There is no better feeling when saddling up for a motorcycle ride than knowing you and your machine are well prepared and protected from head to toe and axle to axle. Ranging in price from not much to a whole lot, these five products will get you up to speed and keep you there in comfort and with style, whether you are commuting to the workplace, attacking your favorite section of twisting tarmac, or testing your cornering skills on a racetrack.
The X-Fourteen Márquez 5 TC-1 is Shoei's latest flagship model and the go-to helmet for Marc Márquez during the 2018 MotoGP championship season. Featuring the six-time world champion's iconic "ant" graphic on the crown, this brand-new, full-face design comes with a red, white, and blue matte finish.
Got bugs? These two half-ounce bottles are oval-shaped so they pack flat, and they won’t leak or spill like some pump sprays. One contains glass cleaner, and the other is filled with ProtectAll, an all-purpose cleaner and polish. A microfiber cleaning cloth and a 3 x 5-inch Cordura carrying case are included.
Dunlop's Sportmax Q4 is capable of lean angles up to 62 degrees, which is greater than that of any other street-legal tire that the Buffalo-based company has ever produced. This trackday-focused rubber doesn't require warmers and is intended to run at street pressures, nullifying the need for chassis or electronic adjustments.
The Garmin zūmo 396 LMT-S is designed for motorcyclists who want to turn their rides into more of an experience. This rugged navigator offers a glove-friendly, 4.3-inch display and packs a feature-rich punch ranging from turn-by-turn directions, free real-time services, and built-in Wi-Fi to preloaded TripAdvisor points of interest.
Riding a sportbike on a twisty road is demanding, which is why regulating your body temperature is crucial. The Evorider Perforated is designed to offer the best ventilation available in a leather jacket—localized perforations focus air circulation toward the torso—while maintaining the safety standard for which Spidi is known.