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Our Favorite Leather Motorcycle Jackets

Klim Sixxer The Klim Sixxer is a premium cowhide jacket that features armor pockets, perforated ventilation, and a moisture wicking satin liner. The collar uses a magnetic closure and the cuffs have snap closures. This jacket is just as much fashionable as it is protective and comfortable. First Manufacturing Commuter

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The Ascender Custom by Ciari Guitars

No longer do you have to go without playing music while you’re on the road. The all new Ascender Custom from Ciari Guitars is a first of its kind travel guitar that fits in a backpack, saddlebag or top case of a motorcycle. For riders looking for a way

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2022 Spring Gear Guide

RoadRUNNER's top riding gear picks for spring riding. Klim Merrakesh Klim's Merrakesh is by far one of the most comfortable sets of gear on the market currently. This jacket strikes a fine balance between ventilation and abrasion resistance using a Karbonite Micromesh with 4-way stretch and

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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4—A New ‘Hyper-Touring’ Tire

Continental is bringing in a new treat to help sport-touring enthusiasts stick to the road. The ContiRoadAttack 4 [http://imp.i104546.net/gbLk4X] tires, announced in November 2021, are expected to soon be available. The company has given the ContiRoadAttack 4 [http://imp.i104546.net/gbLk4X] the less-than-modest nickname of

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The New Michelin® Road 6

The Michelin® Road 6 tire brings enthusiasts multiple new features designed to improve wet grip, longevity and appearance on a range of motorcycles. The new tire, available now, is designed to improve performance for roadster, trail, sport and GT motorcycles and is available in the standard Michelin® Road 6 tire

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Best Rain Gear for Motorcyclists

When you ride a motorcycle, you’re exposed to all kinds of weather conditions, from hot dry air to cold wet rain. We don’t always have a choice when it comes to riding in the weather, and if you’re on a trip you can’t always predict which

Helmets

Product Review: HJC RPHA 11 Pro

The first thing I noticed about the RPHA 11 Pro was how light it is. It weighs significantly less than helmets in the same price bracket, as well as helmets that cost over $200 more. HJC offers three shell sizes, but in each size the RPHA 11 weighs in at

Hard Parts

Product Review: MadStad Magnum Adjustable Windshield

On a summer tour through the Appalachians on my 2010 Victory Cross Country, a brief rainstorm virtually obscured my vision through the bike’s stock 17-inch touring windshield, requiring a roadside stop. I immediately started looking for an updated windshield. I wanted a windshield that offered adjustability and excellent wind

Tires

Product Review: Michelin Anakee Wild

The Michelin Anakee Wild [https://imp.i104546.net/6bDDab] is a recent addition to the adventure bike tire lineup. I’ve had the tire set on my KTM 990 Adventure for 2,000 miles and I’ve ridden on just about every surface. So far, it’s performed admirably on

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Product Review: Magura Hymec Hydraulic Clutch Conversion Kit for the KTM 790 Adventure

Clutch modifications don’t generally set hearts aflutter, but eliminating clutch cable maintenance and preventing potential cable failure while lightening clutch pull and increasing smoothness makes a lot of sense. The lucky recipient of this modification was a 2019 KTM 790 Adventure. Installation of the Magura Hymec kit falls mid-range

Camera Gear

Product Review: Nikon D850

Nikon released the D850 in September of 2017, and it has remained a heavy-hitting flagship in their product lineup since. This full-frame professional DSLR has established itself as one of the titans of its domain despite its relative age and is considered one of the best pro cameras money can

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The Best ADV Touring Boots

As adventure touring riders, we demand the best when it comes to our boots. We need boots that are protective enough to keep us safe, with protection from the toe all the way to the shin and calf. We need boots that are waterproof to keep our feet dry, yet

Camping Gear

Product Review: Lone Rider ADV Tent

Lone Rider has recently come out with the ADV Tent, which enters a highly competitive market of single or two-person camping tents. It targets hardcore adventure riders that travel long distances on- and off-road. We had a chance to test the ADV Globetrotter Tent during the 2021 Touratech DirtDaze Rally

