Apparel

Aerostich Darien Jacket | Gear Review

Being a pretty boring fellow, I’m the kind of dude that likes consistency - with constant improvements. Andy Goldfine began his Aerostich company back...

Bohn Cool-Air Mesh Armored Shirt and Pants | Gear Review

As our feature "Level Up!" makes clear, an important part of preparing for a motorcycle ride is wearing abrasion-resistant apparel with protective armor covering...

Level Up! Upgrading Your Riding Apparel Armor

Our riding apparel serves two major functions: it protects us from abrasion (sliding along the ground) and impact (hitting the ground or other objects),...

Tech Q&A: Replacing Riding Boots

Q: This question is short; I hope the response is longer. When is it time to replace riding boots? - David Fulmer, Punta Gorda,...

Motonation Fuego Riding Jeans | Gear Review

Kevlar-lined riding jeans are a great choice for those riders looking for something more protective than their favorite pair of Levi’s, but without the...

Moto-Skiveez Traveler Shirt | Gear Review

Moto-Skiveez has made its name by creating riding shorts and tights that coddle our tushes, but its comfortable clothing line also includes two moto-oriented...

iXS Samira Gore-Tex Jacket | Gear Review

Continuing to prove that it’s possible to be protected from both mishaps and the elements while still looking great, Swiss apparel manufacturer iXS’s 2019...

Trilobite Rally Jacket | Gear Review

Before disappearing in the mass extinction at the end of the Paleozoic era about 252 million years ago, trilobites were one of the most...

GoGo Gear Kevlar Leggings – Gear Review

The struggle is real. Trying to find riding pants that offer protection, comfort andform-fitting style isn’t easy. On a recent motorcycle tour in Canada, where...

TCX Baja Gore-Tex Boots | Gear Review

You can’t fake it when it comes to evaluating adventure boots. Meant for rugged riding day after day, they have to hold up to...

Scorpion Sports Trey Overpants | Gear Review

Riding pants are such a key part of rider protection that it’s surprising to see so many nearly naked legs on the open road....

Moto-Skiveez Adventure Tights | Gear Review

Jacket, check. Boots, check. Tights, che.... Wait just a gol-durn minute – tights for a motorcycle trip? Yep, tights. Moto-Skiveez, makers of Adventure Shorts (read...

MX Boot Resole and Repair | Gear Review

Riding gear doesn’t last forever, not even your favorite riding boots. Or can they? When I sidelined my Sidi On Roads due to slippery,...

AGVSport Palomar Jacket | Gear Review

Having spent the better part of my late teens and early 20s scraping footpegs on the winding mountain roads in California’s San Diego North...

Tourmaster Flex WP Touring Boots | Gear Review

I’m always on the prowl for riding gear that’s a step up from what I’m currently using at an affordable price. The mid-height Flex...

Conehead protection: Black Brand Cheater Helmets

Cheater .50, $99.95 Cheater .75, $130.00 Black Brand Motorcycle Clothing blackbrandmc.com  The Black Brand line of Cheater Helmets derives their name due to their overall size—the smallest DOT-certified...

Rev’It Discovery Outdry Boots | Gear Review

Adventure touring boots have a serious job to do. In addition to keeping your feet dry and protected from rocks and impacts, ADV boots...

Aerostich R-3 One-Piece Suit | Gear Review

’Stich. Spacesuit. Moto onesie. Aerostich’s R-3 suit, known for years as the Roadcrafter, goes by many names, but one thing is for sure: it...

Tourmaster Transition Series 5 Jacket | Gear Review

I have learned that it definitely pays to wear versatile gear. On a single tour covering several days--or even on a single-day ride--one could...

Rev’It Metropolitan Ladies Jacket – Review

If you've spent any time in Europe, you've likely noticed the swarms of scooters that buzz around most cities and towns. It's the most...

Women’s Aged Bark Justin Gypsy Waterproof Steel Toe Work Boots Review

Five years or 60,000 miles of tread Back in 2012 I got a spiffy new Street Glide. At the same time I got a spiffy...

Spidi 4Season Lady Jacket and Pants | Gear Review

As adventure/touring riders, we demand a lot of our apparel: it must be versatile, functional, comfortable and protective. Good looks are a bonus, but...

Sidi Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Boots | Gear Review

The gear associated with adventure motorcycling must be up to many perils, including heat, rain, creek crossings, dust and the occasional, but always a...

Rev’It Outback 2 Jacket and Sand 3 Pants | Gear Review

Adventure bikes are often described as two-wheeled Swiss Army knives because of their versatility. Likewise, adventure riding apparel, such as the Rev'It Outback 2 Jacket...

Moto-Skiveez Traveler Shirt | Gear Review

Moto-Skiveez has made its name by creating riding shorts and tights that coddle our tushes, but its comfortable clothing line also includes two moto-oriented...

Memphis Fats Windshield for FXR Super Glide

To shield and protect My bike, a 1982 FXRS Shovelhead, was near stock when I got it, and I intend to keep it that way....

Alpinestars Stella Kerry Boots – Review

Update: April 1, 2020 It might surprise you that we actually really truly test products! In the process of testing, it is true that we have...

Joe Rocket Alter Ego 4.1 Jacket | Gear Review

Since weather can be unpredictable, it helps to have riding gear that adapts to different conditions. Now in its fourth generation, Joe Rocket’s Alter...

Joe Rocket Heartbreaker Boots – Review

It’s no secret that for a majority of women, height is an issue when it comes to motorcycling. At 5 feet, 2 inches, I’m...

Fly Racing Strata Jacket | Gear Review

One of the major trade-offs we make for the pleasures of motorcycling is exposure to the elements. Fly’s Strata Jacket is an affordable, versatile...
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