Involuntarily crash testing my gear.
It's not often when testing riding gear, you actually get to test how well it handles a crash. But due to an unfortunate "off" I can now report how well the Rev'it Dirt
Gear
This is where you'll find our thoughts on all the gear we test. From jackets, and pants, to cleaning solutions and intercoms.
Motorcycle Awareness Month
It's spring, and that means the weather is warming up, and we can expect to see a whole lot more motorcycles on the roads around the country. This year for motorcycle awareness month,
Mosko Moto Nomax Tank Bag | 6 Month Review
The Nomax tank bag is the second generation of tank bag from Mosko Moto, the first being the Nomad. At first glance, it's easy to see they have put a lot of thought
The Beta RR 430 gets new shoes
When we picked up the Beta RR430, it came with a really nice set of Maxxis Enduro tyres. These gave amazing traction in sand and on the rocks but were wearing out rather
Rev'It Dirt Series Component gear | Tested
The cold has hit, and I'm hearing loads of riders complaining. If you're cold while you're riding you don't have the right gear on. It's as simple as that. Similarly, if you're getting
Cardo Packtalk Edge | Tested
The Cardo Packtalk Edge is out, and I've been running it on the side of my Airoh Commander ADV lid for the past month or so. I've put it through some serious abuse
Camel ADV High-mount Muffler Install
Since the Yamaha Tenere 700 landed on our shores, there is been one issue that's been mentioned time and time again. The muffler hanger. Its long, sticks out and means that if the
Cardo Packtalk Edge | First Look
It's finally arrived! Hot off the courier from Cardo and MotoGear.co.nz we finally have the Cardo Packtalk Edge Duo. This is the new top dog from Cardo. With 1600m range, waterproof,
Mosko Moto Nomax Tank Bag | First Look
Mosko Moto is an American brand of motorcycle luggage with a unique sales model. everything is sold online from one of 2 international distribution points, meaning you won't see them in your local
1Tonne Apex Adventure Gear | 9 Month Review
The last time we spoke about the 1Tonne Apex riding gear, I had been wearing it for about a month and was gearing up for a big road trip around the top of
Insta360 One R & RS
The Insta360 One R and the slightly newer model RS is possibly our most used item for capturing motorcycling footage on the go. This is a modular action camera, consisting of 3 main
Cardo Freecom X4 | Tested (Video)
As part of Cardo's 2022 lineup refresh, we managed to get our hands on a set of Cardo Freecom X4 units for a deep dive.
Cardo Freecom X2 - Tested
Having used the Packtalk Bold for the past (almost) 3 years, I was interested to check out the new offerings from Cardo in the way of the mid-level Freecom X2. I installed the
Cardo Spirit HD - Tested
Having used the Packtalk Bold for the past (almost) 3 years, I was interested to check out the new offerings from Cardo in the way of the base model/entry-level Spirit HD. I
Cardo Spirit | Spirit HD | Freecom X2 | Freecom X4 | Packtalk Installation Guide (Video)
If you have never used an intercom before, the installation process may seem daunting, but never fear, we have put together this handy installation guide. In this video, we are using the Cardo
The Ultimate Cardo 2022 Breakdown (updated)
We managed to get our dirty little hands on one of each model of Cardo's full range of intercoms for 2022 and we're pretty excited to test them all out. Word from the
Airoh Commander | Tested
The last time we talked on the subject of helmets, I laid out my previous lids, and the 3 contenders I was looking at. If you haven't seen that story, check it out
Cardo Spirit HD and Freecom X2 - First Look
A few months ago we broke a story regarding Cardo and their New Spirit and Freecom X lines, you can read it here - https://www.motonz.com/new-cardo-coms/ Good news! I finally
Kriega T18 Backpack | Tested
Looking for a backpack for motorcycling? You have come to the right place my friend, I have been testing out the Kriega T18 pack for the past 6 or so months, but before
Tested | Forma Adventure Boots
Let's wind the clock back to late 2019. It was a simpler time. I was riding my Yamaha MT07, and dreaming of owning an adventure bike. Hopefully one day a Tenere 700. I