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How to Choose the Best Motorcycle Jacket for Hot-Weather Touring

Staying safe and comfortable while riding in hot weather is a form of art. It all begins with the right kind of motorcycle jacket. Your average riding jacket will only make for a sweaty and uncomfortable ride. It won’t have sufficient ventilation, breathability, and adjustability to deal with hot

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4 Covers to Protect Your Motorcycle

A motorcycle allows you to feel the wind and be better connected to the road. But when parked, your bike’s open cockpit leaves all the important bits exposed to the elements. This is why you should own a strong motorcycle cover. Whether storing your bike at home or covering

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11 Best Motorcycle Helmets in 2026

A comfortable and protective helmet is the single most vital piece of motorcycling gear you can own. You can’t ride the best bike in the world without your head, so you should do your utmost to protect it. But its importance makes buying the right helmet a real challenge.

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Klim Gear for Spring Motorcycle Rides

Every motorcyclist looks forward to that first spring ride of the season. But without the right kind of gear for early-year tours, you will be in for an uncomfortable ride. Spring weather is fickle in almost the entire country, with temperatures changing drastically within a day and sudden wind or

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Best Motorcycle Tires in 2026

A new pair of tires can elevate your riding, making your motorcycle steadier, more responsive, and predictable. But pick the wrong set, and they might just as well turn the ride uncomfortable and unsafe. Tires are possibly the most difficult thing to buy for your motorcycle. There’s an entire

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Best Dual Sport Motorcycle Gear for Rough Rides

Your friends have invited you to a gnarly, challenging dual sport event. Your bike and tires are ready to go, but then you realize all your gear is fit for road trips, not single track. Dual sports trails can be rough, and you must have sufficient airflow and protection to

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Staying Dry with Tourmaster’s Latest Gear

Nobody wants to ride in the rain, but you can’t always avoid it. A good set of rain gear makes the ride as comfortable as it can be when the raindrops start falling. When looking for motorcycle rain gear, you have to consider the type of riding you’re

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7 Best Motorcycle Jackets in 2026

The right motorcycle jacket makes for a comfortable and safe motorcycle tour. The wrong jacket can ruin it. If you pick the wrong kind of jacket for the job, you may find yourself so cold or hot that you can’t go on with the tour. You also have to

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8 Best Airbag Vests for Safe Motorcycling in 2026

Airbag vests are the latest must-have protective item for motorcyclists. In accident scenarios, they can keep you so much safer that you really shouldn’t ride without one. Yet, they are a relatively new introduction, and not every rider knows how to pick the right vest. Additionally, some motorcyclists are

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5 Best Motorcycle Boots and Shoes for Riding in 2026

As exciting and fun as motorcycles are, there’s no denying that they do leave your feet vulnerable while riding. A good pair of motorcycle boots is a key part of your riding gear. However, not all motorcycle boots are made equal. When buying moto boots, you have to consider

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7 Best Motorcycle Riding Gloves in 2026

A good pair of gloves is an essential part of your riding gear. They protect your hands from falls and keep them warm against the breeze. Picking motorcycle gloves isn’t as easy as it seems, though. You need to find gloves that give you the level of protection, ventilation,

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9 Motorcycle Jeans Worth Riding In

Jeans are part of an iconic motorcyclist getup, immortalized by the outfits worn by James Dean, Marlon Brando, and many everyday riders. But regular jeans aren’t suitable riding gear, as they don’t protect you from sliding or impacts. Don’t worry, though. Motorcycle jeans let you complete the

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8 Essential Cleaning Products for Your Motorcycle

A clean motorcycle makes your ride better. Your bike runs better and longer when it’s not gunked up, while you’ll also deservedly turn heads with all that spotless, gleaming chrome. However, you’d be surprised how many riders neglect to clean their bikes properly. Part of the reason

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Best 360-Degree Action Cameras for Motorcyclists

Recording your motorcycle adventures on video is a fantastic way to share them with family and friends who weren’t there for the ride. Investing in a 360 action camera allows you to capture everything that’s going on throughout the entire ride. However, there are a lot of action

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Oliver's Street Riding Gear—Kids Protective Gear

When it comes to young riders, the right gear is about more than just style—it’s about safety, comfort, and confidence on every ride. From helmets and jackets to gloves and boots, finding properly fitted, high-quality gear helps protect kids while letting them enjoy the thrill of two wheels.

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2025 Holiday Buyers Guide

In the spirit of the season, we’ve gathered some of our favorite finds from RoadRUNNER partners into the 2025 Holiday Buyers Guide. Whether you’re shopping for a fellow rider or treating yourself, you’re sure to find something special for the season. Happy holiday shopping! Tourmaster Sentry Evo

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Navigation Tools for Motorcycle Travel

Planning a motorcycle trip takes the right mix of gear, apps, and resources to keep you on track and enjoying the ride. From rugged GPS units to versatile phone mounts and travel-ready tank bags, these tools make navigation, storage, and route planning easier than ever. Below, we’ve rounded up

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Answer Racing Gear: Proper Protection for Kids

When my son, Oliver, was riding around the yard on a Stacyc electric balance bike, he was wearing closed shoes, jeans, a long-sleeved shirt, gloves, and a cheapo helmet. They were more than enough to keep him safe. The low speed and lack of obstacles didn’t call for full-on

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Helmet Care Essentials

Keeping your helmet clean is important if you want the lid to provide a pleasant riding experience mile after mile. Below are some items that can help to keep your helmet in good shape, alongside a few helmets we’ve been testing lately. Wisedry Charcoal Bag Insert Kit Helmets can

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Fly-and-Ride Packing Essentials

Flying with motorcycle gear comes with our job. After years of traveling around the world with precious riding gear, camera equipment, and other motorcycling essentials, we’ve got the packing down to a science.  Here are the most common items we’ll pack for a fly-and-ride trip. For tips on

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2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Sweepstakes Build-Out

In case you haven’t heard, we are giving away a brand-new motorcycle to celebrate our 25th year in publication. But, the winner won’t just get a stock bike. We’re handing out a fully accessorized adventure machine with lots of gear and extras! Here’s how we have

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Do It Yourself Oil Change

Basic motorcycle maintenance is a rite of passage, in my eyes. If you work on your own bike, you’ll be more in tune with how it performs. You’re also more likely to be able to fix issues when they pop up on the road.  One basic maintenance task

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Packing 3 Motorcycles

When packing your motorcycle for a tour, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Click here for Florian's top four packing tips. Once you have an idea for how you want to pack, you’ll need some luggage.  Below, you’ll see how Florian

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2025 Black Friday Deals Roundup

It's that time of year again, which means a lot of our favorite brands are having huge sales! Keep reading to see what deals we've found online. SPOT Communication Systems $50 OFF From now until December 31, 2024 - SPOT Gen4 and SPOT Trace are $50

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9 Best Motorcycle Helmets for Dual Sport Riding

Dual sport motorcycles open up the possibility to leave the pavement behind on a whim and continue your adventure on gravel trails. But while your bike might serve you on any road, will your helmet? Not all motorcycle helmets are made equal. A motocross helmet will not perform well on