Airoh TR1 Motorcycle Helmet Review
Airoh TR-1 Modular (Convertible) Helmet Is this the coolest-looking helmet on the planet? Its looks make up for its shortcomings; thin padding, tight fit and slightly higher than average noise levels. It’s official: Airoh has now taken over as purveyors of the most outrageous motorcycle helmets on the planet. That distinction was previously held by …
V2 Sponge Motorcycle Helmet Visor Cleaning System
The V2 Sponge Review A “Magic Eraser” type of sponge to help keep a helmet face shield clean. Moisten the V2 Sponge and keep it in its sealed plastic carrying bag for use on the road. How do they do it? You’ve seen them — wearing beanie helmets and T-shirts, teeth in the wind. When …
Roadgear Multi-Season Adaptive Tec Motorcycle Gloves Review
Roadgear Adaptive Tec Outlast Gloves The Roadgear Adaptive Tec gloves are comfortable, with quality construction. The Outlast lining works as advertised, making these a good all-around glove for mild climates with a temperature range of approximately 45 to 85 degrees F. The new Roadgear Multi-Season Adaptive Tec gloves are a sort of “Lite” version of …
IMC Camos BHS-600 Bluetooth Intercom
IMC Camos Bluetooth 2.0 Stereo Motorcycle Intercom Where’s the marketing department when you need it? And with a name like “IMC Camos BHS-600”, they need it. The IMC Camos BHS-600 Bluetooth Intercom is the most recent beneficiary of evolution in motorcycle Bluetooth intercom systems, using the latest Bluetooth 2.0 standards, and in stereo, no less. …
Motorcycle Eyeglasses
A simple modification allows the use of prescription eyeglasses with full-face motorcycle helmets. This is an article that I am hesitant to post, because it seems like such a simple idea — surely others have thought of it too? Then again, maybe not… I’ve been meaning to write about this for some time, because we’ve …
SCHUBERTH R1 Review
World’s Quietest Motorcycle Helmet? Very quiet helmet in most riding conditions. Excellent quality. Good air flow. Includes internal sun visor. SCHUBERTH claims that the new R1 helmet is “the quietest motorcycle helmet in the world”. And guess what? We agree. Of course, the usual caveats apply: the helmet must fit the rider and the rider …
Velocity Gear “Juggernaut” Motorcycle Armor Shirt Review
Velocity Gear “Juggernaut” Protective Shirt It was just about one year ago today that we reviewed the original Velocity Gear “Velocity Armor” shirt (review). That was a follow-up on a tip from a webBikeWorld visitor. We’ve been surprised at the response to our motorcycle armor reviews, which have generated considerable interest. This is a good thing, …
Furygan Fighter Jacket Review
Buttery French Leather From Furygan The Furygan “Fighter” is a high-quality leather jacket with a wonderful hand. It’s also instantly comfortable. Just be sure to confirm your correct size before purchasing. It’s good to see Furygan gear finally sold in the U.S.A.! Hmmmm…I know I’ve seen this jacket before — but where? Then it hit me — Ago! Yep, …
ROOF Le Mans Helmet
ROOF Le Mans Helmet Review Stylized yet simple and functional design. Unique face shield with infinite height adjustment and permanent de-fogging. Comfortable liner and fit. Very quiet when upper vent is closed. ECE 22-05 and ACU Gold approved. Good news for Roof helmet fans! Made in France and previously available only to their devoted fans …
ROOF Rover R05 Helmet Review
ROOF Rover Helmet The Rover is another unique helmet from ROOF. It’s based on the ROOF Boxer, but the Rover is an open-face helmet with a twist: a “Rider Mask” can be attached across the front. If you want to own something different, ROOF can surely oblige. Here’s another new design from the folks that …
MSF Experienced RiderCourse
MSF Experienced RiderCourse Review Any motorcycle training course is good, right? After all, there’s no such thing as too much training. Anyone who thinks they’re too good to learn anything new is probably ready for a tumble. Real soon. I was ready for more — just 3 weeks after taking the Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic (review), …
British Motorcycle Gear Zodiac Jacket Review
BMG Zodiac Jacket Lightweight jacket with chameleon styling works with anything from cruisers to Adventure Tourers. Includes six zippered vents, nice array of armor and a comfy but stylish fit. I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical when British Motorcycle Gear suggested the Zodiac jacket as a warm weather alternative to mesh. After all, mesh jackets have become …
How to Make a Motorcycle Helmet Visor
