The Shark Raw helmet (2013 Preview) is certainly a looker. But like most things radical, the chances are that you’ll...
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The Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic is unusual for a couple of reasons – Harley asked riders some questions and found the...
The Vendramini Marahton boots are made in Italy from real leather. These are very comfortable boots! The boots have a wide range of adjustments and include inner and outer ankle protection and shin protection. Vendramini claims that the Marathon boots are waterproof. But we haven’t used these boots in the...
The Cardo SHO-1 is a new Cardo motorcycle helmet intercom system designed specifically for Shoei helmets. The SHO-1 was introduced...
Sena Announces Universal Intercom With Cross-Brand Compatibility Will Be Available Via Firmware Update to Sena Intercom Owners! (Nov. 4, 2013)...
Sena SMH10 Version 5.0 “Universal Intercom” Firmware Update Preview Sena Technologies, Inc. announced today the version 5.0 firmware update for the SMH10 intercoms (review). The Sena “Universal Intercom” version 5.0 firmware upgrade (report) was first described on webBikeWorld in November of 2013 during the 2013 AIMExpo (report)in Orlando Florida. This is one of the...
Harley-Davidson’s big frame-mounted tourer, the Road Glide, is making a comeback. The bike was axed for 2014 and, as I...
The HJC FG-17 slides in just under the company’s top-of-the-line RPHA-10 race helmet, which was formerly known as the HJC...
As Harley-Davidson is about to release its 2013 earnings figures, there have also been leaks of the power figures for the new Harley Street 500 and 750. Shares in the iconic American heavyweight motorcycle manufacturer have jumped 40%. However, it may have to re-brand itself as it will this year...
The Italian marque will make their bikes safer this year with the introduction of ABS on Australian 2014 models. The...
Australia is one of the top five markets in the world for Ural motorcyles and sidecars. It makes sense since...
Honda’s NC700SA “new concept” commuter has grown some highway legs, as well as more manners and grunt. It’s now the NC750SA and costs $8799 (plus on-road costs) which is just $309 more than the previous model. For that you get an extra 75cc of engine capacity with more power and...
Victory has added the word “Tour” to its Victory Vision and made it one of the best options for those...
The SPOT Gen3 GPS is the third generation of a GPS personal tracking system and satellite messenger system. The SPOT...
The REV’IT! Seesoft back protector insert is lightweight, flexible and comfortable. It also exceeds the CE Level 2 standard (report) for back protectors. The Seesoft back protector insert is relatively inexpensive. So even though I’d argue that it should be included in the higher-end REV’IT! jackets, it’s still a reasonable buy. The...
The OGK Kabuto Aeroblade III is the newest version of the popular Aeroblade series. It’s basically a street/sport version of...
The BlackVue Sport SC500 action camera takes excellent quality video and photographs that is better than most action cameras we...
Clearwater “Erica” LED Lights Review The new Clearwater Erica lights are extremely powerful, with an incredible amount of light output. In fact, if you need more light than this, then you better wait for noon on a sunny day. We’d probably label the Erica lights as “For off-road use only”....
The Rev’it Oceanus GTX gloves are new for the fall and winter of 2013 and 2014. The “GTX” label signifies...
The Tucano Urbano Seppia Invernale gloves are comfortable, warm and good-looking.They’re kind of a “stealth” winter motorcycle glove because it’s...
UClear has introduced the UClear Pro headset and Universal Earbud kits for the HBC100 Plus and HBC200 intercoms. These are designed for use with half-helmets, 3/4 helmets and/or flip-up, modular or full face helmets. They include the patented UClear boomless “Microphone Array Technology”. And the systems add a whole lot...
While this year will be remembered as the year of hi-tech, my pick for bike of the year is more...
Despite the numerous changes to the 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, there are two that stand out the most. Well,...
The HJC CL-17 is the latest iteration of the company’s “CL” line of motorcycle helmets, which are probably the world’s most popular helmet type. The CL-17 improves on almost every feature of the already-excellent HJC CL-16 (review), including a new shell and redesigned ventilation system. The internal shape best fits “Neutral”...
The Caberg Tourmax is the “World’s first enduro flip-up helmet”. The helmet is also homologated to both the P and...
Kawasaki has launched two new 2014 sports touring models. The new 2014 Kawasaki Z1000 ABS SE has more power, torque,...
2013 has undoubtedly been the year of the Indian Chief. Thanks to Polaris profits and industrial acumen, the iconic American brand was reborn at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August and has this month finally hit Australian shores. It’s a bold statement and a classic ride, but with modern technology...
Summary REV’IT! has several new and interesting products for 2013. This includes a modular system for owners to add options...
During the planning stages for our assault of the western half of the Trans-America Trail, Glen and I knew that...
Prices have been announced for BMW’s four new bikes arriving in early 2014. The R nineT Roadster, a 40-year tribute to the R 90 S, will be available from April at $20,950. Read my story here. Water cooling will come to the R 1200 RT and R 1200 GS Adventure...
Why do the manufacturers release new motorcycles in the Fall? Last year, it was the BMW C 650 GT scooter (blog)....
REV’IT! has several new and interesting products for 2013. This includes a modular system for owners to add options like...
The REV’IT! Poseidon GTX jacket and pants are the company’s top-of-the-line product for the winter of 2013-2014. The Poseidon GTX combines the best features of theREV’IT! Everest GTX jacket (review) and the popularREV’IT! Defender GTX (review). The Everest GTX has been discontinued, but the Defender GTX outfit will remain in the REV’IT! lineup....
Chinese brand CFMoto was a little premature in the launch of the 650TK touring bike earlier this year. The pre-production...
A comfortable and reasonably protective boot that is a real sleeper when it comes to bang for the buck. But,...
The new REV’IT! Poseidon GTX pants match thePoseidon GTX jacket (review). The pants feature the same Gore-Tex Pro waterproof construction that is “Guaranteed to Keep You Dry”. The updated REV’IT! VCS Aquadefence vents are also featured on the pants. That includes the FidLock magnetic snap system, which makes the vents...
The Rokker Original (actually, it’s Original Rokker) jeans are very comfortable and they’re also probably the best fitting motorcycle protective...
Roll your own custom LED lights. These lights will wrap around forks or they can be arranged on saddlebags, turn...
Summary When I first purchased my (used) 2002 BMW R 1150 GS (review), my intentions were to explore more unpaved roads. It wasn’t long before I discovered that riding off-road requires an additional set of skills, especially when riding a bike as large and heavy as my GS. You can learn...
The Fulmer RX4 is the latest version of the company’s “RX” off-road helmet series. The RX4 has a more modern...









































