The Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Leather Airbag Vest offers a stylish and low-profile way to keep yourself protected while enjoying the ride.
No rider who has crashed on the street ever wished they weren’t wearing protective gear. Beyond an armored riding jacket or suit, a higher level of protection is available from airbags worn over your torso that reduce the force of impacts.
Early airbag technology employed a tether system that required riders to detach or deactivate them when willingly dismounting a motorcycle. The latest systems are autonomous, using gyroscopic sensors that automatically inflate the airbag when a crash is sensed.
Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Airbag Vest in leather
Alpinestars is the leader in airbag technology, first supplying it to MotoGP racers in 2009. While roadracers have been benefiting from airbag protection, few street riders want to crawl inside a neck-to-ankle leather suit for their trip to Starbucks or work. The Tech-Air 3 vest provides airbag protection for street riders and can be worn over or under a jacket.
The Tech-Air 3 ($599.95) was introduced in 2023. New to the lineup are the Tech-Air 3 Leather ($749.95) tested here and the Tech-Air 3 Canvas ($649.95), which are aimed at V-Twin riders but are suitable for all street riders. The Leather/Canvas vests have different features from the original version, like an internal flap holder to allow the chest airbag to be tucked out of sight when walking around, a hidden LED panel on the chest, dual zippered pockets, and a zippered back slot that enables adding patches.
Once slipped on, the 4-lb vest is barely noticeable, and stretch panels allow for a good range of motion. The inflation canister resides in the lower left corner of the vest and can be felt if riding on a seat with a hump behind it. A perforated back panel and internal air channels promote ventilation.
The Tech-Air 3 boasts a simple and intuitive design. There are no complex installation procedures – simply slip it on, attach the magnetic closure on the chest air bladder to activate, and zip it up. The battery is claimed to provide 40 hours of use.
The vest features Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to pair it with the Alpinestars app on your smartphone. The app provides information on battery level, system status, and service history, and it allows downloading updates to ensure the vest is running the latest software.
A key element of the Tech-Air 3 Leather is that it doesn’t stand out as safety apparel. It’s nicely styled and has a clean appearance, so I prefer to wear it over my riding jackets. Keep in mind that wearing it under a jacket takes up space, so you’ll need a little wiggle room inside your jacket to allow for inflation.
The Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Airbag Vest also comes in a canvas option.
Luckily, I’ve yet to get into a situation that would warrant an airbag deployment, but with three gyroscopes and three accelerometers keeping tabs, plus Alpinestars’ extensive experience with this technology, I’m confident the bags would inflate when needed – apparently in only 50 milliseconds. If the airbag deploys, you’ll need to send it to Alpinestars to get the air canister replaced for a $100 fee.
Midway into a crash won’t be a good time to wonder if you should be wearing a Tech-Air 3.
There are numerous styles of motorcycle jacket that provide high-quality form and function, but when I’m on my Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail, I usually lean toward something leather and with a little style. When it came time to review the Highway 21 Motordrome leather motorcycle jacket, I tried to think of something that needs to be improved on, but after wearing it for over a year, I’ve only come up satisfied.
The Highway 21 Motordrome motorcycle jacket features a retro racer style and options for adjusting temperature comfort.
The Motordrome is a premium leather jacket that Highway 21 says has a heavy stylistic nod to boardtrack racing, hence the name. It features a snap club collar, diamond-stitched accents, and an off-white strip across the chest and forearms. If that’s not your style, maybe that’s the one thing not to like about this jacket, but I really like the retro racer look.
From a safety standpoint, the Motordrome has pockets for back and elbow armor compatible with Fly Barricade CE armor (sold separately) and plenty of storage space, including five pockets on the jacket itself (two chest, two handwarmers, and a concealed carry) and an extra Napoleon chest pocket on the removable thermal liner.
The chest pockets double as front ventilation, which is complemented by dual-zippered wrist vents so you can keep the wrist cuffs tight and still get airflow up the sleeves. Air flows out of two sizable zippered exhaust vents on the back.
Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad
Between the thermal liner and the ventilation, you have plenty of options to moderate your riding temperature comfort level. Highway 21 says this motorcycle jacket is good for “Cold” and “Mild” but not “Hot.” That seems about right, but I might add another level in between the latter two and say it works for “Warm.”
Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad
On the lower end of the spectrum, I’ve regularly worn the jacket with the liner and just a T-shirt in the upper 30s and been comfortable (and I’ve gone down in the 20s with an extra long-sleeve layer). Or I can take out the liner, open all the vents, and throw on a tank top, and I’m comfortable into the 80s.
Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad
I have the armor with my jacket, and between the reassurance I get from that and the leather, along with the considerable temperature range, the Motordrome is my go-to motorcycle jacket for most of my cruising months.
And it not only looks good on my Harley, it also looks good on the BMW R 18 Roctane (shown in photos) and other cruisers and retro-style bikes I’ve tested.
The Highway 21 Motordrome jacket comes in distressed Antique Black in men’s sizes S-4XL for $289.95.
I have a few pairs of riding boots that I enjoy for most day-to-day riding, but when I signed up for a class with California Superbike School, I realized none of them were appropriate for a true trackday. I needed something with more protection suited for track-style riding, but I also wanted something comfortable enough to wear on street rides. From the description on the website, it seemed the Alpinestars Stella SMX-6 V2 Motorcycle Boots would fit the ticket.
The Stella SMX-6 V2 motorcycle boots includes many protective features that provide support, utility, and peace of mind. The upper is constructed from advanced microfiber for abrasion resistance. When pulling the boots out of the box, I first noticed their TPU-injected shin guards. Occasionally my foot will slip off one of the pegs and knock my shins into controls, so I was happy to have protection in this key area.
Photo by EtechPhoto.com.
The boots also include shift pads to protect the material from frequent contact with the shifter, and the sliders on the outside toe are replaceable. The toe box provides added protection, as does the hard heel cup. There’s also a TPU lateral ankle brace for structural integrity and to prevent the ankle from moving in ways it’s not supposed to. There’s an additional ankle protector inside as well.
With all these protective pieces, it’s easy to imagine these boots might not provide enough flexibility for comfort. Alpinestars solves that problem with accordion-style flex zones above the heel and across the front. This construction allows the boots to flex enough to offer freedom of movement while the protective parts restrict the rider’s feet and ankles from moving too far or in unnatural directions.
The boots feature a wide and long hook-and-loop fastener with a zipper under the hook-and-loop flap for getting into and out of them. Given how wide the boots open, it’s quick and easy to slide my feet in or out when needed. While wearing them, the hook-and-loop has held up well and never feels as if it’s pulling apart while riding or walking.
Photo by EtechPhoto.com.
The boots also feature a compound rubber sole with an intricate tread pattern that kept my feet from slipping off the pegs while riding and provided enough grip to easily walk around in the paddock.
These Stella SMX-6 V2 boots were a great choice for someone like me who wants top-level protection and capability for occasional trackdays while maintaining comfort and flexibility for street rides. After my day at California Superbike School, I was plenty tired and sore, but my feet and ankles were not. As I’d hoped when ordering them, the boots are comfortable enough to make for good street-riding footwear as well.
The Alpinestars Stella SMX-6 V2 Boots are available in women’s sizes 36-43. Alpinestars also offers a vented version and men’s SMX-6 V2 boots.
We review the Rev’It Xena 4 Two-Piece Motorcycle Suit during the Level I class of California Superbike School. Photo by EtechPhoto.com.
Before heading to the track for the Level I class of California Superbike School, I began my search for a leather motorcycle suit. The school would have some for rent, but my small size meant it was unlikely the school would have a suit to fit me. Instead, I found Rev’It’s Xena 4 Ladies suits.
Rev’It’s Xena 4 Ladies line includes a one-piece suit, a one-piece Pro option, a two-piece jacket-and-pants combo, and a two-piece Pro set. Although the one-piece versions were tempting, I wanted to be able to wear the jacket separately on street rides, so I opted for a two-piece. I also chose the standard version rather than the Pro, which includes a back hump and other features, again hoping it would be a more versatile choice for both track and street riding. To complete the ensemble, I also ordered some Xena 4 Ladies gloves.
