NEW! Part 2: Tips, tricks, installation and many rider comments added below. The Sena SMH10 intercom firmware 4.0 update is now available!...
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Gear Brands
February 23, 2012 – UClear formally announced the new UClear HBC200 “Force” intercom system at the 2012 Dealer Expo. We...
February 23, 2012 – In addition to the new UClear HBC200 intercom (preview), UClear also announced the new UClear WT300 “Spider” Bluetooth adapter at the 2012 Dealer Expo. (From a UClear press release) – The UClear WT300 “Spider” Bluetooth adapter connects Bluetooth headsets to create wireless, hands-free group communication capabilities. Connect...
February 23, 2012 – UClear formally announced the new UClear HBC200 “Force” intercom system at the 2012 Dealer Expo. We...
he Akito Desert pants pair with the Akito Desert jacket (review) and they can be attached with a waist zipper. The...
February 19, 2012 – Hang on — you’re gonna love this story! I’m not even sure how to describe what has to be the strangest product announcements I’ve witnessed. HJC released a new line of helmets (I think) at the 2012 Dealer Expo, but the launch is very confusing, to...
February 21, 2012 – The 2012 Dealer Expo is over but I have a few more reports to post. SCHUBERTH...
Background February 21, 2012 – Sena formally announced the new SMH5 intercom system at the 2012 Dealer Expo. The SMH5 has a slightly smaller form factor than the Sena SMH-10 intercom (review) and although it uses the new Bluetooth 3.0 standard, it is more comparable in features to the original...
Background February 20, 2012 – Arai formally introduced the XD4 helmet at the 2012 Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. I...
February 19, 2012 – Just a quick note to let you know that Interphone is back in the U.S.A. The...
The VQuattro Squadra gloves are the company’s top-of-the-line offering for 2012. The Squadra gloves incorporate all of the excellent features found in the VQuattro Lazio gloves (review), plus a very unobtrusive battery-operated heating system. The price is actually not out of line with other battery or wired heated motorcycle gloves. But you also...
February 19, 2012 – I’m happy to report that Handy is back! Handy Industries was well known to motorcyclists and...
February 18, 2012 – I met one of the Shoei helmet designers at the show and he had a cutaway...
Bell Helmets for 2012 February 18, 2012 – Bell Helmets is well known to motorcyclists around the world and the company has been on a roll over the last few years. Bell is known for their innovative helmets, of course. But they also have probably the best and most varied...
February 18, 2012 – A lot of time has passed since we last reviewed any Teknic gear — too much...
February 17, 2012 – We have received more emails from webBikeWorld visitors about this helmet than any other, so the...
February 17, 2012 – (Note: I’ll have more on the 2012 Tourmaster line coming soon but here’s a quick “teaser” look for now). I’ll admit: I have a soft spot for Tourmaster clothing. This is probably because of a pair of Tourmaster overpants (review) that were my first “serious” motorcycle apparel item....
The intent of this review is to take a look at the Shorai LFX charger, which is intended as a...
The Akito Desert pants pair with the Akito Desert jacket (review) and they can be attached with a waist zipper. The pants...
The Akito Desert jacket and pants are priced to sell, no doubt about it. But while it may seem like there’s a lot here for the money, we have some serious reservations about the quality of the stitching, materials and construction. So is it possible to spend less on an...
The new SāFRāce SR-182 motorcycle gloves have several interesting and unique protective features. They look rugged, they feel tough and...
These Thorogood American Heritage Signature series hiking boots are not motorcycle boots. They are, however, extremely comfortable, with soft “broken-in” leather and...
The new Falco Mixto boots combine street and adventure-touring style with a waterproof membrane at an excellent price point. They’re comfortable, roomy, easy to wear and made in Italy. Falco has introduced a huge new lineup of motorcycle boots for the 2012 model year, which I previewed in my report from...
February 19, 2012 – The Richa Spirit jacket (review) was formally introduced at the 2012 Dealer Expo by Vega Helmets, the importer...
The VQuattro Lazio gloves are made from high-quality, very soft goat leather. Also included is Primaloft insulation and a waterproof...
The VQuattro Venture gloves are a combination textile and goat leather, designed for predominantly wet-weather use. They are non-heated and contain the Primaloft insulation and the waterproof and breathable membrane found in the other VQuattro gloves. The Venture gloves also have an Outlast phase-change liner, which adapts to the rider’s body...
I was planning a ride across the Trans-Labrador Highway in Canada in the summer of 2011. While planning for this...
The new carbon-fiber version of the Lazer Monaco is claimed to be the world’s lightest flip-up motorcycle helmet and we...
The Maxxeon WorkStar 2000 Technician’s Floodlight is the big brother of the Maxxeon Pocket Floodlight (review) we like so much. The WorkStar 2000 is a “professional” floodlight that delivers a huge perfectly round light bath for illuminating wide areas. It has neodymium magnets and a built-in hook and the head turns 360...
Richa is popular brand of motorcycle clothing in Europe and Richa clothing is now available in the U.S.A., imported and...
The Richa Spirit pants are a natural for pairing with the Spirit jacket. The pants also include the special Schoeller...
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...
The Vemar Attivo is new for 2012 and slots in at a lower price point than the made in Italy Vemar...
Summary Richa is popular brand of motorcycle clothing in Europe and Richa clothing is now available in the U.S.A.,...
The Teiz Motorsports Navigator two-piece outfit is a delight to wear. It is comfortable with ample venting and insulation and it is made with quality components and obviously some thought about a motorcycle rider’s needs. I think Teiz Motorsports has put together an excellent product at a competitive price point....
January 1, 2012 – Michelin Motorcycle Tires launches the Michelin Commander II tire today. The Commander II is available immediately in...
The HJC Sy-Max III is a worthy upgrade to the original, with better build quality and improved visibility, noise control...
Let’s just put it this way: the Firstgear Kathmandu gloves did not live up to my expectations. As I mentioned in Part 1 of this 2011 Winter Glove Review series, the Firstgear Kathmandu gloves and the Spidi T-Winter gloves (review) were specifically chosen for a couple of reasons. Spidi products are under-represented...
The Scottoiler vSystem “California Spec” chain oiler is a CARB (California Air Resources Board) approved version of the popular Scottoiler...