Keep up with the latest in motorcycling gear, parts, accessories, and products with Rider’s New and Cool Motorcycle Gear monthly installments. The items in this list are available now.
Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser Tires
The new Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser tires are designed specifically for use with performance cruisers and baggers. The tires feature the Diablo line’s treadless shoulders and were created to support the high output and torque of performance-oriented V-Twins. The Powercruiser tires include Pirelli’s Flash lightning-bolt design in the tread pattern. Pirelli states that the tires offer good mileage for touring capability as well as sporty handling and performance. They will be available in March in a range of front and rear sizes with MSRPs starting at $228.46.
Anthony’s Leatherworks
Leather motorcycle apparel offers the ultimate in protection. Anthony’s Leatherworks, based in Corona Del Mar, California, provides high-quality leather restoration and repair services for suits, jackets, pants, and boots. With over 60 years of experience, the shop focuses on making leather gear look sharp and perform at its best. The restoration and repair services offered include: full reconditioning, dyeing, minor and major repair jobs, accessory replacement, alterations, section replacement, crash damage repair, and custom laser leather engraving and cutting.
SW-Motech Bar-End Mirrors
From the German company known for its high-quality luggage and crash bars, the new SW-Motech Bar-End Mirrors offer better visibility and a more stylish look than most factory mirrors. They’re made of forged aluminum and are anodized in a black finish with a subtly engraved bull horns logo. They feature a ball-head mechanism built into the mirror housing for precise and flexible adjustment. No special tools are required for installation, and all mounting hardware is included. Available for select sportbikes, naked bikes, modern retro bikes, and cafe racers for $250.
Cortech Scarab V3 Winter Gloves
Cortech’s Scarab V3 Winter Gloves offer insulation, protection, and a secure fit. They feature Primaloft silver insulation on the back of the hand, Primaloft gold eco with grip control insulation on the palm, and Superfabric protection on the knuckles, fingers, and thumb. Accordion paneling allows freedom of movement, and the gauntlet cuff fastens with a hook-and-loop closure. The gloves also come with a TPU knuckle protector, a shield wiper blade, touchscreen-compatible index finger and thumb, and soft polyester microfleece lining. Available in sizes S-4XL for $94.99.
HeliBars Tour Performance Riser
The HeliBars Tour Performance Riser for 2021-2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, Tracer 9 GT+, and MT-09 models moves the handlebar up 1.125 inches and rearward 1.125 inches for a more comfortable reach during long hours in the saddle. With the riser in place, the handlebar is set at a 45-degree angle, and the riser features a durable color-matched black-powdercoat finish. HeliBars claims an installation time of under an hour, and all original cables and hydraulic lines are retained. Available for $179, this riser comes with a one-year warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Baxley MX/Drag/Classic Chock
Baxley has combined its MX Chock and its Drag/Classic Chock into a single unit, called the MX/Drag/Classic Chock. Designed to fit narrow tires from 90-110mm and 17-21 inches in diameter, this chock is similar to Baxley’s standard Sport Chock but with a narrower cradle. The chock features holes in the cross brace for bolting down to a trailer and stays in place on the garage floor when entering. It’s made in the U.S., comes with a lifetime warranty, and features a solid construction with powdercoating. Available in Black Crinkle, Blue, Green, Red, or Yellow for $219.
National Cycle Paladin Accessories
The National Cycle Paladin Back Rest, Luggage Rack, and QuickSet Mount Kits for Indian Scout and Scout Sixty models work together to create a system that allows riders to convert their bike from a two-up tourer to a solo cruiser in seconds. When you want to use only the luggage rack, simply unlock the backrest from the mount, lift the levers, and pull up on the backrest to remove it. To add the backrest, do the same process in reverse. All moving components are made of stainless steel. The luggage rack is $149.95, the back rest is $179.95, and the mount kit is $449.95.
The Moment Collectors: Asia, by Sam Manicom
The Moment Collectors: Asia is a new 400-page book from Sam Manicom that includes 20 stories by 20 motorcyclists, both experienced and novice, exploring the world’s largest continent on two wheels through places like the jungles of Cambodia and Russia’s bleak Siberia. Riders share their experiences from the central Asian steppes and snow-topped mountains of Nepal to Indian backroads and historic Korean sites. The book includes a foreword by Elspeth Beard, along with 70 illustrations and 20 photographs. Available on Amazon as a paperback for $16.14 or on Kindle for $3.04.