The Rev’It Xena 4 Ladies suits are the fourth generation of the Xena line, meaning Rev’It has had plenty of time and experience to perfect them. The outer shell of the jacket is made of synthetic leather, cowhide, and neoprene, and it includes a detachable thermal body warmer and a soft collar for comfort. The pants are made of synthetic leather, cowhide, nubuck, and polyester, with a mesh lining. The jacket and pants zip together at the waist.
These two pieces come with CE Level 2 armor for the spine, elbows, shoulders, knees, and hips. For additional safety, both pieces include safety seams in areas of increased impact risk so that the shell holds together even if the outer seam is torn. Ventilation comes in the form of perforations at the upper arms, upper back, upper front, and upper legs.
Photo by EtechPhoto.com.
The gloves are made of 3D air mesh, cowhide, goatskin leather, and neoprene, with a moisture-wicking tri-fleece liner. They include added stretch panels in key areas to allow hands to move freely and reach for levers. They also feature a double-cuff closure and an adjustment strap at the wrist.
During my track day at California Superbike School, I noticed I wasn’t thinking about my gear at all while on track – a sign that everything was working just as it should. The two-piece suit provided enough stretch to allow movement without being baggy or cumbersome, and the perforations provided enough ventilation to keep me comfortable while riding. The gloves’ two-way closures and adjustment straps allowed for easy removal and kept the gloves secure on my hands while riding.
For my needs, the Xena 4 Ladies jacket and pants combo with gloves was the right choice. This gear has provided me with a solid set of leathers for track days along with the versatility to use the gear on street rides.
The Rev’It Xena 4 Ladies jacket ($499.99) and pants ($469.99) are available in sizes 34-36, with the pants having lengths in short, standard, or long. The gloves are available in sizes XXS-XL for $199.99.
For most of my motorcycling career, I wore good ol’ cotton underwear and T-shirts on every ride. That is, until I met Mario Winkleman, proprietor of LD Comfort, at the BMW-MOA’s 2016 national rally in Hamburg, New York.
Winkleman explained to me that all these years, I had been suffering needlessly in the heat because of the cotton, and that his base layers would change my entire riding experience. To say I was skeptical would be a gross understatement, but some Iron Butt friends assured me that, indeed, “I didn’t know what I didn’t know.”
LD Comfort’s synthetic base layers are constructed of a proprietary four-way stretch anti-microbial fabric, which is comprised of 63% nylon, 23% polyester, and 12% lycra. This fabric combo draws sweat up and away from the rider’s skin and hugs the body’s contours for added support. But the main benefit of these garments is the cooling feature.
Although it sounds counterintuitive at first, they’re most effective when doused in water and worn underneath a non-mesh jacket with the vents closed. To use them properly, the rider puts on the base layers under the jacket and pours water down the sleeves and into the neck area. Letting a minimal amount of air in with only the sleeve venting allows the water to slowly evaporate, cooling the air surrounding the rider. The company claims up to a 30-degree differential between the air temperature outside and inside the rider’s jacket.
Dubious? Winkleman analogized this operation to a car running air conditioning on a hot summer day. Opening the car’s windows only allows all the cooled air to escape. The same happens here when using a free-flowing mesh jacket or opening all of the vents on a non-mesh jacket. Heavy airflow only ensures that the water will evaporate too quickly, leaving the rider hot again in short order. As insane as it sounds to wear a heavier jacket with vents closed on a 100-degree day, it works! I have been a strong believer in LD Comfort since that initial test in 2016.
Now, the company is introducing a Lite version of their traditional top base layers. The idea behind the Lite line is to offer a slightly lighter garment which is useful in a narrower operating temperature range. The lighter fabric doesn’t hold as much water for the hottest weather, and isn’t as thick for cold weather riding – but as its name implies, it’s thinner and slightly more comfortable to wear long distances.
I’ve been testing out the Lite Long Sleeve Mock Turtleneck this summer, and whereas the standard garments are good for any temperature a sane rider would venture out in, the Lite is ideal between 65-90 degrees. Below 65 degrees, the added thickness of the standard line serves as insulation, keeping the rider warmer. Above 90 degrees, the standard line holds a higher quantity of water, allowing the garment to keep the rider cooler for a longer period of time.
