Regular denim lasts about 0.5 seconds against asphalt at 30 mph. I learned that the hard way watching a friend slide out in a parking lot wearing his favorite Levi’s – the jeans shredded from hip to knee in a single rotation. That moment sent me down a months-long rabbit hole of testing motorcycle riding … Read more
Choosing the right motorcycle saddlebags changes how you ride. After 90 days of testing on a Harley Sportster, a Honda Shadow, and a Yamaha R6, our team found 8 models that hold up to real road abuse. This guide to the best motorcycle saddlebags in covers everything from weekend commuters to cross-country tourers. Motorcycle saddlebags, … Read more
Motorcycles do not come with trunks. That single fact shapes every multi-day ride, every grocery run, and every weekend trip I plan. After a year of commuting on a Yamaha MT-07 and a 4,200-mile tour through the Rockies on a Tiger 900, I learned that picking the best motorcycle luggage is the difference between showing … Read more
I learned this the hard way three winters ago. I parked my bike under a tree, threw a cheap cover on it, and woke up to find sap, water pools, and a small rust spot on the tank. That mistake cost me a repaint and a humbling lesson in why the best motorcycle covers are … Read more
I still remember my first long ride without a windshield. About 90 minutes into a 400-mile loop, my neck was screaming, my helmet was vibrating like a paint shaker, and I was exhausted before lunch. The next weekend I bolted on a basic windshield and finished the same loop feeling like I could have ridden … Read more
The best motorcycle exhaust systems depend on your bike and your goal. For sportbike riders chasing weight savings and top-end power, titanium full systems from Akrapovic and Yoshimura remain the gold standard. For cruiser owners wanting that signature deep rumble, Vance & Hines slip-ons and duals deliver the sound without breaking the bank. For daily … Read more
Loading an ATV into a truck bed or trailer without the right ramp is how injuries and damaged machines happen. I’ve seen friends bend a tailgate, crack a frame, or worse, have a four-wheeler roll back off a flimsy set of ramps. After spending 60 days testing eight different folding aluminum ATV ramps across pickup … Read more
I learned the hard way that wind chill at 40 mph in January makes UTV riding miserable. After freezing through one too many trail rides on my Polaris Ranger, I started researching cab enclosures seriously. Our team has spent the past two months testing 10 of the most popular UTV cab enclosures across different machines … Read more
I have logged more than 2,000 trail miles on side-by-sides over the last eight years, and I can tell you from experience that the right UTV roof changes how, when, and where you ride. A good hard top keeps the sun off your neck in the desert, stops oak branches from knocking your helmet, lets … Read more
I have spent enough weekends bouncing around in an open cab to know one thing for sure: the right UTV windshield changes everything. After testing a half-dozen of the most popular polycarbonate and glass options on Polaris, Honda, and Kawasaki side-by-sides, my team and I landed on eight models that actually live up to the … Read more