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You can’t get rid of wind, but you can manage it. Since 1975, National Cycle has been designing and manufacturing hardcoated polycarbonate motorcycle windscreens...

Saeng Stem-QS Blind Spot Mirrors Review

Every now and then a product comes along that is so intuitive and obviously useful that we wonder why someone didn’t think of it...

Clearwater Lights Valkyrie Auxiliary Motorcycle Lights Review

Clearwater Lights’ new Valkyrie auxiliary motorcycle lights pack a stunning 5,500 lumens into a robust aluminum housing that’s just 3 inches in diameter and...

Sargent Cycle World Sport Performance Plus Seat for BMW F 900 XR Review

When I got my 2025 BMW F 900 XR, it didn’t take long to discover that the stock seat just isn’t comfortable. Even on...

2025 Summer Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide

The riding season is in full swing, and we don’t want to miss a bit of it. Whether you love long-distance riding, adventuring off...

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...

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...

2024 Summer Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide

The summer solstice, which is June 20 this year, is the longest day of the year, allowing us to maximize our riding time. With...

2024 Spring Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide

Spring means the days are getting longer and the weather is warming up. Motorcycles that have been on trickle chargers in the garage are...

IRM Moto Sahara Highway Pegs for BMW Hexhead R-Series Review | Gear

The IRM Moto Sahara highway pegs add a new dimension of sleek aesthetics and functionality to the usually dreary task of finding an alternate...

Ducati DesertX Parts Review: Wunderlich Seat, Windscreen, Auxiliary Lights

It’s often said that good things come in threes, but so do the challenging ones – especially when purchasing motorcycles. When it came to...

Warm and Safe Dual Remote Control Mounted Heat-Troller Review | Gear

The Warm & Safe Dual Remote Control Mounted Heat-Troller provides riders with the ability to power and control two pieces of heated motorcycle gear...

BMW Handlebar Risers from Wunderlich for the R 1200/1250 RT Review | Gear

BMW R 1200/1250 RT sport-tourers, for all their stellar attributes, arrive from the factory with a cramped cockpit, even for height-challenged riders like me....

Yamaha Ténéré 700 Saddle from Seat Concepts Review | Gear

When it comes to stock motorcycles, the two items that owners are most likely to change – especially those who like to pile on...

National Cycle SwitchBlade 2-Up Quick Release Motorcycle Windshield Review | Gear

When I’m on my cruiser, I like the feel of air passing over me while riding backroads, but in the colder months – or...

Weiser Extreme EVO Multifunction LED Motorcycle Light Kits | Gear Review

Weiser Technik's Extreme EVO LED Motorcycle Light Kits transformed my 2020 BMW R 1250 GS test mule into a much more conspicuous presence on...

Hudson Valley Motor Parts Motorcycle Bar End Weights | Gear Review

After nearly two decades aboard various generations of BMW’s venerable RT-Series sport-tourers, I recently decided to learn how to ride off-road and made the...

Harley-Davidson Pan America Engine Guard from SW-Motech | Gear Review

The popularity of adventure-touring motorcycles surged in the 2000s as more riders discovered their inherent versatility. So-called ADV bikes can not only eat up hundreds...

BMW R 1250 GS Exhaust from Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde | Gear Review

Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde’s (J&H) novel exhaust system allows the rider to pick from three different sound modes on the fly. An illuminated,...

Touratech Suspension Service | Gear Review

Rider’s former editor-in-chief, Mark Tuttle, gives us the lowdown on Touratech suspension service for the Touratech Extreme replacement rear shock for his BMW R...

Wunderlich Side Wind Deflectors for BMW GS | Gear Review

After more than 17 years of riding successive generations of BMW RTs, I recently switched to riding a 2020 R 1250 GS. Even though...

Aerostich Zovii Alarmed Grip Lock | Gear Review

Previous to hearing about the Zovii Alarmed Grip Lock, I was apparently naive when it came to motorcycle theft. At home, I always lock...

HeliBars Tour Performance Handlebar Risers | Gear Review

Seeking relief from some of the strains of adventure bike riding, I thought I would test out one of the HeliBars Tour Performance Handlebar...

National Cycle Extreme Adventure Gear | Gear Review

Adventure bike owners love to add “farkles” from companies such as National Cycle to their bikes. A farkle, as many of you know, is...

Legendary Best Motorcycle Seats | Gear Review

As I roll gently into my retirement years, I’ve taken to scouting used motorcycles on Craigslist to stock up my garage. I never know...

Sargent World Sport Performance Seat | Gear Review

Some things never change, such as the lack of comfort delivered by a typical OEM motorcycle seat. The stock perch on my ’09 BMW...

S100 Cycle Care Kit | Gear Review

Like most motorcyclists, I prefer riding bikes to washing them, so I’m always on the lookout for a better (cleaning) mousetrap. When it came...

AltRider Skid Plate for Yamaha Ténéré 700 | Gear Review

When I look at protecting a motorcycle for multi-surface touring, my first priority is the soft aluminum underbelly, better known as the crankcase. Difficult...

Koso Apollo Heated Grips | Gear Review

Koso Apollo Heated Grips promise a more comfortable ride for those of us who refuse to submit to Old Man Winter. They feature an...

Adventure Designs Premium Highway Pegs with Secret Storage | Gear Review

Sometimes it takes a while to reach good ADV riding, so I wanted highway pegs to stretch out my legs. I was looking to...

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