Gear Brands
AEE HD50 Video Camera
Is It an Action Cam? The AEE HD50 is kind of a hybrid hand-held action camera that definitely isn’t made for motorcycle use. But, it has the best video quality in this group, about the equal of the GoPro Hero HD (review) or the Drift HD 170 (review). This was a surprise, as we took a complete chance …
REV’IT! Alpha RF Pants Review
Street Chinos for Motorcycling The REV’IT! Alpha RF (“Regular Fit”) chinos are actually motorcycle pants. But you — nor anyone else — would ever know it! Hidden underneath that 10 oz. Cordura stretch denim is the REV’IT! PWR shield cut, tear and abrasion-resistant fabric, double in the knees and seat. Also included are the clever …
Ohmics MotoBrakeBT Bluetooth Brake Light Review
The Ohmics MotoBrakeBT Bluetooth Programmable Deceleration and Brake Light The MotoBrakeBT is a “Deceleration Sensing MotoBrakeBT Light With Bluetooth Connectivity”. It’s an evolution of the original Ohmics MotoBrake we reviewed in 2015. While not the only auxiliary deceleration-sensing (dynamic) brake light system on the market at that time, the MotoBrake arguably had the best combination of features, …
HJC DS-X1 Review
Sophomore Charm The HJC DS-X1 is the Korean company’s second dual-sport adventure-touring helmet. That is, if you count the HJC CL-XS (review), released in Europe way back in 2006, and featured in many other dualsport helment reviews. And there may have been more in other markets? While it may seem that HJC may have been ahead …
Triumph Tiger Project Bike Blog
The 1998 Triumph Tiger “Steamer” Blog Welcome to the webBikeWorld Triumph Tiger blog! Here you’ll find information about Triumph Tiger parts, accessories, repair, maintenance and more. Much of this information is also available through other sources. But we figured our Tiger project bike is an integral part of the webBikeWorld team and, as such, it …
2011 Powersports Dealer Expo Live Report
2011 AFX Helmets 2011 Dealer Expo Report Home wBW 2011 Dealer Expo Reports 2011 Nexx Helmets 2011 AFX Helmets Caberg Helmets U.S. Update Motorcycle Photo Slide Show Bell Revolver Bell RS-1 Bell Custom 500 Bell Moto-9 and Moto-4 Klim Enduro Clothing e-Tint MX-8 and AX-9 LCD Visor Inserts Warn Motorcycle HID Lights and XT15 Winch Vemar …
Hearos vs. Mack’s Ear Plugs Review
Hearos Xtreme vs. Mack’s ThermaFit Ear Plugs It’s been a long time since the last webBikeWorld ear plug review. This time, we’re taking a look at the Hearos Xtreme Protection and Mack’s ThermaFit ear plugs, both made in the U.S.A. These are disposable soft foam ear plugs with two very different form factors. It’s a …
2008 Powersports Dealer Expo – Motorcycle Accessories – Page 2
2008 Powersports Dealer Expo – Motorcycle Accessories – Page 2 Summing up the 2008 show, I’m convinced there are a couple of interesting trends, as I mentioned earlier. First, motorcycle clothing manufacturers are finally getting serious about women riders, with good-looking but functional and safe clothing. Rev’it (more later) and Teknic are offering high-quality motorcycle …
Kriega R25 R35 Backpack Review
The Kriega R25 and R35 Motorcycle Backpacks The Kriega R25 and R35 make a convincing argument for wearing a backpack on a motorcycle. The design moves the weight from the shoulders and places it on the chest and back. Freedom of movement is also a benefit of Kriega’s design, as both backpacks allow movement of …
Motorcycle Battery Tester Review
Forget the Battery Tester. Buy a Multimeter Instead. I found this “Traveller” brand 100 amp battery tester at the local Tractor Supply farm store. They were having a big sale and it was $17.95 and I was on the checkout line so I thought “Why not?” It seemed like a pretty good deal. I wasn’t …
2006 Motorcycle Accessories
Page 3: More live reporting from the 2006 Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. Home | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | 2005 Dealer Expo All text and photos © webWorld International, LLC 2001-2007. All rights reserved. Our friends at Zeus had a small display, with what looks like a freshened design for the …
Sidi Gossip Shoes Review
Hangout Street Shoes for Motorcyclists The Sidi Gossip street shoes are comfortable for all-around messing about off the bike. They allow you to fly your motorcyclist colors rather than pay homage to Nike, Adidas, etc. The Gossip shoes aren’t really designed for running, hiking or trekking. They’re for relaxing. And in that regard, they score. …
Pilot Obsidian Gloves Review
Inexpensive Winter Gloves From Pilot The Pilot Obsidian gloves have just about every feature you need for winter, all at a great price. Materials used include about 40% soft leather and 60% textile. There’s a big carbon fiber main knuckle protector and a secure wrist strap. Touch-sensitive overlays are included for working that smartphone. The …
