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You just can't talk down against a good motorcycle jacket. They're made to protect you from the worst of accidents first of all, but they've also go to be comfortable enough to want to wear for those hours while you're tearing up ...

It can be difficult sometimes to find a pair of gloves that not only don't look ridiculous, but also fit the way they're supposed to and don't pinch in uncomfortable places. I've worn a lot of gloves during my riding career, but my favorites are the ones that contain ...

Chase Harper's Dual Purpose bags will fulfill almost any functional needs you have for a set of saddlebags. A long feature list accompanies this product, so beyond the short time we are about to spend together, you should look up all the specs.

To start, the one feature that Chase Harper is ...

Most accidents happen in the home. I don't know if this is actually true, but you hear it everywhere, and I know for a fact that bikes can face serious hazards during indoor storage. Not to mention the forces of nature that make their way in, such as rodents. Garages can harbor ...

When I wanted to customize my 650 V-Star "Midnight," I gave some thought as to what I could do to it that wouldn't break the bank. And of course, one of the easiest answers to that question comes in chrome. Chrome is my favorite color. And Arlen Ness ...

A good pair of boots ought to last you a few seasons. If they're not made for riding, the heat and abuse will wear them out before the end of a single season, and you can bet that they won't keep your feet on your ankles in an accident. Fortunately, in ...

I don't know how many times I've been out riding and thought, "y'know, I'd really like to change my spark plugs now. Or perhaps I'll fix the leak on one of the side covers, or adjust the chain/belt." Yeah, I know exactly how many times that's happened: never. But the very ...

Icon is known for making products that are flashy, classy, and tough to boot. Plus, their lineups always come in a wide variety of color schemes, graphics, and materials. These gloves are no exception. They come in five different colors, all of which can mix-and-match with other Icon ...

These boots are a viable solution to keeping your accident-prone kids safe from the dangers of off-road biking.

Fly Racing crafted the Viper boot with genuine leather and a multi-layered texture of injected plastic protection. The boots close via buckle-and-strap, and you'll appreciate the injected strap holders too, ...

If Lexus could manufacture gloves, they'd come up with something like this. The analogy fits since these gloves are the top-of-the-line. And they're also not cheap.

These men's gloves are built with their own DC-heating unit, producing 15 watts of heat at 12.8 Volts per glove. But Firstgear recommends buying the ...

Firstgear's Babe leather jacket makes a motorcycle jacket look classy. It's not your typical black leather jacket that you wear to the office, that's for sure, but it's not rough around the edges either. The Babe jacket is definitely made for riding.

It's made from premium heavyweight 1.1-1.2mm drum-dyed leather as well ...

This pro jacket has got enough safety and durability features to equal its flashy good looks.

Its technical stretch mesh construction is extremely comfortable to wear. Add to that the customizable arm and shoulder straps, and the adjustable dual-waist Velcro closure system, for added luxury.

Protective padding and durability shows up in all the ...

Any cold fronts arriving in your local weather forecast? Don't panic - you don't have to sell the bike and get a car just yet.

Here's a resilient balaclava that Comfort in Action produced to solve this very dilemma. Its Gore Windstopper fleece insert keeps you ...

Seems like kids are always getting themselves scraped up and bruised no matter what comes along, right?

Protect their future touchdown-throwing, piano-playing hands with a pair of these Answer Ion gloves, created to withstand a whole lot of youthful wear and tear.

The biggest feature here is the addition of ...

With all the work that Answer went into making these pants tailored to the feminine physique, along with an impressive list of customizable fit features, let's hope that these pants are the Answer to what you're looking for.

It's a dumb joke, sure, but... OK, moving right along...

The WMX line boasts ...

Lots of different manufacturers say that their youth jerseys are durable, affordable, and comfortable -- but have you ever heard them be easy?

That's what sets this EVS Ballistic jersey apart from the rest. It's easy to get comfortable: the lightweight and cool ballistic fabric doesn't feel too heavy ...

