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Fly Racing Women’s Lite Racewear Review [Off-Road Tested]

Fly Racing’s Women’s Lite Racewear is light, silky, and has one of the most flattering fits in women’s dirt bike apparel. The line, first introduced in 2019, is Fly Racing’s premium offering for women...

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Roadskin Taranis Elite Ladies Jeans Review [Motorcycle Pants]

Roadskin specializes in motorcycle riding jeans that the British company claims offer protection “comparable to leather trousers.” That intrigued me, as I don’t always feel like putting on leather...

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Alpinestars J-6 Shoes Review [Not Just Made For Urban Riding]

I’ve never thought of myself as a shoe person. I’m not one of those women with a closetful of shoes for every occasion. However, I have noticed that the bottom of my closet is getting overrun with...

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2023 Honda CRF300LS Review (A Dozen Dual-Sport Fast Facts)

In a welcoming move to further entice new riders into the market, Honda has lowered the seat height of its already hugely approachable CRF300L dual sport motorcycle, bringing us the 2023 Honda...

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2023 Triumph Speed Twin 900 Commuter Test [Arrive In Style]

I’m almost always running late when I head out the door for work. That means I’m pushing the speed limit instead of smelling the roses. Fortunately, the 2023 Triumph Speed Twin 900 has been doing...

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Rev’It! Apex Air H2O Ladies Jacket Review [Summer Ready]

The weather in Southern California has been weird this year. Our usually mild winter was quite cold, it rained a lot, and then spring skipped through here like a flat rock on a lake, and we went...

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Cycplus G1 Review [Mini GPS Wireless Bike Computer Tested]

We’ve been testing a lot of dirt bikes in the desert this year, taking advantage of the unusually cooler temps to enjoy riding in areas such as California City and Spangler Hills. With the many miles...

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2024 Alpinestars Stella Techstar Gear Set Review

Alpinestars’ new 2024 Stella Techstar gear set gives women an upscale jersey and pants option for hitting the off-road trails and motocross track. This is a welcome addition to Alpinestars MX offerings...

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2023 Honda SCL500 Review [A Dozen Scrambler Fast Facts]

Motorcycle riding has this magical ability to transport me from my day-to-day whirlwind full of the pressures of modern life to a time that almost stands still. No matter what has been going on in my...

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Ducati ST3 S and Moto Guzzi Breva V 1100 Test [Colorado Tour]

There’s no doubt that there was symbolism in the air. We were at the Handlebars Bar and Saloon in Silverton, Colo., enjoying an authentic western lunch celebrating the 25th anniversary of our first...

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2023 KTM 390 Adventure Review [15 Fast Facts]

Whenever a KTM hits the Ultimate Motorcycling garage, my eyes light up. The Austrian company’s catchphrase—Ready to Race—was an inspired marketing choice, and it rolls off my tongue as soon as I see...

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2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Review [17 Fast Facts]

The new 2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 slots into the lightly-represented mid-size cruiser market with a novice-friendly and highly approachable machine—only the Kawasaki Vulcan S is a direct...

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EarPeace Moto Pro Earplugs Review [Hearing Protection Test]

By the time EarPeace began handing out hearing protection to concertgoers in 2010, I had already developed tinnitus in one ear. Too many years of playing drums in clubs without ear protection had been...

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2023 Beta 350 RR-S Review [High-Performance Dual-Sport]

At five-foot-six and 115 pounds, the world of dual-sport bikes is tricky for me. On the one hand, I like the lower seat height of motorcycles such as the Honda CRF300L/LS and the Kawasaki KLX300, but...

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Bell Bullitt Helmet Review [Premium Retro Full-Face Styling]

Bell’s fantastic-looking Bullitt helmet references the company’s Star helmets from the 1960s and ’70s, and borrows its name from the iconic 1968 Steve McQueen action-thriller. The result is a...

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2023 Honda CRF250F vs. Kawasaki KLX230R S Comparison Test

When we were formulating this 2023 shootout of fuel-injected quarter-liter four-stroke trailbikes, the immediate pairing was the Honda CRF250F and the Kawasaki KLX230R. However, a closer examination of...

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2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Review [14 Fast Facts]

The latest iteration of Royal Enfield’s versatile 650-Twin platform is the bobber-styled Shotgun 650, a visually pleasing and easy-riding motorcycle. Built around the same smooth-powered and friendly...

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2024 Triumph Speed 400 Review [13 Fast Facts]

The Triumph Speed Twins—the 900 and 1200—have a new sibling. The 2024 Triumph Speed 400 is the first single-cylinder Triumph street bike since the brand was revived 41 years ago by John Bloor. The...

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Rev’It! Liberty H2O Heated Gloves Review [Wintertime Comfort]

From a survival standpoint, our bodies don’t care about our extremities. When temperatures drop, the body focuses on protecting its vital organs. Fingers and toes? Expendable! Happily, Rev’It! Liberty...

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Ultimate Motorcycling 20th Anniversary – Kelly Callan Reflects

You know how they say time flies, and it speeds up as you get older? Totally true. It’s the only way I can fathom that Ultimate Motorcycling is hitting its 20th anniversary. While I wasn’t there from...

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2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X Review [13 Fast Facts]

For those who appreciate the scrambler aesthetic and are looking for an attractively priced and sized model, the 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400 X may be just the ticket. As a smaller sibling to the...

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

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...

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Hollow Boot Socks Review [For 2-Wheels From Huacaya Alpacas]

For a motorcycle rider, it might be easy to let our riding socks purchase be dictated by budget. We’ve already allocated a tidy sum for a safe helmet, jacket, and boots, completing the uniform with...

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2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 Review [16 Fast Facts]

In the first redesign since the Svartpilen 401 was introduced in 2018, Husqvarna brings a slew of changes to its uber-cool urban scout, thanks to its Austrian family connections at KTM. With an all-new...

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Rev’it! Portland Ladies Riding Shoes Review [We Call ’em Boots]

If your motorcycle riding takes you around town or to work and back, you are probably more comfortable in a riding shoe than a full-on motorcycle boot—no pressing need for shin plates, toe sliders, or...

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