Either way, to ride wearing LD Comfort motorcycle base layers is to understand why they’re such a popular commodity with the Iron Butt crowd. This top has an MSRP of $74 and is American-made.
We review the Joe Rocket Anthem Motorcycle Jeans. (Photo by Aaron Crane)
I’ve owned a pair of Joe Rocket Anthem motorcycle jeans for about a year now. Of the various types of motorcycle jeans I’ve worn, these are my favorite by far because they check all the right boxes: comfort, protection, and style.
The Anthem jeans are constructed of 12-ounce heavy-duty stretch denim. They have a comfortable fit, and I like that the bottoms flare enough to fit over motorcycle boots without interference, so there’s no tightness or tugging when moving my legs around.
Protection comes from panels of aramid fiber that line the front and back down past knee level, as well as CE Level 2 knee and hip armor with two-stage adjustable height for the knee armor via hook-and-loop closures. The knee armor pockets are one of my favorite features of the Anthems. I don’t mind wearing a pair of jeans a few times before washing them, but when it comes time, I don’t want to fight to get the knee armor out or back in.
Most motorcycle jeans have knee pocket access inside the pant legs, which typically requires pulling the pants inside out to deal with the armor. The Anthem jeans take the prize, with zipper pockets running down the outside seam that make removal and reinsertion a simple affair, not only for washing but also for taking the armor out when walking around off the bike. For those worried about the armor pockets ruining the jeans aesthetic, they blend right in with the seam, and the zipper is small and subtle enough that you don’t notice it unless you’re looking for it.
The only thing that cramps the style a bit is the Full Flex stretch panel at the back yoke (the area above the back pockets and below the belt line). This does what it’s supposed to do – provide greater flexibility while in the riding position without exposing your butt crack to travelers behind you – but it looks a little funny when you’re off the bike. Fortunately, there is a simple solution: Just don’t be “that guy” who tucks his black T-shirt into his jeans, and the stretch panel will be hidden.
Considering their comfort, protection, style, and convenient knee-armor removal, plus a reasonable price of $149.95, Joe Rocket Anthem jeans are worthy of consideration. They’re available in classic blue denim with both regular (30- to 40-inch waist) and short inseams (30- to 38-inch waist).
The Spidi Air DPS Airbag Vest provides peace-of-mind for riders and is easy to use. (Photos by the author)
Airbag vests have come a long way since I started wearing them eight years ago. The primary evolution has been the introduction of electronic/battery powered airbag vests and the steady improvement of mechanical ones like this Spidi Air DPS.
In general, I prefer the simplicity of mechanical vests – there’s less to go wrong, so long as the rider simply remembers to buckle up before each ride. There are no batteries to degrade or to forget to recharge and no additional electronics to fail. However, other riders (especially those who get on and off the bike often, like delivery service providers) prefer the convenience of electronic vests.
Either way, the safety benefits of wearable airbags have now been confirmed by hundreds (if not thousands) of online testimonials by riders who have walked away from what should have been far more serious injuries after crashing. I’m a believer, as is the Rider staff, who now wear airbag vests on every test bike and press launch!
Spidi’s Air DPS vest is a mechanically actuated airbag that the rider wears over their usual jacket. Once aboard, a coiled wire leash attached to the motorcycle is snapped to a matching tether on the vest. If the rider is ejected from the motorcycle, the tether on the vest is violently pulled, activating a piston, which then punctures an integrated 60cc CO2 cartridge. The released gas then inflates a 26-liter series of air chambers, which wrap the rider’s neck, back, chest, and hips, insulating the rider from whatever their torso is going to hit when they land.
The whole process takes all of 0.2 second – a fraction of the blink of an eye.
Quality of construction and materials is excellent. Two beefy, glove-actuated clips hold the vest firmly in place over any jacket, and the straps themselves are adjustable to fit any size, from svelte to bulky. The aforementioned CO2 cartridge, piston, and tether cord assembly reside on the lower right side of the vest, hidden by a zippered access cover.
The black exterior shell is comprised of Spidi’s TexTech fabric, with high-viz swatches on the front and generous gray reflective stripes throughout for added conspicuity at night. A Level 1 back protector pad is included in a dedicated pouch for supplementary protection. Out on the road, the Air DPS is a comfortable companion, and at only 2lbs total, it never feels unwieldy.