A Visit to MXL Industries, Inc. How do you make a motorcycle helmet visor? It’s easy. First, buy a 50,000 square foot factory. Next, fill it with a zillion dollars worth of injection molding machines, robots, inspection equipment and raw materials. Then add a highly skilled and experienced staff who know how to design the …
Joe Rocket Atomic 2.0 Motorcycle Gloves
Joe Rocket Atomic 2.0 Motorcycle Gloves It’s interesting to note that the list price of the Joe Rocket Atomic 2.0 gloves is $10.00 less than the Joe Rocket Phoenix 3.0 gloves. We’re not sure where the Atomic line fits in the Joe Rocket line, but you’d think that for 10 bucks less you’d get less leather …
MOMO Helmet
MOMO “Komposit” Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Helmet There was a time not too long ago when the terms “industrial design” and “consumer products” weren’t used in the same sentence. Functionality was the watchword, and no one thought much about how style. There wasn’t a deliberate movement against industrial design – it just wasn’t really considered as anything …
Nolan N102 Review
Nolan N-102 Flip-up Helmet Good modular helmet for riders with round-shaped heads looking for a solid, feature rich modular should be well pleased with the Nolan N102. If you’re sensitive to weight or price, you may want to look elsewhere. The Nolan N-102 helmet is a feature rich big brother to the Nolan X-Lite X-1002 …
Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic Review
Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic My “Aha!” moment came about half-way through the afternoon cornering exercises. I was fighting the Ducati around the tight oval, trying not to flatten the cones while wrestling for control of the handlebars. It felt like a cage match with The Great Khali, and I suddenly realized that I didn’t …
Becka Coolwear
Becka Coolwear Motorcycle Underwear Review Thicker fabric than most polyester-only wicking under garments. Definitely transfers moisture away from the rider’s body. This helps to make leathers or textile garments more comfortable to wear in hot weather. It seems counterintuitive to wear a full-length “Long John” under garment in the summer to keep cool. I can …
Squire Paramount Plus Motorcycle Wheel Lock Review
Squire Motorcycle Wheel Lock Big “D” shaped lock is about as hefty as they get. Probably wouldn’t completely stop a thief, but it should slow them down for a while. The folks at Squire Locks read our review of the Squire ML2L Motorcycle Disc Lock and sent us this monster Paramount Plus wheel lock to …
Glare Sahara Waterless Cleaner and Polish
Glare Sahara Waterless Cleaner and Polish Review Interesting waterless cleaner, polish and wax combined into one product. Works very well when used as directed. Saves time and provides an outstanding finish. Our friends at Ultra 2000 have been at it again. First, they brought us Glare Professional Polish (review). Then it was Glare Spider (review). And now …
The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah – wBW Book Review Book and DVD Video by: Des Molloy ISBN: 0954791258 Dimensions (in mm): 233x154x14 Publisher: Panther Publishing, 2006 183 pages, Color and B&W Photos and Illustrations The Last Hurrah is yet another fantastic motorcycle touring adventure tale. It is brought to us by Rollo Turner at Panther Publishing, who also published The Rugged …
Sunshift Photochromic Motorcycle Visor
Light Sensitive Anti-Fog Motorcycle Helmet Visor And what, you might ask, is a “photochromic” visor? Good question! The words “photochromic” and “photochromatic” are used interchangeably, so I decided to consult Merriam Webster to figure it all out. Both words are adjectives (a word that modifies a noun), and photochromic is defined as “capable of changing color on …
Mobile Edge SecurePack Laptop Backpack Review
Mobile Edge Backpack Review Mobile Edge may not be a familiar name to motorcyclists. But they’ve been a popular manufacturer of laptop backpacks, laptop slip cases, briefcases, messenger bags and all sorts of other carrying devices. I first became aware of Mobile Edge products when I purchased a laptop sleeve for my brand new laptop …
ROOF Boxer V
ROOF Boxer V Helmet Review The ROOF Boxer V is a significant upgrade from the original Boxer. This helmet is unique, idiosyncratic and avant-garde. Its futuristic design still looks great today, nearly a decade after its initial release. This says a lot for its originality but also for its capabilities and its unmatched functionality. The ROOF …
M2R Made2Race Rally Cross EVO Motorcycle Jacket
