Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental is now called South America Freedom Moto Turismo, reflecting its expansion into Peru, with exciting new tours into the less-traveled northern part of the country. Ride through some of the most spectacular scenery of the Andes, including cloud forests, UNESCO world heritage sites and twisting high-mountain passes. Tours include paved, dual-sport and unpaved routes; see website for schedule and pricing details.
The StealthPack Jacket from Scorpion EXO offers clean, streamlined styling with a surprising little secret: a 20-liter backpack so subtly integrated into the chassis you wouldn’t even know it was there. The backpack, which includes a waterproof laptop compartment, is fully adjustable and ergonomically designed to distribute weight evenly across your torso. The StealthPack is available in Black, Gray or Sand in men’s sizes S-5XL for $199.95-$214.95.
Continental has announced a new German-engineered sport-touring tire for the demanding rider, the ContiRoad. This tire features zero-degree steel belted construction for excellent high-speed stability, a proprietary RainGrip silica compound for wet conditions and a new MultiGrip compound that promises great dry traction with long-lasting tread. The ContiRoad is available in two front and seven rear sizes; see website for pricing.
D.I.D’s 120-link VX Series chains ($122.80) are high-performance, low-friction, long-life X-Ring chains that fit numerous street and off-road motorcycles ranging from 350 to 1,100cc. The increased rigidity of VX Series chains reduces pin flex for a smoother ride and better throttle response. Compared to D.I.D’s VO Series O-ring chains, the VX Series offers 32% to 41% (depending on size) longer life thanks to D.I.D’s patented X-Ring seal.
Add visibility to the saddlebags of your 2018 and newer Honda GL1800 Gold Wing with new GT Saddlebag Side Accents Lights from Big Bike Parts. These 12 x ¾-inch LED accent lights feature 18 red SMD LEDs per side, a subtle chrome design and a red reflector lens that can be wired as running lights or as turn signals. Attaches securely with acrylic double-sided tape. Comes with all needed components and sold as a pair. Part # 52-946; MSRP is $199.95.
If you prefer a glove that’s so light and fits so well you can hardly tell you’re wearing it at all, take a look at the Mill from Z1R ($29.95). With a stretchy spandex performance backhand and texturized Clarion palm with high grip overlay, the Mill will conform perfectly to your hand yet offer great feel and control. Plus it has D3O armor at the knuckles for the best in protection, and touchscreen capability in the thumb and index fingers. Available in men’s sizes S-3XL.
Ride Italy like an Italian with Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours. Check off some bucket-list items with tours like Tuscany & Umbria: Heart of Italy, the Amalfi Coast and Southern Italy, Mugello MotoGP and the Italian Ride, or the Italian Alps and the Dolomites. Tours include bike rental on a BMW, Ducati, Moto Guzzi or Harley-Davidson, and you’re guaranteed to experience history, great food and amazing accommodations. See website for schedule and pricing.
Headlights are expensive, headlight guards from AltRider aren’t. AltRider offers headlight guards for most modern ADV and scrambler models, including the Honda Africa Twin, BMW R 1250 GS and F 750/850 GS, Triumph Tiger 800/1200 and Ducati Scrambler. Stainless steel mesh guards come in silver or black finishes, and both they and the polycarbonate clear guards mount securely with fasteners, not straps, with quick and easy removal for cleaning.
Add security, weather resistance and convenience to your 2019 Electra Glide Standard’s glove box with the GD-3R Sealed Glove Box Door from eGlideGoodies ($179.99). The hinged design allows quick and easy access to your items, and a black powdercoat finish matches the inner fairing and the rest of the motorcycle. Available in several lock finishes/options, it can even be keyed to your bike’s ignition. Ride with convenience with the GD-3R!
Black Dog Cycle Works skid plate on KTM 790 Adventure.
Outfit your KTM 790 Adventure with the rough, tough ADV-ready accessories from Black Dog Cycle Works. Its Ultimate Skid Plate ($349) will take a beating and protect your bike’s vulnerable underbelly; its Traction Footpegs ($229) give you more purchase in wet, muddy conditions; its Rear Rack ($175) is a conveniently large, flat platform for attaching luggage; and its Trail Stand ($42) makes road- or trailside tire repairs easy. More accessories are available online.
