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Review: Klim Sixxer Leather Jacket

Review: Klim Sixxer Leather Jacket

The leather motorcycle jacket serves as a badge of honor of sorts. It’s a look that dates back to just after WWII when motorcycle clubs began to organize and the distinct style of an “American biker” was formed. Leather jackets became an iconic trend that stuck around and for

SW-Motech Offers Full Accessory Line for 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

SW-Motech Offers Full Accessory Line for 2024 BMW R 1300 GS

Upon its launch, the 2024 BMW R 1300 GS redefined the motorcycle, with a slimmer profile, lower weight, and many other features. That, however, means that accessories made for older GS models may not fit the bike’s newest iteration. SW-Motech is fueling GS adventurers’ ambitions with a full catalog

Review: GoPro Hero 12 Black

Review: GoPro Hero 12 Black

An action camera is the ultimate companion for documenting two-wheeled adventures. If you thought you could relive your motorcycle trips by looking back through the photos, just imagine watching the first-person footage—or better yet, creating a video recap of your trip to share with your family and friends. The

Race of the Titans

Race of the Titans

The year was 1992, the place was the Isle of Man, and the riders were Steve Hislop and Carl Fogarty. What ensued was one of the most legendary motorcycle races in the history of Isle of Man Senior TT—and you can now easily share this tale with kids. Race

Comfy Earrings

If you're tired of having sharp earrings press into the side of your head while you ride, worry no more! Comfy Earrings feature a slim profile and wide flat back. With no sharp end to dig into your skin, you can finally maintain your style and stay comfortable

Review: Adventure Spec Supershirt

Review: Adventure Spec Supershirt

Supershirt is a high and mighty name, but does Adventure Spec’s latest garment live up to its heroic appellation? On my recent travels through the cool mountains, roasting deserts, and humid beaches of Colombia and Venezuela, I put the shirt to the test. Adventure Spec has combined ideas from

MotoBuddy Squished Squirrel Kickstand Pad

MotoBuddy Squished Squirrel Kickstand Pad

You park on the grass, only to find later the kickstand sunk into the soft ground and your bike tipped over. MotoBuddy’s Squished Squirrel to the rescue! Inside this kickstand pad, shaped like the world’s most adorable roadkill, is a durable quarter-inch-thick ABS disc. It offers support and

10 Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes On and Off the Saddle

10 Sunglasses to Protect Your Eyes On and Off the Saddle

Many modern motorcycle helmets come with sun visors, polarized visor coatings, and other features to protect your eyes on the road—but not all of them. With older or open-faced helmets, in particular, a good pair of sunglasses is an indispensable riding accessory. Stylish as they might be, though, James

Optimate 2 Duo x2 Battery Maintainer

Optimate 2 Duo x2 Battery Maintainer

Your motorcycle may run on gasoline, but it also needs electrical power. Optimate’s gadgets and accessories help keep your ride charged up. The Optimate 2 Duo x2 battery maintainer keeps stored motorcycles’ batteries in tip-top condition. Capable of connecting to two separate batteries, the device monitors their status and

Vanson Leathers: From Versailles to Fall River

Vanson Leathers: From Versailles to Fall River

Back in the mid-1900s, most any gathering of motorcyclists would be dominated by leather clad riders. Leather offered warmth, abrasion protection, and style. The epicenter of Euro-centric leather motorcycle style was the Ace Cafe in London, where ton-up boys on their BSAs, Triumphs, and Nortons wore now-iconic leather jackets. Starting

Review: Dainese Racing 4 Leather Jacket

Review: Dainese Racing 4 Leather Jacket

Dainese takes what it learns at the premiere level of world championship road racing and applies it to its street products. The Racing 4 leather jacket is a solid choice for both the serious sport rider and the casual tourer, and everybody in between. The jacket is made from premium

Michelin Power 6 and Anakee Road Tires

Michelin Power 6 and Anakee Road Tires

The Michelin Man dug something new out of his folds at the 2023 EICMA show and introduced two new motorcycle tires to the world. The Power 6 is a new high-performance tire that will serve as the reference model for Michelin’s future sport tires. It helps improve mileage during

Review: Carpe Iter Dashboard

Review: Carpe Iter Dashboard

Revving up for another epic sojourn through the vast landscapes of the Americas, I found myself on the open road once more, embracing the wind, the twisties, and the excitement of a two-wheeled adventure. In the age of instant connectivity, where some miles warrant a hashtag and capturing the money

Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag

Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag

When packing for a moto trip, size is everything. If it doesn’t fit, it doesn’t go. But some things just have to be there, like fuel and a place to sleep on multiday trips. Sure, hotels are everywhere, but many of the roads we take aren’t paved.

