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About webBikeWorld

Who Are We?

Founded in 2000, webBikeWorld is one of the only authentic motorcycle product review websites on the web. We pride ourselves on conducting in-depth hands-on reviews of motorcycle gear, add-ons, and safety equipment.

wBW is made up of a team of passionate riders, safety instructors, and motorcycle enthusiasts. Our reviews are based on our real-world experiences and how the product we are reviewing enhances (or detracts from) our riding experience. wBW is part of the A07 Online Media family.

We value:

  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Quality
  • Safety
  • Fun!

What Do We Do?

More than 1.5 million people visit us for honest and unbiased gear reviews every year!

Hands-On Gear Reviews

We test the latest and greatest helmets, jackets, boots, pants, bike add-ons, intercom systems, and any other type of gear or accessory we think our readers want to know about.

100% Transparent Review Process

We believe that a good review must be earned and evaluate each product on its own merits. We show no favoritism or bias in our reviews and provide high-res photos so you can see the product up close for yourself.

See our review policies.

Content Created With Integrity

We will not violate the trust of our audience by ever accepting compensation in exchange for a positive review, or for the removal of a negative review.

Our Bike & Gear Reviewers

There have been many valued contributors to wBW over the years, but none more influential than Rick Korchak, the original founder and owner of wBW for 20 years. Rick passed away in June 2018 after battling brain cancer. RIP Rick: while you were more than just wBW, it is through wBW that, in some small way, your legacy lives on.

