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New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: September 2025

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...

Go Cruise 2 Throttle Control Review 

There are two axiomatic truths that I have come to understand after 27 years of riding motorcycles: First, long highway stretches are the antithesis...

Bell TX501 Helmet Review 

The Bell TX501 open-face motorcycle helmet is a step up from the iconic Classic 500 model, incorporating updated “velocity flow” ventilation and a drop-down...

Rev’It Sand 5 H2O Motorcycle Suit Review

We’ve tested multiple versions of the Rev’It Sand motorcycle suit over the years. It’s one of those rare pieces of gear that always gets...

Speed and Strength Daydream Textile Motorcycle Jacket Review

For more than a year now, I’ve worn an airbag vest under my jacket every time I ride. Although I hope to never need...

Aerostich Elkskin Roper 2.0 Motorcycle Gloves Review

Gloves are the unsung heroes of motorcycle apparel. Some people, those who might be charitably described as the dimmest bulbs in the box, forego...

Western Power Sports Begins Partnership with Bridgestone Tires

Western Power Sports, a leading distributor of powersport goods in the U.S., has announced a new partnership with Bridgestone Tires beginning Aug. 1, 2025....

New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: August 2025

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...

Richa Motorcycle Apparel Launches in U.S.

American motorcyclists will now have access to Richa motorcycle apparel as the brand launches in the U.S. Richa, headquartered in Belgium and in operation...

Tourmaster Adventure Lite Mesh Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review

For riding in hot weather, mesh motorcycle apparel is invaluable. Thousands of tiny holes in the outer fabric allow air to flow in through...

National Cycle VStream Windscreens for BMW F 900 XR Review

You can’t get rid of wind, but you can manage it. Since 1975, National Cycle has been designing and manufacturing hardcoated polycarbonate motorcycle windscreens...

Butler Maps: Historic Route 66 Official Touring Maps

If you’re looking for trip planning assistance, the state, regional, and thematic motorcycle maps from Butler Maps are fantastic resources. The founders and creators...

Saeng Stem-QS Blind Spot Mirrors Review

Every now and then a product comes along that is so intuitive and obviously useful that we wonder why someone didn’t think of it...

New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: July 2025

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...

Optima Lithium Motorcycle Battery and Maintainer Review

When it came time to replace the battery in my 2017 KTM 690 Enduro R, I opted for a lithium-ion motorcycle battery instead of...

Clearwater Lights Valkyrie Auxiliary Motorcycle Lights Review

Clearwater Lights’ new Valkyrie auxiliary motorcycle lights pack a stunning 5,500 lumens into a robust aluminum housing that’s just 3 inches in diameter and...

Sargent Cycle World Sport Performance Plus Seat for BMW F 900 XR Review 

When I got my 2025 BMW F 900 XR, it didn’t take long to discover that the stock seat just isn’t comfortable. Even on...

Firstgear Vulcan Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

The Vulcan Modular Motorcycle Helmet is Firstgear’s sole, street-biased head protection offering. With that in mind, it seems that Firstgear’s philosophy was to make...

“The Moment Collectors, Asia” Book Review – A Masterclass in Motorcycle Travel Storytelling 

As someone who’s spent a career immersed in the world of motorcycles – from industry launches and product reviews to cross-continental rallies and the...

2026 Motorcycle Buyers Guide: New Street Models

This 2026 motorcycle buyers guide highlights new or significantly updated street-legal models available in the U.S. As with previous buyers guides, we will also...

2025 Summer Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide

The riding season is in full swing, and we don’t want to miss a bit of it. Whether you love long-distance riding, adventuring off...

Alpinestars Stella Copper Motorcycle Gloves Review

As is the case with your workout routine, your bike selection, or any number of other choices, the best motorcycle gear is often the...

Cortech Chicane Leather Motorcycle Jacket Review

The first review of a Cortech product published in Rider was in the April 1998 issue. The late, great Larry Grodsky reviewed the Tourmaster...

Rev’It Marley Ladies SK Motorcycle Jeans Review

When time allows, I enjoy getting off the bike and walking around during a ride. It gives me a moment to stretch out and...

New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: May 2025

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...

Scorpion 1909 Vintage Leather Motorcycle Jacket Review

Scorpion’s 1909 Vintage is the quintessential classic leather motorcycle jacket: refreshingly understated, surprisingly functional, and impervious to fads. Its name is a homage to...

Cortech Apex RR Waterproof Motorcycle Boots Review

In March, I flew to Portugal for the global launch of the 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS. My first press launch for Rider...

Sedici Tourisma WP Women’s Boots Review

Sedici Tourisma WP women’s boots are a full-grain leather offering from an in-house brand sold by Cycle Gear and RevZilla. The Tourismas are sturdy...

Firstgear Hyperion Carbon Helmet Review 

While Firstgear is likely not the first name that comes to mind when helmet shopping, the company has carved a nice niche in other...

New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: April 2025

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...

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