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Tucker Rocky Now Distributing Factory Effex Apparel

Located in Valencia, CA, Factory Effex offers riders officially licensed apparel consisting of hats, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, back packs and more.

REV’IT! Horizon 2 Jacket

The Horizon 2 jacket pairs the protection of a high-end waterproof touring jacket with the ventilation of a summer jacket.

Apparel Pro: Vintage & Retro

While the motorcycle industry thrives on new bike sales, it’s a lot of fun to watch the resurgence of interest in the older, vintage bikes. Driven in large part by the hipster market, which is huge in several unlikely markets across the United States, I see lots of opportunities for dealers to profit from the

Retrograde Motion: What is Old is New Again!

Slab seats, flat bars and universal tread tires… what is old is new again. In a case of retrograde motion, these classic hallmarks seem to be the choice of builders these days (see sidebar on the Handbuilt show).

Brooks Leather Sportswear Celebrates 55th Anniversary of its 511C Jacket

The 511C is the original rider’s jacket with a timeless style. Made right here in the USA, this premium cowhide leather jacket has a full action back, a zip out insulated liner plus two zippered outside pockets and one inside pocket.

BMW Motorrad USA EnduroGuard Suit

The EnduroGuard suit is a professional, waterproof adventure suit with a new cut, new material, new colors and new features that satisfy the wish list of men and women seeking maximum functionality, safety and comfort while navigating roads less traveled.

Olympia Horizon Rain Suit

Unlike standard straight cut or bat wing shaped rain jackets, the Olympia Horizon offers a truly ergonomic fit for added comfort and reduced wind drag at speed. A stow away stretch knit rain hood with rubberized waterproof aqua barrier and neck gator, plus an interior stow away jacket compartment, makes this style the perfect traveling companion for any destination.

Apparel Pro: Rainsuits

There are a lot of good reasons to ride a motorcycle to the airport here in Southern California. If not to beat the hellish LA traffic, there’s always the free parking perk to consider. These two pluses definitely cancel out the awkwardness of balancing a piece of roller luggage on the pillion pad of my

Pilot Motorsport Direct Air V3 Jacket

In an ongoing effort to refine and improve its products, Pilot Motosport has launched a new version of its Direct Air Jacket. With a host of new features and a completely updated style, the Direct Air V3 continues to offer riders the extreme versatility and quality of the original.

REV’IT! Spring/Summer 2017 Collection

With stand-out innovations for urban riders, and fresh takes on time-honored adventure classics — from a new class of timeless leather jackets to the genre-bending Sand Urban jacket — this is one collection that has every rider covered.

Ace Cafe Hammersmith Jacket

Combining motorcycle functionality with fashion-forward designs, Ace Cafe Orlando now has a full line-up of leather jackets for both men and women. Classic and comfortable, these leathers pay homage to the iconic London-based motor-diner.

Dainese Announces ‘Speciale’ Project

During the recent Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy, Dainese announced a new project called “Speciale,” in collaboration with renowned international motorcycle customization brand MrMartini. The initiative features a new range of products inspired by a common passion for motorcycles.

Apparel Pro: Gift Giving

[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hristmas came early this year, at least at my local chain drug store, where they started overflowing the aisles with merry accoutrement in the last days of September. By the time this column hits print, I’m sure your dealership has started stocking your shelves with stuffers. If you weren’t able to make it to AIMExpo

Dainese Misano, Cyclone and Continental D-air Protection Systems

Following the recent introduction of head-to-toe protection systems for motorcycle racing, such as the AGV Pista GP R helmet and the Dainese Mugello R D-air racing suit, the Dainese Group has announced the new generation of protection for road use at EICMA.

Apparel Pro: Boots

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n terms of motorcycle protective apparel, boots are often the least thought of apparel item. Apparel reviews abound on helmets, jackets, pants and race suits, but why is it that we never hear much about footwear given that riding shoes and boots are generally the one thing we wear all day without removing when in

Roland Sands Design 2016 Apparel Range

Roland Sands Design has announced the release of its most comprehensive range of protective riding apparel to date. This new range blends premium materials, simplistic style and motorcycle functionality to ensure performance on any bike while looking great off it. And RSD has developed new materials and price points for a diverse offering.