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Happy Trails Centerstand for Kawasaki KLR650 Review

Most dual-sport riders have a lift or a set of stands in the garage to ease routine maintenance on the chain, or change tires...

Good Gear For Great Rides – Spring 2016 Buyer’s Guide

Vega Stealth Helmet Exotic carbon fiber is now a well-established material for building lightweight, but generally very expensive, motorcycle helmets as well as parts and...

Good Vibrations: Hudson Valley Motor Parts Bar Ends Review

Hudson Valley Motor Parts offers a solution for riders plagued by excessive handlebar vibrations: accessory bar end weights. These bar ends, which are offered...

Motopumps Mini Pro Deluxe Inflator Review

Car drivers have it so easy. Flat tire? No problem, whip out the spare and motor on. As motorcyclists we may enjoy more freedom...

HeliBars Horizon AT Handlebars for BMW R 1200 GS LC Review

BMW’s 2014 and later liquid-cooled R 1200 GS and GS Adventure motorcycles have earned universal praise for just about every aspect of their design, with the exception of...

Pittsburgh Motorcycle Tire Balancing Stand

Whether for an opportunity to save a few dollars or just to insure that the job is done right, many motorcycle owners change their...

Saddlemen Adventure Track Seat Review

It takes time and miles to truly evaluate a motorcycle seat. An aftermarket seat that feels harsh and unyielding at first can become a...

Happy Trails Skid Plate and Engine Guards (PD Nerf Bars) Review

For our 2005 V-Strom 1000 project bike, which had been damaged in a crash, we had the bodywork repainted by Born Again Fairings, bolted...

Wunderlich SaferView Mirrors, Sidestand Foot Enlarger and Highway Pegs

Perhaps you’ve used stick-on blind spot mirrors that sacrifice some mirror real estate for a small, distorted view of the blind spot. SaferView mirrors...

Sargent World Sport Performance Plus Motorcycle Seat Review

One multi-day trip on my new bike confirmed that the stock seat wouldn’t do. The foam was too soft, the flat shape created pressure...

SV Racing Parts for Suzuki V-Strom Review

When Suzuki updated the V-Strom 1000 for 2014, many of its long-running limitations were addressed. It got a larger engine with more torque, a...

Holiday Gift Guide 2015

We’ll look back on 2015 as a banner year, with more than 60 all-new or updated motorcycles that cover the gamut in terms of...

MFW Vario Adjustable Footpegs Review

Finding a motorcycle with ergonomics that suit you shouldn’t be a matter of going from showroom to showroom sitting on different bikes until you...

Dustriders Motorcycle Hoist Review

Like most motorcycles, big adventure bikes are fine when they’re moving. But when a two-story-high, luggage-equipped moto-camel decides it’s time for a dirt nap,...

Throttle Brakes, the Next Best Thing to Cruise Control

Unless you ride a bike with standard-equipment cruise control, you’ve probably gotten an urgent message from your right wrist at some point during a...

BikeMaster Heated Grips Review

I like heated grips but I’m less fond of installing them. Most of the ones I’ve tried are what I call improvisational—the instructions give...

National Cycle Street Shield EX Review

A bike like the Honda CB1100 is ready for action right off the showroom floor, but that doesn’t mean it can’t use a few...

Motion Pro Spinner T-Handle & Magnetic Nut Driver Bits Review

Anyone that’s used a T-handle driver knows how versatile they are. Motion Pro’s spinning handle makes them handier yet. Their Spinner T-Handle Bit Driver...

A Roundup of Great New Gear Rider Magazine Staffers Have Recently Put to the Test

A Roundup of Great New Gear Rider Magazine Staffers Have Recently Put to the Test Aerostich Kanetsu Warm Bib $97 A heated vest or jacket provides the...

Blog: Shorai Lithium-Iron Battery Follow-up Review

Four years after putting a Shorai battery (previous story here) into my BMW F 800 GS, I was on a dirt road in eastern...

Clearwater Lights and CANopener for BMW Review

If you want to see better at night and be seen better by day as you ride your BMW tourer, consider installing super high-output...

Touratech Desierto 3 Motorcycle Fairing Review

I knew from the get-go that wind protection was not a strong suit of my BMW F 800 GS. Earplugs sufficed while I made...

Race Tech G3-S IFP Custom Dual Shocks Review

If you own and ride an older bike, obtaining upgrades for it can be frustrating. A year ago, I had Race Tech rebuild the...

DP Brakes Sintered Brake Pads Review

Going fast is fun, but the ability to stop quickly is essential. Because when a bad situation arises, the capacity to brake hard, scrub...

Corbin Vintage Gunfighter Seat for Triumph Bonneville Review

A bike like the Triumph Bonneville practically cries out for customizing. My own Bonnie suggests it to me now and then, but I usually...

Dynaplug Pro Tubeless Tire Repair Kit | Gear Review

Few motorcycle breakdowns are as common or as irritating as a flat tire. Even if you’re packing a plug kit, too often the glue...

Race Tech Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators Review

If motorcycles could be ordered like cars, with a long list of options and trim packages to choose from, odds are some current equipment...

2014 Holiday Gear Guide

With the 2014 riding season drawing to a close and the holidays approaching, now is the perfect time to take stock of your motorcycle...

Butty Buddy Motorcycle Passenger Seat Review

You’ve seen the video: A willowy blonde standing on a lonely stretch of highway with her thumb out. A chopperesque motorcycle slows to a...

Air Hawk Comfort Seating System Review

Seats are perhaps the most replaced factory parts in the riding world. I have replaced a few myself. There must be a better way!...

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