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Casual presence, technical excellence. Today’s motorcycling jeans market is rife with options. Whether you prefer a relaxed fit or slim cut, Kevlar or Dyneema protection, indigo or black wash, there’s bound to be a pair that meet your needs. As ...

Gear Review: Oxford Heaterz Premium Heated Grips

Feel the need. The need for heat. There is one certainty when it comes to riding a motorcycle in Canada (and in the Northern United States): the length of the riding season is proportional to your level of willingness to ...

Gear Review: HJC CS-15 Full Face Helmet

A no frills, everyday commuter lid. If you’re anything like me, and you commute in dense urban traffic on a daily basis aboard your motorcycle, then you’re probably well acquainted with the importance of having a quality helmet that’s just ...

Gear Review: 6D ATS-1R Full Face Helmet

NFL-tested, DOT/ECE-approved. If there’s one sport that prizes head protection as much as motorcycling, it’s American Football. Whether you hold season tickets or just tune in for the Super Bowl commercials, you’re probably aware of the National Football League’s (NFL) ...

Gear Review: Rokker Rokkertech Mid Straight Black Women's Jeans

Black goes with everything. Finding a good pair of jeans that fit can be a real hassle, especially if they’re women’s jeans. Now, I say that as an American who deals mainly with our strange American size charts that rarely seem to ...

Gear Review: SW-Motech 350 Roll-Top Dry Bag

Gearing up made easy. I recently bought a motorcycle and one of my priorities, aside from heated grips, was to hook myself up with some decent luggage. Fixed luggage solutions such as top cases and panniers are awesome and a ...

Gear Review: Rokker Urban Racer Lady Boot

Put your foot down in style. When you’re thinking about a good pair of motorcycle boots, what do you look for? Getting the look you want is important, but so is comfort and safety. If you’re looking for a handcrafted vintage leather aesthetic with a modern ...

The Parani M10 Is The Sub $100 Comms System You Didn't Know Existed

It’s backed by Sena technology. Motorcycle intercom systems are perhaps one of the most useful things out there, especially if you’re one to frequent group rides. They’re one of those things that, once you’ve gotten a taste of, you can’t ...

Gear Review: Pando Moto Kusari Kev 02 Women's Motorcycle Jeans

Moto jeans made for cool weather. If you’re a random person looking at motorcycle jeans, your first impulse might be to gravitate toward the ones that say they’re made with DuPont Kevlar. After all, most people—riders or otherwise—are familiar with Kevlar’s ...

Gear Review: Tourmaster Horizon Line Women's Trailblazer Boot

Adventure in style, safety, and comfort. Tourmaster’s Horizon Line Women’s Trailblazer Boots tell you what they want to do in their product description. According to Tourmaster, they are a “women’s mid-calf waterproof adventure touring boot.” This description is simple, straightforward, and easy ...

Are Hippo Hands Covers The Secret To Winter Riding? Let’s Find Out!

I got a Hippo(potamus) for Christmas. Ever since I re-entered the motorcycle-ownership club in late 2020, there’s one activity I’ve been wanting to scratch off my bucket list: winter riding. I can’t explain it; I just find the concept of riding year-round tremendously appealing. Plus, ...

Forcite MK1 Smart Helmet Is Now Shipping To Its First Customers

May the Forcite be with you. [UPDATE 10/20/20: Forcite co-founder Alfred Boyadgis reached out to us to clarify that yes, the first 1,000 helmets shipping are ECE 22.05 certified units, for Australian customers only. He went on to add that ...

We’re Testing The Jarvish X Helmet: What Would You Like To Know?

A collaborative effort. Smart helmets are a recent phenomenon. Up until roughly two years ago, fully-loaded helmets with such features as integrated cameras, HUD, voice commands, comm systems, and safety signals weren’t a thing. Sure, a couple of innovative companies ...

Gear Review: Scorpion EXO Tempest Waterproof Gloves

Warm, cozy, and dry. In the best of worlds, having more than one pair of riding gloves is the ideal scenario. It lets you adapt glove thickness and design to your needs in any kind of weather no matter if ...

Gear Review: Tourmaster Horizon Line Women's Overland Gloves

Better for working on your bike than riding it. Adventure riding often calls for different gear than track or street riding, especially if you plan to spend any time off-road. The thing is, the term “adventure riding” can mean a lot of different things, ...

Gear Review: Rokker Black Jacket Lady Short

Dress it up, dress it down, wear it all around the town. Have you ever had a motorcycle jacket fit you astonishingly well right out of the box? I’ve had that happen exactly twice in my riding career. The first time was a ...

Fuel Injector Cleaners: Snake Oil or Mileage Booster?

Fuel injector cleaners claim to help your engine run smoother and more efficiently. We’ve put together a list of some of the top over-the-counter EFI cleaners you can buy. Amazon Pulling out all the stops in trying to squeeze every ...

