Wade Thiel

Simpson Motorcycle Helmets: Should You Buy One and What’s the Best?

Are you looking for a badass, racing-inspired helmet?

Simpson motorcycle helmets are a favorite among many riders out there (I own one), but you might be asking, are they any good? Well, this article takes a look at that question as well as where the helmets are made, the history of the company, and the best Simpson helmets out there. Let’s dive in.

Will the Honda CL300 Scrambler Come to the US?

A scrambler based on the Honda Rebel has been in the works for some time, Honda revealed the CL500 not long ago, and now the CL300 takes a bow. The company launched the little bike in China, which makes sense for the smaller-displacement machine.

New Electric Off-Road Vehicle Tax Credit Bill Leaves Out Motorcycles

A slap in the face to riders everywhere.

Minnesota congressman Dean Phillips introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives on December 8, 2022, that would bring a new electric off-road vehicle tax credit. This bill sounds great, but it leaves out motorcycles. H. R. 9481 is for vehicles that have three or more wheels.

5 Holiday Deals from Cycle Gear to Take Advantage of Before the Big Day

Some of the best gear out there is on sale right now!

I know Christmas is already here, and anything you order at this point won’t get there until after the holidays, but the holiday deals are still out there. Cycle Gear has some crazy deals right now, and that means you might as well take advantage of them while the deals are here.

Scorpion VX-16 EVO Air Off-Road Helmet

A good update to Scorpion’s lineup.

Are you looking for your next dirt bike or off-road helmet? You should check out the new Scorpion VX-16 EVO Air helmet. The company updated its off-road helmet lineup with this offering, and it has a whole slew of great features for you.

Documents Confirm 2023 Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Models, Touring, Softail, and CVO Models

Harley is adding some special bikes in 2023.

Some Australian certification documents came to the notice of the motorcycle industry press recently, alerting everyone to the fact that Harley is coming out with a Nightster S and Softail models in Australia in 2023. Additional documents show Harley’s touring, CVO, and Harley-Davidson 120th anniversary models. While it’s for the Australian market, it likely speaks for the company globally.

Alpinestars AMT-10 Drystar XF Gloves

Looking for some new winter gloves for your next ride? Check out the Alpinestars AMT-10 Drystar XF Gloves. They will give you everything you need to keep your hands warm, dry, and comfortable as the temperature drops.

All Ducati Panigale V4 2022 World Champion Replica Models Sold Out In Hours

Ducati didn’t have to wait long.

The Ducati Panigale V4 Bagnaia 2022 World Champion Replica and Panigale V4 Bautista 2022 World Champion Replica are all claimed, so if you wanted to get your hands on one, you officially missed out. The company presented this special edition bike at the ‘Champions in Piazza2’ party. Ducati will produce only 260 of these bikes. According to the release, a lot of folks bought both models.

Save 25% on a Shoei GT-Air Helmet

Shoei has long since moved on to the GT-Air II helmet, which I recently discussed in an article about the best Shoei helmets, but the old GT-Air is still a great helmet if you can find one, and Chaparral Motorsports has some 25% off. That means you’ll save around $120.

Cycle World Names Its 10 Best Motorcycles of 2022

Cycle World has named it’s 10 best.

With 2023 right around the corner a lot of eyes are on the new bikes for 2023, but before I completely turn my focus to the new year, I wanted to direct your attention to a good end-of-year wrap-up from Cycle World. Here are the magazine’s best bikes of 2022.