Tourmaster Transition 3 Motorcycle Jacket Review
Clement Salvadori
September 7, 2012
An all-purpose, multi-season motorcycle jacket has a near-impossible list of requirements to fulfill. It needs to keep you warm when it’s cold, cool when it’s hot, dry when it rains, protect you in case of an accident, and be comfortable…after all, you could be wearing that jacket for many hours... Read more »
Affordable Motorcycle Jackets Buyers Guide
Bill Stermer
August 28, 2012
We’re all aware that the economy has been in the tank for several years, and the result is that many of us are being much more careful with our money. We want to stretch it, to get good value for every precious dollar, and of course we want to take advantage of the fuel economy available from our motorcycles... Read more »
Klim Stow Away Jacket
Arden Kysely
August 16, 2010
Klim Stow Away Jacket There’s nothing like a chilly downpour to dampen your spirits, especially when you’ve planned and dressed for a sun-soaked ride. The folks at Klīm, the dual-sport clothing specialists, have a solution to the sudden shower – their compact Stow Away jacket. It lets you dress... Read more »
Tour Master Rincon Jacket
Rider Magazine
February 10, 2010
Last summer I acquired a three-quarter length Tour Master Rincon jacket, and after wearing it once for a 90-something-degree commute, it promptly got stuffed into the closet in exchange for something more lightweight. This past winter I dug it back out and now there’s no way I’d be out there on these... Read more »
Firstgear TPG Teton Motorcycle Jacket and Escape Pants Review
Rider Magazine
July 17, 2009
[This Firstgear TPG Teton Motorcycle Jacket and Escape Pants Review was originally published in the September 2009 issue of Rider magazine] This gear has seen it all. Less than an hour after I first put on the jacket and pants during the 2008 Firstgear Colorado ride, the heavens above Crested Butte opened... Read more »
Fieldsheer Adventure Touring Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review
Clement Salvadori
April 28, 2009
[This Fieldsheer Adventure Touring Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review was originally published in the June 2009 issue of Rider magazine] Ah, to be warm and dry, the dream of any motorcyclist when riding through cold rain. Or, conversely, to be cool and protected on a hot day. That is the aim of any sensible... Read more »
Aerostich DarienLight Motorcycle Jacket Review
Clement Salvadori
March 17, 2009
[This Aerostich DarienLight Motorcycle Jacket Review was originally published in the May 2009 issue of Rider magazine] Were I to attempt a crossing of the Darien Gap I would certainly use this jacket. For those not familiar with the Darien, it is that hundred-mile stretch of roadless wilderness between... Read more »
Harley-Davidson Road Warrior 3-in-1 Jacket Review
Rider Contributor
October 16, 2008
By Jerry Smith With luggage space as limited as it is on many bikes, gear that performs more than one task isn’t just a good idea, it’s practically a requirement. Harley-Davidson’s new Road Warrior—a leather jacket with a removable hooded vest liner—is billed as a “3-in-1” jacket,... Read more »
Scorpion Strike Motorcycle Jacket Review
Bill Stermer
October 14, 2008
[This Scorpion Strike Motorcycle Jacket Review was originally published in the November 2008 issue of Rider magazine] We’re all seeking the same thing ultimately, which is a product that costs a fair price and returns a fair amount of value. If that’s your goal, then the Scorpion Strike motorcycle... Read more »
Tour Master Flex Series 2 Motorcycle Jacket Review
Rider Magazine
July 10, 2008
[This Tour Master Flex Series 2 Motorcycle Jacket Review was originally published in the July 2008 issue of Rider magazine] On an almost daily basis, I shake my head in disbelief as motorcyclists ZIP BY wearing say, nothing more than a back protector over a T-shirt and jeans. Clearly, one’s instinct... Read more »
