Sportbike Corner

PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “To The Nines” Textile Jacket

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, Smaller Brands Reviews, Sportbike Corner, Textile Jacket Reviews

I’ve always said the best jacket is the one you don’t realize you have on. Women’s riding jackets have many pitfalls when it comes to fit and function, such as bulky collars, restrictive fit, awkward cut in the chest or arms, lack of protection, and lack of adjustability. Normally I can find at least one of these problems in each of the many jackets I’ve worn, but not so with Speed and Strength’s To The Nines Textile Jacket.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “To The Nines” Textile Jacket

PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “Little Miss Dangerous” Gloves

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, Glove Reviews, Smaller Brands Reviews, Sportbike Corner

One of the most frustrating things I’ve found about the market for women’s motorcycle gear is the difficulty of finding a pair of shorty gloves that work. In my 11 years of riding, I can’t tell you how many shorty-style gloves I’ve tried, and most of them either do not fit properly or don’t last.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “Little Miss Dangerous” Gloves

PRODUCT REVIEW: Cat Out’a Hell Armored Hoodie

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, Icon Reviews, Sportbike Corner, T-Shirts and Casual Wear Reviews, Underwear and Armor Reviews

In the sportbiking lifestyle, sometimes fashion outweighs function. Many of today’s female sportbike riders prefer edgy, alternative garments with spunky designs and vibrant colors. So the quest becomes finding pieces that are fun to wear but also provide a level of protection.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Cat Out’a Hell Armored Hoodie

PRODUCT REVIEW: Icon Stryker Vest

Categories: Apparel & Product Reviews, Icon Reviews, Leather Jackets and Vests Reviews, Sportbike Corner, Underwear and Armor Reviews

I’ve had my fair share of falls and crashes with my motorcycle, but having the right gear to protect my body made all the difference when it came to recovery. If anything was loose or too big, I paid for it. Luckily, that was back before gear manufacturers began to focus on the needs of women riders and create gear that fits snugly and comfortably so women can have a safer ride.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Icon Stryker Vest

MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010/2011 Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS

Categories: Aprilia Motorcycle Reviews, Automatic Transmission Motorcycle Reviews, Female Friendly Motorcycles, Motorcycle Reviews, Sport Tourer Reviews, Sportbike Corner

The middleweights—the 750, 850 and 900cc bikes—are a popular class of motorcycle among women who prefer sport touring. In 2008, Aprilia introduced the Mana 850 to the United States, and women have been interested in this sport tourer ever since.

MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010/2011 Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS

MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010 Honda VFR1200F DCT With Automatic Transmission

Categories: Automatic Transmission Motorcycle Reviews, Honda Motorcycle Reviews, Motorcycle Reviews, Sport Tourer Reviews, Sportbike Corner

Manufacturers regularly update and improve upon motorcycles already in their lineups, but last year Honda didn’t just make an existing model better—it designed a brand-new VFR. A sleek, 167-horsepower, liquid-cooled, 76-degree V-4 VFR1200F has taken the place of the “either you love it or hate it” VTEC VFR800.

MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010 Honda VFR1200F DCT With Automatic Transmission

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