Parts & Accessories

Dunlop Q3 Tire Review

Troy Siahaan May 28, 2013

Marketing campaigns for tires are filled with catchy buzzwords touting their performance. So much so that we as journalists have started to ignore them. And no two buzzwords are more fashionable these days than "carbon fiber".

Pirelli Angel GT Review

Troy Siahaan April 16, 2013

Pirelli is introducing the successor to the Angel ST, the Angel GT, and no, it doesn't make funny faces anymore. Indeed, the new Angel GT is all business and aims to improve upon the ST in two key areas: wet performance and longer mileage.

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Review

Kevin Duke April 4, 2012

Anyone who rides a sportbike wants secure, trustworthy grip from their tires. But, and here's the conundrum, we also want them to last at least as long as an oil change. Enter the Diablo Rosso II, an evolution of the Pirelli's well-received Diablo Rosso.

Bestem USA Carbon Fiber Clutch Cover Review

Kevin Duke March 30, 2012

Since carbon and Ducatis go together like coffee and cream, I ordered up a clutch cover for my 20-year-old 900SS from Bestem USA.

Ohlins Mechatronic: Making Suspension Smarter

Tom Roderick January 12, 2012

Öhlins Mechatronic Electronically Controlled suspension is now available for any BMW R1200GS outfitted with ESA II suspension. It is also being made available for the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.

Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart II Review

Pete Brissette December 14, 2011

Three years after launching the Sportmax Roadsmart, Dunlop introduces the new Roadsmart II sport-touring tire.

Convertibars Adjustable Handlebar Review

Tom Roderick November 29, 2011

We installed a set of Convertibars adjustable handlebars on a Yamaha YZF600R for a friend who was not pleased with the stock clip-ons. The result was a significant improvement in rider comfort that made his daily commute a lot more tolerable.

Shorai LFX Lithium Battery Review

Kevin Duke November 1, 2011

Okay, batteries aren't usually a sexy topic in relation to new bikes. But this technological wonder from Shorai is definitely worth your attention. The introduction of lithium cells in batteries is changing our electronic and transportation worlds.

Metzeler Roadtec Interact Z8 Tire Review

Tom Roderick June 22, 2011

We recently had a chance to test out Metzeler's brand new Roadtec Interact Z8 tires on a variety of sport-touring motorcycles. For sporty riders looking for tires with tenacious grip and extended endurance, Metzeler appears to have delivered a winner.