Honda CBF250 Motorcycles
2004 CBF250 Engine Engine Type Single Cylinder – Air-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve DOHC Displacement 249 cc Bore and Stroke 73 x 59.5mm Compression Ratio 9.3 :1 Fuel Delivery 32mm VE-L type carburetor Ignition Digital transistorised with electronic advance Max. Power Output 20 bhp at 8000 rpm Max. Torque 22Nm at 6000 rpm DRIVETRAIN Transmission 6-speed Final …
Honda CBR250R Motorcycles
2011 Honda CBR250R Engine Engine Type Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Displacement 249 cc Bore and Stroke 76 mm x 55 mm Compression Ratio 10.7:1 Valve Train Chain-driven DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder Fuel Delivery PGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 38mm throttle body Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance DRIVETRAIN Transmission 6-speed Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain CHASSIS …
Honda CBR250RA Motorcycles
2011 Honda CBR250RA Engine Engine Type Liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Displacement 249 cc Bore and Stroke 76 mm x 55 mm Compression Ratio 10.7:1 Valve Train Chain-driven DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder Fuel Delivery PGM-FI electronic fuel injection DRIVETRAIN Transmission 6-speed Final Drive O-ring-sealed chain CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES Front Suspension 37 mm telescopic fork; …
Honda CBF125 Motorcycles
2012 Honda CBF125 Engine Engine Type Air-cooled 4-stroke 2-valve OHC single Displacement 124.7cc Bore and Stroke 52.4 x 57.8mm Compression Ratio 9.2:1 Fuel Delivery PGM-FI electronic fuel injection Ignition Computer controlled fully transistorised with electronic advance Max. Power Output 8.3kW/8,000min-1 Max. Torque 11.2Nm/6,250min-1 Starter Electric DRIVETRAIN Transmission 5-speed Final Drive 2.63 Front Wheel U-cross-section 6-spoke …
Honda CBR125R Motorcycles
2004 CBR125R Engine Engine Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 2-valve SOHC single Displacement 124.7cc Bore and Stroke 58 x 47.2mm Compression Ratio 11 :1 Fuel Delivery VK-type carburetor Ignition Capacitor Discharge (CDI) Max. Power Output 13 bhp at 10,000 rpm Max. Torque 10.1Nm at 8000 rpm Starter Electric DRIVETRAIN Transmission 6 speed Final Drive O-ring sealed chain …
Alpinestars T-Jaws Jacket Review
The Search for a Lightweight Winter Outfit The goal: a winter motorcycle riding outfit without the bulk. We’ve done this before — sort of. Long-time webBikeWorld readers may recall our 2009review of the Firstgear Teton jacket. That review had a similar objective: a lighter-weight, short jacket with matching pants for winter. This review isn’t necessarily an update on …
AGV Sport Compass Jacket Review
Waxed Cotton and Leather? The AGV Sport Compass jacket combines a unique and “modern retro” look with protection of a modern motorcycle jacket. Accommodations are present for back protection and CE rated elbow and shoulder protection is include. The unique construction consists of a brown waxed cotton and buffalo leather to deliver a look that …
Lindstrands Blaze Jeans Review
The Unknown Motorcycle Jeans The Lindstrands Blaze pants may just be one of the best motorcycle jeans you’ve never heard of. Lindstrands Blaze jeans are one of the few bike jeans that don’t use Kevlar or aramid fibres for abrasion protection and are all the more comfortable for it. The Blaze jeans are available in …
TCX S-R1 Boots Review
Super Sport for the Street The TCX S-R1 boots are a “hypersport” street version of the TCX racing boots. A Gore-Tex membrane is included to make the boots waterproof and the S-R1 boots are also CE certified to EN13634. Paired with the built-in safety features and reasonable price, these boots are a winner. My apologies, …
TCX X-Blend Boots Review
Work Boot Style With CE Certs The TCX X-Blend boots combine a classic leather work boot look and feel with CE certified protection. (For more information, be sure to read the wBW report “CE Certified vs. CE Approved“, because their is a difference.) Most people would never know these are motorcycle boots unless the details …
MotoPumps Air Shot Review
A Compact Motorcycle Tire Inflator The MotoPumps Air Shot is a very compact tire inflator. It provides pressures up to 100 psi and it’s small enough to fit under the seat of many motorcycles. The kit has everything needed to inflate a tire at the roadside. Multiple power cables, a zero-loss air hose and even …
Motorcycle Wheels
Motorcycle Wheel Info Tachyon motorcycle wheel balancer review | Akront wheels are back – Billet Boys is the U.S.A. distributor | Alpina tubeless spoked wheels for Supermoto and other bikes; here are some photos from the 2008 Dealer Expo | Buchanan’s Spoke and Rim has custom spokes and wheel rims by Akront, D.I.D., Excel and Sun; also British bike rims and others | wBW Review: Carrozzeria forged racing …
