Most touring riders know that Held makes some of the finest motorcycling gloves on the market. Its jackets and pants have the same attention to detail and quality, but compared with the competition Held gloves excel even more. The Warm n Dry gloves do just as the name implies. Extra layers and lining on the [...]

I’ve had a new set of tires for my Kawasaki KLR™ in the garage for about six months, but I’ve been procrastinating taking the bike and tires to my mechanic for mounting. Along comes the No-Mar tire changer for testing, which seems like the perfect solution for my tire-changing indolence. After UPSâ deposits the package [...]

Joe Rocket’s trench is a versatile, all-weather riding jacket and rain pants combination, which consists of a mesh jacket with a removable trench-coat-length waterproof outer layer. The rainproof outer jacket has three external pockets and Velcro-adjustable cuffs, and the included rain pants can be stored in a special pocket when not needed. The outer jacket [...]

TCI Products (a division of Turbo City) is offering an innovative new touring wind screen for model-specific first-generation Kawasaki KLRs. It provides improved wind protection over stock and many other aftermarket products. The TCI screen mounts to a sturdy metal bracket on the headlight bezel; the stock piece is not removed. Air funneling through the [...]

Loading camping gear onto a motorcycle is a challenging task. The standard routine involves stuffing all bag to capacity then securing them with various straps and nets. This task can be made easier, however, thanks to the Large MotoFizz Camping Seat Bag, available exclusively at Aerostich/Riderwearhouse. Measuring 14 inches deep, 14 inches tall and 21 [...]

The gear you wear plays a key role in how you experience a ride. Therefore it’s good news that the travel experts from Touratech have ventured into motorcycle clothing. Integrating the extensive experience of thousands of miles traveled into the design, and putting it to the acid test, Touratech has come up with the robust, [...]

A lot of motorcycle jackets make the wearer look like an overstuffed chair – bulky and semi-inflated. That’s not the case with Dainese’s Portland 2 textile jacket. This sporty jacket is constructed of stretchable Mugello fabric, which allows a snug fit that makes you look like you shed 30 pounds. Besides its sharp appearance the [...]

Cut from the same cloth as the GX Sport Series 2 jacket, the Tourmaster Caliber pant is a natural mate to the Cortech jacket. The Caliber pant, like the GX jacket, is constructed of 600 denier Carbolex®. Double-stitched ballistic polyester panels on the knee and saddle are abrasion resistant, while accordion-style flex panels at the [...]

When talking about safety gear for riding a motorcycle, the first thing that comes to mind are helmets, jackets and pants with protective padding, and even back protectors. Pretty much anything that will add protection in case of an accident. But what about protecting your hearing from the constant noise that is ever present while [...]

Dual sport and adventure-touring boots, like the motorcycles they are intended for, are trying to accomplish two objectives. They have to be rugged enough to protect riders when they’re going off-road, but not too uncomfortable for on-road riding and just walking around. Alpinestars’ new CE certified Scout WP Boots are the latest addition to this [...]

I have worn a multitude of helmets, and some fit my head better than others. I recently tried the new Shoei Qwest and was pleasantly surprised. In the past I could never find a Shoei that was comfortable, either because of the shape of my head or the specific model. Then again, Shoei uses five [...]

Touring riders expect their tires to wear like iron, stick like glue, carry a lot of weight, and not cost very much to boot! Although that’s a tall order there are a slew of tires out there to choose from so it helps to have a starting point in your search. As the old slogan [...]

A Travel Guide to Over 8,000 Miles of Journeys in the Mid-Atlantic Two longtime touring riders on the East Coast, Jennings Glenn and Dan Bard, have teamed up to produce a compendium of their favorite one-, two- and three-day rides in nine mid-Atlantic states. A handy feature of the book is a review of motorcycle [...]

Harley-Davidson, which is known for its high-quality, stylish gear, doesn’t disappoint with the new Women’s FXRG® Leather Jacket. Equipped with a ton of cool features, such as the lightweight removable Primaloft® liner that can be worn separately and the detachable kidney belt, this jacket proves to be quite functional. While touring in cool weather I [...]

Cortech, and elder sibling gear manufacturer Tourmaster, offer riders a wide selection of textile alternatives to leather riding gear. With nearly a dozen jacket choices, we chose the GX Sport Series 2 jacket in a bright royal blue; four other color combinations are available. Lightweight, highly abrasion-resistant materials keep you warm and safe, while reflective [...]