Motorcycle, Gear, Parts and Accessories Reviews and Tests

Anti Social Social Club x Alpinestars x Jorge Martín Apparel Debuts

Don Williams — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:52:36 +0000

While you were watching Jorge Martín sweep the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix, scoring the pole, a Sprint win, and a GP victory, you might have noticed that he was wearing some stylish Alpinestars gear. Martín’s helmet, leathers, gloves, and boots result from a collaboration between Alpinestars and the street-wise Anti Social Social Club founded by […]

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2024 Suzuki RM-Z250 First Ride Review [Pro Circuit Equipped]

Will Embree — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 07:44:12 +0000

The media convened at Southern California’s world-renowned Fox Raceway for the Suzuki RM-Z Media Ride Day for our first ride aboard the 2024 RM-Z250. You are probably wondering what is new this year, right? Well, (almost) nothing—the RM-Z250 platform remains the same. The model year 2024 marks another unchanged continuance of Suzuki’s RM-Z platform. The […]

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2023 Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo Review [Laguna Seca Tested]

Nic de Sena — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:59:18 +0000

Race bikes are undeniably special. With no street-legal considerations to spoil the fun, the sleek, uninterrupted lines of track-ready bodywork give a glimpse into a designer’s idyllic vision, one that isn’t weighed down by lighting, turn indicators, mirrors, or frilly creature comforts—pure, uncompromising performance. Any would-be speed merchant is captivated by the litany of go-fast […]

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Schuberth S3 Helmet Review [Full-Face Protection from Germany]

Jonathan Handler — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:02:57 +0000

The new and refined Schuberth S3 helmet has arrived in the US, offering much more than its predecessors—the S2 Sport model from 2017 and the S2 over a decade ago. Schuberth is best known for modular-style helmets, and the S model range, now just the S3, is Schuberth’s only full-face helmet, a direct descendent from […]

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2023 Indian Sport Chief Review [9 Fast Facts]

Don Williams — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 07:12:01 +0000

Indian seemed to have the sport side of its lineup covered by the FTRs and the Challenger—that latter provides the basis of the King of the Baggers race bikes. The Chief platform seemed comfortably entrenched in traditional cruisers and light-duty baggers. However, someone at Indian had bigger ideas, and the 2023 Indian Sport Chief is […]

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Tilsberk Head-Up Display Review [A Motorcycle HUD That Works]

Jonathan Handler — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:44:52 +0000

Head-up displays (HUD) and smart motorcycle helmets have been in and out of the news for about ten years. Anecdotally, some have flopped, and, frankly, I have not been able to keep up with the promises of superior design and functionality that have been bandied around, nor have I even tried one. Vaporware is plentiful […]

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2024 Kawasaki Eliminator Review [13 Fast Facts]

Teejay Adams — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:14:57 +0000

The Kawasaki Eliminator has been offered in many different forms since the name debuted with the Eliminator 900 in 1985. This latest bearer of the power-cruiser banner, the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator, is a gem powered by a 451cc twin, designed to suit the needs of new riders and those who seek the joy of an […]

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2024 Honda Shadow Phantom Review [9 Fast Facts]

Don Williams — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:43:23 +0000

Although the Rebel lineup gets most of the Honda cruiser attention these days, the 41-year-old Shadow V-twins are still around, and people continue to buy the latest iterations—the Phantom and the Aero. Both are powered by a liquid-cooled 745cc engine and are priced between the Rebel 500 and 1100. The Shadows had become something of […]

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2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Review [13 Fast Facts From the Track]

Nic de Sena — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:50:07 +0000

Team Green keeps the supersport dream alive with its updated 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, bringing a handful of updates to its faithful 636cc inline-four-powered motorcycle. While Kawi’s Japanese competitors have allowed their offerings to collect over a decade’s worth of dust or disappear from many markets, the ZX-6R enjoyed meaningful tweaks along the way, and […]

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Topdon JumpSurge1200 Review: Power Bank Battery Jump Starter

Jonathan Handler — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:42:19 +0000

Topdon USA refers to itself as a global automotive brand offering a broad range of products, including diagnostic tools, programmers, thermal cameras for auto shops, EV chargers, battery testers, and the subject of this review—jump starters. The Topdon JumpSurge1200 is the company’s lowest-priced jump starter in a model range differing solely in power, although the […]

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SW-Motech Drybag Review [80 and 180 Tail Bags: ADV Ready]

Neil Wyenn — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:45:17 +0000

I have been into adventure touring since I began work on the Ultimate Motorcycling Yamaha Ténéré 700 Project Bike two years ago. My initial plan was to have big panniers and fill them as needed for each trip. I have found that day trips don’t require such large luggage, and weeks-long trips require better organization […]

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Urmosi 720 SBC Review [Soft Off-Road Handlebar Clamp]

Bill Kranhold — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:20:10 +0000

Dirt bike riders who like to put lots of hours in will do anything to improve the quality of riding time, focusing on lessening fatigue and the possibility of injury. Rider aids such as extra resilient grips, suspension fine-tuning, ergonomics, and impact isolation devices all help keep fatigue and injuries down while improving the riding […]

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The Craft & Art of Motorcycling Book Review [Riders Library]

