River Road Guardian Motorcycle Boots Review
Arden Kysely
January 3, 2013
Wearing boots on a bike is a no-brainer, but there are times you don’t want a few pounds of leather and rubber hanging from each hoof. Like when you want to tootle into town, then take in the scene on foot. OK, you could ride in your favorite low tops and sacrifice your feet in a get-off, but you’re... Read more »
Ninja 1000 Touring Accessories
Greg Drevenstedt
January 2, 2013
Kawasaki Genuine Accessories can transform the Ninja 1000 from a day-ride sportbike into a days-on-the-road sport tourer. The Givi-made, 35-liter-each saddlebags ($594.95, plus $534.95 for mounts) with color-matched trim panels ($129.95) look like they were made for the bike, and they are easy to open,... Read more »
Joe Rocket Atomic 4.0 Motorcycle Jacket Review
Mark Tuttle
January 2, 2013
Waterproof, textile riding jackets and pants are convenient. Rather than having to don a rainsuit, you can just keep going when the sunshine liquefies. Two approaches are generally used to make a textile garment fend off water. In pricier ones the shell is often a breathable, abrasion- and water-resistant... Read more »
Rider Magazine is Now Available on the Kindle
Rider Magazine Staff
December 13, 2012
Rider magazine is now available on the Kindle! Kindle Fire owners can download and subscribe to Rider magazine through this link (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMIKCTO) or by searching for “Rider Magazine” in the Amazon Appstore. Previously, it was only available through iTunes, but now... Read more »
Evel Knievel Gear Up For Auction December 15-16
Rider Magazine Staff
December 7, 2012
Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is set to auction off Evel Knievel’s stunt worn crash helmet and signature leather jumpsuit in its December 15-16 “Drama, Action, Romance: The Hollywood Auction.” Being auctioned off is the famous Bell Star full-face motorcycle helmet prominently... Read more »
Alpinestars Scout Waterproof Motorcycle Boots Review
Greg Drevenstedt
December 5, 2012
Adventure touring is king these days. Sales are up, model lines are expanding and, as Clem points out in this month’s Road Tales, dreams of around-the-world travel are widespread. Even though most adventure bikes never leave the pavement, many are kitted out with hand guards, skid plates, Baja-style... Read more »
Yamaha FJR Suspension Upgrades from Race Tech
Rich Cox
December 5, 2012
Some things we are sure of. First, there are a lot of FJRs running around out there; second, with the sagging economy, FJR owners are probably holding onto their beloved bikes longer than ever; and third, many would welcome a tightening-up of their bike’s suspension systems. So, in conjunction with... Read more »
HJC RPHA Max Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review
Clement Salvadori
December 5, 2012
I’ve sometimes found flip-up helmets a bit too noisy for my tender ears…although I do like the style and ease of communication with the chinbar flipped up. But when Editor Tuttle called up and said he had a genuinely new one from HJC that I might like, I told him to send it up. The box arrived,... Read more »
Olympia Moto Sports Nomad Motorcycle Jacket Review
Greg Drevenstedt
December 4, 2012
Versatility is the name of the game with riding apparel. There’s a lot of competition in today’s market, and manufacturers are always trying to outdo each other in terms of features, style and price. Kevin and Karilea Rhea, Olympia Moto Sports’ owner/designer husband-and-wife team, are 26-year... Read more »
How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles (Book Review)
Greg Drevenstedt
November 21, 2012
No matter how many times street motorcyclists are told that riding off-road will improve their on-road skills, many of them brush it aside. Street riders and dirt riders are often like oil and water. You’re either one or the other, and never the twain shall meet. However, I can attest first-hand, having... Read more »
