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REV’IT Spring / Summer Collection
REV’IT has outdone themselves for this season’s Q2/Q3 collection. With new additions in the Adventure Sport, Adventure Touring, Adventure Travel, Heritage, Metropolitan Commuter, Race, and Urban Sport segments, riders can be guaranteed a new bit of gear for nearly every occasion – and REV’IT! Global Sales Director Erik van Bilsen, is tickled pink at the …
[REVIEW] Ruroc Gets Serious With the Atlas 4.0
Last month I canceled a trip to Las Vegas to attend the 2022 AimExpo motorcycle show, due to travel advisories and the rising wave of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. It was crushing and beyond disappointing to miss that show, but I didn’t get to feel sad about that for very long. Viva Las Vegas! My …
Deal of the Week: Select ADV/Touring Gloves Over 30% Off!
We focused on V-twin jackets last week—so this week, we’ve got a little something aimed squarely at the ADV/touring crowd. And we’ve got a feeling you’ll be giving these products two well-protected thumbs up—because this week’s featured deals are all on motorcycle gloves. Revzilla currently has some excellent deals on ADV/touring gloves, and we’ve listed …
iXS Reveals The All-New Tour Jacket Laminat-ST-Plus
Waterproof, Windproof, Breathable iXS has just revealed their all-new textile jacket – and judging by the specs, it’s a goodie. We’ve reviewed a few of iXS’s items before; from the Vidar gloves that we were able to try out, to the Curtis Jacket that our top-notch reviewer Rick covered back in 2016, the brand seems …
Thinkware M1 Motorcycle Dash Cam Review
Dash cameras have, over the past decade or so, become more and more popular in cars and trucks, for a multitude of reasons. Some like to have the cameras for insurance purposes, in case someone tries to pull an insurance scam or they are not at fault in a collision. Some like to have them …
Merlin Biker Collective Features Three Riders With a Love For Good Gear
When Merlin released their Biker Collective, we were impressed by the bold move of the brand. The concept was clever; what better way to shape a company’s products and get gear out there (while feeding quality vibes to the motorcycle community) than by picking three normal run-of-the-mill sapiens addicted to the twisties, supporting their rides …
Deals We Love This Week: Over 50% Off Select V-Twin Jackets
Cruisers don’t get enough love around here, but this week, we’re fixing all that by highlighting some incredible deals over at RevZilla on jackets for V-twin riders. These jackets will do a hell of a lot more than make you look like a badass—they’ll also go a long way towards keeping your torso intact if …
MotoAmerica: Motul is Official Lubricant for KOTB
We’ve just been given the low-down that the 2022 season will see Motul as the official lubricant partner for MotoAmerica’s favorite bagger racing series, King of the Baggers (KOTB) – and MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey is pretty jazzed about it. “Our King of the Baggers class is a huge attraction for the motorcycling community as …
Kawasaki: New Range of Performance Oils Announced for 2022
New KPO 4-Stroke Designed To Deliver Team Green has just announced a new line of performance oils for the motorcycle community – and they’ve included a new number designed specifically for higher-revving bikes that run on the hot side. The report from RRW tells us that the new addition to the range – a KPO …
Gear Grind: Stylmartin Unveils Double WP Motorcycle Sneakers
Italian Leather and Waterproof? – Yes, Please. Since 1979, Italian motorcycle footwear company Stylmartin has been using premium-grade components sourced locally (as much as possible) to create stylish footwear for the motorcycling community – and their new addition, christened the Double WP, is a perfect fit for the urban commuter. The report from RideApart also …
Deals We Love This Week: Rokker Motorcycle Pants Over 30% Off
Yeah, we know—we did pants last week. But those were technical pants for winter riding, and with the days starting to get longer and warmer now that January’s almost over, we figured you might want to think about stocking up on a decent pair or two of riding jeans or casual pants as well. Of …
BMW: New Saddle Patent Boasts Height and Width Adjustability
One Seat Fits All BMW’s in the process of creating a motorcycle seat that could play a very important role in future ergonomics – and we’re anticipating the thing to arrive by late 2023. The report from CycleWorld states that the unit is made up of three pieces; the first front section is immoveable, fitting …
Vance & Hines Offers Their Largest Race Sponsorship Yet
Vance & Hines have just revealed the largest contingency program in the history of the brand – and with nearly $200,000 available, this season’s racers will be able to bag a pretty penny for their efforts on the circuit. In a press release issued on Wednesday of this week, the premium exhaust brand stated that …
ARCH Motorcycles Collab with J.W. Speaker Includes “Revolutionary Adaptive Motorcycle Headlight™”
As if it weren’t enough that ARCH landed a partnership with Motul for high-tech solutions and lubrication, Keanu Reeve’s co-owned bike brand now has purportedly teamed up with J.W. Speaker for lighting technologies – and that includes future models still draped for the near future. An example of this, BusinessWire tells us, is a revolutionary …
Deal of the Week: Winter Weather Gloves Over 20% Off!
