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Shoei’s Hornet X2 helmet: Part One

24 January 202324 January 2023 Randy Crank 126 Viewsadv riding, gear, helmet, shoei

I was first introduced to Shoei helmets in 2016 when the company offered their full-face X-12 to MSF instructors at

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First Look: Klim Krios Pro ADV helmet

2 January 2023 Ron Davis 161 Viewsaccessories, gear, helmet

It’s a longtime cliché in the realm of motorcycle gear reviews, but in all my writing about clothing, helmets, electronic

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Product News 

Touratech releases Destino Ultimate GTX boot

12 October 2022 Touratech Press Release 182 Viewsboots, gear

The Destino Ultimate GTX offers motocross-level protection in a waterproof boot that is designed for comfort both on and off

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Touratech’s Companero riding suit: 6,300 miles of hail and heat

4 October 202225 January 2023 Wes & Paula Fitzer 54 Viewsgear, jacket, pants, touratech

Paula and I have put Touratech’s new Companero Rambler suit through its paces, riding more than 5,000 miles in the

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Vanson Leathers: American-made, custom-tailored riding gear

28 June 2022 Sam Q. Fleming 1010 Viewsgear, leathers

Photos by AOD MOI unless otherwise noted. Featured image of Vanson patches by Liz Lord. Mike van der Sleesen’s most

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KLIM releases new women’s Artemis ADV gear

21 April 202220 July 2022 KLIM Press Release 372 Viewsgear, jacket, pants, women

KLIM is excited to release the redesigned Artemis Jacket and Pant, upgrading their line of premium women’s motorcycle apparel with

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Industry Updates Product News 

KLIM’s new Outrider pants for men and women

5 April 2022 KLIM Press Release 447 Viewsarmor, gear, pants

KLIM is excited to release the redesigned Outrider Pant and new Women’s Outrider Pant, both designed for motorcycle riding with

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Motorcycle Test Kitchen 

Nolan N70-2 GT helmet: An upgrade for “The Transformer”

16 November 202123 February 2022 Ron Davis 997 Viewsgear, helmet, Nolan

Someone asked me recently what has been my favorite of all the gear I have used and reviewed over the

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Got a HelmetHook?

16 November 202121 December 2021 Ron Davis 620 Viewsgear, helmet

Rather than setting your helmet on the pavement (only to feel ants crawling across your forehead later), hanging it on

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Industry Updates Product News 

KLIM announces new mid layers

24 August 202123 February 2022 KLIM 548 Viewsaccessories, gear, jackets, vests

KLIM’S new puffer jackets & mid layers KLIM is excited to release new insulated mid layers, puffer jackets and windbreakers

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