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Review: Clearwater Erica Lights

Review: Clearwater Erica Lights

It was one of those late fall days when I set off in the morning to connect with my friend Harry on his Gold Wing in Mount Airy, NC, for lunch at The Loaded Goat. It was my first day trip with the BMW R nineT Urban G/S I’

Review: Baxley LA Wheel Chock

Review: Baxley LA Wheel Chock

My childhood memories with wheel chocks revolve around helping my dad place them between the wheels of horse trailers. During my teenage years, we hoisted dirt bikes up on those traditional center stands they make to work on them. We could sit on the bikes between motos and dial in

Review: Klim Kodiak Gear Bag

Review: Klim Kodiak Gear Bag

After more than a decade of traveling to various motorcycle events in America and abroad, I had to retire my Ogio Rig gear bag. The zipper was ripe with tooth decay, bound to burst at any moment, but it was the rubber delaminating from the plastic wheels that sealed its

Review: Enduristan Tailbag and Sandstorm 5.03 Tankbag

Review: Enduristan Tailbag and Sandstorm 5.03 Tankbag

Enduristan has made a name for itself in Europe over the last two decades. The company was founded in 2008 after a couple of Swiss riders became frustrated by the lack of quality enduro luggage options. They decided to design their own tough gear that can withstand the elements and

Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 Tire

Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 Tire

Your shoe choice is important for the health of your feet. It’s the same with your motorcycle—the weight of the bike and rider all rests on a relatively small contact patch. Therefore, the better that area where rubber meets road performs, the happier and safer you’re going

Review: Schuberth E2 Carbon Helmet

Review: Schuberth E2 Carbon Helmet

Over the years, quite a few Schuberth helmets have made their way into my gear closet. I’ve gone through the all-rounders that are the C5 series to the S3, the sporty one, and finally to the E2, the modular dual sport lid. They all have their strengths, but I’

Review: Dainese Racing 3 D-Dry Jacket and Drake 2 Super Air Pant

Review: Dainese Racing 3 D-Dry Jacket and Drake 2 Super Air Pant

My Dainese gear arrived the day before I departed for Italy to ride the MotoGiro d’Italia 2025. The week saw six full days of riding in varying types of weather. Although the skies were mostly summery with hot temperatures, there were some cool mornings and splashes of rain, from

Review: Switch Lycan Sunglasses

Review: Switch Lycan Sunglasses

Riding a motorcycle without a helmet visor exposes you to the elements. Sun, wind, dust, sudden light changes—your eyes are always on the front lines. I’ve worn dozens of motorcycle-friendly sunglasses over the years, but few have impressed me like the Switch Lycan. At first glance, the Lycan

Review: Tourmaster Highlander WP Jacket

Review: Tourmaster Highlander WP Jacket

Affordable Quality When we started RoadRUNNER 25 years ago, I remember a plethora of big, name-brand manufacturers offering motorcycle jackets and pants. Tourmaster was always a top dog with a huge catalog. Over the years, though, the number of companies has dwindled. Tourmaster never really went away, but with some

Review: Shoei GT-Air 3 Helmet

Review: Shoei GT-Air 3 Helmet

Supreme Touring Comfort A motorcycle helmet is the most intimate piece of gear you’ll ever strap on. It’s your shield, your window to the road, and the one thing standing between your skull and a very bad day. Every second on two wheels happens inside your helmet, so

Book: North to Deadhorse

Book: North to Deadhorse

Riding a motorcycle to the northern coast of Alaska isn’t something every rider can (or should) do. But if you do feel the call of the wild, you can hitch a ride on the pillion seat of Troy L. Ramsell with his new book North to Deadhorse. North to

Review: Mosko Moto Hood Tankbag

Review: Mosko Moto Hood Tankbag

I have ridden well over 100,000 miles on adventure bikes with a tank bag between my legs every single step of the way. I’ve tried just about every brand out there, and each is great in its own way. But, through all my travels (most of which included

Review: Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde Nomad S Exhaust

Review: Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde Nomad S Exhaust

We live in an increasingly small world. It doesn’t take much to fly halfway around the globe in mere hours. Last week, I finished a fascinating book called Save Our Souls. Set in the late 1880s, it’s a true story chronicling the shipwreck of the Wandering Minstrel and

Review: Mosko Moto Backcountry Pannier Kit (v2.5)

Review: Mosko Moto Backcountry Pannier Kit (v2.5)

You can’t have a conversation in the adventure motorcycle industry without hearing the name Mosko Moto. Already famous for their luggage system, including the rackless Reckless systems and frame-mounted systems, the Mosko Moto Backcountry Panniers are a pinnacle of brilliant design, ease of use, innovative features, and rugged reliability.

