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Olympia Moto Sports Stealth Motorcycle Riding Suit Review

Motorcycling is the closest thing to flying you can do on the ground, and Olympia Moto Sports  Stealth riding suit takes this to heart....

Motorcycle Riding Suit Buyers Guide

photography by Scott Hirko A good all-weather motorcycle touring or commuting suit is one that’s versatile enough to cover a wide range of temperatures, that...

Roadgear XKJ Motorcycle Boots & Multi-Season Gloves Review

Like most riders I have my favorite gear--well-worn, comfortable duds which have been around quite a while. And sometimes that gear just flat wears...

BMW Rallye 2 Pro Motorcycle Riding Suit Review

Whether you’re traveling the world or just spending a week or two on (or off) the road, the updated BMW Rallye 2 motorcycle riding...

Tour Master Flex Series 2 Motorcycle Jacket Review

On an almost daily basis, I shake my head in disbelief as motorcyclists ZIP BY wearing say, nothing more than a back protector over...

Alpinestars Neo Motorcycle Jacket Review

Review by Olaf Wolff This was a jacket I wanted to like right off the bat, simply based on its bodacious profile. With black perforated...

Tour Master Synergy Electric Motorcycle Clothing Review

One of the problems with touring is that there never seems to be enough room to pack everything. Cold-weather clothing is usually bulky and...

Shift Havoc Hybrid Motorcycle Riding Pants Review

A pair of riding pants suitable for touring can be hard to find, especially if I want something that will still look good and...

BMG Challenger Motorcycle Jacket Review

Review by Olaf Wolff The BMG Challenger three-quarter armored textile jacket packs a walloping first impression. From its striking appearance to its confidence-inspiring heft, there’s...

Joe Rocket Super Tour Motorcycle Jacket Review

When Honda authorizes a jacket to bear the name of its popular Gold Wing dresser tourer, you know it’s going to have to be...

Cortech DSX Denim Motorcycle Pants Review

Review by Troy Siahaan If you look inside my motorcycle closet (read: my house), you’ll find all sorts of different riding apparel. A few helmets...

SOKz Motorcycle Riding Socks Review

Review by James Parchman Hey, a product is a product, and there is much that can be learned and written about specialized motorcycle socks. First...

Roadgear Tierra del Fuego Motorcycle Overpants Review

By Olaf Wolff Tierra del Fuego--rolls RIGHT off the tongue? Well, maybe not so much, but it is a catchy, whimsical name for motorcycle riding...

Olympia Moto Sports Phantom Motorcycle Riding Suit Review

Inspired by the F-4 Phantom jet, Olympia Moto Sports’ Phantom One-Piece motorcycle riding suit is designed to fuel your fighter pilot fantasies while keeping...

Cortech LNX Women's Leather Motorcycle Jacket Review

Even though you’re reading the October issue, I’m writing this in July, and my favorite time of year is in full swing. One of...

Firstgear Kilimanjaro Motorcycle Jacket Review

By Jerry Smith Recent years have been tough on Harley traditionalists, what with counterbalanced Big Twins, liquid-cooled V-Rods and fuel-injected everything muddying up the waters...

Firstgear Scout IV Motorcycle Jacket Review

By Bill Heald Call me obsessed, but I pay close attention to the evolution of the riding apparel I’ve used over the years. For example,...

Vanson Cobra Mark 2 Star Leather Motorcycle Jacket Review

By Troy Siahaan There are certain symbols that are recognizable no matter where you go: a crucifix, stop signs and the Golden Arches, to name...

Aerostich Windstopper Motorcycle Jersey Review

A surefire grin-enhancer for a motorcyclist is the arrival of the new Aerostich Rider Wearhouse Catalog. If the 2007 version somehow missed your mailbox,...

Triumph Pantha SympaTex Motorcycle Jacket Review

Selling brand-designated clothing has created a good chunk of change in the motorcycle manufacturers’ pockets. Makes sense; drop ten grand on a Triumph motorcycle,...

MotoGP Corkscrew Motorcycle Jacket and Apex Leather Pants Review

By Troy Siahaan The summer season is upon us and that means it's time to put away your heated clothing and dust off your warm...

Gerbing's Cascade Heated Motorcycle Clothing Review

Review by Troy Siahaan Fortunately, for those of us on the west coast, riding doesn't have to stop because of the cooler weather. I’m the...

Spidi Admiral Motorcycle Riding Suit Review

Review by Troy Siahaan Last month I wrote about my dilemma in choosing a proper everyday riding suit. I needed something I could wear over...

Roadgear XKJ Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review

Review by Olaf Wolff There's just no better way to say it-I'm into leather. I like the way it looks and feels and surrenders to...

Sidi Strada Tepor Evo Motorcycle Boots Review

Review by Olaf Wolff I own an old pair of Sidi touring boots, and over the years and miles we've bonded. They've been with me...

Saddlemen Saddlegel Motorcycle Riding Shorts Review

Review by Troy Siahaan When most people think about their ideal motorcycle journey, they imagine the beautiful roads and scenery that await them. They pack...

Tour Master Gel Cruiser Motorcycle Gloves Review

Review by Andy Saunders Hot weather and motorcycling go hand in hand, but not usually hand in glove. When the temperature soars, so does the...

Bohn Cool Air Bodyguard Motorcycle Impact System Review

Review by Joe Michaud It gets triple-digit hot here in the lower-left corner of the United States, and that forces a rethinking of temperature-appropriate riding...

BMW Streetguard 2 Motorcycle Riding Suit Review

I've always been a fan of suits so versatile that the rider can just keep riding (with a short stop for minimal adjustments, of...

Shift SR1 Leather Motorcycle Jacket Review

Review by Ken Freund Starting with sturdy 1.2-1.4mm thick premium cowhide leather, the slim-fitting Shift SR1 leather motorcycle jacket features an articulated design in the...

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