motorcycle gear reviews

Our motorcycle gear reviews focus on adventure motorcycle equipment we’ve personally purchased, tested, packed, and used on Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR), dual-sport rides, motorcycle camping trips, and long-distance adventure travel. We review helmets, riding gear, luggage systems, GPS units, communication devices, camping equipment, GoPro setups, motorcycle tools, and trail-tested accessories based on actual experience in remote terrain, changing weather, and demanding riding conditions. Our goal is to help adventure riders like you find motorcycle gear that performs reliably on the road and trail before investing in equipment for their next trip.

Motorcycle Gear Reviews

August 17, 2023

Alpinestars SMX-6 V2 GORE-TEX Boots Review

After reviewing many brands and types, the word "comfortable" kept coming up every time I read anything about the alpinestars SMX-6 V2 motorcycle boots. The four styles of the SMX-6 V2 motorcycle boots included: Vented, Drystar, Standard and GORE-TEX. Which one would suit me best?
September 22, 2022

ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator Review

This ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator Review is the first in a series of product reviews and accompanying podcasts on my Idaho BDR motorcycle trip. These reviews and podcasts will include the equipment that I took, their performance and will also include my preparation, route and on-trail experiences. If you like off-grid exploration, and seeing this beautiful country from more than just an Interstate Highway, then this type of adventure motorcycle trip may be for you. ZOLEO Satellite Communicator – Podcast Review Not everyone has time to read a review, so WizzWare has a podcast on the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator and how it performed on the Idaho BDR. ZOLEO is an Essential Tool for Adventure Motorcycle Trips I wanted to start my Idaho BDR product reviews […]

Based on our personal experiences, this new planning guide was designed specifically for adventure riders preparing for BDRs. Includes advice on gear, logistics, packing, load management, downloadable planning tools, and more!

It’s designed to be written in, referenced, highlighted, and used while actively planning your trip all in one place.