Building on its successful off-road helmets, Alpinestars is introducing its first pavement-oriented helmet, and the new Alpinestars Supertech R10 helmet has a MotoGP pedigree....
The new BPA-free Giant Loop Cactus Canteen is a flexible water bladder that is a functional solution to keeping hydrated while riding your motorcycle....
Although Vance & Hines is known for its exhaust systems, it also sells air-intake systems, including the fast-growing VO2 line. The latest member of...
The all-new Shinko SR999 Long Haul tires are designed for high-mileage cruiser motorcycles. The tire features an all-new rubber compound that has high mileage...
The Arai Contour-X is the latest lid to join the Japanese maker’s lineup and fills an all-important role within its current range—a sporty full-face...
Not too long ago, airbag technology for motorcyclists seemed like safety gear pulled from the pages of science fiction. A few intrepid manufacturers have...
The new Insta360 X3 360-degree action camera is an easily operated device with equally user-friendly software that enables you to create and edit professional-quality...
This week, Editor Don Williams somewhat reluctantly rides the Beta X-Trainer 300 off-road bike. The Beta is a bit of an odd beast. It’s a not-quite-full-sized 2-stroke dirt bike, designed to be a little less intimidating than a full-sized machine. Previous years’ versions were hampered by less-than-stellar suspension. So a highly skeptical Don rode the 2023 model to see if any of the issues have been addressed.
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We’re all familiar with the Suzuki Hayabusa—one of the most iconic sportbikes ever. However, the latest 2023 version is now faster, and easily the most technologically advanced Hayabusa ever. Check it out at your local Suzuki dealer now, or visit suzukicycles.com to learn more—you won’t be disappointed!
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with Ashley Lusky, co-founder of Kickstands Up, the one place where riders of every style can connect to all the motorcycle rides, races, meetups and rallies in their area. Ashley is a long-time off-road rider, yet she still doesn’t consider herself an expert. She recently returned from a serious ADV trip to Baja, California, and she and Teejay chat about the challenges for young women learning to ride off-road.
So from all of us here at Motos and Friends—we hope you enjoy this episode!
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