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Motorcycle Helmet Communications: A Rider’s Guide to Cardo & Sena

By: AndrewT 27 January, 2026

When hitting the open road with friends or just cruising solo, clear communication makes your ride safer and more enjoyable. Motorcycle helmet communicators let you talk to passengers, chat with riding buddies, listen to music, follow GPS direct...

Motorcycle Helmets for Glasses

By: AndrewT 08 November, 2024

Poor eyesight doesn't exclude someone from riding motorcycles but finding the right helmet that fits with a pair of glasses requires a bit of trial and error. Unless you wear contacts - and recent studies show just 11 percent of those who wear e...

What is a Snell Helmet?

By: AndrewT 15 February, 2024

Spend all your money on a motorcycle helmet then whatever you have left, buy the rest of your riding gear. One adage to live by. No, that doesn't mean you can cheap out on boots, jacket and gloves. Dress for the crash but consider your helmet ...

MotoSport Product Review: Shoei X-Fifteen Helmet

By: DamonV 24 May, 2023

Recently, I had the opportunity to try out the new Shoei X-15 helmet. I am fairly particular about what helmets I wear, as I suffer from a neck injury that requires I wear helmets which are light and extremely good at reducing wind buffeting. ...

MotoSport Product Review: Saddlemen Saddlebag Packing Cube Liner Set

By: AndrewT 01 December, 2022

Some riders let the pending joy of a road trip overwhelm leading to a hasty packing job of all their stuff ultimately resulting in a bit of frazzled frustration when you really need - that one thing. Where is it? It's in here somewhere! If y...

What Is a Pinlock Visor?

By: AndrewT 01 November, 2021

It starts slowly then spreads like a cancer. And it always seems to happen when it's cold. The creeping fog that develops in the corner of your shield then slowly consumes your entire field of vision. Now you have to flip your helmet visor up an...

Expert picks on the best motorcycle helmets less than $250

Best Motorcycle Helmets Under $250

By: AndrewT 28 July, 2021

Expense keeps many potential riders from throwing a leg over a motorcycle and discovering what so many have enjoyed for years. You have the bike, required training (depending on the state you live), and all the riding gear. We don't promote the ...

Motorcycle rider wearing Alpinestars Tech Air 5 airbag

Alpinestars Airbag - Tech Air 5

By: AndrewT 31 January, 2020

Alpinestars has launched their new autonomous motorcycling airbag system the Tech-Air 5. The Tech-Air 5 represents the latest addition to the Alpinestars Tech-Air which includes the Tech-Air Race and Tech-Air Street systems. Alpinestars pro...

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Best Motorcycle Phone Holders and Accessory Mounts

By: AndrewT 02 July, 2019

Several devices exist to help motorcyclists get around town easier and make their ride enjoyable and even productive. A cell phone offers a number of hidden tools, a GPS system helps riders avoid traffic jams or find new roads of discovery when ...

Best Vented Riding Gear for Motorcycles

By: AndrewT 06 June, 2019

Though summer usually means the end of wet weather for most areas and the longer days ahead create ideal conditions to take extended excursions on your motorcycle, you might long for the winter months once the mercury stretches past 90 degrees. ...

Best motorcycle helmet for beginner riders

Best Motorcycle Helmet for Beginners

By: AndrewT 15 January, 2019

"I'm new to riding what helmet should I get?" It's a question we get almost weekly. New motorcycle riders trying to decide on the best helmet. Wearing a helmet takes some getting used to especially if you don't have previous riding experience or...

Best Motorcycle Riding Jeans

By: AndrewT 27 February, 2018

If you're that rider who shows up at the office or the store in full gear and then take your time strolling down the aisles making sure everyone knows you ride but instead look more like a sci-fi character rather than someone who enjoys riding a m...

MotoSport Product Spotlight: Antigravity Lithium Battery

By: AndrewT 31 August, 2017

Looking to lose weight in a matter of minutes? It's easy! Just drop that weighty stock battery holding you back and replace it with a small case lithium battery by Antigravity. Available in sizes 4-, 6-, 8- or 12-cell, Antigravity manages to pac...

