Thursday, December 10, 2009
Motorcycle USA reviews S&S Cycle presents Today's Top Custom Bike Builders, a book that showcases the 50 custom motorcycles built in honor of S&S Cycle's 50th anniversary and features the photography of Michael Lichter.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Acerbis motocross gear is pretty rare due to limited availability, but it's worth the effort to get a set as we found out during our Wave MX10 gear review.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Sporting a redesigned shell and new M2010 Snell standard, the Shoei RF-1100 helmet builds off the success of its predecessor with sterling comfort and premium performance.
Friday, December 04, 2009
MotoUSA puts Shoei's all-new X-Twelve helmet to the test. Can it be better than the already awesome X-Eleven? We find out...
Friday, December 04, 2009
Shock Doctor, maker of innovative sports protection equipment, offers an affordable and easy-to-use emergency helmet removal system for use in any motorsport-type helmet. Read the Shock Doctor Eject Helmet Removal System product review.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Italian motorcycle helmet manufacturer Vemar sent us one of its Diadem lids to review, just in time for a recent sport-touring trip up the Oregon coast.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Bike stands are often the last thing you have room for in a tightly packed truck. Polisport offers a folding bike stand that makes getting things loaded up for race day much easier.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
No you can't smoke it, but the Joe Rocket Hemp Jacket makes for an interesting motorcycle riding jacket. Read the Motorcycle USA hemp jacket review.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Nobody likes a flat tire, and getting one on the trail can ruin a perfectly good ride. QuadBoss ATV Tire Sealant is a way to help protect against flats.
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.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Shane Watts is no stranger to hauling tail. Dirtwise with Shane Watts Volume 1 - Mud, Sand and Rough Ground is the first of a four-part DVD series that helps get us mortals up to speed.
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 18, 2009
Free to Wander is a motorcycle documentary about guys who not only live to ride, but ride what they build, highlighted by interviews with custom builders Keino, Paul Wideman, and Paul Cox.
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, September 04, 2009
We take a look at DiRT 2, the latest off-road racing game for the Xbox 360, and see if we have the skills to keep up with four-time Rally America champ Travis Pastrana.
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, August 20, 2009
Looking for an easier way to measure motocross motorcycle rear suspension sag? The ASV Solo Sag Scale is it. Check it out in this off-road motorcycle product review.
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.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Motorcycle USA threw in a copy of the Nickelback Live at Sturgis 2006 DVD to get in the mood for next week's rally. Check out the DVD review.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Motorcycle USA’s off-road editor tests some Giant Loop Saddlebags out in the dirt. See how the motorcycle luggage fared in our saddlebag review.
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.
Friday, May 29, 2009
The leader of the Orange County Choppers crew,Paul, Sr., offers business advice in this book on how he grew a family-run operation out of his garage and turned it into a multi-million dollar company.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Computers and dirt bikes come together with the new Kawasaki Fuel Injection Calibration Kit for the 2009 Kawasaki KX450F motocross motorcycle. Find out how your fuel-injected Kawasaki motocrosser can benefit.
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.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Hard luggage can be bulky and awkward, but soft gear bags can fall short in protecting your cargo. Protex Racing makes a gearbag that blends the two types of motorcycle luggage.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Off-road racers are getting more media exposure and this video from Production 262 is a good example of why these guys deserve credit. As the Gears Turn is an inside look at KTM rider, Kurt Caselli.
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.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
We check out a comprehensive motorcycle instructional book about the tricky art of sportbike tuning with a review of Sportbike Performance Handbook.
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.
