Introduction to “The Decathlete”: The Alpinestars Halo Drystar Jacket When I was young and started watching the Olympic Games, the...
About KLIM KLIM is well-known amongst motorcyclists for being a technical apparel brand that strives for quality and high performance...
The Gryphon Moto Copper Canyon Pants can be purchased directly from the manufacturer and many retailers across North America. The Gryphon Moto Blue Ridge Jacket: a Capable All-Weather Touring Jacket Last year I reviewed the Gryphon Moto Vancouver Jacket and Indy Pants and liked them. So when I saw that...
I have long admired REV’IT!’s ability to combine a high degree of technical specification with modern style – clean, slim...
I admit I was intrigued when I saw this jacket described as a four-season garment. As a year-round commuter, I’ve...
Last year I reviewed the Richa Airstorm WP Jacket and Softshell Mesh Pants and liked them. So when I saw that Richa was introducing the new Brutus GTX jacket and pants, I reached out to Richa to see if I could do a review. They immediately agreed and also sent...
REV’IT! Sport REV’IT! is a Dutch powerhouse in the motorcycle industry, with a wide range of products spanning virtually every...
Ugh, jackets. I have searched long and hard for a 12 step program for jackets. Bags too. The problem with...
Introduction With the Summer of 2021 fast approaching (or already here depending on my publish date), I found myself looking for a new hot weather riding jacket. While I felt that I had a nearly perfect solution for warm weather riding with my Knox Zephyr jacket, my new (as of...
The Vancouver is a complete technical ADV / Touring suit for around $500 for both jacket and pants. It features...
Before I dive into why I’m so satisfied with the Mosko Moto Basilisk jacket, let me first talk about another...
Introduction In today’s jacket market, it’s almost overwhelming trying to find the right jacket. There are jackets for different riding styles, different weather conditions, hell, there are jackets for even the most niche of markets. Armored hoodies, anyone? Now, add in the fact that the big-n-tall crowd has more than...
Several years ago RevZilla and Cycle Gear (and now J&P Cycles) merged under COMOTO Holdings. This has allowed RevZilla’s team...
Foreword A big shoutout to Chris at Volt Heat who supplied wBW with the Motorcycle 12V Heated Jacket liner reviewed...
First Impressions A Niche Filled Getting stuck without suitable riding gear when encountering challenging riding conditions can be uncomfortable, even painful or dangerous. Anyone who’s spent any serious time in the saddle can relate and share an experience or two illustrating this. Many manufacturers will tell you they can build...
In some ways, motorcycling is all about appealing to your inner dream. Think about it – adventure-style bikes now dominate...
Introduction It’s not often that I write a multi-part review but I felt it was necessary in the case of...
Introduction I’m not seeing much, if anything, in the way of Motonation riding gear being worn or being sold here in Canada. It has been difficult to get a feel for the products… until now. A well-known source for premier riding gear, Motonation is a long time importer with significant...
Introduction wBW has been doing REV’IT! product reviews, collection, and new product line roundups and long-term evaluations of their products...
When it comes to the Women’s Automag 2 jacket, ICON Motosports claims, “We understand the core needs of the street-focused...
Throwback! The early 60s meets mid-80s or something like that. Belstaff meets Barbour meets M65 Field jacket. The MH1000 jacket from ICON 1000 is the definition of Vintage-inspired style paired with modern touches. Cordura denim lends itself to the rugged look, with black leather accents on the shoulders and arms...
Introduction Back in Summer, 2018, I was introduced to Czech riding apparel maker, Trilobite. They were a new name to...
Introduction If one has been riding motorcycles for a while then the name Aerostich is likely a familiar name. Starting...
I’m not one to shy away from that which is bold, so when ICON introduced the Overlord SB2 Wild Child, a full textile sport-specific jacket featuring turquoise/purple/magenta ombre with a zebra/ tiger stripe overlay… I was all in. For reference, I’m wearing an XL in the photos and am a...
Due to the lack of motorcycle jackets made specifically for ladies, in the past, a selection was made mostly based...
With the Albertan riding season now coming to a close, it’s time for the review of this Cadence to go...
My first impression of the Olympia X Moto 2 jacket was very good. The first thing that I noticed when I opened the box was the quality. Excellent material, awesome zippers, refined stitching. This jacket looks awesome and the quality is undeniable. I took the jacket out of the box...
First, some background: REAX is a new riding apparel line recently launched by Comoto Holdings – that’s RevZilla and Cycle...
What exactly does “Tuk Tested” entail, you might ask? This jacket has been tested more thoroughly than any other piece...
As a born and raised Canadian whose day job consists of pulling wrenches at a diamond mine up in the sub-Arctic half the year, it’s safe to say that I’m an expert on the subject of cold weather and how to deal with it. This Fieldsheer Hydro Heat Textile jacket...
Rukka has rolled out this jacket (and matching pants) for the adventure rider that rides in multi-season, hotter weather doing...
I’ve had the good fortune of getting to review several pieces of Pilot gear over the past couple of years...
A couple of months ago I noticed a posting on a Facebook group for Adventure riders that was offering a discount on Siima riding gear in exchange for “an honest review”. It was posted by an account with the name Giorgos Siima. Intrigued, I contacted him by private message about...
The next new jacket in the Rev’it Gore-Tex lineup is the Defender GTX, which looks somewhat similar to the famed...
Legacy GTX Jacket Technically speaking, the Cayenne Pro then comes next in the hierarchy of Rev’it jackets, followed by the...
Rev’it Everest GTX Jacket The top-of-the-line Rev’it jacket for Fall/Winter 2010 is the new Everest GTX (GTX = Gore-Tex). This is the top-of-the-line Rev’it GTX jacket, which includes the very latest Rev’it high-tech feature set and the best Gore-Tex guaranteed waterproof removable membrane. Jordan Levitt, the U.S. Director of Operations...
Does anyone remember the so-called “good old days”, when motorcycle riding gear meant a pair of jeans, work boots, some...
Editor’s Note: this review came out in 2017 and is for an older version of the Klim Induction Jacket. For...
The REV’IT! Sand 3 jacket is, as the name implies, the third generation of a best-seller. We’ve been following the Sand series since the original REV’IT! Sand jacket review in 2010. That was followed up with the REV’IT! Sand 2 jacket we reviewed in November 2013. Now the Sand 3 jacket is here and...
The original version of the Pilot Trans Urban jacket we reviewed in 2013 was a wBW Product of the Year award winner....