate your energy evenly, saving you from unpleasant bruises and aches. Or, if you’re like me, you’ll land awkwardly,... Read more »
Harley-Davidson Illumination 360° Hi-Vis Rain Suit
Rider Magazine
January 31, 2011
Harley-Davidson Illumination 360° Hi-Vis Rain Suit - Jacket front. (Click for More Images) GLOW IN THE RAIN. Being conspicuous is a good strategy whenever you ride, but it’s essential when you get caught in the rain. Harley-Davidson’s new Illumination 360° Hi-Vis Rain Suit (P/N 98342-11VM, $275)... Read more »
