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Dyna Street Tracker by Robot Motorwork

This Dyna Street Tracker by Robot Motorwork Is Weird and Awesome

There are all sorts of things you can do with Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Customizing one of these bikes is easier than ever before thanks to the long list of parts available and this Dyna Street Tracker by Robot Motorwork is a perfect example.

Muhammad Robbi, the founder of Indonesia’s Robot Motorwork, is the man who decided to take this Dyna and turn it into a seriously unique machine. He started with a 2014 Harley Dyna that needed a lot of work.

Alpinestars Apex Drystar Gloves

The Alpinestars Apex Drystar Gloves Make for Happy Winter Riding

Have you been riding in the winter months and freezing your dang fingers off? Then you need these Alpinestars Apex Drystar Gloves.

Every year I tell myself I’m going to get some truly good winter riding gloves, and every year I put it off. Well, these might be it.

Let’s take a look at what Alpinestars offers in these full-gauntlet-style gloves that retail for around $90.

Valkyrie-Powered Honda Goldwing by Dragon’s Motorcycles

The Valkyrie-Powered Honda Goldwing Made by Pablo Sebastian of Dragon’s Motorcycles Is Awesome

The Honda Goldwing might now seem like a smart bike to turn into a cafe racer, but the 1970s Goldwings don’t do too bad. This Valkyrie-Powered Honda Goldwing from Dragon’s Motorcycles is from 1977, and it looks like a beast.

The builder is Pablo Sebastian from Spain. He decided to make the bike into a cafe racer, but he pulled the Goldwing’s engine out and replaced it with a Honda Valkyrie engine. Needless to say, this bike is a powerhouse.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 24, 2020

Bajaj, Triumph, Cleveland CycleWerks, and Harley-Davidson in the News

I write daily motorcycle news coverage at Web Bike World, and I like to do an end-of-the-week news roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes.

This week, there’s some really good stuff in the news, including a partnership between two big companies, more details on an electric motorcycle, and a big phat-ass V-twin from the king of V-twin motorcycles.

Let’s dig in.

5 Best Open-Face Motorcycle Helmets Under $100

Usually, I’d recommend a full-face or modular helmet, but I recognize that some folks like to wear an open-face helmet from time to time. Heck, I do, too. That’s why it’s important to find the best open-face motorcycle helmets out there.

I also don’t like to spend a boatload on my motorcycle gear. I value safety, but that safety can be had at very reasonable prices. There are plenty of motorcycle helmets out there for prices that won’t break the bank

With that in mind, let’s look at some of the best open-face motorcycles under $100. Note that these helmets have an MSRP of under $100 or right at $100. Many sellers have discounts that would put the actual price to you below that dollar amount.

KTM 950 Desert Sled by FabMan Creations

The KTM 950 Desert Sled by FabMan Creations Is a Killer Supermoto Machine Turned Scrambler

KTM is making some of the best motorcycles right now, and it has been for the last several years. The company’s 950 SMR was used to make this KTM 950 Desert Sled made by FabMan Creations.

The KTM built here takes the supermoto to new levels. The bike now looks like something more akin to the BMW GS models out there. It’s a tough and cool scrambler.

Spidi Firebird Jacket

The Spidi Firebird Jacket Is Soft, Comfortable, and Protective

I love a good bomber jacket, and the Spidi Firebird Jacket brings the bomber styling to a legit motorcycle jacket.

Spidi crafts some seriously good motorcycle gear and this jacket is a perfect example of what makes the brand’s gear worth buying.

Harley’s Upcoming Electric Scooter Looks Kinda Like My Mini Bike

Harley Moving Forward By Looking Back?

Harley-Davidson is in the throes of a rough time, but the company has a long-term plan to revitalize itself, connect with a new audience, and draw in a whole new slew of buyers. Part of that shift will be away from cruisers and towards electric bikes, like the upcoming Harley electric scooter.

I’m not opposed to Harley putting out electric bikes. I think Harley could achieve its goal of attracting a new customer base with gas-powered bikes, but if it wants to go electric, that’s fine by me.

However, I noticed it’s new electric scooter concept looks a lot like the silly minibike I race.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – January 17, 2020

Harley, Ducati, and BMW are in the News This Week

This has been a busy week for me. I spent it hanging with GMC and doing some autos writing about their new products, but motorcycles are where it’s really at, so let’s take a look at the motorcycle news from this week.

Harley has a new scooter, and BMW and Ducati made waves this year in terms of sales. Woot! Let’s dig in.

Dainese New Drake Air Textile Pants

The Dainese New Drake Air Textile Pants offer a lot of features and protection for the money.

Too often we go out on the bike in a regular pair of jeans. There’s no reason to. There are plenty of comfortable and attractive riding pants out there. The Dainese New Drake Air Textile Pants are a perfect example.

Are there other pants out there? For sure but these Dainese pants offer a whole heck of a lot for the money.