I activated it to test coverage, and all the vital organs on the body’s front are covered. The neck is held firmly in position, and the air chambers inflate all the way from the chest and ribcage down to the hips and pelvic region. After triggering the canister, the vest self-discharged the gas within approximately 8 minutes. Don’t worry about accidentally activating the inflation process – the tether requires an extremely strong pull, not something that a rider can typically do by getting off the bike and forgetting to unbuckle it.
The vest configuration allows the rider to use whichever jacket fits the specific riding occasion. Likewise, the Spidi is fairly breathable and did not significantly block airflow during hot summer riding. So long as the rider remembers to clip the tether to the bike on each ride, they can rest assured of a substantially higher level of protection than a jacket alone in the event of the unexpected.
The Spidi Air DPS vest carries an MSRP of $699.90 and is certified according to the EN 1621-4:2013 FB European standard that governs motorcycle airbag garments.
We review the Klim Latitude Motorcycle Jacket and Pants. Author Steven Goode on his 48-state Great American Scenic Byways Tour.
The best way to test a product is to put it through the wringer and use it many times over multiple days and in varied riding situations. A 16,200-mile, 53-day, 48-state ride should qualify. To give you some background, I own both the Klim Badlands and Klim Latitude jacket/pants combos and have used them both on multi-state 10,000-plus-mile rides.
Klim Latitude Jacket in Castlerock/Hi-Viz colorway
These are my requirements for riding gear in order of importance: The gear must provide safety and protection; it needs to be waterproof; there must be comfort in both heat and cold; and the riding gear should look good and have some style.
Klim Latitude Pants in Castlerock Gray
Klim’s Latitude jacket and pants feature a Gore-Tex performance shell, as well as 600D Cordura overlays in the shoulders, knees, seat, and pants leg cuffs. They have perforated goat leather overlays in the elbows and inner knees and stretch Gore-Tex material in high-movement zones for added mobility. The Latitude combo is now in its fifth generation, with improvements to comfort and adjustability.
The author wearing his Klim Latitude gear during a stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Fortunately, I can’t comment on the safety/protection aspect since I have never had to test it. However, the Latitude comes with D3O Level 1 armor on the back, elbows, and shoulders of the jacket and on the knees and hips in the pants. During my 48-state ride, I rode in temperatures ranging from 40 degrees to 105 and through torrential rains and blistering hot winds. The Latitude kept me dry and warm when needed. The waterproof vents worked seamlessly – just remember to zip them up prior to riding into the storm!
The author at the summit of Beartooth Highway in Wyoming.
Klim added 7-inch dual cuff vents that allow a massive amount of additional airflow up the arm to cool you off quickly and efficiently. I was comfortable up to 90 degrees using this method of venting. Above 90 degrees, I used my Klim Induction mesh jacket. To be clear, I was riding a 2018 Honda Goldwing Tour with a great deal of wind protection, so on other bikes with less wind protection, you might be able to push that comfort zone up 5-10 degrees.
In Delaware I rode the Bayshore Scenic Byway. My Honda Gold Wing was a faithful companion on my deli schlep and scenic byways tours.
In the front left cargo pocket, the Latitude has an inner stretch pocket designed for your wallet. This added security was a welcome addition. All the pockets have waterproof zippers, so I was able to put my key fob in one of the pockets, zip it up, and never have to worry about it.
Every trip starts with a send-off and the first mile. This banner about supporting the Parkinson’s Foundation made the entire journey with me.
When comparing the Latitude and Badlands gear, both work as designed. However, I found the Latitude to be more user-friendly for the touring public. After getting off the bike, I felt more comfortable wearing the Latitude jacket and pants while walking in town and using it as a more traditional jacket/pants combination. The Badlands is a little bit heavier, and the material is a little bit stiffer, although, you don’t notice it when riding.
When asked for advice on gear, my standard answer is: Buy the best gear you can afford. I can tell you from experience, a top-quality riding suit will last years, and it will make your riding experience much more pleasurable over time.
The Klim Latitude jacket is available for $799.99 in sizes S-4XL, and the pants are $649.99 in waist sizes 30-42 in Tall, Regular, and Short inseams.
