The SR1 was the webBikeWorld 2011 Motorcycle Helmet of the Year and we were anxiously awaiting the DOT version to arrive. The...
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Rick Korchak, the original founder and owner of wBW for 20 years, passed away in June 2018 after battling brain cancer. His influence continues to drive wBW's core values of safety, responsibility, and quality.
The Kaoko Throttle Control is a friction device to hold throttle position on a motorcycle. This can help alleviate cramps...
The AGV Sport Element Vintage Leather Jacket is a modern take on the classic motorcycle jacket. It features modern touches like double-row stitching, removable CE-rated elbow and shoulder armor and an array of vents and pockets. The fit is nicely tailored and accurately sized. The lining is also very comfortable with...
Nexx The Nexx X30V is an updated version of the Nexx X30 (review) helmet reviewed on webBikeWorld in 2011. The X30V is...
Yet another precision-made, high quality motorcycle stand from Acebikes. The new Acebikes Steadystand Cross is designed for motocross, off-road and...
A cage-like guard that protects the rear master cylinder (in theory). Do you need it? Probably not…and I’m not convinced that the bike is better off with it. But hey — it sure looks cool! Here’s another one of these “How can I burn up some more money” accessories that...
The Wiha Tools Torx bits are nicely made and available in all the sizes you’ll need for motorcycle use. Wiha...
The BMW scooter tunnel bag is a flawed design that is disappointing in several ways. I’m going to tell this...
The SHAD SH37 is a generously-sized top case that can be fitted to a variety of motorcycles and scooters. It’s good-looking and has a variety of accessories available, including snap-on color-matched top panels. The new SHAD SH48 is an even larger, yet still light weight top case for maximum storage...
The Rukka Argosaurus gloves are designed for street or sport riding, but they are also waterproof. This is a somewhat...
The tiny stock “pancake” horn on the BMW scooter is a wimp. Pump up the volume with an easy-to-install trumpet...
Adding Paint Protection Film to the BMW C 650 GT One of the advantages of a scooter is the open center section “step through” design. But I quickly noticed that the bottom of my right boot would rub against the paint if I wasn’t careful. 3M Scotchcal to the rescue!...
The Rukka Armas jacket and pants represent the highest level of technology for motorcycle gear available today. It includes “everything but...
The Rukka Armas pants are the perfect match theRukka Armas jacket (review) but they could also be worn with other Rukka...
The Denali DM1 Micro LED lights are a smaller version of the popular Denali LED auxiliary lights (review). The DM1 Micro lights put out a fairly amazing amount of light, considering their size. Rugged and waterproof with high-quality connectors and several available mounting kits, the Denali DM1 Micro LED lights are...
This is a comparison of inexpensive (sub-$60) textile waterproof gloves for cold weather riding: the Icon PDX vs. Teknic Tornado....
The Acebikes Tyre Fix motorcycle tie-down strap is a completely different system to secure a motorcycle on a trailer. It’s...
Here’s a quick look at the adjustable backrest on the C 650 GT. It has three bolts underneath and three adjustment points. The adjustment is made but changing the bolts underneath the seat. The backrest moves forward about 50 mm total, so there isn’t much adjustment. I’m 5’10” (183 cm)...
Checking the Coolant Level on the BMW C 650 GT Here’s another quickie: checking the coolant level on the BMW...
The new BMW C 650 GT scooter is covered in hectares of good-looking plastic. So where’d they bury the battery?...
BMW C-Series Scooter Maintenance Several readers have asked about the maintenance schedule for the new BMW scooters. So far, my only answer is “I wish I knew”. The BMW C-series scooter owner’s manual has next to nothing on this subject. Apparently, they want the dealership to do all the maintenance...
The new GoPro Hero3 delivers the goods, no doubt about it. In fact, we named it our Motorcycle Action Camera of...
BMW C 650 GT Details Here’s something different: a video-only tour describing many of the features and details of the...
Ducati Multistrada 620 Blog Welcome to my Multistrada 620 blog! The most recent entries are entered in order from latest to oldest on this page (below). As the page fills up, I’ll move the older articles to page 2 and hopefully there will be many more! There’s a lot of...
HJC RPHA Max Helmet Review The HJC RPHA Max is a new flip-up helmet with a strange name and convoluted...
The BMW C 650 GT Scoote What’s this — a scooter? This is not just any scooter: it’s the 2013...
The new 2013 Clover Crossover jacket was announced at the 2012 Intermot show in Cologne, Germany this week. The Crossover is the first three-layer jacket in the world that is equipped with a CE Level 2 (EN 1621-4) airbag back protector. The airbag meets CE Level 2 standards and it...
The Sony Action Cam is yet another new entry in the burgeoning motorcycle video camera market. It’s available with or...
The new Arai CT-Z is an evolution of the Arai XC RAM version of the Arai XC open-face helmet. The...
There are probably as many different motorcycle handlebar end weights and caps as there are handlebars. Or more. This topic was last covered on webBikeWorld way back in September of 2007 in the Manic Salamander Handlebar End Weights review. At that time, I was installing a new set of handlebar end...
Dirt Riding Skills For Dual Sport and Adventure Touring Riders This is a two-part review of dual-sport riding training videos....
Dual Sport Riding Techniques – wBW Video Review Dual Sport Riding Techniques Advanced Dual Sport Riding Techniques DVDs (HD, NTSC...
The Joe Rocket Phoenix 5.0 jacket is, as its name implies, the fifth generation of what was once a ground-breaking design. But time has moved on and the Phoenix jacket hasn’t really improved as much as I’d hoped and expected. It still flows a huge amount of air. And the...
Sometimes, you do get what you wish for. Back in 2012, when DuPont Chain Saver chain lube (review) was introduced, I suggested...
The Airoh Aviator is said to be the world’s lightest off-road helmet. We’ll go one better than that: the Aviator...
Why didn’t I buy these years ago? The classic Randolph Engineering Aviator eyeglasses work in every type of motorcycle helmet I’ve tried. If you’re an avid motorcyclist and eyeglass wearer, they are well worth the money. I’m a life-long eyeglass wearer and I’ve been riding motorcycles since…well, let’s just say...
The Alpinestars Cape Town Air Drystar jacket is both unique and unusual. It’s a 3/4-length jacket but the outer shell...
The brand new JVC GC-XA1 is also our new class leader for motorcycle “action” camera video quality. The video it...
1156 incandescent bulbs work just fine, thank you. But for the inveterate farkler, everything and anything can and should be improved, changed or customized. That’s where the 18 LED “Tower” style LED bulb replacements come in. It’s a ridiculously expensive modification that is also completely unnecessary and, as we learned,...
The SCHUBERTH S2 is now available in North America with DOT homologation. The helmet is nearly identical to the ECE...