Motorcycle Gear / Parts Reviews, News & Tests

Rev’It Trucker Ladies Jacket Review [Classic Denim Look]

Kelly Callan — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:56:53 +0000

The Rev’It Trucker Ladies Jacket immediately caught my eye, as I’ve been a fan of traditional denim jackets since I started wearing them as a teenager. The relaxed boxy cut is comfortable, fits over everything, and has been a mainstay in my closet. I wouldn’t have thought the design would lend itself to riding jacket […]

The post Rev’It Trucker Ladies Jacket Review [Classic Denim Look] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Heidenau K 60 Ranger Review [Adventure Motorcycle Tires]

Freeman Wood — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:36:07 +0000

The ability of adventure bikes to handle long slogs on pavement, twisting roads, and off-pavement excursions highly depends on the tires they are running. On- and off-road performance are typically at odds when it comes to rubber selection. Grippy tires on the road often mean less off-road performance, and knobby-inspired tires mean less rubber on […]

The post Heidenau K 60 Ranger Review [Adventure Motorcycle Tires] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Lucas Oil Synthetic Motor Oil and Rear Gear Oil Change Review

Gary Ilminen — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:54:56 +0000

Lucas Oil has been in the high-performance lubricants biz for a long time. Founded in 1989, the Indianapolis-based company has been on the cutting edge of product development and improvement, often through the experience gained from the torture-testing of heavy-duty trucking, agricultural machinery, and racing. That experience has translated into some top-line performance products for […]

The post Lucas Oil Synthetic Motor Oil and Rear Gear Oil Change Review appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Cortech Versa-Flo Jacket Review [Ready for Summer and More]

Jonathan Handler — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:32:07 +0000

Rumor has it that Summer is almost here after a long, wet, cold Spring in Southern California. The Cortech Versa-Flo jacket may be the answer to upcoming hot days, with the added versatility of a waterproof and full-sleeve liner. It’s like two jackets in one, and the liner can extend the range of temperatures and […]

The post Cortech Versa-Flo Jacket Review [Ready for Summer and More] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Metzeler Roadtec 02 Tire Review [Isle of Man Wet Weather Test]

Nic de Sena — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:41:18 +0000

Motorcyclists are a persnickety bunch. Want proof? Just ask the average rider for a list of well-meaning, though contradictory, qualities they’d like from their rubber. To the ears of tire engineers, the answer will probably sound like wishing for unicorns. First, we demand dry grip on par with narrowly focused sport hoops, but they’ll also […]

The post Metzeler Roadtec 02 Tire Review [Isle of Man Wet Weather Test] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Eyelights EyeRide Head Up Display + Bluetooth Remote Review

Jonathan Handler — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 02:51:10 +0000

I’m amazed and impressed by all the new electronic gadgets for motorcycle riders that are appearing lately with greater regularity. If you think that the helmet systems you’ve seen over the past decade are the pinnacle of modern gadgetry, you would be wrong. Units from Cardo, Sena, and others that offer music, FM radio, telephone, […]

The post Eyelights EyeRide Head Up Display + Bluetooth Remote Review appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Giant Loop MoJavi Saddlebag Review [Taking Things Lightly]

Neil Wyenn — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 02:24:37 +0000

The Giant Loop MoJavi saddlebag is a light and rugged way to carry your must-haves and small extras tight to the motorcycle and safe from the elements. Each side of the throw-over unit with reinforced mounting provides six liters of waterproof open-space storage in bags that measure 16-by-7-by-4 inches. Weighing just three pounds empty, the […]

The post Giant Loop MoJavi Saddlebag Review [Taking Things Lightly] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Cardo Packtalk Pro Review [Motorcycle Helmet Intercom System]

Don Williams — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:02:13 +0000

The new Cardo Packtalk Pro continues the evolution of the Packtalk mesh intercom line of motorcycle helmet-to-helmet communications devices with three significant enhancements. The Cardo Packtalk Pro is an advancement from the Edge, Cardo Systems’ previous flagship model. All of the features discussed in our review of the Cardo Packtalk Edge continue in the new […]

The post Cardo Packtalk Pro Review [Motorcycle Helmet Intercom System] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Sena SRL3 Intercom Review [For Shoei Neotec 3 and GT-Air 3]

Jonathan Handler — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:22:29 +0000

