This rain suit is very comfortable, even over my regular riding gear. The windproof pants with suspenders are easy to slip on over pants and boots. The waterproof zippers are easily accessed, and the stirrups keep the bottoms secured to my boots. They are roomy enough for comfort while riding but also when dismounting the [...]

Any time the temperature gets below 60 degrees, especially if the wind is blowing stronger than usual, my Touring Winter Balaclava is must-wear gear for a pleasant ride. The comfort goes beyond the wind barker and the warmth provided by the double-sided Lycra panels and the microfiber inner lining; it also offers a feeling of [...]

The DOT-certified Nolan N-90 Modular helmet is a great choice for those who like to stop and take many photos, talk a lot, and for the general convenience of flipping up the helmet. The Nolan N-90 is lightweight, comfortable in the raised position, and the peripheral vision is great, too. There are many little conveniences [...]

The Frontier GORE-TEX® jacket and pants are definitely a year-round, all-weather outfit. The jacket is a fascinating piece of good engineering as well as a trendy design. It is nicely organized, with a complex yet well-thought-out system of removable liners, multiple air-flow panels and vents, pockets, chambers, flaps, zippers, elbow and shoulder protectors, and more. [...]

Every touring enthusiast needs storage space for a multiple-day trip, but not every motorcycle comes with side cases or topcase standard. One option is hard cases, but they always require some sort of mounting system, thus altering the bike’s appearance. If the rider wants an easy-on, easy-off solution, then a soft luggage system is the [...]

Kenda’s all-new K784 “Big Block” tires are designed specifically to meet the demands of high-powered adventure motorcycles and serious adventure riders, and they’re DOT-approved as street legal. According to the manufacturer, their aggressive tread pattern is intended for 60 percent street and 40 percent off-road riding, with large tread blocks and sturdy four-ply-rated bias-ply casings [...]

I love the looks, the comfort and the feeling of the Richa Spirit Jacket. Its fashionable design and retro, bright yellow Reflex™ reflective patches not only make me look good on my bike, but it also makes me very visible on the road for extra security. The outer Dynatec™ fabric is very robust and extremely [...]

Whether it’s a GPS, heated grips, heated seat, heated clothing, a radar detector, auxiliary lights or any one of the numerous other aftermarket electronic devices you’ve added to your bike, they all increase the draw on your motorcycle’s charging system. Because my 2006 Kawasaki KLR has a less than robust charging system, I’ve relied on [...]