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SW-Motech has developed a line of Pro Tail Bags made of tough, UV-resistant 1680D ballistic nylon with a water-resistant lining. Quality stitching ensures lashings...

New Gear: USWE Core Backpacks

USWE Core backpacks were designed to meet the demands of dual-sport and adventure riding. The trademark No Dancing Monkey 2.0 harness system and waist...

Black Widow Motorcycle Carrier | Gear Review

Our default mode here at Rider is to ride motorcycles, but every now and then we have no choice but to haul them. Whether...

Wolfman Peak Tail Bag WP | Gear Review

Wolfman’s Peak Tail Bag WP provides a compact but versatile storage space on any motorcycle with a dedicated luggage rack. Its black wedge-shaped exterior...

Dunlop D404 Tires | Gear Review

I’ve worn out a lot of tires in the last 66 years of riding, and I have no real memory or record of what...

Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Carbon Helmet | Gear Review

Carbon fiber helmets have been around for a long time, and they offer a great combination of lightness and strength, as well as the...

Vance and Hines Upsweep Slip-On Exhaust | Gear Review

Motorcycles appeal to the inner child, and I believe nurturing that part of our psyche is best done in the garage, bolting parts onto...

Highway 21 Winchester Jacket | Gear Review

During the 20th century, a succession of field jackets — the M-43, M-51, and M-65, each named for the year it was first issued...

New Website: MotoCampNerd.com

How many times have you searched the internet for moto-camping gear only to find yourself scouring numerous sites, going down a rabbit hole and...

New Gear: Giant Loop Fandango Tank Bag

Giant Loop’s redesigned, 8-liter Fandango Tank Bag is made from rugged Bomb Shell-coated fabric with RF-welded and sewn construction. Designed to be waterproof, mudproof...

New Gear: CyclePump

Ever get a flat tire? Or just need to pump up your tires? A dependable way to inflate your tires is an indispensable piece...

New Gear: MotoBikeJack

Ever drop a heavy bike? Picking it back up can be a real pain, literally. And if you’re by yourself, and you’re in sand...

New Gear: Denali’s T3 Modular Switchback Signal Pods

Denali’s T3 Modular Switchback Signal Pods blend visibility lighting, brake lighting and turn signal lighting into one system. With two separate rows of high-power...

New Gear: S100 Cycle Care Set

Treat your pride and joy or someone you know to the ultimate motorcycle care package, the S100 Cycle Care Set. Five top-selling S100 products...

New Gear: Fly Racing’s Odyssey Adventure Modular Helmet

Fly Racing’s Odyssey Adventure Modular Helmet has a vented polycarbonate blend shell and a 2-in-1 design with ADV (peak visor) and Street (no peak)...

New Gear: Show Chrome Accessories Adjustable Windshield

Show Chrome Accessories now offers both clear and smoke tint versions of its top-selling adjustable windshield for the 2019-and-newer Can-Am Ryker. Made from DOT-approved...

New Gear: Can-Am Ryker Adjustable Windshield

Show Chrome Accessories now offers both clear and smoke tint versions of its top-selling adjustable windshield for the 2019-and-newer Can-Am Ryker. Made from DOT-approved...

Nelson-Rigg Sahara Dry Duffle Bag | Gear Review

As Egon Spengler famously warned in Ghostbusters, “Don’t cross the streams … It would be bad … Try to imagine all life as you...

Highway 21 Radiant Heated Gloves | Gear Review

This is the first time I’ve purchased heated gear and only my third time ever using a heated accessory on a motorcycle. That has...

National Cycle VStream Sport Windscreen | Gear Review

The windscreen on our long-term Yamaha Ténéré 700 not only complements the bike’s rally styling but works quite well for a stock bug catcher....

Peter Jones Publishes ‘The Bad Editor’

You’ve probably heard of Peter Jones. You may even have a strong opinion about him. He’s been a journalist in the U.S. motorcycle industry...

Barkbusters Hand Guards | Gear Review

Barkbusters hand guards were one of the first accessories I installed on my new 2009 BMW F 800 GS. Over the ensuing years they’ve...

Scorpion EXO-ST1400 Caffeine Helmet | Gear Review

Scorpion’s new EXO-ST1400 Caffeine is a solid value in the competitive field of midline full-face helmets, boasting several unique features that many more expensive...

New Gear: Leod Escapes’ Spanish Pyrenees to Aragón Track & Tour

Are you ready for a high-octane tour? Leod Escapes has announced its Spanish Pyrenees to Aragón Track & Tour, where riders will spend five...

New Gear: Jims’ Crankcase Splitting Tool

Jims has released a must-have crankcase splitting tool for Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight engines. To perform lower-end services, complete rebuilds or advanced performance work properly, the...

New Gear: HeliBars Tour Performance Handlebar Relocation Adapter

Those looking to customize the ergonomics of their 2020+ Yamaha Ténéré 700 will want to check out the HeliBars Tour Performance Handlebar Relocation Adapter....

New Gear: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Tire

The all-new Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tire is aimed at sport riders who primarily ride on the road, providing excellent grip and feedback in...

New Gear: Nelson-Rigg’s Traveler Lite Trunk/Rack Bag

Nelson-Rigg’s Traveler Lite Trunk/Rack Bag is the latest addition to the Route 1 family. This versatile 35-liter bag is designed to fit inside full-size...

New Gear: Joe Rocket Optic Glove

The Joe Rocket Optic Glove features durable goatskin leather panels and is pre-curved for comfort, with a breathable FreeAir chassis to increase airflow. Molded...

New Gear: Black Widow 2-inch Class III/IV Hitch Mounted Motorcycle Carriers

Black Widow’s new full line of 2-inch Class III/IV hitch mounted motorcycle carriers accommodate a variety of motorcycle sizes, from youth to full-size bikes...

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