M2R Made2Race Rally Cross EVO Motorcycle Jacket The M2R Rally Cross EVO is a very comfortable jacket with some interesting features including built-in pockets for a water bladder; removable arms and a 3-way front zipper arrangement that effectively blocks cold air. Slowly but surely, “Enduro” styled Adventure Touring gear is catching on. This parallels the …
Waterless Hand Cleaners
WORX All Natural Waterless Hand Cleaner Zogics CitraWipe Degreaser and Waterless Hand Cleaner WORX works but isn’t waterless. CitraWipe is the one to carry on a motorcycle, but both of these hand cleaners are relatively expensive. Many of you have asked for suggestions for waterless hand cleaners that are easy to use, bio-friendly and that …
KBC Tarmac Helmet Review
KBC Tarmac Radiation Motorcycle Helmet The KBC Tarmac is the most basic helmet offered by KBC. But it’s comfortable and it includes some interesting features. It also feels solid with good build quality. It meets both DOT and Snell safety standards, rare at this price. It’s New Year’s Eve and this will be our last …
URBAN Helmets N350 Moto
The Urban Helmet for Urbanites The N350 Moto is a high quality helmet at a very reasonable price. Part 1 of our look at the new URBAN line of motorcycle helmets covered the URBAN N20 Astro, an excellent value for the money. The full-face N20 Astro features outstanding quality, which is especially noteworthy for a brand-new helmet …
Ducati GT1000 Fuel Line Recall Fix and Fuel Filter Replacement
GT100 Fuel Filter Fix The Ducati GT1000 was recalled for a loose fuel line hose clamp. Here’s how to do it yourself. Like many other GT1000 owners, I received the official recall notice from Ducati last week. But also like many other Ducati owners, the closest “local” dealer is 30-odd miles away. I’m lucky actually; …
Ducati GT1000 Fuel Line Recall Fix and Fuel Filter Replacement
GT100 Fuel Filter Fix Summary The Ducati GT1000 was recalled for a loose fuel line hose clamp. Here’s how to do it yourself. Introduction Like many other GT1000 owners, I received the official recall notice from Ducati last week. But also like many other Ducati owners, the closest “local” dealer is 30-odd miles away. …
Olympia Phantom
Olympia Phantom One-Piece Suit Review The Phantom is a comfortable one-piece suit with removable one-piece, full-length insulating liner. It’s claimed to be waterproof and it’s loaded with features at a price that begs the question “How’d they do that?”. It’s funny how price affects the perception of quality. Spend $500 on a helmet and you’re …
British Motorcycle Gear Pioneer Pants Review
BMG Pioneer Pants Robust all-around motorcycle pants with removable insulating liner. Slightly higher than normal waist provides good lower back coverage. Perfect match for the Challenger jacket we reviewed just a couple of weeks ago. The “classic” Belstaff motorcycle clothing line has been sold and distributed in the U.S.A. by British Motorcycle Gear for several years. …
Scorpion EXO-1000 Preview
Scorpion EXO-1000 Helmet Scorpion announced the new EXO-1000 motorcycle helmet today at the 2007 Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana (see the wBW report from the show). The EXO-1000 is Scorpion’s new flagship helmet, replacing the EXO-700, a successful helmet which will remain in the lineup. The EXO-1000 features a unique an innovative cheek pad …
URBAN Helmets N20 Astro Review
The URBAN N20 Astro UPDATE: As of December 2010, Urban Helmets is apparently no longer in business. UPDATE: September 21, 2007 – Photos and information on the DOT safety standard versions of the URBAN N20 Astro and N350 Moto helmets! The N20 shown here retails for only $199.95 in Matte Black and $229.95 for graphics. The N350 Moto retails for $179.95. …
2007 Motorcycle Accessories
World Exclusive: webBikeWorld Live Report From The 2007 Powersports Dealer Expo It’s here! This is our fourth visit to the fantastic Powersports Dealer Expo, held each year during President’s Day weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the place where all of the motorcycle accessory, clothing and helmet manufacturers display a fantastic array of products and …
REV’IT! Infinity Suit Review
A REV’IT! Aerostich Competitor? Ultra-tech materials and state-of-the-art construction techniques make the REV’IT! Infinity the suit of the future, here today. Suppose you were asked to take a clean sheet of paper — or more likely to fire up your CAD software — and design the “ultimate” motorcycle garment with no constraints? I’d start with …
