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Review: GIVI Tanklock Tankbag

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:06:47 +0000

I’ve had around a dozen tankbags over the years, of all kinds. Small ones, that can only handle a cellphone and wallet. Big ones, that can handle all the clothes needed for a weekend. But all these tankbags had a problem: They could scratch your tank. When I bought a Suzuki Bandit 1200S a few months back, I decided I wanted to try going with a quick-release tankbag that mounted to the top of the…

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Review: New Protective Gear from REV’IT!

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:00:04 +0000

We at Canada Moto Guide have long been advocates of ATGATT (all the gear, all the time). We’ve also heard all the excuses from people who skip protective equipment that range from, “I’m a safe rider, so I don’t need it,” to “it’s too hot,” and “it doesn’t look cool.” That first response is blind naivety since no matter how skilled a rider you are, there can always be some oblivious cager on a…

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Bell SRT Modular Helmet Review

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:30:49 +0000

There comes a time when riders of, let’s just say, a certain “experience” embrace the modular helmet. And why not? There’s no denying the versatility and practicality of these lids, with almost the same protection as that of a full-face, but also having the ability to have a sip of water or even a conversation without the need to unbuckle and take off the whole helmet. The drawback? Well…

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Review: REV’IT! Trench GTX Jacket

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:15:50 +0000

My riding gear closet is starting to get silly. I’ve got helmets and gloves that I haven’t worn for years but can’t seem to part with, pairs of boots for occasions that never seem to arise, and after paring down the collection a bit, three jackets. I love my leather jacket. It’s old and worn in and fits me well, but there’s no ventilation, it weighs a ton, and when it rains, it becomes a soggy…

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Tested! Gryphon Vancouver jacket, Indy pants

Mon, 30 May 2022 16:11:07 +0000

Over the past few years, we’ve seen fewer options for sturdy, reliable motorcycle jackets and pants at a mid-range price. From the 1990s through the mid-2010s, there were several brands offering off-the-rack gear that offered basically the same high quality as hand-made stuff, but at a much more modest price. In the past five years or so, that’s changed. There are exceptions for sure…

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Review: ewool PRO+ heated vest

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:15:36 +0000

It’s finally that time of year again: Here in New Brunswick, we just had our first snowfall of the 2021-2022 winter season, which means we’re officially in riding season’s overtime. Or maybe, it’s time to start thinking about putting the bike away until spring … Either way, my thoughts are once again turning to the benefits of heated gear, especially because I’ve been running the new battery…

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Shoei X-14 Helmet Review

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:59:37 +0000

Whenever someone asks me how much they should be spending on a helmet, I response, “How much is your head worth?” Price doesn’t always dictate quality, so it is important to do your homework to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth, but if you’re looking to skimp anywhere – it shouldn’t be on head protection. Shoei’s top of the range X-Fourteen is the successor to the venerable X-Twelve…

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Review: Insta360 One X2 action camera

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:26:27 +0000

Just like there are different motorcycles for different purposes, there are now different action cameras for different purposes. While GoPro’s cameras are the industry standard, Insta360 has been steadily improving its game over the past few years. The Insta360 One X2 ($569 on Insta360’s store currently—keep your eyes open for a sale) might now be the most powerful and versatile camera on the…

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