Your hands will likely be some of the first body parts that get cold when you’re riding in winter (unless you have the luxury of heated grips—in which case, this writer is extremely jealous). But a good pair of winter riding gloves will help prevent the chill from settling into your fingers and knuckles, letting …
[REVIEW] Scorpion EXO-T520 Helmet + EXO-COM® Review
Introduction For over two decades whenever I think of Scorpion helmets I think of the phrase “bang for the buck” and the company has done a great job of perpetuating that idea over the years. My own “daily driver” helmet has been their EXO-ST1400 helmet I reviewed here over two and half years ago. That …
[REVIEW] Scorpion EXO-GT930 Transformer Modular Helmet + EXO-COM® Review
Rider Background I’ve been looking for a modular helmet for quite some time now. Over the years, I’ve often leaned towards a full-faced sports helmet but circumstances have changed since adding a Triumph Tiger 1200 to my stable, and I found myself wanting something a little more touring-focused. As luck would have it, the good …
[REVIEW] Insta360 One X2 Camera Review
Introducing the Insta360 One X2 Camera Over the past few years, action cameras have come way down in price and steadily up in quality. These small cameras are great for motorcyclists who want to capture their rides. Most of the cameras are limited of course to showing just the one view in which you have …
Vata7 Unveils Crowdfunding Campaign for X1 LED Smart Helmet
Introducing the 1.9lb ‘Brain Bucket of the Future’ World, meet Vata7’s new brainchild – a smart helmet bristling with technology and a taste of the future. Our press release states that the X1 ‘Speed and Light’ LED Smart helmet – the only one in the world to feature ‘100% carbon fiber with aeronautical technology’ – …
Anti-Theft Trackers for America
Ex-Harley Executive Steve Piehl Partners with Monimoto A former executive of Harley-Davidson (founder and developer of the highly successful Harley Owners Group, or HOG) has just partnered with an anti-motorcycle-theft company, signing on to help with their current ‘series A’ fundraising – and Steve Piehl is excited to see what the brand will bring to …
New UK Highway Code Will Focus On Vulnerable Road Users
*NOTE: This article has been remedied to reflect the UK Highway Code – apologies for the oversight, and enjoy the read* “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” We here at wBW take motorcycle safety seriously. So seriously, in fact, that we have a whole list of articles and resources on the topic – everything from …
Deals We Love This Week: Winter Riding Pants Up to 50% Off
Riding in winter means gearing up on the bottom as well as the top. It doesn’t matter how warm your jacket is if your legs turn into popsicles. Fortunately, the right winter riding pants can prevent that from happening. This week, Revzilla’s got a few pairs of excellent cold-weather riding pants on sale for up …
Forcite To Revamp Sales Avenues For Greater Supply Support
Forcite is in the process of revamping their website – and no wonder. With this past November seeing their most recent shipment of MK1 Smart Helmets selling out in a jaw-dropping 30 minutes, the company has plenty of room to expand and continue to provide to a growing customer base. If you were one of the …
Deals we Love this Week: Dainese Riding Gear Up to 50% Off
When it comes to motorcycle gear, Dainese offers some of the best. And this week, Revzilla has tons of Dainese gear on sale for up to 50% off! We’ve picked out a few of our favourite pieces and listed them below, but there are plenty of great deals currently available on items from this world-class …
Wow! What A Ride! Book Review
When Frank Palmer approached me about reading his book Wow! What A Ride! I thought I knew what to expect. It would be a compilation of stories that span his riding experience. And always eager to learn about how others enjoy life or two, or three, wheels, I accepted. The book arrived shortly, and my …
BMW Motorrad: 2022 Collection Includes Sao Paulo Jet Helmet
When BMW Motorrad dropped their 2022 Riders’ Gear Collection, they included a very nice helmet in the rack with the rest of the apparel. Let’s check it out. The report from RideApart states that The Sao Paulo Jet Helmet (named, we’re guessing, after Brazil’s vibrant financial center of the same name) is “a basic, breezy …
New Rally Adventure Kit from Adventure-Bike.Be
“Rally Raid Looks and Functionality For Less” New Addition to Fit All Huskie 701 (Post-2008) and KTM 690 Models Adventure-Bike.Be has just come out with an all-encompassing Rally Adventure kit for the Husqvarna 701 and KTM 690 – and we’re loving the budget-friendly quality. The report from ADVPulse states that the Belgian company started up …
Deals we Love this Week: Select Motorcycle Jackets Up to 50% Off
The new year is almost here, and that means riding season is only a couple of months away (for most of North America and Europe, anyway). Restocking on gear is always a good idea before you take that first spring ride—and this week, Revzilla has some awesome deals on jackets to get you started. These jackets …
Gear Grind: Segura’s Sierra Textile Jacket Goes ‘Caj for the Holidays
A Lumberjack for the Lanes Amidst the plethora of motorcycle gear brands that aim for the average daily rider comes a new addition to the segment from the French district – and being Canadian and born into a plaid loincloth, you’ll forgive the enthusiasm of this particular gear drop. Meet Segura’s newest jacket on the …
Gear Grind: ELEVEIT Reveals Their 2022 Collection Including MUD MAXI Gear
For The Rough-And-Toughest Motorcycle gear brand ELEVEIT has just debuted their new MUD MAXI Technical Apparel for their 2022 Collection – and the gear comes in a bunch of colors so you can play matchy-match with your bike of choice. “The Veneto-based company ELEVEIT, manufacturer of technical clothing and footwear for the two-wheel world, presented …
Ducati and the Matrix: A Modified Scrambler for the Big Screen
When the first Matrix hit theatres, people went wild. The concept of reality having multiple layers was a catchy thrill, and it helped that directors Larry and Andy Wachowski took huge risks in the movie’s budget to realise their vision for the story – because it paid off in spades. One of the most memorable …
Denali Cansmart Controller + D4 / B6 Lights Installation & Video Review
Adding lights and other electrical devices to your bike can give you a lot of additional capabilities, but it can also be a headache—not to mention, a liability—to mess with the wiring loom on your bike. Fortunately, certain devices can allow you to add these accessories without ever going near those complex systems. The Denali Cansmart …
Deals We Love This Week: Select Sena Motorcycle Helmets Over 50% Off!
We’re an ATGATT company, but if there’s one piece of gear you should prioritize above all the rest, it’s most definitely your helmet. After all, broken arms, legs, and ribs can heal, but broken skulls? Not so much. Fortunately, Revzilla’s got the goods you need this week with select Sena helmets over 50% off. See …
Arai: New Colorway for Off-Roading VX-PRO4 Helmet
Arai’s got a new set of colorways for their tried-and-true VX-PRO4 helmet – and considering all their lids are hand painted so meticulously, the red and yellow schemes are nothing short of stunning. Back in the beginning of September, we covered a neat neon-wedge design that Arai had just debuted for the VX-PRO4. Arai, I …
[REVIEW] The Quin Quest Smart Helmet
Quin-tessential? Not Quite Yet The Quest is Dallas, TX-based Quintessential Designs first attempt at building and selling an adventure helmet. They aimed ambitiously high by choosing to build it as a carbon fiber, modular helmet equipped with an automatic SOS distress beacon and integrated Bluetooth electronics. It seems to me they bit off more than …
Deals We Love This Week: Up to 45% Off Protective Riding Gear
Motorcycle riding gear isn’t just about what’s on the surface. Investing in a few protective inserts or pieces with built-in armor can save your bacon in a slide—and this week, our friends at Revzilla are making it easier than ever to do that with some brand new deals. This list includes guards, inserts, and even …
Merlin Releases Co-Branded Leather Jackets To Commemorate Launch of BSA’s Gold Star
British motorcycle gear brand Merlin has just released a sweet pair of leather jackets to complement the all-new Gold Star that BSA released for the public on December fourth. Following a press release, we learned that Merlin was in full support of BSA’s comeback – and with a shiny machine like the Gold Star resurrecting …
[REVIEW] Race-R Pro GP Spoiler Lorenzo Winter Test Edition Helmet
Introduction to the Race-R Pro GP Spoiler Lorenzo Winter Test Edition Helmet Shark’s Race-R Pro helmet has evolved a lot since its introduction in 2011 as aerodynamic design and newly available tech have moved forward. One thing that hasn’t changed is the mission of the Race-R Pro series which is to provide world-class protection and …
Deals We Love This Week: Over 60% Off Bull-it Motorcycle Pants
Another week; another incredible deal from our friends at Revzilla. This time around, they’re offering more than 60% off select Bull-it men’s and women’s motorcycle riding pants—and we’re here to seat to it that you have the skinny (jeans) on some of the best options. These prices might seam too good to be true, but …
