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

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

I got free riding gear from Alpinestars and HFL

When HFL randomly choose me as the winner of the Alpinestars giveaway Lagniappe I was, and remain, genuinely thankful. Especially because my old gear was falling apart. So, I submitted my sizes (always a gamble) and Alpinestars, via HFL, hit … 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

Alpinestars TechAir: be a superhero for €6000

The Alpinestars TechAir is eerily close to being a real life superhero suit. Its cutting edge airbag technology gives the wearer the ability to bounce back from horrific crashes that would otherwise leave you broken and bleeding. Now, it’s going … Continued