New for 2014 from Alpinestars is the Alpinestars GP Plus R Leather Jacket available from Riders Discount. Replacing the tried and true GP Plus jacket, it’s hard to imagine Alpinestars improving on the GP Plus but they have done just that with this jacket. A superbly styled sport riding garment featuring a multi-panel chassis with premium leather and extensive stretch paneling, […]
Here’s a photo sequence of our final pit stop during the AMA Pro Road Racing 2014 Daytona 200. First, the Riders Discount Triumph Motorcycles crew for the 200 – Rear tire/rear stand: Walker Jemison (Mr. Energy) Rear axle: Boyd Bruner (aka “Boydo”) Rear tire catcher: Taylor Knapp (AMA SBK fast guy) Front tire/front stand: Richard Stanboli (owner at Attack […]
EvoTech Performance has recently released a no-drill frame slider option for the 2013-2014 675R. These frame sliders offer superior protection without the need to cut your fairings. Secured in two mount locations versus one, this kit is less likely to damage the frame/motor in the event of a crash. Positioned for maximum protection and engineered […]
Alpinestars offers MotoGP level technology now in jacket form with their GP Tech Air leather jacket. Features such as the vented external thermoplastic protection in the shoulder and elbow, internal GP style bio-armor in the elbow and forearm, offer the very best in protection. Essentially the top half of their race replica suit, this jacket is […]
Bell has updated their RS-1 line with all new colorways available from Riders Discount. More on the RS-1: The Bell RS-1 is a SNELL M2010 and DOT that sits in a sweet spot, both performance and price-wise. The sleek, aggressively shaped shell is made from a Kevlar/Fiberglass composite that makes it both strong and lightweight. The RS-1’s […]
The S-1 glove offered by Alpinestars is the ultimate urban glove. The extended ¾ cuff offers the added protection similar to that of a full gauntlet, while having the flexibility of a short cuff. The Alpinestars S-1 glove comes pre-curved so you do not have to break them in prior to use. Fit is similar to the rest of […]
Brembo Radial Master Cylinders are found on the fastest bikes in the world because they’re powerful, reliable and built to exacting tolerances for consistent performance under a wide range of conditions. Brembo’s 19 RCS master cylinder is no exception. It offers the unique ability to change brake lever ratios from 19×20 (for power) to 19×18 […]
Speed and Strength’s Twist of Fate line of suits has been one of the best deals in race-ready leather since the first model was introduced a few years back. Now, Speed and Strength has pulled a hat-trick with the introduction of the third and newest model, the Twist of Fate 3.0. Constructed from premium 1.2 […]
Arai has added another new graphic to their Corsair-V line, and this latest iteration comes in the form of the Corsair-V Nakagami. Modeled after the helmet of Moto2 standout Takaaki Nakagami, this graphic doesn’t feature the numbers or mascots often found on racer-replica lids and focuses on the outstanding paint scheme instead. Just like the […]
The FIM World Superbike Championship made a stop at Laguna Seca this year and Bell was ready for the occasion. They teamed up with the California-based designers at Airtrix to create a special edition of their Star Carbon helmet. The Bell Star Carbon SBK limited edition features a combination of US and California flag motifs, […]