The story of the original Bell Bullitt helmet is a bonafide motorcycling fairy tale. Just over a decade ago, industrial designer Chad Hodge designed and built a retro-inspired helmet as part of his final year thesis, with clear cues from vintage lids like the legendary 1960s Bell Star. Bell saw the concept, loved it, and…
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Love them or hate them, open face helmets aren’t going anywhere any time soon. They’re adored by chopper and bobber riders, fans of vintage café racers and scramblers, scooterists, and anyone who loves the feeling of the wind in their face (and bugs in their teeth). Sure, an open face helmet won’t protect your face…
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The new BMW F900GS has only just hit the scene, and VTR Customs has already got their grubby paws on it. Other highlights this week include a Rotax framer from the UK, a BMW R100GS rally replica from the US, and a look at Biltwell Inc.’s new collaboration with Santa Cruz Skateboards.
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It used to be that if you wanted a retro-styled helmet to match your retro-styled motorcycle, your choices were a handful of open face lids from a small pool of manufacturers. But given the proliferation of modern classics in recent years, having feature-rich retro full face helmets has become de rigueur among helmet brands. Today,…
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The holidays are here, and gift-giving is in full swing, but the motorcycle enthusiast in the family can be tough to shop…
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The crisp air, vibrant foliage, and open roads make the fall an enticing season for motorcycle enthusiasts. As the leaves change color,…
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Most modern motorcycle helmet graphics are grim—which is why I almost always gravitate towards solid helmet colors. But when I heard that…
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Given the rise in popularity of modern classic motorcycles in recent years, it’s only natural that motorcycle gear and apparel would follow…
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In our continuing quest to source motorcycle gear that combines safety and style, we bring you our thoughts on Shoei’s new ECE…
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Fancy adding a new helmet, jacket and duffel bag to your kit list? We’ve teamed up with our friends at Malle London…
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This week we’ve got Ducatis old and new: a German-built custom 848, plus the latest factory race bike—the electric V21L. We also…
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Icon 1000 has just updated their massively popular Elsinore retro motocross boot—so we’ve taken them for a spin. Plus we review the…
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