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New Gear: Continental ContiRoad Tires

Continental has announced a new German-engineered sport-touring tire for the demanding rider, the ContiRoad. This tire features zero-degree steel belted construction for excellent high-speed...

New Gear: D.I.D. VX Chain

D.I.D’s 120-link VX Series chains ($122.80) are high-performance, low-friction, long-life X-Ring chains that fit numerous street and off-road motorcycles ranging from 350 to 1,100cc....

HJC i10 Helmet | Gear Review

I see a lot of HJC lids when I’m out and about with other riders, which is no surprise: they’re attractive, functional and easy...

New Gear: Big Bike Parts GT Saddlebag Side Accent Lights

Add visibility to the saddlebags of your 2018 and newer Honda GL1800 Gold Wing with new GT Saddlebag Side Accents Lights from Big Bike...

New Gear: Z1R Mill Gloves

If you prefer a glove that’s so light and fits so well you can hardly tell you’re wearing it at all, take a look...

New Tour: Italy With Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours

Ride Italy like an Italian with Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours. Check off some bucket-list items with tours like Tuscany & Umbria: Heart of...

New Gear: AltRider Headlight Guards

Headlights are expensive, headlight guards from AltRider aren’t. AltRider offers headlight guards for most modern ADV and scrambler models, including the Honda Africa Twin,...

New Gear: eGlideGoodies GD-3R Sealed Glove Box Door

Add security, weather resistance and convenience to your 2019 Electra Glide Standard’s glove box with the GD-3R Sealed Glove Box Door from eGlideGoodies ($179.99)....

New Gear: Black Dog Cycle Works ADV Accessories

Outfit your KTM 790 Adventure with the rough, tough ADV-ready accessories from Black Dog Cycle Works. Its Ultimate Skid Plate ($349) will take a...

New Gear: HJC F70 Helmet

A new generation of HJC helmets has arrived with the F70, with a fresh, unique design and must-have features. The F70 includes a fiberglass...

New Gear: Michelin Commander III Tires

The newest addition to Michelin’s lineup of V-twin cruiser and touring tires, the Commander III, is designed to deliver exceptional wet grip and extraordinary...

New Gear: Pyramid Plastics Rear Hugger and Handguard Extensions

Pyramid Plastics has launched a new Rear Hugger and Handguard Extensions for the latest Yamaha Tracer 900/GT. The Hugger ($119.50), which uses the original...

Touratech Zega Evo Pannier System | Gear Review

Looking at a set of “panniers” (from the French panier, or basket), or hard locking saddlebags, most of us probably wouldn’t think of them...

6D ATS-1R Helmet | Gear Review

In 2016 we tested the ATS-1, the first full-face street helmet from 6D, a new company that had developed a patented system called Omni-Directional...

Racer Guide Gloves | Gear Review

Racer Outdoor GmbH may not be a household name here in the States, but it’s been making premium street-riding apparel in Austria since the...

First Manufacturing Raider Jacket | Gear Review

Fashion trends come and go, but what never goes out of style is a well-made leather jacket. Based in Oceanside, New York, with its...

New Gear: Aerostich Transit 3 Waterproof Leather Suit

After a six-year absence due to a lack of specialized materials, Aerostich’s Transit waterproof/breathable leather suit is back and better than ever. The new...

New Gear: Edelweiss Bike Travel’s 2020 Tour Catalog

Thinking of an international motorcycle tour in 2020? Edelweiss Bike Travel has released its complete 2020 catalog of tours. There’s something for everyone, including...

New Gear: Nelson-Rigg Defender Extreme Route 1 Half Cover

Nelson-Rigg’s new Defender Extreme Route 1 Half Cover ($59.95) is designed to be the last cover you’ll ever buy, with a lifetime warranty that...

New Gear: Dunlop D908RR Dual-Sport DOT Knobby Tires

For hard-core adventure riders who don’t shy away from difficult terrain, look no further than Dunlop’s revised D908RR. A new 150/70-B18 size has been...

New Gear: Star Brite Motorcycle Cleaning and Fuel Treatment Products

Don’t put your bike away for winter while it’s still dirty! Use Star Brite’s Ultimate Xtreme Clean, with a non-caustic formula that blasts away...

New Gear: HJC i10 Full-Face Helmet

Built to replace the CL-17, one of HJC’s best sellers, the new i10 full-face helmet boasts a modern design at an accessible price point....

New Gear: Michelin Road 5 and Road 5 GT Sport-Touring Tires

Michelin’s new Road 5 and Road 5 GT sport-touring tires are designed to offer class-leading performance in wet and dry conditions, mile after mile....

Arai Regent-X Helmet | Gear Review

Arai Helmets’ premium full-face and open-face motorcycle helmets stand out for a lot of reasons. Chief among them are impeccable hand craftsmanship and materials,...

Rev’It Metropolitan Ladies Jacket | Gear Review

From the outside, the Metropolitan looks like a stylish, well-tailored 3/4-length parka, but on closer examination this is a thoughtfully designed, protective motorcycle jacket....

Shoei GT-Air II Helmet | Gear Review

For sport-touring riders who prefer a traditional full-face helmet to a modular or flip-up style, Shoei’s GT-Air has been a top choice since it...

Mosko Moto Reckless 80L V2.0 Luggage | Gear Review

Mosko Moto has some new ideas about soft luggage for motorcyclists. A good example is its modular evolution of the horseshoe-style pannier system --...

Warm & Safe Generation Waterproof Heated Liner | Gear Review

As cold weather looms, one debate reliably emerges on a riders’ forum I frequent. On one side are those who try to stay warm...

Best Budget Brake Mods

We all like to talk about our motorcycle’s acceleration and handling capabilities, but when you really think about it, being able to stop efficiently...

New Gear: Ranger Point Precision C4 Suspension Upgrade Kit

Upgrade your Honda CB500X, NC700X or NC750X’s damping rod fork with a C4 Suspension Upgrade Kit from Ranger Point Precision. These kits, which are...

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