Product Reviews
2-BSeen Safety Brake and Signal System
We've heard it all before, the car pulls out in front of the motorcycle, causing a collision, and the hapless driver informs the reporting officer that he/she "never saw the motorcycle." An increased visual presence in the eyes of already distracted drivers is obviously an important factor in avoiding collisions, and 2-BSeen's stylish Safety Brake...
SW-Motech Crashbars
Twisted Throttle is fast becoming one of the largest U.S.-based suppliers of high quality aftermarket hardware for adventure touring and other types of motorcycles. SW-Motech is a German company that markets its crashbars, pannier racks, and other products to American riders through Twisted Throttle. Because another aftermarket radiator crashbar had...
Triumph Hard Carbon Gloves
Before pulling on Triumph's Hard Carbon Gloves, I expected the solid carbon-fiber protectors to bind and irritate my knuckles. At first there was a bit of pressure, but by the end of the day, the supple leather had broken in and that concern was a dead issue. Once the gloves mold to your hands, the feel on the levers is top notch, making these gloves...
Triumph Sympatex Pantha Jacket and Riding Pants
My last two rides have involved rain, and I'm glad they also involved Triumph's Sympatex® Pantha Jacket and Riding Pants. At a recent press event intermittent heavy showers did their best to test the rain-proofing ability of the German-engineered Sympatex® polyester-based inner membrane and, thankfully, Triumph's claims about its water-shedding...
Rev'It! Pearl Jacket
This is a fashionable and functional four-season touring jacket designed for women riders. And with all of the high-quality construction and protection specifications of the men's Shade jacket, the Pearl represents the best of both worlds. The outer layer, with double zippers, sports two large front pockets, one inside chest pocket, and one pocket located...
Rev'It! Allure Jacket and Marryl Pants
As soon as you touch Rev'It!'s Allure jacket and Marryl pants you'll be pleased to learn that they feel as soft as they look. The lightweight jacket, made of leather and SPICA fabric (super-flexible, elastic yarn), is quite durable, abrasion resistant, water repellent and breathable. It features two small pockets in the front and one on the inside....
Victory Platinum Jacket & Pants
Victory is competing aggressively for the disposable income of cruiser riders with both their hardware and software products. Of particular note on the software front is the Platinum Jacket and Pants touring duo.The jacket outer shell is constructed of 500-Denier Cordura and contains both elbow and shoulder armor. Reflective piping underscores the jacket's...
Sidi Women's Jasmine Rain Boots
Jasmine Rain Boots are lined with Tepor membrane, a water-resistant yet breathable barrier to keep the elements from a rider's feet, and go on and off easily with a zipper and Velcro® closure system. They have elastic material at the calf for a comfortable, snug fit, and come with a removable arch support to accommodate different foot shapes. Sidi...
KBC FFR Modular Helmet
The added convenience of open-face access combined with full-face safety is truly a winning combination. Until recently though, modulars only seemed to be appearing in solid colors. That is until I saw KBC's website, which revealed a variety of colors and several graphic options. And when the FFR helmet with the Envy graphics arrived, I was just as...
Bell Apex Helmet
Years ago, my first helmet, a 1970s super-deluxe, sparkle special from a Hecht's Department Store was replaced by a real helmet. It was a Bell Moto III, an honest to goodness racing helmet. Back then, it seemed that the Bell logo could be seen in every racing photo. During a recent press event, I had a chance to try their new Apex street model. It felt...
