The AFX FX-37 DS is a new-for-2009 “Enduro” or “Supermoto” or Dual-Sport styled helmet. It’s inexpensive, relatively comfortable and light...
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The Sidi B2 boots are an all-around street and sportbike design that could also serve for casual track days. Just...
Spark specializes in motorcycle underwear and the Italian company also makes an assortment of other motorcycle related products. This selection of Spark motorcycle underwear is beautifully constructed, soft, comfortable and fits me perfectly. Best of all, everything you see here is made in Italy and now available in North America!...
A very inexpensive waterproof glove that also works well in cool weather. Comfortable but without hard armor. The Shift Torrent SS...
The Fulmer D4 has a few unique features that help separate it from other inexpensive helmets. Fulmer’s Air Channel Technology...
Our own “Texas Joe” sent over a batch of the new Bayco Nightstick flashlights for a look-see. You remember Texas Joe? He’s that all-around handyman, mechanic, vintage motorcycle restorer, V6 Moto Guzzi inventor and chicken-fried steak eatin’ occasional contributor The Nightstick is an interesting new type of LED flashlight that was designed...
The Optimate 4 has several microprocessor controlled stages that analyze, desulfate and charge motorcycle and automobile batteries. I evaluated and...
Clear Shot Motorcycle Helmet Visor Cleaner Very rugged case holds a bottle of lens cleaner solution and two microfiber cleaning...
The Roadgear LED lightweight mesh vest includes separate front and rear LED flexible light tubes. These can provide good visibility in the dark, but not without some issues in execution and construction. I think the visibility thing is catching on with motorcyclists, or at least I’d like to think so....
Author: Michael Scott Hardcover, 256 Pages (2008) Carlton Books, London, 2008 ISBN: 978-1-84732-1343 Coffee table books should, at the very...
Near flawless quality, beautiful carbon fiber, very light weight and comfortable. Good ventilation and an easy-to-use face shield, all at...
Thick supple leather, big honkin’ gauntlets and a reasonable price make these a winner. I think we found the perfect replacement for Rick’s fabled original Teknic Violator gloves! The Ixon RS King gloves review is Part IV of a five-part Ixon motorcycle clothing review series. The final installment will cover the...
The GMAX GM27S has good quality and an interesting design. It includes a 3-position LED light in the rear. The...
Background The “Motorcycle Journeys” series of books has been very popular with motorcycle riders. They have also been a huge...
Here’s an interesting piece of luggage that’s hard to characterize. Is it a tail bag? A tool bag? Or how about a camera bag, a travel bag or…a lunch box? All of the above actually, although a look at the manufacturer’s website — and a peek inside the bag —...
The “Motorcycle Journeys” series of books has been very popular with motorcycle riders. They have also been a huge hit...
The Vemar VTXE fits just under the VSREV in the Vemar lineup. In many ways, this is the Vemar helmet...
A summer vented glove that actually offers some protection. Unique hybrid gauntlet is long on one side and short on the other to help maximize air flow, but the tradeoff is it can interfere with some jacket cuffs. Roadgear has done it again — they sure seem to know how...
The Simpson GS3 MX is the company’s take on the Enduro or “Crossover” helmet. It is lacking in refinement compared...
Great-looking short jacket with external armor that is also a design feature. Relatively light weight nylon shell makes this a...
The Firstgear Rainier 3/4-length jacket has high-quality construction. It also has sophisticated styling and good looks. The TPG “system” includes a comfortable liner that can be worn as a windbreaker. The base layer is optional and costs extra, however. Collar has very limited adjustment. Surprising absence of front placket wind barrier...
Nice socks for wearing under motorcycle boots. But I’m not sure if they perform any better than cotton socks. Also,...
Knox “Cold Killer” windproof underwear is specifically designed for motorcycle riding and is our preferred choice. Both brands run small,...
Check-Line DTW 100 Electronic Torque Wrench and DSD-4 Electronic Torque Screwdriver The Check-Line DTW 100 is a super-nice electronic torque wrench. It works well for motorcycle use, with a useful range and an audible “beep” when the correct torque is reached. This could and should find a home in every motorcycle...
These Tourmaster Synergy gloves barely put out any heat, unlike the Tourmaster Synergy heated vest, which pumps out almost too...
The prodigious amount of heat is transferred smoothly and evenly through carbon fiber fabric, so no worries about hot spots...
The Zox Nevado R is yet another surprisingly good helmet from Zox. It’s an excellent value for the money with high quality throughout. The build quality seems way better than it should be at this price point, with one major exception. And it’s also relatively quiet for a flip-up helmet....
This Vox flip-up has a strange fit, a very narrow eye port and so-so vent parts quality. The Zox Nevado R...
Decent sound quality with too many wires. Doesn’t work very well to actively reduce motorcycle helmet noise. This one should...
Interesting gloves not designed for motorcycling. There are probably more appropriate motorcycle gloves out there for about the same price. We receive many emailed suggestions for new products to review; some are good leads while others are put in the “Someday Maybe” pile. But four or five random emails in...
Noise Reduction Earphones Comply also makes a set of the Noise Reduction Earphones without the volume control. Also, included in...
Very comfortable; slightly heavier than normal denim; stylish and with Kevlar lining. Also include stretch panels at the crotch and...
The Joe Rocket Phoenix mesh outfit is reasonably priced. The jacket fits well and it flows a lot of air. It is also an improvement over the original Joe Rocket Phoenix jacket. But the fit of the pants is a problem and they’re not as well ventilated. Bottom line: buy...
A thought occurred to me that I could probably draw a graph comparing the increased use of non-metallic motorcycle fuel...
We counted 18 different pairs of Joe Rocket motorcycle gloves available for sale in their 2007 catalog. The list includes...
Not the favorite pair in this comparison The Alpinestars Sledge Street Sport Riding Gloves are one of many different styles of motorcycle gloves offered by Alpinestars. The “Sledge” model is new for 2007; apparently, it’s so new, it hasn’t even shown up on their website as this article was published....
The REV’IT! Solar mesh gloves are a summer favorite around here, with just the right combination of air flow and comfort. The...
Surprisingly good helmet for the money with high quality throughout. The build quality seems way better than it should be...
Bargain helmet with quality features, very nice graphics and paint and a few quirks. Heavy, but doesn’t feel it. Probably one of the highest quality helmets currently available at this price point. What’s a more polite term for “bottom of the line”? I guess I could say that the EXO-400...
Visitors send us many different suggestions for products to review. Some of the ideas work out pretty well, while others are...