Alan Buller
Al has been riding for about twenty years. After years of snowmobiling with guys that also had bikes, he decided to take up the sport. His first bike was a Yamaha V-Star 1100. This was a great starter bike for a big guy. He now splits his riding time between a Yamaha Stratoliner and a Kawasaki ZRX1100. Living north of Toronto, in Newmarket, allows him quick access to many of Ontario's riding areas. Al retired, after working close to thirty years in the IT industry. He is married with two grown children.
Makenzie Shattler
Makenzie's burning passion for powersports started after he purchased his first motorcycle, a CB750. Though he started out fixing cars, he's definitely been converted to life on two wheels. Born left handed, but he still enjoys the challenge of using right handed scissors. His mother left out the "C" in "Makenzie" so his nickname wasn't "Mac", so he goes by "Mak" instead.
Simon Bertram
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?
Wade Thiel
Wade Thiel divides his time between motorcycles, cars, and the outdoors. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, and tries not to let the cold winter months get him down too much.
Cameron Martel
When he was orphaned by Geocities, Cameron set out to learn how he could carve out his very own corner of the web. He is especially enthusiastic about mechanical timepieces and high-performance autos. His favorite color doesn't matter (since he's colorblind), but don't remind him of that or he'll be seeing red (or so he thinks). His wife dresses him in order to save him from a repeat of the "navy and black" fiasco of 2015.
Andrew Jones
“ Andrew was born and raised in Australia on a diet of CARtoons comics, farm bikes and far too many Mad Max movies. In 2009 he rolled his sleeves up and spent the next 10 years turning an anonymous Squarespace website into the popular Pipeburn.com custom bike blog. He now owns and operates Machines That Dream, a Sydney-based Auto and Moto Media company. Look out for his new coffee table book, “The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - A Decade of Dapper” available on Amazon now.”
Donna Shinaut
Donna has been riding and enjoying motorcycles for over 50 years. When she's not riding or reading about bikes you can usually find her on a golf course or puttering around in the garden. Donna also enjoys singing and playing the guitar and volunteering at her church. She currently rides a 2014 Harley Davidson Softail Slim.
Jared Northcott
1970 was a very good year. Alberta born and never fully raised, Jared has lived, loved, and laughed on motorbikes his entire life. He thrives on nothing more than continuing the family legacy with a garage full of ponies while also passing the addiction down to his own teenage sons. From the original cafés to the new superdukes (and some Harley thrown in for good measure), there aren’t many engines Jared won’t jump at a chance to throw a leg over. An “office guy” then an industrial electrician for eons, motorbikes are his lifelong passion, not profession, so you know, it’s still fun.
Jim Pruner
Ottawa, Ontario born (to ride) in 1975, but an Albertan since 1999. Married, Father of three children. Became a journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic just so I understand what makes the magic happen in all kinds of power train. Over 25 years of riding experience on road and off road, on many different makes and styles of motorcycle. I've never found a bike yet I didn't want to ride, talk about or own
Kevin Anderson Sr.
Kevin is a lifelong riding enthusiast, who makes his living pursuing that passion in his import motorcycle shop in middle Tennessee, chosen in no small part due to the incredible roads available to him in that area. Married for 30 years with two boys, and with a bad RC model airplane habit, his days are usually busy
Rick K.
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.
Brandon Jackson
Brandon is a photographer, motorcyclist, and writer based in Bentwood, TN. He has been reviewing motorcycle related products for webBikeWorld.com since 2009 including riding apparel, safety equipment, and motorcycle accessories. His passion for riding and photography come together in the product shots taken for reviews and in the motorcycle road racing photos he shoots at MotoAmerica (formerly AMA) races at Barber Motorsports Park.
Kathy Koewler
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio but relocated to the Phoenix area in 2002. I am married and we have one adult son who is married and also lives in the Phoenix area. I bought my first bike when I was in high school and over the years have owned a Katana, Ninja, CBR, GSXR, a few quads and a side by side. I am now riding my dream bike, a 2016 Ducati 959. When I am not enjoying the 300 plus sunny days a year that we have in Phoenix, I enjoy scuba diving, travelling and photography.
Bruce Cole
Bruce Cole is a long-time webBikeWorld contributor, seasoned rider, and an expert with all things Bluetooth.
Jennifer Angelina
Alice Dryden
Carmen B
Mika Lee-Philipsek
Mika was born in Japan and grew up watching races at Suzuka. She currently lives in sunny San Diego riding year-round. She is a crazy cat lady with a knack for cooking. Her photo album consists of cats, food, and a lot of motorcycles.
Wes Fleming
If the question is ever "How can I turn a liberal arts education and an obsession with motorcycles into a mortgage payment?" the answer is Wes. He doesn't have hobbies, he has ways to feed his motorcycle jones. OK, he does enjoy playing guitar, but that's been more a pursuit than an obsession lately, if we're being honest. His recent discovery of fizzy water has only served to confuse and amuse those around him.
Jared Northcott
1970 was a very good year. Alberta born and never fully raised, Jared has lived, loved, and laughed on motorbikes his entire life. He thrives on nothing more than continuing the family legacy with a garage full of ponies while also passing the addiction down to his own teenage sons. From the original cafés to the new superdukes (and some Harley thrown in for good measure), there aren’t many engines Jared won’t jump at a chance to throw a leg over. An “office guy” then an industrial electrician for eons, motorbikes are his lifelong passion, not profession, so you know, it’s still fun.
Amanda Quick
Amanda Quick spends her time managing her business, digging into old bike manuals and prepping for Canada's warmer seasons. Her love for bikes has her head stuck in the more futuristic predictions of the Powersports industry, seconded only by her love for cello and obsession with effective communications. Articulate nerd with a terrible sleep schedule and a dotty love for horsepower.
Nevin Power
Nevin Power's first foray into the world of motorcycling saw him repaint a Honda Cub 50 in gloss black and then pedal it with his feet down a hill because the engine wasn't running. He was only 12 at the time. Some short spins on his Dad's range of Honda Cubs meant the two-wheeled gene was in the blood and while in university Nevin bought his first big bike, a Suzuki Bandit 600. This was followed by a venerable VFR 750 which is now coming up on 100,000 miles, and a Honda Deauville on which he commutes through rain or shine (usually rain). Nevin now has over 10 years of experience on motorbikes, ranging from short city rides, to long motorway cruises, and the odd trip to around mainland Europe two-up in the sun. Living in Cork, Ireland, Nevin's gear is put to the test in a variety of testing conditions on a daily basis making his reviews and opinions grounded in the reality that many riders face on a daily basis. A technical writer by profession, a historian by study, you can be sure he's done his homework on the gear he reviews.
Joe Appleton
I’m UK-born rider and writer, just returned from 10 years of adventure riding in the jungles of Asia, now living in Germany. Over the years, I’ve owned a variety of motorcycles from modern Japanese sports machines to Soviet-era junk. While there’s nothing quite like a reliable Jap, a bike that jumps out of gear without warning, that has more neutrals than gears, and requires you to plan your braking a week in advance will always get my vote.