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Belstaff Riser Jacket

The Belstaff Riser Jacket is one of those motorcycle jackets that would be at home on a runway. There are plenty of great jackets out there that provide protection, but many of those jackets are less than stylish.

The Belstaff Riser Jacket is one of those rare gems that look like a fashionable jacket but it provides some top-quality protection, too.

Because of this, I thought it best to take a closer look at this high-quality, high-style, and high-priced leather jacket. Let’s dig in.

Ari Henning Reviews the Awesome 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera

Ducati has a thing for lightweight machines and the 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera is made to be a lightweight, high-performance racing machine.

Recently, Ari Henning had a chance to get up close and personal with the bike and do a first ride review.

He does a good job explaning the things you need to know and then he gets on the bike to take it for a spin.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – July 31

This week has been full of good motorcycle news stories, but just like every week, I want to take this Friday to take a look back over the best motorcycle news stories and do a roundup.

This week Harley-Davidson and Honda have the most important news stories in my eyes.

Let’s get into what these news stories are.

Vibes Earplugs Review

Vibes earplugs can help you protect your ears when you ride. Well, really any earplugs can. But Vibes thinks it does hearing protection better.

Recently the Vibes team reached out to me to see if I’d want to write a Vibes earplugs review. I said sure, so they sent me some earplugs to test out.

I was actually pretty excited to test them out. Here’s what I found.

5 Craziest Power Cruisers You Can Buy

I’ve talked about a lot of different types of motorcycles on this blog, but power cruisers have to be one of my favorites.

These are bikes that are cruisers but designed with high-performance engines that can rocket your from a standstill to highway speeds in no time at all.

I thought it best to put together a list of the top five power cruisers that are on sale today. Here are my picks.

Should You Buy a Back Protector for Your Motorcycle Jacket?

A lot of the jackets I showcase and review have a pocket for an additional back protector but few actually come with one. So this begs the question, should you buy a back protector for your motorcycle jacket?

A back protector is often something you’ll need to buy after the fact and they’re not always cheap. Personally, I ride around a lot without one. However, if there’s a space for the pad, you should probably fill it right?

Let’s take a closer look at the question of should you buy a back protector, and what options are out there.

Zack Courts Reviews a 2020 Honda Africa Twin

The 2020 Honda Africa Twin is one of the best adventure motorcycles out there that you can buy.

Sure, the BMW fanboys will point to their GS motorcycles, and I can’t fault them for it, but the Honda is a fantastic bike, and you can even get a DCT.

Zack Courts had a chance to ride the Honda Africa Twin for Revzilla and posted a video about it recently.

HJC IS-33 II Helmet

The HJC IS-33 II Helmet is another open-face helmet that I really like. It offers the comfort and ease of use of an open face, but with a full face shield to protect you from the wind, bugs, and minor debris.

The HJC IS-33 Helmet isn’t the only helmet out there like this, but I’d argue it’s one of the better ones for the money. It’s modern and attractive with plenty of features.

If you’re looking for a good open face, this might be the right helmet for you. To find out, let’s take a look at the helmet’s details, check out some photos and videos, and look at some reviews.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – July 24

On Fridays, I like to take a look over the past week’s news articles and do a motorcycle news roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes.

This week, there are some interesting stories out there. Topics include Briggs & Stratton, Yamaha, and how a simple scooter helped a kid learn and find meaning.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the best stories of the week.

Speed and Strength Black 9 Moto Shoes

Sometimes you just don’t want to strap on your motorcycle boots and that’s where a good pair of motorcycle shoes, like the Speed and Strength Black 9 Moto Shoes, comes into play.

These shoes I’ve talked about before in a roundup of the best motorcycle shoes under $100. They’re a really nice pair of shoes, so I thought they were worth taking a closer look.

Here’s you’ll find the shoe’s details, some images, video, and reviews.