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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...

Knight Design Lowered Footpegs | Gear Review

My heart will always belong to liter-class sportbikes; they are my all-time favorite machines to ride. The rest of my body, on the other...

DP Brake Pads | Gear Review

Having bought my first Triumph Bonneville in 1960, I must say that my 2006 version has some notable upgrades. Like the brakes, with single...

Black Widow Motorcycle Carrier | Gear Review

Our default mode here at Rider is to ride motorcycles, but every now and then we have no choice but to haul them. Whether...

Vance and Hines Upsweep Slip-On Exhaust | Gear Review

Motorcycles appeal to the inner child, and I believe nurturing that part of our psyche is best done in the garage, bolting parts onto...

National Cycle VStream Sport Windscreen | Gear Review

The windscreen on our long-term Yamaha Ténéré 700 not only complements the bike’s rally styling but works quite well for a stock bug catcher....

Barkbusters Hand Guards | Gear Review

Barkbusters hand guards were one of the first accessories I installed on my new 2009 BMW F 800 GS. Over the ensuing years they’ve...

Aerostich Waterproof 12-Volt Digital Voltmeter | Gear Review

I’ve got a few bikes that don’t get the regular exercise they require to keep their batteries in a healthy condition. Without a judicious...

Cruztools Roadtech IN2 Tool Kit | Gear Review

Having a basic set of hand tools at your disposal can mean the difference between getting home in time for dinner or coming face-to-face...

Sargent World Sport Performance Plus Seat | Gear Review

It was 1991 the last time I bought a motorcycle and settled for the OEM seat. When I sprang for a new BMW F...

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