Alpinestars claims that these Scout Waterproof Boots are good for wearing on both dual sports and sport tourers. Looking at their tall uppers, huge buckles and thick soles, I was skeptical of that. But, after wearing them on a WR250R, … Continued
Helmets only have a shelf life of five or so years, with deterioration in the EPS liners and adhesives negatively impacting safety beyond that point. Despite that, many motorcyclists, especially casual riders, keep helmets far past their use by date. … Continued
Here’s the first of the jackets we’re modifying to create something that’s actually safe, yet doesn’t make us look like Power Rangers. This is a Vanson AR2 fitted with Alpinestars Bio Armor. The ultra-thick, sturdy leather and strong construction will … Continued
Looking for a high-spec modular helmet made to the light and safe ECE 22.05 standard rather than the hard and heavy Snell M2010? This new Vemar Jiano Evo TC brings high-end features and specification to a mid-level price point and … Continued
There’s certain advantages a motorcycle give you in traffic — good vision, strong brakes, manueverability, speed — that means you’re largely in control of anything happening in front of you. The problem is, the disadvantages — some sort of psychological … Continued
Unless you live in Brazil, you’ve probably never heard of their native Vaz Helmets. But, the part automation/part handmade work production line is similar to the way other helmets are made throughout the rest of the world. This video doesn’t … Continued
We’ve been making a big fuss over thin, flexible D3O, but it’s not the only choice if you’re looking for slimmer motorcycle armor. This Alpinestars Bio Armor may not be bright orange or come with science we hardly understand, but … Continued