Gary Ilminen — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:44:08 +0000

Steve Krugman’s new book, The Craft & Art of Motorcycling from First Ride to the Road Ahead, is an amazingly comprehensive textbook in content. It is also a disarmingly imaginative book in presentation, so it doesn’t come across as a dry textbook. It deals with the serious subject of how to ride well-equipped motorcycles and […]

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Kawasaki KLX300 Long-Term Test [Beyond the Beaten Path]

Damon Powell — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 03:07:15 +0000

Building a best-selling motorcycle must be difficult. The manufacturers try year after year, tweaking each niche market with new clever designs and features. The beauty of a dual sport motorcycle is it can be used on the street and in the dirt, though it has challenges of its own. Do you design the bike to […]

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Klim Induction Pro Jacket Review [Summertime Mesh]

Jonathan Handler — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:06:50 +0000

When riding in the summer, I’ve referred to myself as a “perfaholic” for my love of perforated leather jackets. However, when it gets really hot, I need mesh. The Klim Induction Pro jacket is the top of the Idaho-based company’s mesh jacket lineup, and likely one of the nicest mesh numbers I’ve seen. The Klim […]

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AGV Tourmodular Helmet Review [Modular for Touring]

Gary Ilminen — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:59:04 +0000

The AGV Tourmodular helmet makes a statement about its protective performance by earning DOT FMVSS 218 and ECE 22.06 certification (homologation Protective/Jet)—the latest iteration of one of the most rigorous helmet performance standards. To achieve that, AGV uses a combination of carbon and aramid fibers in addition to fiberglass in the shell construction in a […]

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Ride Free – A Memoir by Willie G. Davidson Book Review

Gary Ilminen — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:06:29 +0000

The word “iconic” is a word I tend to try to avoid because it is so overused in current journalism that it has lost much of its meaning. This, however, is an exception. Now in his 90th year, Willie G. Davidson is a truly iconic figure in the motorcycle world. He has done a lot […]

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Ducati ST3 S and Moto Guzzi Breva V 1100 Test [Colorado Tour]

Kelly Callan — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:49:32 +0000

There’s no doubt that there was symbolism in the air. We were at the Handlebars Bar and Saloon in Silverton, Colo., enjoying an authentic western lunch celebrating the 25th anniversary of our first ride together. Of course, this time, rather than two-up on a 1981 Yamaha 550 Seca in Southern California, we arrived on a […]

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2023 Honda SCL500 Review [A Dozen Scrambler Fast Facts]

Kelly Callan — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 09:02:30 +0000

Motorcycle riding has this magical ability to transport me from my day-to-day whirlwind full of the pressures of modern life to a time that almost stands still. No matter what has been going on in my day, as soon as the faceshield clicks down or the goggle strap settles on my helmet, everything else fades […]

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2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Review [16 Fast Facts]

Nic de Sena — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:24:12 +0000

After 120 years of business, Harley-Davidson has figured out exactly what buttons to push within its fan base. The Badge-and-Sheild brand’s CVO lineup is nothing short of a love letter to the American V-twin touring faithful, used as the vessel to showcase H-D’s latest technologies, exclusive paint finishes, and new powertrains. This year, the 2023 […]

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Mosko Moto ADV Locks Review [Heavy Duty and Compact]

Neil Wyenn — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 01:43:43 +0000

Mosko Moto Heavy Duty ADV Lock and Compact ADV Lock provide protection from opportunistic thieves who keep an eye out for steal-and-run chances. While adventure bike soft panniers are convenient for capacity, flexibility, and price, they leave me uncomfortable regarding security. Mosko Moto evidently felt the same way, so the White Salmon, Washington-based company came […]

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2024 Alpinestars Stella Techstar Gear Set Review

Kelly Callan — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:12:45 +0000

Alpinestars’ new 2024 Stella Techstar gear set gives women an upscale jersey and pants option for hitting the off-road trails and motocross track. This is a welcome addition to Alpinestars MX offerings for aggressive women, as the Stella Fluid line’s pants are not cut wide enough to accommodate knee braces—at least my Pod K-4 2.0 […]

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2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Review [12 Sport-Touring Fast Facts]

Nic de Sena — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 08:26:01 +0000

Here, there, everywhere. That is the underlying motto of Sport Touring. In recent years, Yamaha has leaned on its middleweight Tracer family of motorcycles for precisely that, repurposing the lively triple-cylinder CP3 engine and frame of its spirited MT-09 lineup for touring duty, decked out with long-distance fixings—luggage, creature comforts, and helpful rider aids. It’s […]

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2023 BMW R 18 Classic Review [Big Boxer Experience]

Jonathan Handler — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:59:40 +0000

Taste or attraction can be a peculiar thing, and that might explain why I basically ignored BMW Motorrad’s lineup of R 18 bikes for almost three years. Now, upon rumination, I find them irresistible. I think my penchant for sport and sport-touring bikes fogged my vision, and it took some saddle time to overcome this […]

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GasGas Spice It Up Festival – Two Days of Riding and Rockin’

Will Embree — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:23:45 +0000

GasGas turned up the heat with the first-ever Spice It Up Festival to reveal an all-new generation of motocross, enduro, and cross-country motorcycles. Over 60 motorcycle journalists and influencers from around the globe arrived in Città di Castello, Italy, for the official launch of the 2024 GasGas off-road motorcycle product line, and it was an […]

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