When looking for youth racing gear, you're probably already well aware that anything even worth buying needs to have the same quality of protection and durability that an adult suit does.

Moose Racing made sure to keep that in mind while designing its M1 line for kids. This particular pair ...

Tour Master's set of leather gloves will give you the essentials you need for a lightweight, classy riding accessory.

They're made of genuine cowhide leather, which is a great start.

The leather fingers are interspersed with cooling Spandex, enabling comfortable elastic movement, an easy grip, and breathable fabric.

There are a large ...

The list of features on this pair of Alpinestars Tech 6 Stella Boots will blow you away. These are not top-rated boots for nothing.

Start with the upper. It features a calf of 3.2-3.4mm full grain leather, contoured shin plate protectors and wide calf protectors injected with high-modulus polyurethane for high ...

According to the product website, the new Answer 2008 lineup of women's and girls' race gear is endorsed by none other than Tarah Gieger, an obvious frontrunner in women's motocross.

This new line updates the popular Ion style, adding and updating the following features: new feminine-tailored fit of Birdseye mesh, new fabrics with ...

Wait, are these really boots? These seem more like a pair of comfy sneaks than they do a pair of riding boots at first glance.

But Icon still designed these boots with motorcycle-specific features. Each boot has a buckled midfoot support strap, and a sole meant to stick to the bike pedals without ...

The Stella Julie is one of the few leather racing suits made just for women. And it's from Alpinestars, so you know it'll perform (regardless of whether your name is Stella or Julie).

The suit is made of genuine 1.2-1.4mm full grain leather for top-notch abrasion resistance. Built in ...

Shark crafted a great helmet here, stylish in design, and equipped with everything you need to keep you safe on the road.

The multi-directional composite-fiber shell is made from a durable Carbon/Aramid blend, two of the most competent solids in keeping your head safe. Integrated ducts direct the air movement ...

These Stinger boots from Sidi are less expensive than Sidi's high-end line, but include most of the same features.

Fans of Sidi's already impressive lineup will be pleased to see that its standard non-bootie design still exists.

For new Sidi investigators, check out the patented cam-lock buckle system (accredited for being ...

MSR released the 2008 Starlet line hoping to blend a pleasant fusion of comfort and protection.

The material contains both Spandex and mesh, making it easy to move around while still keeping cool all throughout your adventure.

The legs are specifically contoured and shaped for sport riding, accented with ribbed ...

These women's boots by Sidi didn't leave out any of the important features that its men's boots carry.

You'll find all the Teflon, Velcro, Cordura, and Lorica you need to your heart's content. And your feet should thank you for it!

They're called "rain boots" for a reason too, just ...

Gaerne likes to make mid-priced products that throw in some really neat safety features. They don't go overboard with them, though, which keeps the price affordable for you.

These youth boots are no exception. They're constructed from durable black leather and plastic compounds for adequate shielding, with a metal buckle-and-strap system ...

Your first reaction looking at these gloves probably went something like, "Ooh, a butterfly, how cute is that?" Right? OK, maybe not.

But don't let the overpoweringly girly design distract you from the Answer MX's construction. It's pretty impressive. Answer melded a lot of different stretch fabrics together to make everything ...

These Teknic gloves are just what you're looking for if you need something lightweight, waterproof, wind-blocking, and sturdy at the same time.

They're non-insulated, so depending on what country and climate you're in, this may or may not be an all-weather glove for you, especially if your road trips include ...

You'll be hard-pressed to find a thorn in this Rose.

This is Gaerne's first boot development specifically targeted to women's comfort needs, with a newly created style designed around a proper feminine fit.

Gaerne fans will find that the Rose Boot includes their pro-tech ankle shield system and the "Dry-Tech" ...

This officially licensed street wear from Yamaha has "sassy" written all over it!

Ok, not literally. Actually it has "Rocket" written all over it, over the arms and on a cute lower back logo.

It's a Joe Rocket jacket, in case you hadn't put 2 and 2 together by now. That ...

