REV’IT! and Moto2 Rider Alex Rins Choose the Safety of Dainese D-air
REV’IT! has added its name to the list of companies taking advantage of the safety offered by Dainese D-air, as its rider Alex Rins will be protected by D-air Armor, Dainese’s open-platform airbag technology.
Gear Up Every Ride Photo Contest Features More Than $15,000 in Prizes
Gear Up Every Ride rolls out May 1 with an online photo contest featuring more than $15,000 in moto prizes and growing. Daily prizes will include everything from premium gloves and boots to on- and off-road helmets, leather and textile jackets and even full riding suits. A Grand Prize will be awarded June 1.
Apparel Pro: Helmets
Last fall a motorcycle friend of mine came to visit in SoCal. He’s a friend, a traveler and to the best of my knowledge, he doesn’t own a car. I suppose most folks would call him a “hard core” motorcyclist. Somewhere in the conversation he mentioned the age of his helmet, which bordered on being
REV’IT! Winter Motorcycle Gloves
With over a dozen new men’s and women’s styles to choose from, riders in every class will be able to find the perfect level of warmth, protection and grip with REV’IT!’s refreshed line of cold weather gloves.
Understanding Apparel Construction Techniques
In April of this year Motorcycle Industry Council members launched Gear Up Every Ride, a new initiative encouraging motorcyclists to wear proper riding apparel. The initiative is good for riders and no doubt good for the industry.
Rizoma Accessory Line for BMW R 1200 GS ABS
Rizoma celebrates design and quality of its products in every project, but with the new BMW R 1200 GS the company goes beyond the expectations. Functionality, strength and safety: these new design priorities are integrated with the bike to produce a renewed and mature commitment, emphasizing the character and versatility of the GS.
Polaris Recalls More Slingshots Due to Rollhoop Specs
Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to December 16, 2014, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to December 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles may be equipped with roll hoops that do not meet hardness specifications.
REV’IT! Memphis H2O Jeans
Face the winter weather head-on with the REV’IT! Memphis H2O, a 100% waterproof motorcycle jean built for year-round riding. These jeans use a Hydratex 3L pro membrane laminated to a denim outer shell for maximum waterproofing, and a mesh lining for comfort against the skin. Add in a PWR shield layer at the crash areas
Dainese Manis Back Protector
The Manis is the most evolved form of back protector and has revolutionized the concept of freedom of movement. Manis not only provides great freedom of movement, it also molds to the back by elongating, contracting and flexing to adapt to the position of the body while providing superb protection.
Schuberth SR1 White/Black Helmet
Schuberth North America has announced that it is further expanding its helmet offerings by adding a new colorway for its flagship SR1 helmet, a gloss white shell with stylistic blacked-out chin vents, top vents and spoiler.
MedjetAssist Advocates For Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
In honor of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, from May 1 – 31, MedjetAssist, the premier global air-medical transport membership program, is providing smart riders with savings on heightened safety – up to $65 off annual and multi-year motorcycle transfer protection memberships.
SaferMoto.com Offers Demonstrations of Inflatable Vests and Jackets
The airbag-like products will be showcased in booth space No. 26 at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 27 through 29.
A Conversation With Wayne Allard, AMA’s Vice President For Government Relations
Last October, former U.S. Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado joined the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) as vice president for government relations. Allard served two terms as a Senator for his home state, but he’d promised his constituents to put a term limit on his service. We recently chatted with Allard and AMA spokesman Pete TerHorst
Piaggio Group Unveils Three New Models at Dealer Meeting
Italian manufacturer Piaggio Group, represented in the U.S. by its subsidiary Piaggio Group Americas (PGA), recently introduced three new models to the North American market – the Aprilia Tuono V4 naked sportbike, the Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX sport tourer and the Piaggio BV 350 maxi scooter. All three new models will arrive at dealerships later this spring.
R&G Racing to Display at Twisted Throttle Indy Booth
R&G Racing, manufacturers of motorcycle crash and damage protection products, will be exhibiting at its U.S. distributor Twisted Throttle’s booth during Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, which runs from February 17-19.
Flex Handguards
The new Flex Handguards from Moose Racing provide riders with valuable hand protection when charging down the trail. The state-of-the-art guards also feature a spring-loaded hinge that enable the guards to pivot forward (along with folding levers) in the event of a crash, thus reducing the chance of breakage.