Further: Silver, Pewter, and Purple | Thoughts On Motorcycling
I once bought a bike through an online auction. It was in superb condition and needed nothing but an oil change. To my eye, it was one of the ugliest paint jobs ever perpetrated on a motor vehicle and,...
View Article2023 BMW R nineT 100 Years Review [Weekend Love Affair]
The 2023 BMW R nineT 100 Years limited edition is the top of this year’s nineT range, and it is drop-dead gorgeous. I usually give people wide latitude when it comes to their personal taste versus mine...
View ArticleSena 50R Review [Motorcycle Helmet Mesh Intercom Headset]
The Sena 50R mesh intercom headset has been around for a while. It’s the top of Sena’s extensive motorcycling helmet communicator range, standing side-by-side with the 50S. They differ only in...
View ArticleCardo Adapter For Shoei Helmets Review [Upgrade To Mesh]
There’s a new intercom choice for Shoei GT-Air II, Neotec II, and J-Cruise II helmet owners—the Cardo Adapter For Shoei Helmets. The three Shoei helmets are delivered ready to mount a Sena-derived SRL,...
View ArticleAlpinestars Oscar Monty V2 Boots Review [On- and Off-Motorcycle]
Form and function live beautifully together in the Alpinestars Oscar Monty V2 boots. When I took a pair to Munich earlier this year for the 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane launch, little did I know that they...
View ArticleCardo Cross-Brand Intercom Firmware Update Report: It Works!
In September 2023, I wrote about Cardo’s claim that it had solved cross-brand mesh intercom compatibility with Sena’s mesh devices. After the long holiday delay, I set my sights on proving this, one...
View ArticleBolid’ster Ride’ster V Review [Motorcycle Riding Jeans]
Bolid’ster, the French maker of armored riding jeans incorporating the Armalith 2.0 abrasion-resistant fabric, has recently released the Ride’ster V, their latest vintage-look offering in a line-up...
View ArticleSchuberth C5 Carbon Review [Schuberth Performance Helmet]
Based on many years of riding in Schuberth helmets, I know any new model will be a serious addition to the company’s impressive lineup. I base this statement on Schuberth’s history of long development...
View ArticleSena SRL-Mesh for Shoei Helmets Review [Mesh Intercom Unit]
Sena has addressed the rising demand for mesh intercom by introducing the SRL-Mesh, a mesh radio-enabled communications unit for three Shoei motorcycle helmets—the Neotec II, GT-Air II, and J-Cruise...
View ArticleUltimate Motorcycling 20th Anniversary; Jonathan Handler Reflects
2024 marks Ultimate Motorcycling’s 20th anniversary, and I’m proud and happy to be involved. It’s been 11 years since I wrote my first review, and I’m still as excited to have, arguably, one of the...
View ArticleRider Shield 360 Ride Vision 2 Pro Review [Proximity Alert System]
Ride Vision 2 Pro by Rider Shield 360 is an alert system that provides forward collision, blind spot, overtaking, and distance-keeping warnings, plus front and rear cameras to record up to three-hour...
View Article2025 Indian Scout Lineup Review [Five Models Road Tested]
Indian Motorcycle has been around since 1901 and is the oldest active motorcycle manufacturer in the United States. Its history is diverse, and many know Indian for its heavyweight cruisers, touring...
View ArticleShoei Neotec 3 Review [Modular Motorcycle Helmet Test]
Shoei has again impressed with the third and latest iteration of its Neotec modular helmet—the Shoei Neotec 3. As I removed the helmet from the box and held it in hand, the Neotec 3 radiated quality...
View Article2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm Lineup Review [GT and R Models]
Triumph Motorcycles has been building Rocket 3 motorcycles for 20 years. Yet, somehow, I had never ridden one until I found myself in the Côte d’Azur on the 2025 Triumph Rocket 3 Storm GT and Storm R....
View ArticleCortech Marquee Jacket Review [Swiss Army Knife in Leather]
Cortech has a winner here in the Marquee leather jacket. I can probably shortcut this review by saying that this black leather jacket ticks all the boxes on my list of important features to include in...
View Article2024 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS Test To Death Valley
Friday at 0730. It’s cold, rain is predicted, and we’ve mountains to ride over on our long-planned Death Valley trip. Thoughts of punking out enter my mind, but I’m committed to my riding brothers to...
View ArticleSena SRL3 Intercom Review [For Shoei Neotec 3 and GT-Air 3]
Shoei has recently released the new Neotec 3 modular helmet in the US market, and it is intercom-ready via the new Sena SRL3 helmet communications device. Shoei’s outgoing Neotec II and GT-Air II were...
View ArticleEyelights EyeRide Head Up Display + Bluetooth Remote Review
I’m amazed and impressed by all the new electronic gadgets for motorcycle riders that are appearing lately with greater regularity. If you think that the helmet systems you’ve seen over the past decade...
View ArticleCortech Versa-Flo Jacket Review [Ready for Summer and More]
Rumor has it that Summer is almost here after a long, wet, cold Spring in Southern California. The Cortech Versa-Flo jacket may be the answer to upcoming hot days, with the added versatility of a...
View ArticleCarpuride W702 Review [Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Display]
A feature missing on the Ultimate Motorcycling BMW R 1250 RS Project Bike, and most bikes for that matter, is a display for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Many Apple CarPlay/Android Auto units are...
View Article2024 BMW R 18 Roctane Long-Term Test: The Fifth Element
While I have a penchant for sport and sport-touring motorcycles, my long-term test of the 2024 BMW R 18 Roctane has been a real eye-opener. If you read my review of its sibling, the R 18 Classic, you...
View ArticleShad SH38X Side Cases Review [Expandable Panniers]
Shad, the Barcelona-based manufacturer of motorcycle side and top cases for street and ADV bikes, seats, and phone holders, has introduced its first expandable side cases. Our testing has revealed the...
View ArticleChigee AIO-5 Play for BMW Smart Digital Display Review
Another marvel of Chinese ingenuity and technology has arrived on our doorstep, and the advancements it provides add to my enjoyment of tech for motorbikes. Chigee has burst on the scene with a lineup...
View ArticleChigee AIO-5 Play for BMW vs. Carpuride W702B Comparison
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (ACP/AA) devices for motorcycles have been popping up frequently lately. For some, these are superior to dedicated GPS units or mounting a smartphone on the handlebars. The...
View ArticleShoei GT-Air 3 Review [Sleeker and Improved Touring Helmet]
Shoei helmet fans have been impatiently awaiting the release of the new GT-Air 3 full-face helmet, knowing it would follow up on the heels of the May 2024 release of the Neotec 3 modular helmet—I know...
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