The RST Moto Roadster Air D3O is a perforated leather jacket built for warm weather street riding. It brings the classic Roadster aesthetic into a hot-weather package at a mid-range price point.
It brings the classic Roadster aesthetic into a hot-weather package with D3O Level 1 armor and CE Class A certification. Here’s what it offers.
Continue reading “RST Moto Roadster Air D3O Jacket Review – Everything You Need to Know”Six core models are getting fresh colorways for the new model year, arriving in showrooms starting in August. The move signals Triumph’s commitment to giving riders more personalization options across its most popular lineup.
The Tiger Sport 800 trades understated grey for a striking new Sapphire Black and Racing Yellow combo that screams performance. It’s a bold departure from the bike’s usual sophisticated palette, and one we’ve covered the earlier Tiger Sport 660 extensively.
Continue reading “Triumph’s New War Paint: Brighter Colors for 2027”Suzuki’s rolling out its first batch of 2027 models, and the headline-grabber is a fresh take on the middleweight sport-touring market: the all-new SV-7GX and SV-7GXV sport crossover machines. Both tap into Suzuki’s time-tested 645cc 90-degree V-Twin, the same engine that powers the SV650, a platform that’s earned its stripes over two decades.
The move makes sense. Suzuki’s carving out a niche between pure sportbikes and full adventure tourers, and the SV-7GX sits right in that sweet spot. It’s got the agility riders want for canyon carving, paired with comfort features that make longer hauls less of a chore.
Continue reading “Does Suzuki’s Sport Crossover SV-7GX Hit the Mark for 2027?”Cycle World, the legendary motorcycle magazine that helped define the sport for nearly six and a half decades, has shut down. Effective July 7, 2026, the publication ended operations with all staff reportedly let go the same day. The closure marks the end of an institution that once set the agenda for the entire motorcycle industry.
The magazine, owned by Octane Lending since being acquired from Swedish publisher Bonnier Corp., had transitioned into a digital-only operation in recent years. But the shift from print to web, and the changing economics of motorcycle media, ultimately proved unsustainable. After five years under Octane’s ownership, the company decided to shutter the brand entirely.
Continue reading “The End of an Era: Cycle World Magazine Shuts Down After 64 Years”Kawasaki’s legendary supercharged Ninja H2 is getting an update for 2027, and the news comes with a caveat that’s got the internet buzzing. Fresh EPA and CARB filings reveal that the new generation might be losing more than thirty horsepower compared to the current model. That’s a significant drop for a bike positioned as the engineering pinnacle of Kawasaki’s lineup.
The 2026 Ninja H2 was certified at 228 hp at 11,500 rpm. The 2027 version, according to homologation documents, will share emissions data with the Z H2 SE, pointing to a new peak of 197 hp at 10,500 rpm. The change appears to stem from production simplification rather than pure emissions compliance, aligning the supercharged engine across both Ninja and Z model lines. That said, 197 hp is still plenty of performance for a street bike.
Continue reading “Is Kawasaki Taming the Ninja H2 for 2027?”Suzuki’s entry-level GSX250R is finally getting the update riders have been asking for, and it might be the ticket back into markets that lost it years ago.
New Chinese type-approval documents reveal an updated GSX250R with variable valve timing, a power bump, and a fresh look. It’s built in partnership with Haojue and expected to launch officially this month.
Continue reading “Is a Winged, More Powerful Suzuki GSX250R About to Return to the West?”The Sedici Adventure Modular Carbon is a dual-sport modular helmet with a 6k carbon composite shell at a mid-range price point.
The feature set is aimed at adventure riders who want a lightweight, versatile lid without moving into flagship pricing territory. Here’s what’s inside.
Continue reading “Sedici Adventure Modular Carbon Helmet Review – Everything You Need to Know”The Simpson M30 Bandit Carbon is one of those helmets that hasn’t needed to change since the 1970s. The original Bandit shape earned its reputation across motorsport.
This contemporary version brings that same profile to the street with a carbon fiber shell and modern DOT certification. Here’s what the Bandit Carbon actually delivers.
Continue reading “Simpson M30 Bandit Carbon Helmet Review – Everything You Need to Know”The Alpinestars S-R7 A Core is a premium full-face sport helmet built on the same carbon composite platform as the S-R7 Zeal, sharing the core shell architecture while offering a different fit and feature configuration. It’s positioned for serious street and occasional track riders at a premium price point.
The S-R7 A Core shares that shell platform but adds Alpinestars’ patented A-Head fitment system, which lets you adjust both the height and angle the helmet sits on your head. Here’s what that means in practice.
Continue reading “Alpinestars S-R7 A Core Helmet Review – Everything You Need to Know”The Merlin Renegade AAA is a CE AAA-rated riding shirt built for riders who want protection in something that looks like regular clothing. It sits at a premium price point for riding apparel.
The AAA certification puts it at the top of the CE protection scale for garments, which is worth understanding before writing off a riding shirt as a compromise. Here’s the full breakdown.
Continue reading “Merlin Renegade AAA Riding Shirt Review – Everything You Need to Know”