Shoei has recently released the new Neotec 3 modular helmet in the US market, and it is intercom-ready via the new Sena SRL3 helmet communications device. Shoei’s outgoing Neotec II and GT-Air II were also intercom-ready utilizing the Sena SRL2 and SRL-Mesh units, so it is no surprise that the latest iteration of these popular […]

The post Sena SRL3 Intercom Review [For Shoei Neotec 3 and GT-Air 3] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Mosko Moto Kiger Mesh Pants Review [Summer Motorcycle Gear]

Freeman Wood — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:12:03 +0000

There is no denying it. My Scandinavian blood does not like excessive heat. This runs completely counter to my love of the desert, although winter in the desert is the best of both worlds! Riding through desert terrain, particularly at slower speeds and off-road, can be a total sweat fest and a miserable experience. So, […]

The post Mosko Moto Kiger Mesh Pants Review [Summer Motorcycle Gear] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Study Reveals Motorcycle Gear That Works [Crash Protection]

Gary Ilminen — Wed, 29 May 2024 03:23:23 +0000

We recently shared data from a study that compared various helmet configuration types regarding effectiveness in preventing head and neck injuries. Now, check out the data from a study on the efficacy of gear intended to protect the rest of a rider’s body. Motorcycle Protective Clothing: Protection from Injury or Just the Weather? is an […]

The post Study Reveals Motorcycle Gear That Works [Crash Protection] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

VNM Sport ActivCool-GP Compression Pants Review

Gary Ilminen — Mon, 20 May 2024 19:11:16 +0000

Over the years, I’ve paid scant attention to the baselayer clothing I wore when I was motorcycling when it was warm, and only a little more when snowmobiling or cold-weather motorcycle riding. Until relatively recently, cold-weather riding gear usually consisted of long johns under heavy jeans and a lined leather jacket or an insulated snowmobile […]

The post VNM Sport ActivCool-GP Compression Pants Review appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro Review [ADV+ Motorcycle Helmet]

Neil Wyenn — Thu, 16 May 2024 04:59:15 +0000

The Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro helmet is Touratech’s third-generation adventure/dual-sport helmet. Although I have no experience with Gen 1 (2015) or Gen 2 (2018), I can say the new edition checks all the boxes for 2024. The medium carbon fiber shell with the peak installed weighs 1716 grams (3 pounds, 13 ounces)—one of three configurations—and […]

The post Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro Review [ADV+ Motorcycle Helmet] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Cortech Marquee Jacket Review [Swiss Army Knife in Leather]

Jonathan Handler — Wed, 15 May 2024 05:49:46 +0000

Cortech has a winner here in the Marquee leather jacket. I can probably shortcut this review by saying that this black leather jacket ticks all the boxes on my list of important features to include in a great item of apparel. The Cortech Marquee jacket is constructed of 1.0-1.2 mm drum-dyed cow leather that is […]

The post Cortech Marquee Jacket Review [Swiss Army Knife in Leather] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Michelin Power 6 Review [Street- and Track-Tested]

Robert Martinez — Tue, 14 May 2024 00:49:19 +0000

You have probably heard that there’s a trade-off between a tire that offers excellent grip and a tire that will last. For the most part, that is true. However, Michelin has focused heavily on narrowing that gap, as evidenced by the new Power 6, a new addition to its Hypersport range. The Michelin Power 6 […]

The post Michelin Power 6 Review [Street- and Track-Tested] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Denali D7 Pro Multi-Beam Driving Lights Review

Neil Wyenn — Thu, 09 May 2024 21:20:44 +0000

The Denali D7 Pro Multi-Beam driving light pods with the Modular X-Lens System are the newest and brightest addition to the Denali Electronics LED lineup. The new D7 Pro kit ($798) claims to blast nearly 24,000 lumens of daylight in front of you. That translated to the D7 Pro’s illuminating objects 1000 feet in front […]

The post Denali D7 Pro Multi-Beam Driving Lights Review appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Shoei Neotec 3 Review [Modular Motorcycle Helmet Test]

Jonathan Handler — Wed, 08 May 2024 05:34:41 +0000

Shoei has again impressed with the third and latest iteration of its Neotec modular helmet—the Shoei Neotec 3. As I removed the helmet from the box and held it in hand, the Neotec 3 radiated quality and good looks. The finish is flawless, and the design is beautiful to my eye. I have spent many […]

