Barkbusters hand guards installed on our 2021 Yamaha Ténéré 700 long-term test bike. (Photos by the author) Barkbusters hand guards were one of the first accessories I installed on my new 2009 BMW F 800 GS. Over the ensuing years they’ve survived numerous drops, dumps and branches, suffering only scratches. Most importantly, my hands and levers remained intact. Their performance…
Scorpion’s new EXO-ST1400 Caffeine is a solid value in the competitive field of midline full-face helmets, boasting several unique features that many more expensive brands don’t offer. Chief among them are its resin-infused 3K carbon fiber shell, and the AirFit cheek pads, which can be rapidly inflated or deflated via onboard valves. The final package is a very lightweight lid…
It seems unlikely there would be any kind of connection between snow sportswear and motorcycling, but UK based helmet manufacturer Ruroc found one. A few years back they applied their knowledge of head protection to a line of helmets designed specifically for motorcyclists. The result was the Atlas and due to some smart tech and a unique look, it proved…