The Highway 21 Women’s Pearl Motorcycle Jacket and Black Ivy Gloves are comfortable and styling leather motorcycle apparel for women. (Photo by Kevin Wing)
Black leather motorcycle apparel can often be understated, which many shoppers might enjoy about their gear. The Highway 21 leather apparel I’ve been testing has a bit more pizzaz, combining a cool look with comfortable and protective materials.
The Highway 21 Women’s Pearl Motorcycle Jacket is one of the most eye-catching black leather motorcycle jackets I’ve seen. From the brass-colored snap buttons on the flared collar to the buckled belt, it oozes more old-school cool than anything else in my closet.
The jacket is made of premium full-grain leather and is comfortable to wear. The leather is soft and flexible, unlike some stiffer and more constricting leather jackets I’ve worn. It comes with armor pockets in the back, shoulders, and elbows, although you’ll need to purchase the armor separately.
For adjustability, the jacket includes buckles at the cuffs and waist, along with the leather belt around the hips. The cuffs also have zippered vents that can be opened for some airflow, although that’s the sum of the ventilation options on this jacket, so I avoid wearing this one in hot weather. It also includes a comfort inner lining, two handwarmer pockets, and an internal pocket with a stretchable strap inside to secure any items you want to stow there.
The part of this jacket that most gives it its distinct look is the asymmetrical zipper and collar. With the zipper about halfway up, the collar can be snapped back into place for an open collar without the rider having to worry about loose parts flapping in the wind. If you want to zip it up all the way, simply unsnap the buttons and zip it up. I think the unsnapped buttons distract from the cool factor, so I usually leave the collar snapped back.
Whenever I’m wearing the Pearl jacket, I also wear my Highway 21 Women’s Black Ivy Gloves, which are made of supple goat leather and feature dual-density memory foam for comfort and less vibration, pre-curved fingers, accordion expansion panels on the fingers, hard knuckle protection, and a hook-and-loop adjustable wrist. They also feature a laser-etched Highway 21 design on the back of the hand.
The gloves work well with the jacket, but they also feature a more versatile look that isn’t quite as distinct. They’re easy to slip on and off, and if you purchase the right fit, they don’t slide around while riding. Like the jacket, they don’t offer much ventilation, so I wear them more often in spring and fall.
This Highway 21 leather apparel might not fit every look, but it certainly has personality. Both the Pearl Jacket and the Black Ivy Gloves are great spring and fall pieces of gear that are comfortable and protective. The jacket is available in sizes S-3XL for $249.95, and the gloves are available in sizes S-2XL for $54.95.
Our Summer Buyers Guide highlights 10 motorcycle products that will allow you to get the most out of the summer riding season. Photo by Kevin Wing.
The summer solstice, which is June 20 this year, is the longest day of the year, allowing us to maximize our riding time. With longer days, spring in full swing, and summer just around the corner, we’re in the best part of the riding season. Flowers are in bloom, hillsides are green, and the hottest months are still ahead.
Our Summer Motorcycle Gear Buyers Guide has gear you need to keep the wheels turning all summer long, from cleaning products and oil change kits to helmets, tires, accessories, and a special jacket from Vanson Leathers, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary just like Rider.
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Dunlop’s Mutant combines unique components to create one of the most versatile performance street tires the company has ever produced. Light weight, a high silica ratio, Jointless Belt construction, Apex sidewall technology, Rayon Ply Casing, 4 Seasons Technology, and Dunlop’s exclusive MT Multi-Tread compounding combine to deliver high mileage, nimble handling, a compliant ride, and excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions. The Mutant is available in a range of sizes that fit hundreds of motorcycle models available in the U.S. Visit your dealer for pricing.
Get your bike shining like new with Spectro’s Motorcycle Wash and Shine, which are some of the company’s highest rated and best reviewed products. Motorcycle Wash is a spray-on/rinse-off cleaner that tackles the toughest dirt, grease, grime, bug splatter, brake dust, and road film, leaving a streak-free clean. Shine is a long-lasting spray that provides a high-gloss finish on paints, plastics, and chrome. Shine also forms an anti-static protective film with a water-beading effect. Spectro cleaning products are available at your local dealer or powersports retailer.
