As we riders know, helmets can range anywhere from $100 for a bargain basement product that offers just enough to...
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The faster it goes, the more Simon likes it. Cars, motorcycles, computers, rockets... it doesn't matter. He's an avid sim racer (it keeps him sane during Calgary's 6-month off-season) and is thinking it's time to upgrade his ride. Then again, isn't it always?
Himiway Electric Bikes is gearing up to add three new high-quality eBikes in 2022 to expand their already class-leading lineup....
It is a relevant fact that riding a motorcycle, by the very nature of it, is objectively more dangerous than driving a car. You have two small contact patches with the pavement instead of four larger ones, you are exposed to the elements instead of wrapped in metal and glass,...
Despite the love I have for my REV’IT! Arc Air mesh jacket, I soon learned through the month of July...
Since riding a while wearing my Alpinestars Bionic Knee Pads under my jeans through the first part of summer, I...
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··11 min readThere is a lot of discussion among riders about which motorcycle helmet is the best. There are those that will defend the altar of Arai until they are blue in the face, while others will speak no evil about Schuberth or AGV. It is one of those discussions (read: arguments)...
Badass graphic helmets have been around almost since the first person put an engine on a bicycle and started the...
As I ride a sport tourer, a 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650, I have often focused more on the tourer part...
The story of how I came about getting the Scorpion EXO-Talon gloves is a bit of a tale, but suffice it to say, I bought a pair of Scorpion EXO-Vortex Air gloves way back in June 2021 at my preferred gear shop in town. I wore them home, took them...
Walking Up To A Little Piece Of Germany Let me start off this review by first thanking BMW Motorrad Canada...
If there is one disadvantage to being a taller and bigger rider is that many manufacturers don’t seem to think...
In the world of motorcycles, there are about as many types of bikes as there are riders for them. Some love to ride sportbikes, some love to ride cruisers, others go for ADV bikes or dual sports. Each style of bike also seems to come with its own distinct style...
By now, we all know that a helmet is the single most important piece of gear you can have. It’s...
While it seems a bit morbid to state so, the global pandemic that arrived in 2020 (and is still continuing...
Being honest from the start, GoPro and DJI action cameras are expensive. Unless you are a YouTuber, an action sports star, or just need the best of the best, it can be seen as a waste of money to go after the top end. Thankfully, however, there is a complete...
With the exceptionally hot temperatures that ravaged the Pacific Northwest of the USA and pretty much all of Western Canada...
While riding around in my Scorpion EXO-GT920 was perfectly fine from March through to May here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada,...
We are lucky in the USA and Canada to get a solid amount of imported motorcycles, more often than not including the badass versions of many bikes. We get allotments of the special edition Ducati’s, we get the hypernaked Kawasaki Z-H2, and we get the big American style cruisers from...
You really can’t call your company Combat Motors and not have some inspiration from militaries past and present. Therefore, on...
If you don’t do cross-continental touring every summer as part of your owning a long-distance touring cruiser, you’ve come to...
The motorcycle life, we all know, is not what one would call a cheap pursuit. Gear, insurance, gas, yearly maintenance, biweekly maintenance, mods, and the like add up very quickly. However, one thing that remains steady about the lifestyle is that a new bike, no matter how “cheap,” is still...
Being relatively new to motorcycling, the idea of special base layers was a bit foreign to me. As a fan...
Every riding enthusiast appreciates versatile motorcycle gear. When I reviewed the Alpinestars Andes V3 Drystar Adventure Tourer jacket through the...
Giant Bicycles is no stranger to the world of two wheels, with the Giant Group coming to be in 1972. Throughout the decades since, Giant has been one of the companies at the forefront of innovation and change, with accolades that include developing some of the first hollow aluminum frame...
Santa Cruz Bicycles is a name that popped up in the middle of 1994 in Santa Cruz, California. Originally operating...
Based out of Paris, France, Rattan is one of the older companies that manufactures eBikes. With more than a decade...
Hailing from a headquarters in Saskatoon, Sasaktechewan, Canada, Biktrix was founded in 2014 by Roshan Thomas, an avid vintage motorcycle restoration hobbyist. He was looking for an easier way to commute to and from work than being stuck in traffic in his car, or having to deal with constantly adjusting...
First launched as a custom eBike startup by Mike Radenbaugh in 2007, Rad Power Bikes was at first a small...
GOTRAX is a very young company, having been founded in Dallas, Texas, in 2017. It is their mission statement, however,...
As we reported earlier this month, Road Guardians is auctioning off the Harley-Davidson New Glory Flag Bike, with the entries ending next Monday, May 31. We’re happy to report that this deadline has been extended! The official drawing will be on July 4, 2021, in a LIVE broadcast from Choppertown...
Anyone that’s been around to do with motorcycles has heard the name Forma. Purveyors of fine touring and ADV boots,...
Throughout the history of motorized vehicles, a number of engines have become famous for being the best of their generation....
Icon is a name that is very popular in the sport and sport-touring segment of the motorcycle gear world. They manufacture everything from touring jackets to full on racing gauntlets, and everything in between that could be attached to anything named “touring.” This is especially true when it comes to...
In the USA, there is no name that defines the open road and freedom more than Harley-Davidson. These are the...
Introduction In today’s jacket market, it’s almost overwhelming trying to find the right jacket. There are jackets for different riding...
This article was written in collaboration with Road Guardians, an organization dedicated to teaching motorcyclist first aid and accident scene management. While we consulted with experts, every situation is different. In the event of an injury, it is best to contact emergency services and follow their instructions. It is a...
**This article was written in collaboration with Road Guardians, an organization dedicated to teaching motorcyclist first aid and accident scene...
Cannondale was founded in 1971 in Wilton, Connecticut, originally as a supplier of precast concrete slabs for use in construction....
The 2021 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe: Retro cafe vibes, modern cafe technology Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Kawasaki’s 2021 Z900RS Cafe is a throwback to the lightweight, four-cylinder road rockets that raced between cafe stops in the 1960s and 1970s. A lowered seat height, raked back clip ons,...
2021 Yamaha Super Tenerse ES: A Dakar Rally Bike For Your Own Adventures Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos...