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Resurgence Gear PEKEV Women’s Jeans Review
Resurgence Gear PEKEV Women’s Jeans The Resurgence Gear PEKEV women’s jeans are durable motorcycle jeans with nice protective features. Be careful when choosing a size and definitely check the quality on the pair you are buying. The first time I rode a motorcycle, I was wearing a pair of regular women’s jeans. I associate jeans …
Tucano Urbano Calamaro Gloves Review
Tucano Urbano “Calamaro” Gloves Review It is seldom the season for mesh gloves in London; mine get so little wear I’ve been using the same ones since 2005. But occasionally it is time for something a little lighter, so I gave the Tucano Urbano Calamaro a try. With their leather palm and light textile upper, they looked …
Racer Queens Gloves Review
Racer “Queens” Women’s Leather Motorcycle Gloves The Racer Queens gloves are made from black goat leather with a light pink liner. The design is feminine with functionality at its heart. Right from the package, the gloves fit well and have remained comfortable. While not without some shortfalls, the Queens gloves represent good value, like most …
Nexx XR2 Review
Nexx XR2 Helmet Review The Nexx XR2 sits between the popular Nexx XR1R and the top-of-the-line Nexx X.T1 helmet in the 2014 product line. The XR2 updates the XR1R to bring it into the mainstream and it’s a definite improvement from the first XR1R we reviewed back in 2009, a revolutionary helmet that wasn’t without …
Stebel Magnum Horns Review Redux
Mounting Stebel Magnum Horns on the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Most motorcycles come with a ridiculously lame kid’s toy sounding horn and the new Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS is no different. The big V-Strom was fitted with a single disk type horn with that familiar “meeeep” sound that gets nothing but laughs on the road. …
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Review Part 3
Take 3: The Fix 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Review: Part 3 A fix has been found for the V-Strom’s ridiculously bad throttle response. I blasted the new V-Strom 1000 ABS in my Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS “First Impressions” and then again in the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS review. In my opinion, the bike has three main problems. …
Nebo Tools Review
Nebo Mult-Tools Come In Handy The Nebo Tools multi-purpose tools are handy items for motorcycle emergency repair or travel. The 13-in-1 Screwdriver has 12 bits plus a 6 mm hex driver in the handle, and the tool has a ratcheting head. The 7-in-1 Socket Wrench has 1/4″ drive sockets in the handle, which also ratchets. …
Pivot Pegz Review
Pivot Pegz Rotating Foot Pegs Pivot Pegz are acessory foot pegs for off-road or dual-sport motorcycles. They rotate forward and back and they are spring-loaded but they automatically center for normal riding. This provides a certain amount of shock absorption, which is useful when riding off-road. The Pivot Pegz concept is pretty simple and the execution …
Dainese Long Range D-WP C2 Boots Review
Dainese Long Range D-WP C2 Boots Review A high-quality pair of street/touring boots that are a good value even at its price point. Definitely worth a look for the serious touring or sport/touring rider. Motorcycle boots have a hard life. Not only are they asked to provide protection from impacts, abrasion and the elements they …
SCHUBERTH SRC for the C3 Pro and S2 Review
SCHUBERTH SRC System for the C3 Pro and S2 Helmets The SCHUBERTH SRC-S (SCHUBERTH Rider Communications System) is an updated intercom. It fits the SCHUBERTH C3 Pro (review) and the SRC for theSCHUBERTH S2 (review). Both of those, in turn were an update for the original SRC we reviewed in 2010 for the SCHUBERTH C3 (review).. Wow! That’s a big …
Dainese Veleta Gloves Review
Dainese “Veleta” Gore-Tex X-TRAFIT Waterproof Gloves The Dainese Veleta gloves are an interesting new design for 2014. The design is a successful mashup of features cribbed from motocross, adventure-touring and street touring gloves. The Veleta gloves passed the webBikeWorld “Bucket Test” with flying colors; that is, they’re completely waterproof, due to the Gore-Tex 3-layer X-TRAFIT …
Interphone Pro Sound Review
Interphone Pro Sound Speaker and Microphone Kit The Interphone Pro Sound audio kit is a set of high-performance speakers and a new microphone for Interphone intercom systems. The kit works with the current Interphone intercom lineup, including the new Interphone F5MC (review), along with the Interphone XT and S series intercom systems. The Pro Sound kit …
Shinko 016 Verge 2X Tire Review
Shinko 016 Verge 2X Dual-Compound Motorcycle Tire Review The Shinko 016 Verge 2X tires seem to be more of a supersport tire that perform very well in the grip and handling department and have good handling in the rain. The wide sipes cause a slight vibration or roar on the road that is tolerable but …
AGV Compact Helmet Preview
AGV Compact Helmet Announced July 29, 2014 (Press release edited by webBikeWorld.com) – AGV announced the “Compact” helmet today for Europe, which combines “the safety of a full face helmet and the convenience of a modular helmet”. This helmet is known as the AGV Numo Evo (review) in the U.S.A. The AGV Compact is a flip-up with …
Forcefield Pro and Sport Lite Back Protector Insert Review
Forcefield Pro and Sport Lite Back Protector Inserts Forcefield has added the Sport Lite line of Level 1 back protector inserts to their product lineup. Also, the Forcefield Pro back protector insert is now available in eight different sizes (up from 6) to fit a variety of motorcycle jackets. The Forcefield Pro back protector inserts …
Sena 20S Review Part 3
Sena 20S Intercom Review Sena 20S Review ▪ Sena 20S Preview ▪ Introduction (Part 1) ▪ Details and Features (Part 2) ▪ On the Road With the Sena 20S and Conclusion (Part 3) Sena 20S: The Sena 20S in Use This report is based on using several Sena 20S intercom systems. They ranged from initial production systems through two versions of …
Dainese Manis Back Protector Review
Dainese “Manis” Back Protector The new Dainese Manis back protector is very comfortable, relatively thin, has good ventilation and also meets the CE Level 2 standard. The comfort comes from the overlapping plates that make up the outer layer on the back of the protector. They are connected with rows of thin elastic strapping that …
Rukka Armaxion Jacket Review
Rukka “Armaxion” Jacket Review The Rukka Armaxion jacket is sort of a variant of the ultra-spec Rukka Armas jacket (review). The Armaxion jacket differs in that it doesn’t have the Superfabric or the Gore Lockout closure system (report) of the Armas. It also has a slightly different cut or styling than the Armas; the former is more of …
SHAD SH36 Side Case Review
SHAD SH36 Side Cases for the Yamaha FZ09, Honda NC700, Honda CTX700 and the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS The new SHAD SH36 side cases (aka panniers, bags) are very easy to install. They also have a more modern, angular look than the stock Suzuki bags. The price difference from OEM luggage is also dramatic. …
REV’IT! X-Vent Pants Review
X-Vent Pants for Winter The REV’IT! X-vent pants have a warm removable quilted thermal lining. It attaches with zippers and the pants lining is waterproof. Vents are located on the thighs, although they don’t flow much air. The pants include Knox CE-approved protectors in the knees and soft foam padding for the hips. The pants …
Pilot Omni Pants Review
Mesh Over Pants for Hot Weather Riding The Pilot Omni over-pants are available in the Omni Air mesh version described in this review or as a solid textile version. Both are designed as over-pants, so they can be worn alone or over jeans or other street pants. The Omni Air mesh over-pants have a thick-feeling …
BurnsMoto USB Chargers
BurnsMoto Dual-Port USB Chargers for Motorcycle Use The BurnsMoto dual-port USB chargers in this review are well made, easy to install and economically priced — what more could one want? Of the three products reviewed here, only the hard plastic mounting bracket that is included with the rectangular dual-port charger failed. Not a big thing …
Kaoko Throttle Lock Redux
Kaoko Throttle Lock for the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Summary I reviewed the Kaoko throttle control for theBMW C 650 GT scooter (Blog) last year. This time, I fit one to the new Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS (Blog). The Kaoko is a snap to install; in fact, it’s even easier to install it on the V-Strom than the BMW …
SCHUBERTH C3 Pro Review
SCHUBERTH C3 Pro Helmet Review The SCHUBERTH C3 Pro is an evolution of the popular SCHUBERTH C3 (review). Although the helmet may appear identical, it has several updates and improvements, added based on owner feedback. Only a C3 owner might notice the differences, but the changes are significant. The updated C3 Pro features include a rear …
HEX ezCAN Review Part 2
Configuring and Using the HEX ezCAN Installing the HEX ezCAN Software This is Part 2 of our extended HEX ezCAN review. The HEX ezCAN software is available in Windows and Mac versions. Once the software has been downloaded and installed, the HEX ezCAN owner has the means to configure the four ezCAN outputs and manage …
Arai Defiant Review
New Arai Defiant Added to the Lineup The Arai Defiant (Arai Rebel in the UK) was introduced in 2013 and updated with a few new graphic choices for 2014. The helmet is similar to the Arai RX-Q (review) but it has a new ventilation system, revised cheek pads and a few other updated features. I own an …
Sidi Apex Lei Boots Review
Sidi Apex Lei Women’s Motorcycle Boots The Sidi Apex Lei boots are the women’s version of the Sidi Apex boots and similar to the Sidi Vertigo Lei boots (review). These are short boots with serious protection. Both the Apex and Apex Lei boots have similar features but the Apex Lei version is specially designed for the …
SW-Motech EVO Daypack Tank Bag Review
SW-Motech Bags-Connection Quick Lock EVO Daypack Tank Bag A small tank bag that uses the Quick Lock EVO second generation mounting system. The EVO locking system uses a special ring that mounts on the fuel filler and different sized tank bags can be fitted. It keeps the tank bag off the paint, while making it …
Rukka AiRider Jacket Review
Rukka “AiRider” Jacket Review The Rukka AiRider jacket is new for 2014 and it has the same Cordura AFT mesh shell of the type used in the Rukka AirMan jacket (review). The AiRider is a shorter sportbike style jacket that forgoes the Gore-Tex removable liner and the Outlast phase-change technology of the AirMan but includes the D3O …
Pilot Direct Air Jacket Review
Pilot Direct Air Hybrid Mesh Jacket The Pilot Direct Air jacket is good-looking, nicely made and comes in a variety of color combinations. It’s a hybrid mesh/textile jacket, with large sections of “Pilotex” mesh for ventilation with textile on the abrasion points. Included is a removable waterproof liner and CE-rated protectors in the shoulders and elbows. The …
Aeromoto Dry Tour Boots Review
Aeromoto Dry Tour Waterproof Motorcycle Boots A better than expected waterproof boot for the price. Motorcycle footwear choices. I think newer riders may not appreciate the wide variety of boots (and shoes) we have today that are made specifically for motorcycle riders. It wasn’t too long ago that the only choice you’d have to make …
Nexx SXCOM Review
Nexx SXCOM Intercom Review The Nexx SXCOM is a simple motorcycle intercom system that is very easy to use. It fits the unique Nexx SWITX SX10 helmet (review), or rather, the Nexx SWITX SX10 helmet was designed to fit the SXCOM intercom, which is actually a lightly disguised Sena SMH3 intercom (review). It may also fit in …
Speed & Strength Rage With the Machine Gloves Review
Speed & Strength “Rage With the Machine” Gloves This is a webBikeWorld Owner Report by J.L.B. on the Speed and Strength “Rage With the Machine” motorcycle gloves.Speed & Strength seems to be everywhere these days with a wide range of reasonably priced motorcycle clothing and helmets. The Rage with the Machine gloves are third from the …
HJC IS-17 Review
Can HJC Improve the IS Formula? The HJC IS-17 is a sort of mashup between the HJC FG-17 (review) and the HJC CL-17 (review). Both of those helmets were reviewed recently on webBikeWorld and many of you asked for an IS-17 review, so here you go. In the U.S.A., the IS-17 trades the Snell certification for an internal …
Nexx SWITX SX.10 Review
Nexx SWITX SX.10 Helmet Review The Nexx SWITX (“Switch”) SX.10 helmet is a radical new take on motorcycle helmet design. The helmet has a removable cover which can be easily replaced (“switched”) by the owner. The helmet shells also come in different colors and the replaceable covers come in every color imaginable. Owners can even …
SPOT Trace Review
SPOT Trace Theft Alert Tracking Device The SPOT Trace is a small GPS tracking device used to track a motorcycle or scooter through a satellite network. If your bike is moved or stolen, a text message or email is sent and you can follow its progress using Google Maps. The SPOT Trace will also send …
