The 850cc v-twin Italian beer cooler

If you’ve never heard of the Aprilia Mana 850 GT, you’re not alone. People either assume it’s just another sport-touring bike or get confused when they realize there’s no clutch lever. Despite that and the fact that it has a … Continued

A Motegi gas mask for Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi is known for his Drudi designed helmets. Always bright, often humorous and very noticeable on the grid, his new helmet paint schemes often mark significant moments in his career. Rossi is refusing to race at Motegi next month … Continued

Motorcycling is risky business

What happens when the guys at Icon get their hands on a Porsche 928, a couple of Harley stunt bikes, a pair of short shorts and a budget to make a safety PSA? Fireballs, that’s what happens. Fireballs that took … Continued

The CHP on The Snake

You’ve seen the pictures, watched the videos and heard the stories. There’s a road north of LA where motorcyclists go balls out and where the police just sit and watch it happen. So long as you’re doing it between two … Continued

Nexx XR1R Carbon: the nicest helmet ever

Who makes the lightest, most comfortable, easiest to see out of high-end carbon fiber helmet on the market? It’s not Shoei, Arai or AGV. It’s a small Portuguese company you’ve likely never heard of that’s out there quietly producing the … Continued

Leaked: Arai Signet Q

Spotted on Revzilla by a keen-eyed reader is the Arai Signet Q, the long over-due replacement for the original Signet which was discontinued in 2004. Designed for riders with “extreme long oval” shaped heads, this helmet fills a void in … Continued