Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Whether the mercury rises up or plummets downward, the Scorpion XDR Fury Jacket has got you covered. Read our test of the new for 2010 woman's jacket.
Friday, November 06, 2009
We used the SG12 boots from Gaerne for motocross and off-road competition, plus countless fun rides. These dirt bike boots are some of the best available.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Jack Frost is coming but we're not ready to garage the bike just yet, so we've plugged in Tour Master's Synergy Heated Pant Liner to keep us toasty in the saddle.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Motorcycle USA puts the latest and greatest DOT race rubber to the test to see who makes the best sticky tires these days in our 2009 DOT Race Motorcycle Tire Shootout.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
We've ridden with the Tour Master Coaster II Leather Jacket through the Mojave Desert and rainy Pacific Northwest. How does it fare?
Friday, October 16, 2009
We test the new 2010 Thor Force Composite Helmet and find the good and bad traits of this mid-price dirt bike helmet.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples Pirelli’s latest sport-touring rubber, the Angel ST tires. Is it Angel or Demon? Pirelli says both, find out what we think in this tire review.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Hot temps aren't over yet and we've been wearing the ventilated Stars and Stripes GP Air gear from Troy Lee Designs to stay cool.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Thor releases its new premium Flux line off off-road motorcycle and motocross riding gear. Find out how it performs in this motocross apparel product review.
Friday, September 11, 2009
We've twisted the throttle countless times in the last six months testing the merits of Alpinestars 365 Gore-Tex Gloves.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Never get caught out unprepared in the rain again. Put a set of Icon's PDX Rain Gear in your gear bag and you'll be set to ride through the storm.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Bell Powersports got custom builder Roland Sands to to design a couple of motorcycle helmets, including the Drifter RSD Skulls half-shell.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples the Shift Streetfighter Storm Series Jacket, a versatile year-long textile riding jacket.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
MSR Racing set us up with a full set of Max Air vented motorcycle gear and a Velocity X helmet to stay cool in the heat.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
We've been testing a pair of Alpinestars Effex Gore-Tex Boots for the last few months, cruising down Daytona's Main St., touring the wine country of California's wine country, and riding the mountain to Big Bear.
Monday, June 29, 2009
How much better of a high-performance street/trackday tire can Dunlop really make? Time to find out as Motorcycle USA heads to Pahrump, Nevada for the new Sportmax Q2 intro.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
We added an Alpinestars ATL Leather Jacket to our gearbag and quickly proceeded to put it to the test over the last few months including a week-long road trip through the Mojave Desert.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Motorcycle USA samples the TCX Airtech boot, a new motorcycle boot from the Italian firm which sources an improved Gore-Tex liner.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Fashion and motorcycling protection fuse together with the new Alpinestars Nero collection of motorcycle apparel, including the Skeletal Air-Flo Jacket.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
We got a pair of Icon's Arc Mesh Overpants and proceeded to abuse them over the next few months to see if they passed the durability test.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Carbon fiber is being used more and more in dirt bike helmets. We grabbed the one which might have the most, the HJC AC-XC Titan MC-5 helmet and wore it through the winter months.
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
We got first crack at Icon's Airframe Death or Glory Helmet and have put the new lid through the paces riding Victorys in New Orleans, Harleys in Daytona, and Vulcans in San Francisco.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Motorcycle-USA puts the all-new Michelin Power One race rubber to the test in our annual Supersport Shootout.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Motorcycle-USA puts Shift Racing's Streetfighter jacket to the test.Check it out!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Metzeler tires releases a new tire for your combined sport-touring needs. Check out the all-new Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Interact
Thursday, March 19, 2009
We've been putting our Icon Tarmac Ventilated Boots to the test to see if these motorcycle boots are as durable as they are good-looking.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Fox Racing knows how to make high-quality gear that looks hot, but we're worried about staying cool as warmer temps are on the horizon. Try the 2009 Fox Airline motocross gear.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests the convenience of the flip-up motorcycle helmet when it reviews the Shoei Multitec Modular Helmet.
Monday, March 09, 2009
We fully put Alpinestars' Race Replica Suit to the test - fully...
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Motorcycle USA tests the Shift Stryker motorcycle riding glove for protection and comfort.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Dunlop releases its successor to its wildly popular and versatile D756 soft-intermediate terrain tire. Meet the new Geomax MX51 motocross tire.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
After 2000 miles in the saddle during a sweltering summer, Firstgear’s Kilmanjaro 4.0 Jacket and TPG Escape Pants are reviewed.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Motorcycle USA provides its review of Harley-Davidson's Screamin' Eagle Nylon Equipment Bag after putting it to the test lugging it through airports around the country.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Motorcycle USA's resident lady track day rider kept her eyes on the skies for a chance to test out her Icon Accelerant Waterproof Boots.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
When it comes to motorcycle gear, you never skimp on the helmet. Check out Motorcycle USA's review of the Icon Airframe Helmet.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Style is everything, and it doesn't get much cooler than a custom painted helmet. We had Tagger Designs throw some spray on a dome for us - check it out.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
The Joe Rocket Alter Ego 2.0 Jacket survived through the riding season. Read Motorcycle USA's report on how it weathered the storm.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Staying safe while riding is always a top priority. We test U-Tag's latest invention.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Harley-Davidson's Motorclothes line is almost as popular as its motorcycles. Read on to see how H-D's Men's Complete Leather Jacket stood up to the last six months of testing.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Shoei releases its all-new VFX-W off-road motorcycle helmet. Follow along as MotoUSA gives it a test.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Pirelli offers a trials tire that isn't even aimed at competitive trials riding. This tire has a much wider range of purpose.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Motorcycle USA put Shift Racing's 967 Leather Jacket through a full season of bike tests and road trips and came away with these impressions.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Motorcycle USA contributing editor Frank Melling tests the Alpinestars Royal Drystar Jacket.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Motorcycle USA correspondent Frank Melling tests the Arai RX-7 Corsair Helmet.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Harley-Davidson set us up with one of the lightest motorcycle helmets we've encountered, the 1.75-lb Carbon Kevlar Half Helmet.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
For our wet weather plagued editor, some water resistant boots were essential. Good thing he grabbed some Sidi Sport Rain Boots.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Thor Motocross offers full protection in the form of the Impact Rig SE. This underarmor provides hard and soft protection and plenty of ammenities.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Harley-Davidson has put valuable R&D time in developing a line of stylish, high-quality eyewear for riders, including the versatile Profile Goggle which we've put to the test.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
MotorcycleUSA spoons on a set of Bridgestone's all-new multi-compound rubber, the Battlax BT-016, on its 2008 Yamaha YZF-R1 project bike.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The Shift Racing Torque Jeans have everything a biker could ask for in a solid riding pant - rugged construction in a good-looking jean that fits as prescribed.