Helmet Review: Bell Race Star

By: AndyD 06 March, 2017

It's been two years since I've had the opportunity to pick out a new motorcycle helmet and four years since I wore a Bell street bike helmet. In 2013, I wore a Bell "Star" for road racing, the precursor helmet to the all-new "Race Star" model. Th...

What you need to take when riding at a motorcycle track

Motorcycle Track Day Essentials

By: AndyD 26 August, 2016

Track days are a great environment to learn to ride safer, test the boundaries of you and your bike, and not worry about tickets and such. There are a lot of different ways to approach a track day for the first time, and if you've already done yo...

Review of Continental Sport Attack 3 motorcycle tires

What We Think: Continental Sport Attack 3

By: DamonV 04 April, 2016

Continental isn't a name you hear very often when looking into sport tires. Pirelli, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin - these are the names that likely come to mind when you're looking for performance rubber. Continental is looking to chan...

2015 Indian Scout vs. 2015 Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight

By: KandyL 17 November, 2015

I'm an enthusiast for all styles of riding, and in the past few weeks I seized the opportunity to ride not just one, but two, mid-sized 2015 American V-twins. The best part - they both fit right off the showroom. You see, I stand at an even fiv...

Kawasaki Ninja H2R Unveiled At INTERMOT

By: AndrewT 02 October, 2014

Kawasaki created quite the storm this week with the announcement of American Supercross star Ryan Villopoto competing in the Motocross World Championship and unveiling the company's new 2015 Ninja H2R. Kawasaki dangled a carrot unveiling small d...

Introducing the Honda Grom

By: JC Current 07 October, 2013

What is the Honda Grom? "A street-legal pit bike," is how Honda describes the all-new 2014 Honda Grom. Most in the powersport press agree, and the early returns on this mini-sportbike have all been full of praise. It may be small, slow, and lac...

Bell RS-1 Helmet Review

By: AndrewT 12 June, 2013

Roy Richter got his start in the auto industry in 1933 as a pattern maker at Bell Auto Parts in Bell, CA. Auto racing became a passion as did building race cars - his first car put together from used parts in the Bell junkyard. His cars were succe...

Alpinestars GP Plus Leather Jacket Review

By: AndrewT 22 May, 2013

Alpinestars' roots in motorcycling reaches back to the 1965 when the company, founded by Sante Mazzarolo in Asolo, Italy in 1963, introduced its first motorcycle boot. In the 1970s, Alpinestars marketed protective boots featuring toe sliders and e...

Icon Airmada Helmet Review

By: AndrewT 15 May, 2013

Many motorcycle helmet companies stake their claim on delivering high end goods at a fraction of the price. In the case of the new Icon Airmada helmet it may very well be the case. The Airmada is the latest result of Icon's innovation and technol...

Dunlop and AMA Pro Road Racing

By: Joshua Gray 11 January, 2013

Very cool video on Dunlop's relationship with the AMA Pro Road Racing Series and what it takes to take care of the riders and teams who are using their tires.

Zero Gravity Windscreen Installation Yamaha R1

By: Joshua Gray 27 December, 2012

Shane McCoy from Graves Motorsports installs a Zero Gravity windscreen on his Yamaha R1. These wind screens improve clarity, wind protection and look great! The install is quick and they are very affordable. Shane McCoy here. We're...

Inside the FMF Factory with Motocross Action

By: Joshua Gray 26 December, 2012

Here's a personal look inside the FMF Factory where all the production for FMF exhaust is done in house.

Graves Motorsports Yamaha R6 Slip On Installation

By: Joshua Gray 26 December, 2012

Graves Motorsports - Shane McCoy installs a Graves Slip-on carbon fiber exhaust system and exup eliminator setup on a 2012 Yamaha R6. Installation was done at the 2012 Yamaha / Graves Deals Gap Convention. Hi, I'm Shane McCoy with...

Shoei Helmet Care and Tech Tips

By: Joshua Gray 26 December, 2012

The Shoei Neotec leads the modular helmet market by combining advanced technology and versatility with Shoei's industry-leading quality. To help you get the most out of your new investment, watch this Tech Tip video to become better acquai...

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