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Review: GIVI Tanklock Tankbag

Zac Kurylyk — 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!

Jeff Wilson — 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

Neil Vorano — 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

Jeff Wilson — 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

Zac Kurylyk — 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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Sena teams up with Harman Kardon to offer upgraded helmet comms!

CMG Staff — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:24:14 +0000

Sena’s 50S communicators have been on the market a while, but they’re about to get a big upgrade, with new Harman Kardon speaker sets available, with better sound. And, Sena has also updated the microphone and even improved the programming behind the scenes on the updated models. The 50S was Sena’s next-generation commset when it came out in 2020, with mesh technology that made for better rider…

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New Cardo Packtalk Edge promises more clarity, convenience, better connection

CMG Staff — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:01:36 +0000

Cardo has taken the wraps off its latest-generation comm unit, the new Packtalk Edge, with promises of an easier mounting and improved second-generation mesh technology. The mesh technology is the key to most of the promised improvements on the Packtalk Edge. Cardo says it gives “unparalleled deep wideband sound quality, a simpler and faster grouping process in DMC mode…

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AGV Introduces Pista GP RR Futuro

CMG Staff — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:03:41 +0000

Finding the right helmet often comes down to comfort, visibility, weight, and protection. AGV has announced that the Pista GP RR Futuro is now available in North America. A limited-edition version of the original Pista GP RR designed for MotoGP, the Futuro is built with a brand-new shell and spoiler comprised of forged carbon construction. Using an innovative process that utilizes the…

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