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Tech Q&A: Switching to Tubeless Wheels

Q: I want to purchase a 2004-2006 Honda 750 Aero, with driveshaft and spoked wheels, or a 2004-2006 Yamaha 650 V Star, with driveshaft...

Shorai Lithium LFX Battery and Charger | Gear Review

By now most of us know the chief advantages of lithium motorcycle batteries - much less weight than lead-acid batteries, slower discharge and no...

New Gear: Starbrite Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment

While Starbrite Star Tron is engineered to stabilize fuel for up to two years, making it perfect for winter storage, it’s also ideal as...

New Gear: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 Tires

Dunlop has announced a new Sportmax Roadsport 2 tire that slots in between the GPR-300 and the higher-spec Q3+, giving sport riders better performance...

New Gear: HJC DS-X1 Helmet

Tackle dirt roads on a budget with the DS-X1 helmet from HJC, with solid colors starting at just $169.99. The DS-X1 includes a lightweight...

Tech Q&A: Magnetic Oil Drain Plugs

Q: Why don’t the manufacturers put magnetic drain plugs in motorcycle crankcases? They are in rear ends on shaft-drive bikes. I know rear ends...

New Gear: Tourmaster Epic Air Boots

Perfect for those warm summer rides, the Epic Air touring boots ($199.99) from Tourmaster combine microfiber synthetic leather with breathable small-diameter mesh fabric, and...

New Gear: Joe Rocket Reactor 3.0 Jacket

Mesh? Leather? Why not both? Joe Rocket’s Reactor 3.0 jacket is made from a combination of Free Air mesh and 1.2mm leather, and it...

Bohn Cool-Air Mesh Armored Shirt and Pants | Gear Review

As our feature "Level Up!" makes clear, an important part of preparing for a motorcycle ride is wearing abrasion-resistant apparel with protective armor covering...

Level Up! Upgrading Your Riding Apparel Armor

Our riding apparel serves two major functions: it protects us from abrasion (sliding along the ground) and impact (hitting the ground or other objects),...

Tech Q&A: Replacing Riding Boots

Q: This question is short; I hope the response is longer. When is it time to replace riding boots? - David Fulmer, Punta Gorda,...

New Gear: Helibars for BMW K 1600 B and Grand America

HeliBars, maker of adjustable handlebars and risers, has developed a new handlebar for the BMW K 1600 B and K 1600 Grand America. Made...

New Tour: Europe Royale With Adriatic Moto Tours

Collect some stamps in your passport and enjoy stunning scenery, delicious food and, of course, amazing roads, with Adriatic Moto Tours. This year it’s...

New Gear: Missed Shifts

Missed Shifts ($22) is a collection of stories, essays and articles from veteran motojournalist and longtime Rider contributor Jerry Smith. Drawn from his work...

Cardo Packtalk Bold | Gear Review

Wireless communication devices (we can’t just call them Bluetooth anymore) are getting better and better. Think of your biggest complaints about them just five...

Motonation Fuego Riding Jeans | Gear Review

Kevlar-lined riding jeans are a great choice for those riders looking for something more protective than their favorite pair of Levi’s, but without the...

New Gear: Bohn Body Armor Base Layers

For more than 20 years, riders have been wearing Bohn Body Armor’s lightweight, cool and comfortable armored shirts, pants and shorts to protect them...

New Gear: Corbin BMW R 1200 or R 1250 GS Saddle

Improve your 2013-2019 BMW R 1200 or R 1250 GS model’s comfort with a new Corbin saddle. Its more sculpted seating area and Comfort...

New Gear: Scorpion Red Power Exhaust

Moto Machines is now the exclusive U.S. distributor for English exhaust manufacturer Scorpion, and it has a new "Red Power" system that’s designed with...

New Gear: Fly Racing FL-2 Gloves

Hit the twisties in style and protection with the FL-2 gauntlet glove by Fly Racing. This full-featured sport glove is made from supple goatskin,...

New Gear: X-Lite X-903 Full-Face Helmet

The X-903 is X-Lite’s new top-of-the-line touring helmet, with a composite fiber (carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass) shell, innovative magnetic visor assembly mechanism, Pinlock fog-resistant...

Moto-Skiveez Traveler Shirt | Gear Review

Moto-Skiveez has made its name by creating riding shorts and tights that coddle our tushes, but its comfortable clothing line also includes two moto-oriented...

iXS Samira Gore-Tex Jacket | Gear Review

Continuing to prove that it’s possible to be protected from both mishaps and the elements while still looking great, Swiss apparel manufacturer iXS’s 2019...

Race Tech Suspension Upgrades | Gear Review

Twelve years after buying my 2006 Triumph Bonneville T100, with 38,000 miles on the odometer, the very conventional suspension was showing its age, the...

HJC RPHA 70 ST Helmet | Gear Review

HJC makes a lot of helmets--more than one million per year in four factories in South Korea and Vietnam, according to the company website....

Fly Racing Tail Bag | Gear Review

Despite possessing a fair amount of motorcycle touring experience, I’ve never been particularly good at packing light. It’s not entirely an obsession with bringing...

Trilobite Rally Jacket | Gear Review

Before disappearing in the mass extinction at the end of the Paleozoic era about 252 million years ago, trilobites were one of the most...

New Gear: Bel-Ray Bike Wash, Detailer and Fuel Treatment

Keep your bike looking good and running well with Bike Wash, Detailer and Fuel Treatment from Bel-Ray. Start with Bike Wash, which softens and...

New Gear: Cortech Standard and Primary Riding Jeans

Stay protected with a casual look in Cortech’s new Standard ($124.99) or Primary ($199.99) riding jeans. Both feature a relaxed fit and mid-rise waist,...

New Gear: Nelson-Rigg Route 1 Cruiser Luggage Collection

Nelson-Rigg’s Route 1 Cruiser collection of touring luggage offers a range of storage solutions for everything from a weekend getaway to a long-haul road...

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