Tested: The inShield Wiper Is Surprisingly Genius

This little microfiber pad is a game changer for cleaning the inside of your windshield. inShield Wiper, Amazon When it comes to cleaning cars, something that gets overlooked quite often are the windows—particularly the inside part. Months of driving with ...

Gear Review: GIVI EA104B Easy Range Backpack

Lightweight, streamlined, and extremely practical. The quest for the ultimate lightweight and affordable daily motorcycle backpack has taken me far and wide. From lightweight hiking backpacks to motorcycle-specific packs, I’ve struggled to find just the right backpack that fits my ...

Gear Review: Pando Moto Robby Arm 01 Riding Jeans

Stylish, comfortable, and protective. For the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has made one piece of clothing optional: pants. Running to the store? Shorts will do. Jumping on a Zoom call? Sweats it is. As vaccines roll out, businesses reopen, ...

New Arai Quantic Is Brand’s First ECE 22.06 Helmet

Welcome to a new era of safety. Update: Arai contacted us to confirm that the new Quantic is expected to be approved to the new ECE 22.06 standard in January, 2021.-SG Early in 2020, the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) ...

Deal Alert: This Versatile Handheld Car Vacuum Is a Steal at 33% Off

With a pivoting head that allows you to get in all sorts of nooks and crannies, the Black+Decker Pivot Auto is a marvel—and it’s on sale. Black + Decker Still lugging that behemoth of a shop vac around your car? ...

Tested: MetroVac Vac N Blo

For professional-level power in your own garage, you can’t overlook the Vac N Blo. Amazon, MetroVac It’s officially car-cleaning time. The sun is shining, the dirt is flying, and your floor mats are crying. After surviving a season of mud, ...

The Best Car Wax for Your Ride

Here’s what you need to know to choose the right wax for your vehicle. Getty Images This story was updated on March 22, 2022, to include new products and information. What’s the best car wax? That depends on what you ...

Deal Alert: Save Water, Time, and Money on This Top-Rated Electric Pressure Washer

Just in time for spring cleaning—with the car or around the house—this ultra-quiet, super-efficient electric pressure washer is a steal right now. Autoweek / Amazon If you’re still using the garden hose to wash your car or truck, you’re officially ...

Deal Alert: Save Over 20% on Adam’s Waterless Wash for Some Easy Car Cleaning

Just spray, wipe, and enjoy the clean! No water needed. Adam’s Polishes Washing your car can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don’t want to spend half the day doing it. Car-washing features a bunch of seemingly tedious ...

Spring Forward with Sweet New Shirts That Show Your Automotive Passion

Blipshift once again has some insanely cool T-shirt designs just in time for your spring and summer automotive adventures. Blipshift As spring starts rolling through, with summer close behind, it’s time to finally put that winter coat away and show ...

Camp Kitchen: Tin-foil whole fish

Had some luck with the rod and reel during the day? Here’s the best way to turn that fish into a delectable supper. Ingredients 1 whole fish scaled and cleaned (snapper is a great option!) 1 red onion 1 tsp ...

New 4x4 products: Camping equipment

A closer look at new camping gear released by Companion, OZtrail and Campfire. Companion lithium dual-zone rechargeable fridge/freezer This robust unit from Companion features more than 24 hours of battery life from a single charge, thanks to its integrated/removable 12V ...

New 4x4 products: EFS 4x4 Accessories

We take a closer look at some aftermarket equipment released by EFS 4×4 Accessories Stockman bullbar for new BT-50 EFS 4WD has added an Adventure Stockman bullbar for the new Mazda BT-50 to its range of bar work. With a ...

New 4x4 products: Carbon Offroad

We taken an in-depth look at some quality new aftermarket equipment from Carbon Offroad. 15,000lb Extreme Duty Scout Pro With larger modulus gear-sets and increased motor horsepower, Carbon Offroad’s new 15,000lb Extreme Duty Scout Pro 7hp motor has been designed ...

Deal Alert: Save 54% Today on the One Thing Every Garage Needs

You’ll find this deeply discounted item in any professional shop; save big bucks today. Autoweek Look in any professional garage or shop, and you’ll see a few items that all of them have. Toolboxes, creepers, etc. Grease and grime, of ...

New 4x4 products: PCOR 4x4

We take a closer look at some aftermarket kit released by PCOR 4×4. Tray for Toyota LC79 Specifically designed for the 79 Series, the PCOR tray moulds neatly around the Toyota cab for a stylishly clean finish. The tray’s customised ...

Deal Alert: Enjoy Big Savings on Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnauba Plus Premium Liquid Wax

Bolster your car-cleaning kit with this excellent bottle of liquid wax and save 56% while you’re at it. Meguiar’s Finally, car wash season is here—at least for some of us. Time to break out your extensive kit, complete with the ...

Volkswagen's Electric ID. Buzz Has Landed and Looks Well Worth the Wait

VW's all-electric people carrier has finally been revealed. It's bursting with tech, can power your home, and even remember how you drive. Yes, it's finally here. After literally years of glimpses and half reveals, Volkswagen has taken the covers off ...

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