The post Shoei Neotec 3 Review [Modular Motorcycle Helmet Test] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Scorpion Exo XT9000 Carbon Review [Adventure Helmet]

Neil Wyenn — Sat, 04 May 2024 05:41:36 +0000

The Scorpion Exo XT9000 Carbon is a full-featured, lightweight, carbon fiber, adventure-style helmet in the $500 price range. It has an intermediate oval head shape with ample ventilation and good aerodynamics. It sports a peak that doesn’t vibrate on the freeway and comes with a clear faceshield, a smoke faceshield, a Pinlock antifog insert, a […]

The post Scorpion Exo XT9000 Carbon Review [Adventure Helmet] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Rider Shield 360 Ride Vision 2 Pro Review [Proximity Alert System]

Jonathan Handler — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:56:23 +0000

Ride Vision 2 Pro by Rider Shield 360 is an alert system that provides forward collision, blind spot, overtaking, and distance-keeping warnings, plus front and rear cameras to record up to three-hour videos of your ride. The system consists of an array of red and yellow LEDs on both mirrors, front and rear cameras, and […]

The post Rider Shield 360 Ride Vision 2 Pro Review [Proximity Alert System] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Arai XD-5 First Look [All-New 3-In-1 ADV Helmet Fast Facts]

Don Williams — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:38:51 +0000

We have to admit it—having debuted a dozen years ago, the Arai XD4 was getting a bit long in the tooth. Although most Ultimate Motorcycling staffers wear the XD4 when on an adventure bike, and sometimes dual-sport bikes, we wanted to see an update. While we are happy that it has DOT and Snell certification, […]

The post Arai XD-5 First Look [All-New 3-In-1 ADV Helmet Fast Facts] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Michelin Anakee Road Review [Adventure Motorcycle Tire]

Robert Martinez — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:01:21 +0000

Michelin has released the latest addition to its heavy adventure range, rubber. The Michelin Anakee Road is an evolution of the popular Anakee III tire. As the name implies, this is a purely road-focused tire aimed at ADV riders who don’t plan on hitting the trail, allowing the Anakee family to cover all aspects of […]

The post Michelin Anakee Road Review [Adventure Motorcycle Tire] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Camel ADV The Fix Brake Pedal Folding Tip Review [Ténéré 700]

Neil Wyenn — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:43:42 +0000

Camel ADV Products is an innovation machine. Owner Cory Hanson is an avid offroad rider who works tirelessly to improve our adventure bikes. While Hanson loves his Yamaha Ténéré 700, he immediately found, as we all have, that the brake pedal throw is too long and feels spongy. It also occasionally hangs up, wearing out […]

The post Camel ADV The Fix Brake Pedal Folding Tip Review [Ténéré 700] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Sena SRL-Mesh for Shoei Helmets Review [Mesh Intercom Unit]

Jonathan Handler — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:11:54 +0000

Sena has addressed the rising demand for mesh intercom by introducing the SRL-Mesh, a mesh radio-enabled communications unit for three Shoei motorcycle helmets—the Neotec II, GT-Air II, and J-Cruise II. Previously, Sena offered the SRL and then the SRL2 communicators for these same helmets. The SRL2 utilized the then-current Sena 20S DNA. I had speculated […]

The post Sena SRL-Mesh for Shoei Helmets Review [Mesh Intercom Unit] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Schuberth C5 Carbon Review [Schuberth Performance Helmet]

Jonathan Handler — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:31:27 +0000

Based on many years of riding in Schuberth helmets, I know any new model will be a serious addition to the company’s impressive lineup. I base this statement on Schuberth’s history of long development times, limited models, and incremental improvements to its helmet while in production. The just-released Schuberth Performance C5 Carbon is old and […]

The post Schuberth C5 Carbon Review [Schuberth Performance Helmet] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.

Pirelli Scorpion Trail III First Look [Spot-Adventure-Touring Tire]

Don Williams — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:34:27 +0000

The new Pirelli Scorpion Trail III is aimed at sport-adventure-touring riders who spend most of their time on the street, but still want the capability of riding on high-quality unpaved roads on occasion. Pirelli touts the Scorpion Trail III as a quiet tire to accommodate touring, while still providing grip levels on the street—wet and […]

The post Pirelli Scorpion Trail III First Look [Spot-Adventure-Touring Tire] appeared first on Ultimate Motorcycling.