First liquid cooled motorcycles, now liquid cooled motorcycle riders. Whatever next? Since the dawn of motorcycling, bikers have been famed and revered for “braving the elements”. But is all that about to change, with the advent, and now ever-increasing range, of air-conditioned clothing for riders? Read the full article »

Size matters after all, or a diameter of a proud 65 millimeters: That is not only the size of a tennis ball, but also of the world’s largest wristwatch, manufactured in a small-series production run. The exclusive „GS seit 1984“ SUPER PLUS timepiece made in Germany is now available for every BMW GS owner and enthusiast! Read the full article »

A new addition to the extensive range of gloves from Weise, the Lima has the fit, feel and features of a top-of-the-range winter glove, but with an affordable price tag. Top of the must-have list for the year-round rider is to be warm, dry and comfortable, so the Lima features a waterproof, windproof and breathable inner liner and a 40-gram Thinsulate thermal layer too. Working together, they act a barrier against wind and rain, insulate from the cold and allow perspiration to escape. Read the full article »

R&G is excited to unveil a range of products specifically designed for the Kawasaki Vulcan S cruiser. Whilst the new range marks a departure from R&G’s normal style of motorcycle, riders can be guaranteed the same outstanding level of protection offered from every R&G product. A fully kitted out Vulcan S will be on display on the R&G stand at the Florida AIMExpo (15-18 Oct) booth 1303. Read the full article »

The Gunner has been one of Victory Motorcycles' best-selling cruisers this year – and it’s one of the easiest models to customise. The manufacturer has a wide range of accessories that are simple to fit, yet can transform the look of the Gunner, including unique seats, grips, mirrors, luggage racks, and exhausts. Victory even offers coloured plug wires and other small fitments. Click through for more details. Read the full article »

The new S 1000 XR is BMW’s answer to the magnificent Ducati Multistrada. The Bavarian’s adventure sport machine is a versatile even without any aftermarket parts but now Ventura decided to make it more practical for longer tours. Stable, versatile and adding minimal width and weight, Ventura’s Bike Pack System is the perfect match for BMW’s high performance S 1000 XR. Read the full article »

A sports exhaust has been developed for the Peugeot Metropolis 3-wheeler that is not only half the weight of the original, but also boosts the engine’s power by 5% and is road legal too. Specially manufactured for Peugeot by Scorpion exhausts in the UK, the slip-on style silencer has a 400mm long T304 stainless steel sleeve with a flared oval construction, for extra ground clearance, enabling riders to take full advantage of the 3-wheeler’s 39-degrees of lean. Read the full article »

BMW has revealed the updated C650 Sport and C650 GT models for the next model year two days ago. One of the most important new features of the model is the Side View Assist, the first of its kind in the motorcycle industry. This new option for the C 650 GT supports the rider when changing lane, for instance, by monitoring the blind spot. BMW has now released a video showing how the system works. Read the full article »

From now on, Akrapovič will be Victory’s official supplier of aftermarket exhausts for its cruiser models. Owners of the Gunner, Judge, Hammer S, Hammer 8-Ball, Vegas 8-Ball and the High-Ball can simply make a straight swap of their standard exhausts for these new Akrapovič ones. The exhausts come in either matte black or chrome and have a two-year warranty. Read the full article »

Dainese has just announced a new jacket that will reach new levels of rider safety. The Dainese D-Air Misano 1000 jacket is the first of its kind that features a stand-alone electronically deployed airbag for road use. The Misano 1000 has a unique construction that differs from all other airbags used in the automotive industry. The innovative product comes with a price tag of €1499 and will be available in two colours from November. Read the full article »