AMA Member Tested
Who better to put gear to the test than some of the most serious motorcyclists around: AMA members? The AMA Member Tested program enlists real AMA members to test and write about the products you want to buy, so you know you're getting the opinion of real riders with real-world expectations.
AMA Member Tested: Street
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May 01, 2013
Over Utah’s winter months, cold days and nights in the garage did not do any favors for the air pressure in my motorcycle’s tires. My tires were underinflated by a dismal 20 PSI when I checked. Thankfully, with the sun out of hiding, 45-degree early spring temperatures and dry roads, I had the perfect opportunity to test out the CyclePump Adventure Combo Package.
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May 01, 2013
The Interphone F5 performs rider-to-passenger, rider-to-rider and multi-user conference wireless communications. It uses Bluetooth 3.0 technology. The system can allow up to six riders to tie in voice communications with up to 0.80 miles between each rider (under perfect conditions). Although technically the number of users isn't limited, due to time lag and the inability to manage several communicators, a maximum of six users is recommended.
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May 01, 2013
Shinko (Sheen-Koe): Noun: Japanese/Korean tire manufacturer that produces affordable tires for your ride. Verb: to stick to the ground.
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April 01, 2013
The Fly Fifty5 is a good-looking jacket, with plenty of removable armor and well-thought-out features at a decent price.
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April 01, 2013
Fly’s Rumble Gloves are a solid choice if you’re looking for quality hand protection. One of the first things you’ll notice is the leather on these gloves is some of the softest and most supple you will ever find. They conform to your hands with no break-in period required. A padded palm helps to quell any vibrations in the handlebars, and switches on the motorcycle are easy to use.
AMA Member Tested: Dirt
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May 01, 2013
DoubleTake Mirrors are designed to offer you all the rearview vision you need while tucking safely out of the way when the trail gets rough. Plus, they’re built incredibly tough so if you do go down or whack a branch, the mirror will likely survive in fine fashion.
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May 01, 2013
In roadracing, we strive to find a competitive edge over our rivals, whether it is in braking, horsepower, more-effective gearing or suspension. Something you don’t want to leave out of this equation is fuel. Arguably, the best and easiest way to get the most out of your engine, whether it is stock or fully race tuned, is to run the proper fuel. One company built around that concept is VP Racing Fuels, which formulates and sells race fuel in a number of blends.
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April 30, 2013
The Synergy Seals X Bushing and Z bolt kit are designed to lower the rear of a KTM dirtbike from one-quarter inch to seven-eighth inch. It works well and is easy to install.
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January 01, 2013
What’s worse than getting caught 40 miles into a 100-mile enduro in a sudden downpour on a 52-degree day? Sweating your butt off in a full-on riding jacket for those entire 100 miles when a rainy weather forecast proves wrong.
That’s why you need the Klim Stow Away Jacket.
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January 01, 2013
The key to the comfort is Sidi’s Dual Flex system. Forward and backward movement is fairly uninhibited, while side-to-side motion—the type that can really screw up your ankle—is restricted. Fit also benefits from the four floating independent straps that not only allow custom sizing at each point but flex just enough to provide additional give when needed.
Motorcycle Rides, Impressions and Reviews
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September 01, 2012
Recognizing scooters as a vital market, BMW has aggressively tackled the segment with two all-new machines: the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT, but to label the new machines “scooters” seems somewhat inappropriate given their performance and physical presence.
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April 02, 2012
When Can-Am introduced the three-wheeled Spyder in 2007, it was met with—and continues to draw—a lot of head scratching from the motorcycle community. However, with five years of retail sales in the books -- during a period of significant contraction in nearly all motorcycle categories -- it’s clear the Spyder concept has some traction. We get the latest by riding the 2012 Spyder Roadster RS and RT.
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February 01, 2012
It stands to reason that with the popularity of BMW’s GS line, the company would introduce a friendlier adventure-styled model for new, beginning or returning riders. To that end—and new for 2012—is the G 650 GS Sertão, a well-appointed, single-cylinder, off-road capable machine with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) standard, with a color scheme of Aura White and Arroyo Blue.
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July 01, 2011
The Yamaha Super Tenere was built from the ground up to devour whatever road surface you care to point it at. No, this is not an “off-road” bike, but it is perfectly happy kicking up roost on those unpaved and unmaintained backroads.
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July 01, 2011
It was Zero Motorcycles’ first formal press introduction, and journalists from around the globe had gathered to sample the entire range of 2011 Zero products—from the motocross-intended MX to the new Cross Urban (XU) street commuter.