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2021 Holiday Buyers Guide

The RoadRUNNER annual Holiday Buyers Guide showcases top products in our December issue. Now we are bringing you the guide digitally, so it’s even easier to shop for amazing moto-inspired holiday gifts! ABUS Granit Detecto XPlus™ 8077 The 8077 is as state-of-the-art as the machine you drive. Made of

Gloves

Product Review: Racer Gloves USA Guide Gloves

When I’m riding with a new group, the conversation usually turns to gear preferences at some point. Gloves are a favorite topic. While some swear by one brand, others claim that a $10 pair from the auto parts store works well enough. I usually chime in with a recommendation

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The Best Motorcycle Tire Pumps

Keeping the Rubber Side Round They are one of the few pieces of motorcycle gear that you’d be happy never to use, but if you do find yourself needing a tire pump [http://imp.i104546.net/XPM24] one day, you’ll be beyond happy you made the investment. Flat

Camera Gear

Product Review: Insta360 One R Action Camera System

This is the Insta360 One R, a GoPro action camera competitor with a twist. Built like Lego, the One R consists of pieces that can be assembled in a number of fascinating ways. The key pieces are the battery, the core (with a tiny touchscreen, USB-C connector, Micro SD memory

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Klim's Gore-Tex Material Technology

It wasn’t that long ago when riding gear was defined mostly by one material: leather. Early synthetic gear was often coarse, stiff, bulky, and barely breathable. But we’re in a golden age of gear now, with a wide selection of fabrics and styles available to suit most any

Books

Near Varna: When You’ve Found Your Greener Grass, Part 1

Graham Field is one of my favorite authors. He writes with such an honest and self-deprecating style that it’s contagious. You can’t help but empathize with the many predicaments he seems to fall into. Near Varna [https://amzn.to/3tJ2Nl0] is his fourth book and while it does

Camping Gear

Product Review: Helinox Lite Cot

Get Off the Ground with the Helinox Lite Cot Designed with portability in mind, the Helinox Lite Cot weighs in at just under three pounds and measures 20.5x5x5 inches when packed. It is small enough to fit into most full-size panniers, or as in my case, to be strapped

Hard Parts

Product Review: HeliBars Tour Performance Handlebar Relocation Adapter for the Yamaha Ténéré 700

The item name is a mouthful, but simply calling it a bar riser would be a disservice. It’s more than that. The Maine company has been putting motorcyclists into the comfort zone for 30 years, and it’s always a bonus to see the “Made in America” label. The

Boots

Product Review: Joe Rocket Sonic X Boot

First and foremost, a motorcycle boot should provide ample protection in case of an accident, and the newest Joe Rocket boot offers plenty of that. The internally reinforced ankle, toe, and heel, as well as the reinforced shin and Achilles areas, cover the essential parts. But the price-conscious Sonic X

Jackets

Product Review: Klim's 3rd Generation Women’s Altitude Suit

About five years ago, Klim introduced the Women’s Altitude suit [https://imp.i104546.net/a144bb], drastically raising the bar for women’s riding gear. Since its debut, the jacket-pants combo has seen two major redesigns, the latest of which was released this past spring. With each redesign, Klim has

Luggage

Product Review: Giant Loop MotoTrekk Panniers

For almost a decade I’ve been using hard panniers on different adventure motorcycles. They provided a secure storage space that was easy and quick to mount and dismount. As I moved deeper into the world of off-road adventures and eventually dual sport, I added a Husqvarna 701 Enduro to

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Redverz Solo Expedition Tent

Redverz is famous for making tents not just for people, but for motorcycles too. The Redverz Atacama Expedition II, for instance, can fit up to three people and one fully loaded adventure bike. As nice as the Atacama’s roominess is, it’s a bit of overkill for a solo