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Product Review

ADV Gear at the Right Price

If you’re a dual sport rider who combines twisty pavement with technical trails, then you should check out the Tourmaster Adventure Lite Mesh jacket and pants.  I first tested this versatile gear in southeast Ohio last fall. There’s no shortage of curves in that part of the country,

Jackets

Tourmaster Discovery Men's Jacket

Once a year, I find myself going through my closet, garage, and cabinets to pare down on items I no longer need. While I try not to organize myself out of existence, I've become more mindful about what I bring home. Do I really need it? Will it

Tires

Continental TKC80²— Performance On and Off the Road

It’s finally here. After some delays, including production setbacks and even a brand-new machine lost in a shipping container at sea, the second-generation TKC80² tire is available in most sizes. BMW fitments should arrive in August. One of the most trusted dual sport tires got a significant update. I

Product Review

Exocom Link-1

Exocom has arrived as a new brand player offering universal helmet communicator units. The brand is a branch of Kido Sports that also owns the popular helmet and gear manufacturer ScorpionExo. Exocom’s flagship product is the Link-1. Its straightforward installation procedure is similar to most other helmet comm systems,

Product Review

Tourmaster Armanox CE Body Protector

A form-fitting armored base layer is the starting point to a protective and comfortable riding getup. It will fit under your suit without bulking things up or excessively restricting movement while offering the protection you need in case of a tumble.   The Tourmaster Armanox CE body protector is an all-in-one

Product Review

Richa Orion GTX Jacket and Pants

Richa, headquartered in Belgium, started out in 1952 by making gloves. The company has since expanded to a full line of motorcycle gear for men and women. On our side of the pond, we don’t often come across a European brand other than the big Italian duo. That’s

Luggage

Kriega OS-Base Adventure Luggage System for ADV Touring

Hard panniers with a strong luggage rack are an essential part of long-distance road touring. For dual sport or ADV tours, however, they aren’t an ideal solution. A luggage rack adds rigidity and weight to the bike, which may compromise its handling characteristics. Meanwhile, the hard panniers can throw

Luggage

Kriega R30 and R25 Backpacks for Long-distance Riding

It’s windy, rainy, and generally miserable. But with the Kriega R30 backpack on my back, I can at least be confident my belongings won’t get soaked. The R30 and R25 are Kriega’s award-winning backpacks designed for long-distance motorcycle touring. As you can deduce from the names, the

Product Review

Tourmaster Heated Gear for Cold Weather Riding

Riding in low temperatures is perfectly possible, but it can be far from comfortable. A good set of heated motorcycle gear goes a long way toward keeping the ride going when the mercury plummets. You shouldn’t rush to buy heated gear pieces, as picking the right ones can be

Luggage

Kriega US-Drypack System: Versatile Dry Packing

Picture your ideal motorcycle bag system. What would it be like? A strong contender would be something that’s weatherproof, versatile, and compact. That’s what the Kriega US-Drypack system brings to your bike. Kriega’s US-Drypack system consists of five different bags: the US-5, US-10, US-20, and US-30 Drypacks

Product Review

Tourmaster Zephyr Mesh Jacket and Pants

Tourmaster is on a roll. Last year’s models upped the ante, and now the all-new Zephyr riding get-up is yet another big leap forward. I first tested this gear on a three-day ride in southern California. From dusty trails to fast tarmac and temperatures ranging from 40 to 80

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Review: Clearwater Erica Lights

It was one of those late fall days when I set off in the morning to connect with my friend Harry on his Gold Wing in Mount Airy, NC, for lunch at The Loaded Goat. It was my first day trip with the BMW R nineT Urban G/S I’

Product Review

Review: Baxley LA Wheel Chock

My childhood memories with wheel chocks revolve around helping my dad place them between the wheels of horse trailers. During my teenage years, we hoisted dirt bikes up on those traditional center stands they make to work on them. We could sit on the bikes between motos and dial in

Product Review

Review: Enduristan Tailbag and Sandstorm 5.03 Tankbag

Enduristan has made a name for itself in Europe over the last two decades. The company was founded in 2008 after a couple of Swiss riders became frustrated by the lack of quality enduro luggage options. They decided to design their own tough gear that can withstand the elements and

Product Review

Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 Tire

Your shoe choice is important for the health of your feet. It’s the same with your motorcycle—the weight of the bike and rider all rests on a relatively small contact patch. Therefore, the better that area where rubber meets road performs, the happier and safer you’re going

Luggage

Review: Klim Kodiak Gear Bag

After more than a decade of traveling to various motorcycle events in America and abroad, I had to retire my Ogio Rig gear bag. The zipper was ripe with tooth decay, bound to burst at any moment, but it was the rubber delaminating from the plastic wheels that sealed its

Product Review

Review: Schuberth E2 Carbon Helmet

Over the years, quite a few Schuberth helmets have made their way into my gear closet. I’ve gone through the all-rounders that are the C5 series to the S3, the sporty one, and finally to the E2, the modular dual sport lid. They all have their strengths, but I’

Product Review

Review: Dainese Racing 3 D-Dry Jacket and Drake 2 Super Air Pant

My Dainese gear arrived the day before I departed for Italy to ride the MotoGiro d’Italia 2025. The week saw six full days of riding in varying types of weather.  Although the skies were mostly summery with hot temperatures, there were some cool mornings and splashes of rain, from

Product Review

Review: Switch Lycan Sunglasses

Riding a motorcycle without a helmet visor exposes you to the elements. Sun, wind, dust, sudden light changes—your eyes are always on the front lines.  I’ve worn dozens of motorcycle-friendly sunglasses over the years, but few have impressed me like the Switch Lycan.  At first glance, the Lycan

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Review: Tourmaster Highlander WP Jacket

Affordable Quality When we started RoadRUNNER 25 years ago, I remember a plethora of big, name-brand manufacturers offering motorcycle jackets and pants. Tourmaster was always a top dog with a huge catalog. Over the years, though, the number of companies has dwindled. Tourmaster never really went away, but with some

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Review: Shoei GT-Air 3 Helmet

Supreme Touring Comfort A motorcycle helmet is the most intimate piece of gear you’ll ever strap on. It’s your shield, your window to the road, and the one thing standing between your skull and a very bad day. Every second on two wheels happens inside your helmet, so

Product Review

Book: North to Deadhorse

Riding a motorcycle to the northern coast of Alaska isn’t something every rider can (or should) do. But if you do feel the call of the wild, you can hitch a ride on the pillion seat of Troy L. Ramsell with his new book North to Deadhorse. North to

Product Review

Review: Mosko Moto Hood Tankbag

I have ridden well over 100,000 miles on adventure bikes with a tank bag between my legs every single step of the way. I’ve tried just about every brand out there, and each is great in its own way.  But, through all my travels (most of which included

Product Review

Review: Dr. Jekill and Mr. Hyde Nomad S Exhaust

We live in an increasingly small world. It doesn’t take much to fly halfway around the globe in mere hours.  Last week, I finished a fascinating book called Save Our Souls. Set in the late 1880s, it’s a true story chronicling the shipwreck of the Wandering Minstrel and

Product Review

Review: Mosko Moto Backcountry Pannier Kit (v2.5)

You can’t have a conversation in the adventure motorcycle industry without hearing the name Mosko Moto. Already famous for their luggage system, including the rackless Reckless systems and frame-mounted systems, the Mosko Moto Backcountry Panniers are a pinnacle of brilliant design, ease of use, innovative features, and rugged reliability.