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First Ride Review – 2024 Yamaha MT-09

In Japan, Reviews, Standard by Abhi21 Comments

Normally when a company does a mid-cycle refresh on a bike, you get some minor updates like a new dash or LED lighting. Yamaha made sure they took care of those but they also brought something bigger to the table: a philosophical shift in what the MT-09 should feel like. After a 110-mile ride with it, I’m convinced they made …

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Gear Review – SA1NT Engineered Armored Jeans

In Reviews by Abhi4 Comments

Back in 2021, Australian company SA1NT debuted a lineup of jeans that they called UNBREAKABLE – it was the “world’s first single layer, CE approved motorcycle denim.” This material (which featured Dyneema®), allowed for thinner, lighter, and therefore more comfortable jeans. There’s just one catch – the UNBREAKABLE jeans are $350 a pair. As you can imagine, this led to …

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First Ride Review – 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+

In Japan, Reviews, Touring by Abhi11 Comments

I’ve been fortunate enough to attend the press launch for the Tracer over multiple generations going back to 2019, and throughout the years the model has impressed me with its blend of fun, practicality, and technology at a reasonable price. For 2024, Yamaha’s made a few updates and added a “+” to the name – that means it has to …

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Gear Review – Cardo PACKTALK EDGE Helmet Communicator

In Reviews by Abhi13 Comments

One of the questions I ask all my “Meet a Reader” subjects is if they listen to music while they ride. It’s roughly a 50/50 split between “yes” and “f*** no, why would you ask such a dumb question,” but I continue to ask it because helmet communication devices are such a huge part of my riding experience. Whether it’s …