Fifteen kilos of armour, a helmet the size of a beach ball and an airbag vest with a gas cartridge in it. One item on that list can get you stopped at security.
The buff under a helmet filters zero PM2.5. Honest guide to what works on Asian dust roads and burning season air, from N95 fit to eye protection.
Your hands control the throttle, the brakes, the clutch, and the direction of a 200-kilogram machine at 100 km/h. They also happen to be the first thing that hits the ground when you fall. In 35-degree heat, here are the ten gloves that protect without cooking you alive. The Hot-Weather Glove Challenge In temperate climates,
Fourteen days. Three countries. Two panniers. One tank bag. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Here’s the packing system that experienced Asian touring riders have refined over thousands of kilometers. The Golden Rule: Less Is More, Then Remove Half The single biggest mistake riders make before a motorcycle tour in Southeast Asia is overpacking. They
“Left turn in 200 meters.” “Watch out, pothole.” “Anyone else need fuel?” “That view was insane.” Group communication turns ten strangers into a team by day one. Here are the ten systems that keep touring riders connected. Why Intercom Matters More on a Tour Than Anywhere Else Solo riding is fine with a phone in
Your boots will walk through temple grounds, wade across shallow river crossings, bake on asphalt at 60°C, and soak in monsoon puddles — all before lunch. These are the ten pairs that handle it all. Why Touring Boots in Asia Are Different In Europe, your motorcycle boots ride. In Southeast Asia, your motorcycle boots live.
It’s 36 degrees, humidity is 85 percent, and you have six hours of riding ahead. Wearing a jacket feels insane. Not wearing one is insane. Here are the ten jackets that solve this impossible equation. The Tropical Jacket Problem In temperate climates, a motorcycle jacket is straightforward: protection plus warmth plus weather resistance. In Southeast
You need to carry two weeks of gear across three countries on a machine that handles best with nothing on it. Here are the ten luggage systems that solve this impossible equation — from aluminum fortresses to ultralight dry bags. The Touring Luggage Dilemma Every kilogram you strap to a motorcycle makes it heavier, slower
Two palm-sized patches of rubber are the only things connecting your motorcycle to the road. In monsoon rain, on potholed mountain passes, through tropical heat — those patches had better be good. Here are the ten tires that earn your trust. Why Tires Matter More in Asia Than Anywhere Else Touring in Europe or North
Your helmet is the most expensive thing that will ever protect the cheapest thing you own — your head. Here are the ten touring helmets actually worth buying, tested and ranked. How We Picked These Helmets Every helmet on this list meets three non-negotiable criteria. First, it carries ECE 22.06 certification — the most comprehensive
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