Off-road riding gear has to adhere to some pretty high standards. More so than road gear, which focuses on impact...
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Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: SIDI Adventure 2 Gore-Tex, Dainese Centauri Gore-Tex, Gaerne Balance Oiled A large...
I don’t care what other riders tell you, or how they justify their moto purchases. They talk about horsepower and handling and technology. Spare me the flapping gums; it’s all about how they look—and how you look on them. Looks are the first thing you see when you see a...
Updated February, 2018 Motocross riders are a unique breed who seek the thrill of competition with other riders but also...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Spidi STS, Triumph Navigator, Klim Adventure GTX Adventure/Touring gloves need to...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Roland Sands Mojave, Forma Swift Flows, Merlin Charge Cruiser boots are purpose-built riding boots that offer all of the protection of other types of riding boots but in a relaxed format that focuses equally on comfort both on and off a...
We’ve all heard of the term “barn find”. That treasured vehicle, sitting undiscovered somewhere in a shed that someone heard...
Unique ATVs with Custom Builds The following custom ATVs are unique and a testament to the ingenuity of their respective...
Contents BMW History What Makes BMW’s Special? 2022 Adventure Lineup Our Recommended BMW’s Just hearing someone say BMW adventure motorcycles conjures up images of twisty mountain highways, steep dusty trails, vast deserts, and dense forest roads. BMW is the company that pioneered the adventure motorcycle segment, and it’s the first...
Introduction Over the past several years I’ve reviewed a lot of jeans designed for the motorcycle rider. Most of these...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Joe Rocket Alter Ego, First gear Rush Air, Cortech Dino...
As we continue our journey through the decades, it’s time to take a look at the best motorcycles of the 1980s. While every decade in the industry’s history has been a transformative one, the 80s was on another level. It was a decade of immense vision, with motorcycle manufacturers pushing...
Updated February, 2018 There are two main reasons that riders choose to wear a base layer when riding and both...
While every decade has its icons, the 1970s have so many good models to choose from. It was a time...
I love old bikes, but man do I ever get enthralled when new models come out. What has changed? What new rider aids have been dreamed up? More power, less weight, give me all the details! This “best of” list tackles bikes from the 2010s, and wow was this hard...
If you’ve already got your hands on a riding helmet, a good pair of ATV goggles is one of the...
How to Shop for Motorcycle Gear Shopping for motorcycle gear is nothing like shopping for regular clothing. Why? We’ve learned...
Review Summary If you’re looking for the main takeaways from this review, here is my summary of the K Forty 2 Stretch Denim Riding Jean by Klim: The K Forty 2 Stretch Denim Riding Jean retails for $279.99 USD. The pants perfectly mimic streetwear jeans with very slim, undetectable armor...
The Powersports industry is a small place, even if it’s a community of 200M riders strong globally. Despite the immense...
Choosing the best glove to wear while riding your ATV requires that you know what you’re looking for. Unlike a...
We’ve compiled a list of five of the cheapest four-wheelers available in 2022. By ‘cheapest’, we’re referring to ATVs that won’t leave too big a hole in your pocket and not machines that are low quality. The ATVs on this list are from the top ATV brands out there; each...
There’s no easy way to catalog the best touring motorcycles ever made. There’s simply too much difference of opinion about...
Sound the trumpets and toot the horns – the Ducati Multistrada V4 S has just won a ‘Best Motorcycle of...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Rukka Roughroad, Triumph Exploration, FIrstgear Kilimanjaro Women’s The adventure rider is likely to be the toughest customer for any gear manufacturer. By definition, adventure means to exploit or undertake an escapade, journey or quest – and that is what adventure riders...
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a phenomenal rise in the number of ATVs that we have access to...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: SIDI X-3, TCX Baja, SIDI Agueda When you think about purpose...
If you’ve been riding motorcycles for quite some time and you’re looking for an upgrade, you might be wondering what kind of bike would suit your needs. Whether you’re a speed junkie or an adventure seeker, there are motorcycles that are perfect for advanced riders like you. Before we dive...
The 2000s were a great decade for me in many ways, but they totally sucked from a motorcycle ownership perspective....
The United States is the largest ATV market in the world and industry trends forecast that it’s likely to remain...
Which is the fastest stock ATV you can buy? We’ve all asked ourselves that question at some point. Over the last few years, manufacturers have stopped disclosing top-speed numbers for their ATVs. In fact, some of them no longer mention peak power or torque figures on their websites. However, plenty...
What’s better than bombing down a forest trail, mud and dirt flying, the engine chugging along under you like an...
There’s a lot of hubbub in the news right now about face masks, but here’s the thing, many motorcyclists already...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Scorpion Talon, Leatt GPX 3.5 Lite, REV’IT! Striker 3 A pair of good off-road/dirt bike gloves are pretty much just a workhorse piece of gear that will not only tolerate a huge amount of abuse but will almost thrive on it. These...
Updated March, 2019 Our Top Picks Other great options: Icon Motorhead Z, Alpinestars T-Missile Drystar, Dainese Razon As a...
You know how the old song goes. “Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.” Well, we’re here...
200 horsepower for production motorcycles is much like 200 mph was for automobiles, always possible but few chased after it. Well, power corrupts and more power corrupts absolutely, and a 200 hp or more motorcycle is now attainable for most riders. In an attempt to dodge the need for a...
There are few things more satisfying than ripping down a trail through the woods on a dirtbike. Riding at a...
You know how it goes: your kid sees a YouTube video, streaming show, or live event involving ATV riding, and...
Whether you’re just starting out in your ATV adventures, or are a veteran who has finished many runs with only your goggles clean of mud, having a full and complete set of ATV riding gear is essential for giving you the most enjoyment and protection on four small wheels. Life...
Modern adventure motorcycles are incredibly versatile machines. They can lean into curves and corners with ease, comfortably cruise across continental...