With an 80MHz signal processor to improve the audio experience, this new intercom system, compatible with all types of helmets and allowing configuration and control directly from Bluetooth-equipped Android or IOS phones, links up to four motorcycles in a one-mile range and charges quickly, providing 20 hours of talk time. It also features a built-in […]

  “There’s a tool for that,” and when packing this 58-tool set, you’re likely to have the right one for most of the fixes the BMW needs on the road. The Motohansa kit of precision chrome vanadium tools wraps into a compact 17×12” bundle that holds 14 flank-drive, 6-point sockets from 10mm to 24mm, external […]

    Sena, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of personal rider communication devices, just released a new flagship version, the 30K, to replace its popular model 20S-01. And as soon as the new units arrived, I started testing them. My first impression: It’s stunningly beautiful, designed like something that fits on Megatron’s head, with […]

Peer-to-peer rentals. It’s a simple concept that’s revolutionized the lodgings sector, and Twisted Road, a new start-up company, is taking it to the streets. Wherever you travel, you can now ride the world by registering with them, on their easily navigated website, to rent or list a bike for rent anywhere. To catch a ride, […]

    One of the many joys of getting a new motorcycle is deciding what farkles to add. For the 2016 FJR-1300ES the first decision was easy: a power distribution module. I wanted to start out on the right path with electrical modifications and avoid the ever-growing stack of ring connectors on top of the […]

Last week we were one of the first to receive AGV’s new SPORTMODULAR helmet. While we’re out actually testing the new lid this year, you can read up on the specs from the press release below. Our first out-of-the-box comment was “wow, this is light!” Indeed AGV claims it’s the first and only fully carbon […]

SHOEI announced the Spring ’18 arrival of the all-new NEOTEC II to the North American marketplace, as well as the specially developed, SENA-exclusive SRL Bluetooth Communication System designed for seamless integration with the NEOTEC II.  An every-occasion helmet with the adaptability to excel no matter where your next journey takes you, the NEOTEC II does it all with […]

Last fall we planned a big dual sport ride with the Africa Twin, but taking a brand new motorcycle off-road comes with risks. Dropping one usually isn’t cheap. So why not spend a little extra and protect your ride? We turned to Moto Machines, the Hepco & Becker distributor in the USA for 3 essential […]

BMW’s new Enduroguard suit is a good cross between their Rallye-Pro ADV suits and traditional touring gear. The Enduroguard is a waterproof off-road riding suit that also handles the demands of long-distance road riding with equal effectiveness. Constructed of a thick, high abrasion-resistant material developed in conjunction with Schoeller Textil AG, the suit offers plenty […]

With the arrival of the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT at the office, I quickly went shopping for a bike stand. Not wanting to mount a bunch of unnecessary parts to the KTM, I chose to go the other route: How much can I take off to highlight the Super Duke’s beautiful lines? One part […]

Let’s get this out of the way—if you are an “I ride my motorcycle to get away from it all!” rider, then the NUVIZ is simply not for you. You can skip this review and spend some time with your cat. But if you owned a PalmPilot, waited in line for the first iPhone, or […]

When the company reached out a year ago about a brand-new jacket they wanted us to test in preproduction we happily obliged. With a few cruisers and vintage bikes still in the stable, I spent the summer and fall riding around in what is now called the Legend jacket. Although the 1.4mm cowhide leather jacket […]

The Nomad mount is a reliable option for keeping mobile devices secured to a bike on the roughest of trails. Razor-thin magnetic discs produced by iOmounts affix the Klock Werks mount to smartphones and GPS devices. Its rugged, flexible strap installs on any .5” to 2” diameter bar, and the design allows for 360-degree rotation. […]

The new Performance ADVENTURE Tight incorporates the latest in bicycle-pad technology. It forms a multi-density scaffold from a single layer of proprietary foam which maintains support and cushioning while reducing rider discomfort. The fabrication technology also improves breathability and moisture absorption. Designed as a base layer and composed of a higher compression fabric than the […]

Waterproofed with an AquaPoint membrane and lightly insulated in Dexfil, with special attention paid to heightening touchscreen reactivity to the index fingers, the Racer Tour FHH (For Heated Hand) gloves will keep you warm and dry. The insulation on the palm allows heat transfer for those with heated grips. Constructed in a leather and textile […]