You’ve probably seen them as an OE (original equipment) installation on your motorcycle. But individual motorcyclists can also use these...
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Available in cotton or wool-based technical blends, BMW Functional Socks are comfortable, functional and durable, with a great return on...
There is no denying the purpose of these three pairs of Gaerne boots. Some serious motocross and off-road performance is at hand with the multi-purpose Gaerne GX-1 or the more focused SG10 and the flagship SG12 boots. Gaerne understands the requirements needed by both serious motocross to casual off-road riders,...
Putting it all into perspective – the HBC200 remains the absolute champion regarding audio processing and intercom performance. This is...
The Sidi Armada Gore-Tex Boot is “two boots in one”. The boots feature an upper ankle support system that can...
The BikeComm BK02 delivers on its promises in a big way. It provides wireless shared stereo audio to rider and passenger while hosting a variety of wired and wireless peripherals including two-way radios. The BK02 package may seem expensive, but in comparing the sum of all its parts, it isn’t....
The Sena SM10 Dual Stream Bluetooth Stereo Transmitter is a timely and cost effective solution that allows both a rider...
Like my earlier wBW review of the Micatech Roof Racks (review), this submission is also long overdue… Unless I use the...
The Rev’it Athos Air and the Oxford Bright Top Active reflective vests are excellent examples of lightweight comfortable hi-viz garments that won’t impede while greatly enhancing comfort. Both vests are excellent examples of hi-visibility Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Rev’it Athos Air has higher quality overall and flows air better,...
Part 3: Hola Intercom Ride Report As a long-term effort there has been lots of opportunity to use all of...
An excellent universal Bluetooth audio adapter, the UClear WT300 “Spider” streams stereo sound from any connected device. It also connects...
Far more feature-rich than the Scala Rider G4 (review), the latest addition to the “G” family isn’t much bigger, but it is definitely better. For example, the Cardo Scala Rider G9 has the best (i.e., most responsive) audio gain control I have experienced. Combined with near-silent functionality, the G9 intercom is...
The Cycle Case Hi-Viz line of soft motorcycle luggage has excellent quality. The luggage is built to a low price....
Using the Midland BT Next system is a pleasure in every way. Midland has truly brought the BT to the...
Plug-and-Play Lighting Solution for BMW Motorcycles Part 1: Introduction and Overview The Clearwater CAN Opener connects Clearwater lights to the CAN bus system on BMW motorcycles. This allows owners to control the lights with the bike’s existing switchgear with no additional modifications. The CAN Opener switchgear monitors onboard signals and...
HuRob HSB-S100B Intercom Review It is relatively safe to say that most of us have one or more devices for...
The intent of this review is to take a look at the Shorai LFX charger, which is intended as a...
The BMW Adventure Saddlebag Liner dry bags are big, bold and meant to go the distance, just like the BMW R1200GS Adventure machine that they are designed for. They also fit perfectly in or on the BMW Adventure pannier system. As a soft compressible dry bag, their uses on or...
I’ve installed my fair share of accessories on numerous motorcycles over the years (decades). Without a doubt, the AltRider Crash...
The AltRider Lexan Headlight Guard Kit is an example of what experience, knowledge and involvement in the motorcycling community can...
Borrowing a page from the Editor’s playbook used to introduce the Sena SR10 Bluetooth hub (review), this article will first provide a brief initial overview of the new BikeComm BK02 system. The BK02 uses a Bluetooth hub as its core component. It provides a capability requested by many motorcyclists — it...
Time and technology continues to march on and to survive, a technology like Bluetoothhas to evolve, expanding its horizons. Through iterative...
The BMW Santiago boots are typically classified as an Adventure Touring boot, but don’t let the moniker fool you; they...
A little sunshine with a little rain (actually a lot) describes my ongoing experience with the Trail Tech Equinox LED 35 mm lights. This auxiliary lighting kit is simple to install, easy to use and affordable, but the jury is still out on the functionality aspect… Wet weather took its...
Iasus GP3X2 Throat Mic System Review – Part 2 This section will describe iPhone and Blackberry Adapter For those of...
I’ve never had a bad experience with a MachineArt Moto product. And the new X-Head DOHC cylinder head guards keep...
Style, protection, function and comfort are key descriptors that come to mind when assessing the Falco 480 RAID motorcycle boots. Getting in and out of the boots via two strategically-placed straps and large over-flap couldn’t be easier. These boots reflect the high standards maintained by Falco and will undoubtedly provide...
12V or 5V DC water-resistant power ports to keep your mounted and portable accessories juiced up and functioning while on...
There are lots of reasons to like the Contour HD series video cameras — size, weight, durability, ease of use...
To put the HBC 100 intercoms to use, press the Answer button for two seconds. The status indicator will blink Red once then begin pulsing Blue with an accompanying welcome tone generated in the headset. To turn the system off, hold the Answer button for five seconds — five red...
The new Powerlet RapidFIRe heated clothing line represents an innovative and completely effective solution to an age-old problem: how to...
This is a long overdue Quick Look of the Micatech Roof Racks — it has only taken six months or...
Technology has given us some ingenious solutions, but it can also bring significant problems. For example, we now have many different and wonderful electronic gadgets, toys and accessories for the modern motorcycle. But they can introduce a problem: providing the different levels of electric power and then managing the power...
If you want what is arguably one of the best heavy duty textile outer garments on the market, then these...
The Essential Guide to Preparing a Bike for the Journey of a Lifetime Author: Robert Wicks Format: Hardcover, 176 Pages...
A set of Kriega Drypack luggage was a long overdue item on my wish list and I now regret not having acquired it sooner. The products live up to the claims and the set has become an indispensable part of my motorcycle luggage collection. A good and versatile piece of...
My luck with evaluating luggage continues to hold. The Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag may not be the largest capacity piece...
Acceptance, technology and marketing combine to make solar-powered devices extremely viable. And they’re also available for so many applications and...
Acceptance, technology and marketing combine to make solar-powered devices extremely viable and available for so many applications and the PulseTech Solar Pulse SP-5 is one of these. From a functional perspective it is self sustaining, costs virtually nothing to maintain and provides an essential maintenance function. It is worth a...
For most of us simple is good and simply functional even better. In this regard the very portable PulseTech Xtreme...