Thursday, February 09, 2012
MotoUSA reviews the Rokform Rokbed v3 iPhone case. Read on to find out how the Rokbed v3 holds up to the rigors of the moto-lifestyle.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
After putting the Icon Brawnson Sidewinder Jacket to the test over the last few months we're ready to offer up this motorcycle jacket reveiw.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
New to Icon's 2011 fall collection are the Brawnson Textile Overpants. We offer up this review of the latest motorcycle riding pants coming out of Slabtown.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
N3L Optics, a company that specializes in sport performance sunglasses, sent us over a set of Oakley Ducati Wind Jackets to review.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Bell enlisted the services of hot rod enthusiast and pinstriper extraordinaire, Skratch, to help out on the design of its cool three-quarters motorcycle helmet, the Bell Custom 500 Skratch Deluxe LE.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
The Icon Alliance Redeemer Helmet has been protecting our head for the last few months, providing us ample time to review the merits of this full-face motorcycle helmet.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Trying to ride in Oregon year-round requires a little assistance. We enlisted the services of Icon's Patrol Waterproof Overpants in our battle against the elements and came away with these impressions.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
We've put the Icon Overlord Long Gloves to the test over the last few months,from 35-degree morning rides through the Sonoran Desert to an 80-degree run to the Florida Keys.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Prodigal Father, Pagan Son is a hard-hitting tale of a boy who grows up inside the world of the Pagans Motorcycle Club after being born the son of the president of the Philadelphia chapter.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
We've been putting the Icon Overlord Prime Leather Jacket to the test over the last couple of months to see how it stands up to everyday abuse.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The philosopher mechanic speaks in Shop Class as Soulcraft, a thoughtful examination of the value of work and the manual trades in our modern world.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
We put the Tour Master Custom Midweight Gloves to the test; to find out if these Custom Midweight gloves will keep your hands toasty on those winter rides.
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Do the Icon Super Duty 4 Boots have the durability and ruggedness to live up to the expectations of the cruiser lifestyle? We test a pair in this motorcycle boot review.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
We pore through the pages of The Devil Can Ride - The World's Best Motorcycle Writing, a compilation of moto stories from the likes of Hunter S. Thompson and T.E. Lawrence.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
The guys at O.N.E. sent over a handcrafted Outlaw motorcycle vest tailor-made to our specifications for this cruiser gear review.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
We review the indie motorcycle documentary, The Harbortown Bobber,a movie that brings the characters responsible for the restoration of Scott Di Lalla's 1969 Triumph to life.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Kevlar and camou - it's not just for hunting season anymore. We put AGV Sport's Assault Kevlar Cargo Pants to the test over a summer's worth of rallies and rides.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
We recently poured through the pages of Let's Ride Sonny Barger's Guide to Motorcycling and came away with a newfound respect for the former Hells Angels leader for his comprehensive, well-written introduction to the world of motorcycling.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Ripxx allows riders to monitor different aspects of a ride, from tracing their path across the mountains to counting lap times and measuring jumps.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Our test pair of Shift Racing's black leather, gauntlet-style Bullet Gloves have seen a lot of miles, accompanying us to Laconia, Sturgis and numerous motorcycle intros in addition to being our go-to set for daily riding.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The retro look is in style, only sometimes we have to sacrifice comfort and protection to get it. Not with the Bell Custom 500. We have a look at the latest retro-themed lid from the originators.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
The AGV Sport Moda Ladies Perforated Leather Jacket combines attractive styling and a snug fit in a riding jacket that breathes well on hot summer days but is warm enough to wear into the cool night.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Sidi sent over a pair of its On Road Gore-Tex Boots so we quickly set out to test their reputation as a durable set of waterproof, all-purpose motorcycle riding boots.
Friday, June 25, 2010
We put the AGV Sport Pella Perforated Leather Jacket in our gear bag on our way to Laconia Motorcycle Week where we tested it through sun, wind and rain.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Motorcycle USA catches up on some reading with the moving biography of one of the most enigmatic characters the motorcycle industry has ever seen, Indian Larry Chopper Shaman.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Motorcycle USA has been putting Shift's Havoc Pants, a leather/textile combination, to the test including daily riding and several cruiser motorcycle intros.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
It was freakin' freezing in Cincy for the V-Twin Expo. Luckily, the SHIFT Woody Fur Lined Hoody helped me combat the cold.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Spanish photographer Miguel Tres provides insight into biker culture and lifestyle through his photography in the book Custom Motorcycles.
Friday, December 18, 2009
We sample the Harley-Davidson 3/4 Helmet with a retractable Sun Shield - no need for two faceshields on this motorcycle helmet.
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.
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.
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, 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Light-Mine is a handy gadget, with a wide-angle LED and 12 powerful magnets that allow you to stick it to any steel surface.
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.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Motorcycle USA reviews this modern biker B-movie, with Larry Bishop’s Hell Ride.
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.
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.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Watching "Choppertown The Sinners" is like turning the pages back on time, as Rico Fodrey and his So Cal Sinners crew follow a different drummmer.