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Avoid overspending on unnecessary gear with our buyer's guides below.

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Bowtex Elite Protective Underlayer: The One Layer to Rule Them All

The Bowtex Elite ends the debate between style, comfort and safety once and for all for touring and street riding.

Shoei RF-SR: The “Entry Level” Juggernaut [20k Miles Review]

Shoei’s simple helmet is a solid piece of craftsmanship that sacrifices less than its budget price would suggest.

Alpinestars SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves: What Not to Buy

What should be a great pair of summer gloves has a fatal flaw – and it takes a while to scrub out.

The Cardo Packtalk Edge: The Most Boring (and Best) Motorcycle Gadget I Own

What’s the best gadget? The one you never have to fiddle with: that is the Cardo Packtalk Edge. Reliable comms, clear audio, seamless voice commands, and much more. Here’s why I use these for my tour company.

The HJC i91 Modular Helmet Review: Affordable, But Not Right For Me

The HJC i91 might be one of the most comfortable helmets I’ve ever worn, with an incredible price to boot; but it won’t be my daily driver. Here’s why, and what to get instead.

Cardo PackTalk Custom Review: Premium Flexibility without the Price Tag

The often-misunderstood Cardo Packtalk Custom is the perfect communicator for many riders – let’s see if you are one of them.

Nexx X.R3R Helmet Review: Bridging Track and Street

The Nexx XR3R sets a new standard for both street and track helmets – and it could well be the best helmet for many sportbike riders.

The Pilot’s Favored Bag: Sterling Pacific 80L Check-in Travel Case Review

Ultra-durable, classic styling, and… a brand nobody recognizes? See how handles, rivets and thick aluminum put this luggage in a league of its own.

Mastering Motorcycle Gear: The Art and Science of Layering

Everything you need to know about layering for motorcycling: from tundra to desert.

Pando Moto Skin UH AAA Leggings Review: The Only Moto Pants You Need

Turn any pants into high-protection motorcycle gear—Pando Moto has the secret.

Lusso Leather Review: Is this THE Perfect Fitting Motorcycle Jacket?

Can a motorcycle jacket really deliver perfect fit and style with serious protection? This jacket company does—find out how they can do it for you.

Klim Maverick Jacket and Teton Base Layers Reviewed

Are the Klim base layers worth the cash? In my years of testing... their insulation, moisture wicking and odor resistance are worth much more.

Klim Badlands Pro A3 Review: The Ultimate Adventure Gear

Is the Klim Badlands Pro A3 worth the dough? If you care about safety, comfort, and your overall adventure experience: yes.

The Best Motorcycle Helmets, Boots, Jackets and Gear [In My Opinion]

The gear I use personally, day in and day out. From my favorite headsets, to phone mount and even an outer layer jacket I can't live without.

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The Best Leather Motorcycle Jackets [Read Before Buying!]

Get your leather 101 and the lowdown on all the best leather motorcycle jackets on the market. And most importantly, learn what mistakes to avoid to keep your skin off the road!

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Best Motorcycle Helmet Speakers with Bluetooth, Tested (Sound, Volume)

Tired of helmet speakers with screechy, tinny sound? I found one kit with deep bass, clear highs and ample volume for your rides - and I'll share it with you.

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How to Pair Cardo with Sena and Get Back to Riding

We walk through how to pair Cardo and Sena bluetooth headsets to each other, so you can get off your phones and back on the road.

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Best Motorcycle Airbag Vests Reviewed: More Safe than Helmet? 

Are motorcycle airbag vests worth it or a waste of money? We compare Alpinestars, Helite, Dainese, Klim and others to decide which one is right for your riding.

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Fitting a Motorcycle Helmet (Same Process as MotoGP Racers)

Find your helmet size for all major manufacturers with one click, and get all the tips you need to fit a helmet perfectly.

Best Women’s Motorcycle Jackets – Fitted for Petite Too

You know the struggle: None of the cool jackets fit, and the women’s ones are all Small and hot pink. Here are my hidden gems (and great unknown brands).

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Guide: Cleaning Your Motorcycle Jacket

Whether textile or leather, our guide gives you a plan with expert tips, tricks, and hilarious anecdotes on cleaning and maintenance. We’ve screwed up countless jackets so you don’t have to!

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It’s Better On The Road Acquires MotoGearNuts

We’re excited to announce that we struck a deal to acquire MotoGearNuts, an authority on motorcycle gear from headsets to jackets and beyond. All the content hosted on MotoGearNuts is now hosted on our site.

Founded in 2020, MotoGearNuts aims to provide the most accurate and well-researched reviews of motorcycle gear to help riders separate trash from treasure in the gear world. MotoGearNuts stood out for the depth of their buying guides and customization walkthroughs in particular, which helped riders look past the authority of established brands and find valuable gear that would keep them safe and looking good.

As part of our commitment to inspire personal growth and foster connections among 100,000 explorers, the great content MotoGearNuts produced helps us bring new riders into the It’s Better On The Road community.