This GPS tracker allows you to keep tabs on your motorcycle at all times and will alert your phone if any movement is detected while you’re away from the bike. The device, placed on the bike in a discrete location, connects to the included key fob. The device is deactivated when the key fob is nearby, but when the key fob moves away from the bike, the device automatically arms and will send alerts and its GPS position to your phone if any movement is detected. It’s available for $169 and includes two months of free SIM service. The subscription rate thereafter is $49 per year.
ECSTAR Oil Change Kits include everything you need to change the oil in your Suzuki motorcycle. The kits are available with full synthetic oil (R9000), semi-synthetic oil (R7000), or mineral oil (R5000) with three or four quarts, and the R5000 DR-Z kit comes with two quarts. ECSTAR oil has been exclusively designed for Suzuki motorcycle engines and tested over thousands of racetrack laps for performance, quality, and durability. The kits include an oil filter, a drain plug gasket, and 10W-40 oil. Prices range from $34.95 for the R5000 DR-Z kit to $74.95 for the R9000 four-quart kit.
These risers, designed for the 2022-and-newer Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer and Rally Explorer models, move the stock handlebar closer to the rider by 1.25 inches and up by 1 inch, and all original cable and hydraulic lines are retained. The risers are CNC machined from 6061 aluminum. The shot-peened finish provides structural strength and complements the stock handlebar color, and the clear powdercoating adds durability. Raising the handlebar provides better ergonomics and improved long-distance comfort. These risers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and are available for $159.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Vanson Leathers, the Anniversary Jacket is an original Vanson signature design leather race jacket with brass hardware, a special anniversary color scheme, a slim fit, pre-curved sleeves, and an ID key fob embossed with the garment unit number for reference. Vanson Leathers made its first motorcycle jacket in 1974 and has continued making them by hand from its workshop in Fall River, Massachusetts. Vanson jackets are made from high-quality materials and built to last. This special-edition jacket is available in sizes 32-62 for $999.
Total Cycle Cleaner from S100 attacks hidden dirt and grime that regular soap and water miss, which can lead to corrosion, rust, and tarnish. Hailed by Rider as a “revolution for the Saturday morning wash,” Total Cycle Cleaner works its way into hidden nooks and crannies to clean out the grime you can’t see, then penetrates and loosens grunge so a sharp stream of water rinses it away. The cleaner comes in a 21-ounce aerosol or a variety of liquid sizes, from the 16.9-fluid-ounce starter bottle up to the 1.3-gallon canister. Available at many motorcycle retailers.
This sport-touring helmet is lightweight thanks to its Advanced Fiberglass Composite Shell. It includes a Dynamic Multi-Step Sunshield and a wide eye port for a larger field of view, and the 3D contour design ensures a secure fit. The faceshield’s Two-Way Ratchet system provides a smooth closure and better seal. The helmet is also designed to provide a comfortable fit with glasses, and the pull tab on the cheek pads allows for quick and safe removal during an emergency. The helmet also features reflective trim for better visibility. Available in a variety of color options and graphics starting at $349.99.
Bridgestone’s Battlax Sport Touring T32 and T32GT tires provide excellent performance, confidence, and contact feel in all weather conditions. State-of-the-art Pulse Groove Technology combines pulse-shaped sipes with small center deflectors to equalize water flow and improve water channeling and drainage across the tire. A redesigned tread pattern results in a 13% larger contact patch on the rear tire, increasing grip and feel, and 7% shorter wet stopping distances. The T32 and T32GT are available in most common tire sizes, with the GT option for heavier bikes.
Wild Ass Seat Cushions provide support and relief during long rides and utilize advanced air-cell technology to evenly distribute pressure to reduce discomfort and fatigue. The Classic seat cushion ($249.99) is made with medical-grade neoprene rubber, which reduces pain at pressure points and promotes blood flow. The Air Gel Cushion ($194.99) is made of three layers of polyurethane for durability and includes gel pads inserted inside each individual air cell. The Lite Cushion ($109.99) is made of lightweight polyurethane. Available in either Smart (15.5 x 14 inches) or Saddle (13 x 11.5 inches) sizes.
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