Motorcycle Ratings and Reviews
Oakley revolutionized motocross goggle design with the O Frame more than three decades ago. Now, it aims to do the same with the Airbrake MX. Developed with help from champion racers Ryan Villopoto, Ryan Dungey, James Stewart and Ricky Carmichael, the Airbrake has a sleek profile with expanded peripheral vision. Swapping lenses, roll/tear-offs, faceplates or [...]
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Saddleman Press Release: The holiday season is here, but it’s not too late to get the perfect gift from Saddlemen for the motorcyclist in your life. Whether you’re shopping for a last-minute gift that will light up your loved one’s face or just need some ideas for stocking stuffers, Saddlemen has a variety of products [...]
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1. Value: HJC, the number-one manufacturer of helmets in the world by volume, says it has developed a high-quality helmet line with a lower price point than current top-shelf helmets. The three-piece series is called RPHA, which stands for Revolutionary Performance Helmet Advanced. HJC is backing its quality claims with a five-year warranty. 2. Improved [...]
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Nip in the air? Extend your riding season well into fall or even winter with a Klymit Amphibian vest ($179.95). Designed to be worn under a riding jacket, this bright-blue mid-layer uniquely uses a supplied bulb-type dry-air pump or an optional argon gas (three times warmer than air) inflator to fill its “warmth channels” and [...]
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Jiangmen Pengcheng Helmets, Ltd. may be the largest helmet maker you’ve never heard of. The Chinese company produces more than 2 million helmets each year, many of which are sold in the U.S. under other names. LS2 is JPH’s own brand, and the ECE/DOT-approved FF385 CR1 ($169.95, XS-XXL) is its top-of-the-line full-face offering. Kevlar, carbon [...]
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If a top motocrosser were asked to build the perfect riding glove, what would be the end result? According to Risk Racing, you’re looking at it: the all-new Carbide ($29.99; S-XXL). Developed with help from established glove-maker Novik, the lightweight, durable Carbide with its pre-curved fingers, reinforced thumb and single-layer palm is claimed to offer [...]
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Got good genes? The Apex (European sizes 41-48; $250) does. This sporty half-boot gets its patented Achilles tendon-protecting Vertebra System, replaceable shock-absorbing heel cup, dual-compound sole and bolt-on toe slider, among other protective features, from Sidi’s MotoGP-winning roadracing boots. Pull the Apex on or off in seconds using its Velcro-tabbed, full-length zippered entry, and beat [...]
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When describing how to plan a trip by motorcycle, CW Editor-at-Large Peter Egan once advised, “Take riding gear that doubles as rain gear.” Well, that’s what we have here, and then some, with the “Twin Shell” Macna Chameleon jacket. Why Twin Shell or, as Macna calls the Chameleon, “two jackets in one”? For starters, The [...]
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New “Premium” fit: Four shell sizes (XS-S, M, L, XL-XXL) with distinctive EPS dimensions are claimed to provide a better-fitting helmet for the many different skull shapes. The V4 has an integrated roost guard and a single, removable mouth guard, and the cheek pads have a cupped lower edge to wrap under the jawline for [...]
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Summer’s here, and REV’IT! is ready for the heat with the Airwave jacket ($199.99) and pants ($189.99). This lightweight combination is made of free-flowing, abrasion-resistant materials and fitted with CE-approved Knox Flexiform padding to keep you cool, comfortable and safe when the mercury trends skyward. Cut for an upright “touring” riding position, the jacket is [...]
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