Spidi STS-R Gloves Review
Sport/Street Gloves for Women and Men The Spidi STS-R gloves come in a variety of colors for women and men. They’re racy looking and the price seems reasonable for all the features they have. They are also very comfortable, well constructed and have technical features, but there’s something missing: a wrist retention strap. When I think of …
INNOVV Power Hub Review
A Simple Power Control HQ for Accessories The INNOVV Power Hub1 is a power distribution system for motorcycle accessories. Up to 5 different accessories can be connected to the fused power wires. Connect a wire from the Hub1 to the battery and one to the ground. Then connect the yellow wire from the Hub1 to …
Zooke Anti-Fog Review
Zooke Z-Spritz. Does It Work? Zooke anti-fog treatment is popular with skiers. It’s available as a wax or spray. Unfortunately, it did not prevent visor fogging during our review. This review will be short and sweet. Zooke “Z-Spritz” (the liquid version of Zooke anti-fog) did not prevent visor fogging during our evaluation. That doesn’t mean …
Hepco & Becker Royster C-Bow Review
Waterproof Luggage With A Unique Mounting System The Hepco & Becker Royster C-Bow side cases straddle the line between hard cases and soft bags. The semi-rigid design offers light weight while still being strong enough to maintain the shape. Capacity is a bit limited but is in line with the intended use for commuters and …
iXS Curtis Jacket Review
Retro Leather Jacket With a Modern Twist The iXS Curtis leather jacket is a different take on retro leather. It also helps to illustrate the range of products available in the very broad iXS catalog. The Curtis comes in two striking color combinations: the chocolate brown shades shown here and a red/black with cream combo. The …
Macna Ivy RL “Night Eye” Jacket Review
Night Eye for Night Riders The Macna Ivy RL jacket is comfortable and functional. It has all the features you need to keep riding from autumn, through winter and into spring. When it’s bathed in the glow of headlights, the innovative Night Eye material makes the Ivy RL light up like a Christmas tree. With …
Helite Leather Airbag Jacket Review
Leather, Airbag and a Back Protector This is a “Quick Look” at the Helite leather airbag jacket. We have reviewed several Helite airbag products so far. Those include the Helite Adventure airbag jacket (review) and the Helite Turtle Airbag Vest (review). The Turtle airbag vest is included as part of the Adventure jacket and the leather airbag jacket. In …
Tork Maxx Review
Max Volume and (Slightly) Better Sound Quality The Tork “Maxx” system is a combination set of speakers with a new inline micro-amplifier. It’s similar to the Tork XPro speakers I reviewed 4 years ago. That kit also included the Tork Booster, a much larger amplifier. The Tork Maxx speakers are thinner than the XPro at around 8 …
BMW Bouncing Ball Screen Saver
BMW Screen Saver for Old Windows Machines The BMW logo is a classic! It’s a simple, strong and powerful identity, it represents the history and heritage of BMW motorcycles for the last 80 years. So here is a really cool BMW Motorcycle screen saver. It’s a 3-dimensional bouncing ball with the BMW motorcycle logo in high …
Motorcycle News From webBikeWorld.com
These motorcycle news stories were posted on the webBikeWorld.com home page. Once a link is removed from the Motorcycle News column on the home page, it is posted here, by month for the calendar year. News from previous years is linked in the right-hand column. 2015 Motorcycle News New Arai Signet-Q Pro Tour Graphics Announced “A …
Ear Plug Reviews
Protect Your Hearing! Everything you need to know about ear plugs, earplugs, hearing protection, wearing earplugs, sources for earplugs, or earplugs and motorcycling! Riding a motorcycle creates a lot of noise, even when wearing a full-face helmet. Depending upon circumstances and the helmet’s design, wearing a helmet may actually increase the noise level! I …
Caberg Ghost Review
A Unique “Streetfighter/Retro” The Caberg Ghost iterates the “streetfighter” motorcycle helmet trend with a unique new design. The Ghost is available with a tri-composite shell or as the Ghost Carbon shown here. The Ghost Carbon in size XL weighs just 1188 grams, which makes it one of the lightest helmets we’ve ever reviewed. What’s unique …
TecMate OptiMate O-105 USB Review
The TecMate O-105 OptiMate Weatherproof Charger With 3300mA Dual-Port USB Output for DIN Motorcycle Outlets The TecMate OptiMate O-105 Dual USB Port Charger is likely to become an indispensable piece of kit for motorcyclists. It plugs into a Euro-style DIN power outlet (ISO 4165) on your bike. These are the smaller or narrower style outlets …
