Created by the UK’s Bennett’s Insurance (they of the babes), this infographic walks through the evolution of protective clothing for motorcyclists, starting all the way back in the 19th century with work boots and into Cordura-fueled adventure craze of the … Continued
To make the Honda Gold Wing F6B, the company simply knocked some weight off its flagship tourer and pared down the bodywork to make it look meaner. The result is more than the sum of those parts though. Bagger? Cruiser? … Continued
The 2013 Honda CBR1000RR is mechanically identical to the 2012 model, itself a facelift of the version first released in 2008. Unlike most of its superbike competition, it’s not equipped with any electronic rider aids, with the notable exception of … Continued
Lane splitting is the single best about riding motorcycles. There is something magical about being able to go wherever you want regardless of traffic conditions, getting there fast and without spending a ton of money on gas. If you lane … Continued
With tons of new readers who may not be aware of HFL’s five-year back catalog of great original content, we thought it’d be a good idea to highlight some of our best stories. So, here’s “Flashback Friday,” a new segment … Continued
These Alpinestars SMX-1 boots promise to combine real protection and good riding feel and ergonomics with all-day, off-the-bike comfort and low key looks. The perfect compromise between a riding and casual boot?
You’ve seen this gear in action in Icon’s Portland to Dakar epic. But can a bunch of snowboard-inspired textile gear and a carbon fiber helmet from that most controversial of brands really stand up to the rigors of adventure riding … Continued