Earlier last week I broke the news to our readers regarding Alpinestars releasing their new limited edition Haga Supertech R...
This is the third in our series of reviews featuring Alpinestars mesh motorcycle clothing. First up was the Alpinestars T-Stunt 2 mesh...
The timing couldn’t be better — just as the weather here in the Mid-Atlantic has reached its typically brutal hot and humid summer peak, we’ve been taking a look at some of the new mesh clothing items for 2006 from Alpinestars. We covered the Alpinestars T-Stunt 2 mesh jacket a few days...
There’s a turn of phrase in Ireland which is used as a withering put-down for people who are struggling to...
Introduction In today’s jacket market, it’s almost overwhelming trying to find the right jacket. There are jackets for different riding...
It’s easy enough to make a cheap motorbike glove. There are plenty of them already on the market. Take some cheap leather, or polyester fabric, add some plastic armor at the knuckles, some Velcro at the cuff, and you’re almost there to having a ready-made motorbike glove. It’s a lot...
The Alpinestars Cape Town Air Drystar jacket is both unique and unusual. It’s a 3/4-length jacket but the outer shell...
For most riders, Alpinestars is a well-known name in the area of motorcycle gear. Starting back in 1963 producing footwear...
I was very excited to test the Alpinestars Core leather jacket because it is offered in a perforated model which is perfect for the warmer climate of Phoenix. I have worn many textile and mesh jackets over the years and I like the comfort and fit but mentally I just...
Review Summary The Alpinestars Corozal Adventure Drystar boots are designed for adventure touring riders, striking a balance between hardcore MX...
The Alpinestars CR-4 Gore-Tex XCR boots are brand new for Fall 2011. First announced in the summer of 2011, the...
There’s a strong correlation between my desire to sleep in as late as possible on a work day and a steadily declining regard for wearing proper safety gear on my morning commute. I have distant memories of having staggered out of bed with enough time to toast a bagel and...
As much as we go on about high-quality leather or textile pants for motorcycle riding, there’s no getting around the...
A Blow to the Motorcycling Community Alpinestars is a household name in the home of motorcyclists and beyond. That’s thanks...
The Alpinestars GP Tech gloves are a high-tech, high-quality pair of gloves at a price. If you’re looking for a moderately priced pair of gloves, stop reading. At $235.00 list, these top-of-the-line Alpinestars GP Tech gloves are anything but cheap. They’re in the same category as the Held Galaxy and Krypton gloves or...
When Alpinestars attended the 2022 CES this month (held in Las Vegas), we were expecting them to reveal something in...
Introduction Sometimes wearing motorbike boots feels a little rebellious. I remember, as a student, working at a university graduation ceremony...
Reasonably priced and apparently well made but with a thin sole. It was a great plan. But, as plans do, it completely unraveled. The idea was to review a supah dee-luxe Enduro outfit. That would be the M2R Rally Cross jacket and pants combo with the Alpinestars Recon boots. Also, the cool Marushin Enduro...
Summary An excellent companion for riding jeans and similar pants are let down by a few design and quality flaws....
Can excellent companion for riding jeans and similar pants are let down by a few design and quality flaws. Let’s...
A Race Replica At the Spanish MotoGP race weekend at the iconic Aragon circuit Aplinestars released a new special ‘Randy Mamola’ Legends Series Supertech R Race Replica boot. The boot is a tribute to Randy Mamola, who was an extremely successful racer from 1979 through 1992. He competed in 151...
Alpinestars Isn’t Backing Down We reported that the court ruling that Alpinestars infringed on Daixnese’s patent for its D-Air gear...
The Next-Gen Airbag System Is Here We discussed that Alpinestars would debut the Tech-Air 5 airbag system at CES, and...
Waterproof for sure, but not the easiest boot to live with. In the past I have extolled the virtues of Alpinestars boots, in particular the Alpinestars Recon Boots (review). As good as those boots are, they are not ideal for cold-weather riding. The problem — if you want to call it...
Need Something New to Wear on Your Next Adventure? Alpinestars has some killer new adventure riding gear. The company recently...
Not the favorite pair in this comparison The Alpinestars Sledge Street Sport Riding Gloves are one of many different styles...
In the world of motorcycle gear, a lot of emphasis is placed on helmets and jackets. This isn’t a bad thing by any measure, as those are two of the most important areas to protect. However, a lot of people miss out on the fact that their feet are just...
Video Review Introduction, and a Thank You Spring 2020 is here and the world has certainly changed quite a bit...
Review Summary The Alpinestars Stella SMX Air Lady Jacket is a new take on a classic jacket, with added features...
A well-made pair of women’s leather gloves from the Alpinestars “Stella” women’s motorcycle clothing line. The Stella SP-3 gloves have plenty of padding and reinforcement. Ladies, if you are like me, you’ve found it frustrating to find the perfect gear specifically designed for women. I live in a small town...
The Alpinestars Storm Rider GTX gloves provide race glove looks and Alpinestars quality. The interior is also very comfortable. And the...
Our series on Alpinestars gear for hot weather riding concludes with a look at the Alpinestars Street Cargo Pants, which...
The goal: a winter motorcycle riding outfit without the bulk. We’ve done this before — sort of. Long-time webBikeWorld readers may recall our 2009review of the Firstgear Teton jacket. That review had a similar objective: a lighter-weight, short jacket with matching pants for winter. This review isn’t necessarily an update on...
It must be summer in the Northern Hemisphere. How can we tell? The volume of email requesting reviews of mesh jackets...
The Latest in the Air-Tech Family Alpinestars has a new airbag system for the motorcyclists of the world. The company...
A really nice safety feature to have when traveling by car is obviously the fact that you have airbags surrounding yourself to keep you protected in the event of a crash. Unfortunately for us with taste best suited to wind and speed, that key feature has been missing until recent...
Review Summary With an MSRP of $600, the TechAir 3 (TA3) can be worn over or under street gear and...
Review Summary The Alpinestars TechAir 5 retails for $790 USD. It offers an excellent amount of protection in the shoulders,...
Boots for the Legendary ‘Samurai of Slide’ Following suit of Alpinestars knack for making race replica boots for their prized historical race-winning riders, they have decided to dedicate their new limited edition Supertech R boot to Noriyuki ‘Nitro Nori’ Haga also known as the ‘Samurai of Slide’. Last year, we...
Maximum Safety for an Unsafe Riding Style For the 2021 Dakar rally race, it will be mandated for riders to...