Endorsements from the motocross legends Metal Mulisha should help propel this SSO suit into the limelight, and if you're a fan of Twitch and the MM crew, chances are you've heard of it before.

Metal Mulisha actually helped design this suit specifically for extreme-sport safety.

For one thing, the main ingredient ...

These gutsy gloves will keep your hands safe on the road, comfortable in the sun, dry on the inside, and looking great to boot.

They've got a drum-dyed leather top with a Pittards Ceramic infused-leather Armor Tan palm.

The knuckles are injection molded and vented to let heat escape, and ...

Here's another addition to the Alpinestars Stella line that once again proves Alpinestars doesn't skimp out on durability requirements, while still keeping comfort and quality features intact.

The women-specific ergonomic design seems to denote a smaller, narrower cut -- a great choice for a snugger, more comfortable fit, and it's ...

You can relive the good ol' days in a brand new way with these vintage leather chaps from River Road.

This particular model is constructed from imported, full grain quality leather, so it's treated to look like it went through a vintage hard wash cycle. You'll appreciate the antiqued hardware ...

Alpinestars debuted the Stella racing boot with the intention of merging street functionality with supreme comfort, and with an impressive list of features, it looks like they made their intentions clear.

Notable details are as follows: durable microfiber construction to shield impact and significantly reduce abrasion, innovative air vents and mesh ...

Just from first glance, Bombshell seems quite an appropriate name!

Although any shopper's got to wonder if these Icon boots measure up in arch support and durability as well as they do in style. Seems like they sure do. They're intentionally padded on the internal ankle and insole regions for maximum ...

These women's leather chaps from River Road sport more than just a flashy six-inch fringe along the entire left/right outseam.

How about a genuine aniline leather construction, uncolored and treated for superior delicacy and softness? Or a wide variety of adjustment options like the lace-up back and a snap-down bottom ...

Statistically speaking, the Airfoil 9300 Series is at the top of its game, and that's an understatement.

These goggles were submitted to the American National Standards Institute for durability and optical safety testing, and this particular product passed each test with flying colors, meeting and exceeding expectations.

The Airfoil 9300 uses resilient ...

If you're looking for a durable racing suit with good safety features and adequate heat management, it looks like the Alpinestars Stella Octane might work for you.

You won't find an endless list of name-brand inserts and high-tech features, but you will find an ergonomic design specifically ...

Comfort meets safety with this two-piece race suit by Teknic.

Comfort features include pre-curved arms and legs to prevent bunching, extra layers of material, adjustable waist belt, Seamless Full Motion arm/leg stretch system, soft touch Neoprene collar, and Airtex hypoallergenic antibacterial nylon lining.

There's also an impressive safety ...

This carrier is the perfect choice for those of you who want to transport your motocross bikes without having to go to the trouble of rigging up a trailer.

Made of lightweight aluminum, this carrier can be loaded with two motorcycles in a matter of minutes. The ...

Compare this wireless headset with the Cardo Scala Rider Q2. This headset won't let you connect to more than one other rider while the Cardo will. But this one is cheaper and gets the job done.

Among the many features of this headset are the ...

This helmet from KBC is another slick looking, low-priced model.

It features rigorous attention to safety details, with a shell of alloy PC that will withstand high-impact collisions.

At the same time, it has adjustable features that can be personalized to your specifications, like an interior that's completely removable and replaceable, and ...

This unisex four-season jacket from REV'IT! is both comfortable and functional.

A close, comfortable fit is ensured by the adjustable collar, waistbands, straps, and draw cord at the hem. The safety of the rider is ensured by the highly visible laminated reflective panels on the jacket.

The inside of the jacket ...

Icon has introduced a new streamlined racing helmet, designed especially for those who want durability with a touch of class.

This helmet, constructed from a composite of carbon fiber, Dyneema, and Aramid, also contains an extra dorsal ventilation opening for additional air circulation.

In addition, rear ports are included for venting hot air out ...