Riding With The Riser App

Riding With The Riser App

The days of planning motorcycling routes by poring over paper maps are long gone (unless that’s what you prefer). Powerful route planning apps, like Riser, let you whip up a tour and hit the road quickly and easily. Riser, owned by Cardo, is a multifunctional mobile app for motorcyclists.

Hear Clearly With The Cardo Packtalk Edge

Hear Clearly With The Cardo Packtalk Edge

Cardo is one of the most popular communications device manufactures for motorcycle riding. The company’s Packtalk Edge communicator is a favorite choice among riders—and now you have a chance to win one for yourself in our giveaway. Cardo Packtalk Edge, released in 2022, marked a significant milestone in

Michelin Anakee Adventure Tire

Michelin Anakee Adventure Tire

Adventure and adventure-touring motorcycles have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Motorcycle tire manufacturers have responded by introducing a slew of tires that perform well on both asphalt and dirt—like the Michelin Anakee Adventure tire. Released to the riding public in 2019, the Adventure tire is the

Arai Tour XD-5: Versatility Via Evolution

Arai Tour XD-5: Versatility Via Evolution

The delivery of my new Arai Tour XD-5 suffered the usual calamity of Spanish mail: lost, then found, then lost, then found again. Opening the box and getting my first glimpse of the Discovery Blue color scheme and that first whiff of new lining erased my frustration and gave rise

Review: Maintain Pressure with MotoPumps Air Shot 2.1

Review: Maintain Pressure with MotoPumps Air Shot 2.1

One of the most common issues riders face is the dreaded flat tire. Whether you run tubeless or tube-type tires, it can be a challenge to fix and inflate your tire on the side of the road. Fortunately, gone are the days when you had to enlist the help of

Review: Riding with the ScorpionExo XT9000 Carbon Helmet

Review: Riding with the ScorpionExo XT9000 Carbon Helmet

The ScorpionExo XT9000 Carbon helmet is a versatile adventure-touring helmet designed for riders who venture across diverse terrains. Crafted with a 3K carbon fiber shell, it offers a lightweight yet robust construction, making it suitable for both on-road and off-road rides. Weighing approximately 3.7 pounds, the XT9000 Carbon is

Ride in Comfort with a Custom Seat by Corbin

Ride in Comfort with a Custom Seat by Corbin

Every bottom is unique. Even the cushiest and most comfortable stock motorcycle seat can leave you wishing it was a bit firmer, had a smidgen more back support, or simply looked better. If that sounds like a familiar conundrum, Corbin offers a solution. This veteran-owned motorcycle seat manufacturer has just

Dainese Splugen 3L D-Dry Jacket and Sherman 3 Pant: All-Weather Comfort

Dainese Splugen 3L D-Dry Jacket and Sherman 3 Pant: All-Weather Comfort

A chilly, mostly overcast day in Portugal presented a good opportunity to test the performance of the Dainese Splugen 3L D-Dry jacket, alongside the Sherman 3 pants. This combination provides a stylish, fully functional, and safety-oriented riding suit with a focus on spring and fall touring. Officially classified as touring/

Review: Light the Night with Clearwater Valkyrie Light Kit for 2025 BMW R 1300 GSA

Review: Light the Night with Clearwater Valkyrie Light Kit for 2025 BMW R 1300 GSA

Auxiliary lighting can be one of the most important motorcycle upgrades you make. It’s not just about being able to see the road ahead, but also about drivers being able to see you. Clearwater Light manufactures a variety of LED auxiliary lights that enhance visibility and safety. The Valkyrie

Review: Alpinestars Tech 10 Boots

Review: Alpinestars Tech 10 Boots

I am a total boot guy. Sure, I own a pair of tennis shoes and maybe one pair of flip flops, but I rarely leave the house without first lacing up a trusty pair of tall leather boots. The fact is, foot and ankle injuries can happen anywhere, any time,

Review: Third Eye Design inView 2 Helmet Signal Light

Review: Third Eye Design inView 2 Helmet Signal Light

Motorcyclist visibility has long been a critical concern, and the Third Eye Design inView 2 tackles this challenge head-on in a unique way. This kit adds a running, brake, and turn signal light module to the back of your motorcycle helmet. Drivers approaching you from the rear will have no