Motorcycle Ratings and Reviews
Nolan didn’t invent the modular helmet, but the Italian company does claim to have “reinvented” the popular flip-up style with its N-104. This DOT-approved design stands out from the crowd of modular helmets because of its unique shape. Slab sides of the polycarbonate shell taper toward a kicked-up, spoiler-like ridge above the rear air-extraction vents. [...]
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Fast. Heavy. Those words describe Kawasaki’s ZX-14R, and they help explain why the stock front brake rotors on our long-term 2012 model were warped like potato chips after just 8000 miles. Slight vibration while braking became heavy shudder that wasn’t going to disappear on its own. Rather than purchase another pair of OEM rotors, we [...]
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Most of the time, the CW brigade opts for full-face helmets, but there are times when preference and circumstance can dictate dropping the chin bar. Still, if you’ve ever taken a bee in the face, been sandblasted by high winds or pelted by rain, a shield-equipped open-face helmet like the HJC IS-33 is a great [...]
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Andy Goldfine, honcho of Aerostich, is a deeply philosophical man, which a glance at his catalog shows. Throughout the catalog is evidence of his belief that whatever motorcyclists need should be rugged, simple and as light as possible. Hence, it’s no surprise that Goldfine’s solution to the flat-tire problem includes his lightweight, built-to-spec Mini Compressor. [...]
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For some, there is no better place to ride a motorcycle than off the beaten path. Better yet, completely off the grid. The day may come, however, when you need medical attention or to have your machine extracted from a remote location. What will you do if you don’t have cell-phone service? With SPOT’s Connect [...]
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More often than not, motorcycle batteries fail due to neglect. Bikes often sit unused for long periods, especially during the winter in cold climates, and that can kill a battery faster than you can say, “Hey, my bike won’t start!” That’s why battery chargers like Schumacher’s SP2 Battery Extender were invented. The SP2 charges at [...]
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Hauling a decent load on a sporty bike has always been a challenge. Modern supersports are often saddlebag- and tailbag-unfriendly; they’ve been so for some time, in fact. That’s why the Ventura Bike-Pack system has been popular over the years: Its mounting system is independent of the bike’s bodywork and universal within the Ventura line [...]
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It’s been 30 years since Tron debuted in movie theaters, so it’s about time someone made a proper light-up jacket. Possible sources of inspiration aside, Adaptiv Technologies (helping you avoid speeding tickets since 2006) is trying to get riders noticed in a different way. The GlowRider (Neon Green or black, XS-XXXL) is a basic, three-season [...]
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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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