Review: Rabaconda Tire Changer

Review: Rabaconda Tire Changer

Changing motorcycle tires by hand, especially with big street and touring bikes, is a challenging and o en expletive-laden task that tests both your patience and physical resilience. You could swing by the local motorcycle shop and have them do it for you, but that will set you back up

8 Items Florian Can’t Ride a Shamrock Tour® Without

8 Items Florian Can’t Ride a Shamrock Tour® Without

RoadRUNNER Shamrock Tours® are four-day trips out of one base location that are easy to tackle for both veterans and beginners. For such multi-day trips, it’s given that you should pack some pieces of gear, like a rain suit and spare clothes. That said, there are plenty of less

Schuberth S3

Upon its launch in 2022, the Schuberth S3 marked a significant evolution from its predecessor—which at that point was a decade old. The S3 aims to bring race track-level head protection to touring riders. The helmet’s basalt-reinforced fiberglass shell makes it both strong and lightweight. A double air

Review: Warm & Safe 12V Heat Layer Shirt and Ultimate Touring Heated Gloves

Review: Warm & Safe 12V Heat Layer Shirt and Ultimate Touring Heated Gloves

Picture this—2,225 miles of open road in December, stretching from the chill of North Carolina to an even colder Las Vegas at elevation. Such a journey demanded gear tough enough to handle frosty starts in cool climates. For my part, I wore Warm & Safe's 12V

Gas Station Food

Gas Station Food

“I’m so glad I ate this gas station burrito,” said no one ever—except perhaps Ryan Cook. His comic book Gas Station Food is an illustrated motorcycling escapade through the best (and worst) northern New Mexico’s fuel stations and convenience stores have to offer. In the guise of

Review: Nelson-Rigg Hurricane Dry Saddlebag

Review: Nelson-Rigg Hurricane Dry Saddlebag

I overpack. I travel a lot as a photographer and video producer, and I’ve forgotten hard drives and cables enough times that I now compensate by packing everything. When traveling in my car, it isn’t an issue—it’s just another suitcase. A motorcycle is different, though. Even

Giant Loop Expands Cactus Canteens Up to 5 Gallons

Giant Loop Expands Cactus Canteens Up to 5 Gallons

A parched cowboy rides up to a towering cactus, taps the plant, and quenches his thirst with the water within. Giant Loop helps you recreate this famous scene—only, your horse is metal and the cactus rides with you. The Giant Loop Cactus Canteens have become a popular way for

Review: REV’IT! Echelon GTX

Review: REV’IT! Echelon GTX

It sounds nuts, but I was disappointed that it didn’t rain harder in Japan. I was on a recent ride around the country’s southwest, testing the new REV’IT! Echelon GTX jacket and pants. I’d already been able to determine the suit’s effectiveness in cold, damp,

SW-Motech Launches All-New DUSC Case System

SW-Motech Launches All-New DUSC Case System

German moto gear manufacturer SW-Motech is well-known for manufacturing highly functional motorcycle luggage solutions. The company has now added a new introduction to its product catalog—the DUSC hard-shell case system. Versatility is the name of the game with the DUSC case. It can be installed as a top or

Metzeler Releases Roadtec 02 Sport-Touring Tire

Metzeler Releases Roadtec 02 Sport-Touring Tire

German motorcycle tire manufacturer Metzeler’s Roadtec 01 was already a nice, grippy tire on both dry and wet pavement. Now, the company is looking to up its game with the release of the Roadtec 02 “super sport-touring” tires. The Roadtec 02 has gone through final development and testing and

Review: Vanson Baja Ventilated Jacket and MK3 Streamliner Vest

Review: Vanson Baja Ventilated Jacket and MK3 Streamliner Vest

The Vanson Baja ventilated jacket is a classically styled, hip-length coat designed for warm weather. The thick, roughly textured mesh is 1000 Denier Cordura, while 1010 Duck waxed cotton adorns the shoulders, elbows, front-button storm flap, pockets, and back. Brass zippers and snaps, leather trim on sleeve cuffs, and a