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Klim Dakar Pants Review

Crossover gear is what I call motorcycle accessories that are designed for one kind of riding, but work well for another type as well....

CrampBuster Motorcycle Cruise Control Unit Review

The original CrampBuster is the simplest cruise control out there. Wrapped around the twist grip, it allows you to maintain throttle with the palm...

Safe Ride LED Motorcycle Deceleration Warning Light Review

STOP! Motorists failing to recognize when motorcycles slow down in traffic can lead to dangerous collisions. Visibility is greatly increased with Safe Ride, a...

TireGard Motorcycle Tire Pressure Monitoring System Review

When I received the press release for this product I thought it was too good to be true, especially for $210. A couple late-model...

Alpinestars Octane Two-piece Motorcycle Riding Suit Review

My Alpinestars Octane suit and I have developed a cozy relationship. It was my first piece of official Rider-logo gear, and it has served...

Nolan N103 Motorcycle Helmet Review

Another in the growing list of flip-up helmets, the new N103 is not only Nolan’s first helmet with a retractable sunshade, but it also...

Book Review: The American Motorcycle Girls 1900-1950

If you've ever had the pleasure of experiencing a truly well-archived scrapbook, you know what a moving experience it can be. Leafing through generations...

HJC CL-16 Helmet

LIGHT MAKES RIGHT. HJC’s all-new CL-16 is 100 grams (3.5 ounces) lighter than the model it replaces and is one of the first helmets...

Rotopax Review

Have gas, will travel. But how to carry it? When the pioneers were crossing the American west in Conestoga wagons, the key to survival...

Saddlemen Tail Bag

A Deluxe Tail Bag from Saddlemen has been sitting in my office that fits over the Honda Fury’s passenger seat. The Tail Bag is...

HJC IS-Max Motorcycle Helmet Review

There are two major trends in full-face-style helmets today. One is the proliferation of flip-up modular versions, and the other is the popularity of...

Scorpion Voyage XDR Motorcycle Jacket and Savannah Pants Review

As with the rest of Scorpion’s women’s apparel line, the new Voyage XDR (Xtreme Distance Rider) motorcycle jacket and Savannah pants are the result...

Dunlop Sportmax Q2 Motorcycle Tires Review

I love Dunlop’s tag line, “Accelerate your soul.” Motorcycles do just that, what with astonishing power-to-weight ratios and an ability to lean that makes...

Nelson-Rigg Tank Bag Review

Review by Jeff Giese The main characteristic that sets the Nelson-Rigg CL-50 Micro Magnetic Tank Bag apart from the crowd is its size. They don’t...

H-D Brawler vs. Mustang Vintage Motorcycle Seat Comparison

Review by Reg Kittrelle To many, maybe most, motorcycle riding is a two-up activity. The big touring rigs from both Harley-Davidson and Victory have outfitted...

Scorpion XDR Recon Gloves Review

Gloves are curious items. Like other riding apparel, they typically offer protection, style and—if needed—warmth (few things make a ride as unpleasant and dangerous...

Jesse Odyssey II Motorcycle Luggage Review

A recent moto-camping weekend gave me the perfect opportunity to test Al Jesse’s new Odyssey II motorcycle luggage on my BMW F800GS. Rick Lambert...

Firstgear TPG Teton Motorcycle Jacket and Escape Pants Review

This gear has seen it all. Less than an hour after I first put on the jacket and pants during the 2008 Firstgear Colorado...

Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Interact Motorcycle Tires Review

Review by Rich Cox Last March Metzeler conducted an overnight press launch in Palm Springs, California, to introduce its latest sport-touring tire, the Roadtec Z6...

Laminar Lip Motorcycle Windscreen Extension Review

With winter coming on last year I decided I wanted to get a little more protection behind the fairing of my Honda ST1100…build the...

Motorcycle Book Review: Riding in the Zone

Review by Andy Saunders What do motorcyclists want? It’s a question answered many times, never satisfactorily, until now. What motorcycle riders want is to get...

Moto-Sport Panniers and Cordura Motorcycle Luggage Liners Review

By Paul Drevenstedt My Cagiva Gran Canyon is a fun, fast adventure tourer, but I’ve tried and been disappointed with different combinations of bags for...

Shark EvoLine Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

Modular full-face helmets offer the convenience of rotating the chinbar out of the way. At gas or rest stops, just press a button and...

Park-n-Move Review

By Joe Michaud I can’t speak for everyone’s garage but mine looks as if someone picked it up and shook it. The hassle of moving...

Aerostich Transit Motorcycle Suit Review

Leather is cool. After blowing my savings on my first motorcycle, I maxed out my credit card on a bad black leather jacket. Then...

HelmetSecure Motorcycle Helmet Security System Review

Review by Reg Kittrelle Once it's off your head a helmet is a fairly useless item that's difficult to deal with. Take it in a...

Arai XD3 Motorcycle Helmet Review

Just as dual-sport motorcycles have hybrid features that make them capable on the street and in the dirt, the Arai XD3 motorcycle helmet attempts...

Kenda K270 Dual Sport Motorcycle Tires Review

Since completing the MotoVentures dirt-bike school last year (see Rider, November 2008), dual-sport riding has been my new jam. Even with excellent OHV areas...

Race Tech Suspension Review

Motorcyclists come in all shapes and sizes: Tall, short, thin, not-so-thin and everywhere in between. And their riding styles vary from easy cruising to...

Fieldsheer Adventure Touring Motorcycle Jacket and Pants Review

Ah, to be warm and dry, the dream of any motorcyclist when riding through cold rain. Or, conversely, to be cool and protected on...

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