Reviews

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The DR650: A cheap, budget-friendly machine to throw away after a few years, or built for a lifetime? I am taking the second option here. Photo: Zac Kurylyk

Built To Last
DR650s, BMWs And Other High-Mileage Bikes: Do We Under-Appreciate Our Motorcycles?

Our bikes can live long lives, so why don't we appreciate that?

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ARTILECT Base Layer Clothing

Warm, lightweight, breathable, stink-resistant, and pricey.

The quick-release plates are thin and lightweight, adding no real bulk or weight to your bike. Everything you need to put these together is included, which isn't much, because they're simple: A few hex-head fasteners and a key, some threadlocker, and a half-dozen mounting clamps, plus the plates themselves. Photo: Zac Kurylyk

Review
Nelson Rigg Quick-Release Saddlebag Plates

Easy to install, easy to use.

Moment Collectors ASIA: Another Great Read From Sam Manicom And Friends

Book Review
Moment Collectors ASIA: Another Great Read From Sam Manicom And Friends

All kinds of stories from all kinds of riders

spokemaster lite

Review
TekVest Spokemaster Lite

Comfortable dual sport protection

Leatt HydraDri 7.5

Quick Review
Leatt HydraDri 7.5 Boots

After a season of riding, these seem like a good choice

The Lowdown No.53
Furiously Fantastic

In doing it the right way the Japanese have got it all wrong

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Arai XD5 ADV Helmet

Several new features, better comfort but still some room for improvement…

Travel mode! The Duffalo is well-suited to the adventurer on the go. While wraparound tailbags are better at centralizing mass, this duffel-style bag works not just on a bike, but as general-purpose carry-on and camping luggage. Photo: Zac Kurylyk

Review
Turkana Duffalo 25L

*Another* sensible, robust bag, with versatility

Aprilia Tuareg 660//ADV Rider

Quick Review
Aprilia Tuareg 660: Watch Out, T7

A Week on a Tuareg

Front, side and back views of the Leatt Multitour 7.5. I loved the fit of this two-piece suit; it was perfect out of the box, without me having to go try one on in-store.

Review
Leatt Multitour 7.5 Jacket/Pants: Excellent Out-Of-The-Box

Very good gear, but a bit hot-wearing in summer

Photo by Can-Am

Ride Review
Can-Am Returns With Electric Motorcycle Models, We Go For A Ride

Fun in the dirt, if the dirt is nearby

Photo: SP Connect

Review
SP Connect: Keeping My Phone Solid And Secure, So Far

This is the system I'm sticking with for now

Review
MSR Xplorer Jacket/Pants

A hands-on look at this new budget-friendly kit

Review
Shoei Neotec 3

The EU required updates, and Shoei delivered

Insta360 Ace Pro

Insta360 Ace Pro Action Camera: Quick Overview

A good addition to Insta360's lineup, but room for improvement