The “Yoshimura” is a 1987 Suzuki GSX-R1100 “slabside” restomod built by Yohann Kostrzewa of the French workshop KOS’THOR. Inspired by the legendary 24-hour endurance racers that dominated the Suzuka circuit in the 1990s, the build is a tribute to the legacy of Hideo “Pops” Yoshimura.
The project began with a neglected donor bike that was completely stripped and rebuilt to recreate the look and feel of a factory-fresh racing machine.
Continue reading “Custom Suzuki GSX-R1100 by KOS’THOR”The RST Moto TracTech Evo 5 D3O Leather Jacket is the fifth generation of RST’s flagship performance motorcycle jacket. Derived directly from the engineering of the TracTech racing suit, this jacket is designed for riders who split their time between spirited road riding and track days.
It introduces significant upgrades in armor technology and ergonomic refinement, delivering a high-specification protective garment that remains practical for use off the bike.
Continue reading “RST Moto Tractech Evo 5 D3O Leather Jacket Review – Everything You Need to Know”You’re rolling down a two-lane somewhere, and a rider comes the other way. Before they pass, one hand drops low — fingers out, maybe a two-finger point toward the road. You return it almost without thinking.
The motorcycle wave. Every rider knows it. Most do it automatically after a while. But if you’ve never stopped to think about where it came from or why it’s stuck around for over a century, it’s actually a pretty interesting piece of riding culture.
Continue reading “The Motorcycle Wave: A Small Gesture With a Lot Behind It”Good motorcycle rain gear solves a specific and unglamorous problem: keeping you dry enough to stay focused and comfortable when the weather turns, without requiring you to carry a separate full-size jacket just in case.
The best options pack down small enough to live under your seat or in a tail bag, go on over your existing gear in under two minutes, and keep water out long enough to get you somewhere dry. They are not fashion items. They are not technical adventure gear. They are insurance — the kind you hope you never need but are very glad to have when you do.
Continue reading “Best Motorcycle Rain Gear For Any Rider”Spanish custom shop Tamarit Motorcycles has created “Karma,” a Baroque-inspired one-off based on the Triumph Bonneville Bobber.
As the 159th build in their signature series, this project abandons traditional comfort to focus on a “rolling sculpture” aesthetic, utilizing what Tamarit calls their “Platinum architecture” to achieve a low, stretched, and aggressive stance.
Continue reading “Custom Triumph Bobber by Tamarit”The Sena Specter is a premium modular helmet that integrates high-fidelity communication and advanced safety electronics directly into its structural design. Moving away from the tradition of aftermarket add-ons, the Specter is engineered as a complete “smart” ecosystem.
It combines a versatile flip-up architecture with native Mesh 3.0 connectivity and integrated active lighting, positioning it as a specialized tool for the tech-focused touring rider.
Continue reading “Sena Specter Bluetooth Helmet Review – Everything You Need to Know”There’s a version of a motorcycle road trip that involves booking hotels in advance, packing light, and knowing where you’re sleeping every night. That’s a perfectly good trip. A lot of people prefer it.
And then there’s motorcycle camping — where you’ve got everything you need strapped to the bike, you’re not locked into any particular destination, and your campsite is wherever you decide to stop.
It’s a different experience. It’s also, for a lot of riders, the one that sticks with them the longest.
Continue reading “Motorcycle Camping: Why Every Rider Should Try It At Least Once”Your feet and ankles are among the most vulnerable parts of your body on a motorcycle, and they’re the first things to hit the ground in a low-side. The ankle joint is complex, easy to break, and slow to heal. A proper motorcycle boot isn’t optional equipment. It’s the difference between walking away from a crash and spending six months in a boot cast.
This guide covers the best motorcycle boots across street, ADV/touring, and sport categories, selected based on customer ratings and real-world performance. The focus throughout is on what actually protects your feet — not just what looks good in a product photo.
Continue reading “Best Motorcycle Boots Overall: Top Picks for Every Rider”Analog Motorcycles has transformed a 1975 BMW R90/6 into a refined custom build appropriately named “The Gentleman.”
The project carries sentimental value, as the owner inherited the bike from his late father and wanted to modernize it without losing its classic soul. The result is a timeless, blacked-out machine accented with subtle brown leather touches.
Continue reading “Custom BMW R90/6 by Analog Motorcycles”Spring is the season most riders spend winter dreaming about. The temperatures are back in a reasonable range, the roads are drying out, and everything smells like it’s waking up. It’s the best time of year to ride, and it goes fast.
The other thing that goes fast in spring? The window before the tourist crowds show up. Hit some of these roads in late March or April and you’ll have a completely different experience than the person who waits until July.
Here are some of the best spring motorcycle routes and road trips in the US worth putting on your list right now.
Continue reading “The Best Spring Motorcycle Roads in America”
