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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...

Shoei GT-Air 3 Helmet Review

No piece of motorcycle apparel touches and protects riders in ways that a helmet does. A well-designed lid cradles your face, offers unobstructed visibility,...

Scorpion Cargo Air Motorcycle Jacket Review

Here at Rider, we adhere to ATGATT, meaning “All The Gear, All The Time.” Yep, that means full riding gear even in sweltering heat....

Indie Ridge Motorcycle Boots Review

As the national brand ambassador for BMW Police Authority and an Advanced Riding Clinic instructor for Total Control Training, I teach, compete, perform demos,...

Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Airbag Vest Review

In the May 2024 issue of Rider, I stated in my First Gear column – “Invest in Yourself” – that, as part of our...

Cardo Packtalk Edge Motorcycle Helmet Communicator Review

When my buddy Eric and I planned our trip to Texas last year, which covered 4,200 miles and four states over nine days, we...

2025 Spring Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide

The grass is growing, the birds are singing in the trees, and motorcycles are emerging from hibernation in search of sun-warmed pavement or dirt....

Alpinestars Oscar Monty V2 Motorcycle Boots Review

There is a thriving retro/modern trend in motorcycling. Virtually every motorcycle brand now offers models that hearken back to a golden era of the...

Beeline Moto II Motorcycle Navigation Device Review

The Beeline Moto II is a miniature full-color motorcycle navigation device that connects via Bluetooth 4.0 to your smartphone, enabling universal GPS operation on...

New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: February 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...

New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: January 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...

Bridgestone Battlax BT46 Tires Review

It’s easy to overlook how much tire wear affects motorcycle performance. When I swapped out the old tires on my Royal Enfield INT 650...

Rev’It Component 2 H2O Jacket and Component H2O Pants Review

Part of what makes riding adventure and dual-sport bikes so much fun is acting like a kid again, splashing through puddles, getting dirty, and...

Royal Enfield INT650 Accessories Review

I’m the proud owner of a 2021 Royal Enfield INT650, which has the perfect blend of old-school charm and modern reliability. Riding my bike...

Michelin Road W GT Gold Wing Tires Review

This year, the Honda Gold Wing will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since 1975, Rider has tested every Gold Wing model – from the GL1000...

Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro Adventure Helmet Review

After releasing its now-iconic aluminum panniers in 1992, Touratech quickly became a trusted name in the adventure motorcycling community. I’m a huge fan and...

Admore Light Bar Pro Motorcycle Lighting System Review

For riders looking for more rearward-facing conspicuity while out on the road, Admore’s Light Bar Pro (LBP) is a programmable and multi-functional motorcycle lighting...

2024 Holiday Buyers Guide

Our Holiday Buyers Guide includes eight motorcycle products that make great gifts for the moto-enthusiast in your life. Whether looking for something special for...

Fly Racing Youth Maverik Boots Review

As a parent of a 9-year-old who rides, having the proper gear - like these Fly Racing Youth Maverik Boots - is essential for...

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