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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...

Speed and Strength Moment of Truth Motorcycle Jacket and Gloves Review

When it comes to motorcycle apparel, there’s definitely a moment of truth. For some riders that boils down to safety; for others comfort is...

New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: November 2024

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...

Can-Am Ryker Rally Accessories Review

To prepare for a four-day trip with my dad to the Tail of the Dragon and surrounding areas on my Can-Am Ryker Rally, I...

Yuasa Battery Celebrates 45th Anniversary

Yuasa Battery celebrates its 45th year in the North American market this year, but the story of this major powersports battery manufacturer starts more...

Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Leather Airbag Vest Review

No rider who has crashed on the street ever wished they weren’t wearing protective gear. Beyond an armored riding jacket or suit, a higher...

Highway 21 Motordrome Motorcycle Jacket Review

There are numerous styles of motorcycle jacket that provide high-quality form and function, but when I’m on my Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail, I usually lean...

Alpinestars Stella SMX-6 V2 Motorcycle Boots Review

I have a few pairs of riding boots that I enjoy for most day-to-day riding, but when I signed up for a class with...

Rev’It Xena 4 Ladies Two-Piece Motorcycle Suit Review

Before heading to the track for the Level I class of California Superbike School, I began my search for a leather motorcycle suit. The...

LD Comfort Lite Motorcycle Base Layer Review

For most of my motorcycling career, I wore good ol’ cotton underwear and T-shirts on every ride. That is, until I met Mario Winkleman,...

2024 Fall Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide

While falling orange leaves signal the approaching end of summer and shorter days, the fall season also offers fantastic riding. With the summer heat...

Nelson-Rigg Traveler Tour/Lite Motorcycle Trunk Bag Review

Like the Shoei Neotec 3 modular helmet, we subjected the Nelson-Rigg Traveler Tour Motorcycle Trunk Bag and smaller Traveler Lite Motorcycle Trunk Bag to...

Shoei Neotec 3 Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

To test the new Shoei Neotec 3 modular motorcycle helmet, I pulled it out of the box, installed the Pinlock anti-fog insert, and wore...

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