New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: January 2025

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New and Cool Motorcycle Gear: January 2025

Keep up with the latest in motorcycling gear, parts, accessories, and products with Rider's New and Cool Motorcycle Gear monthly installments. The items in this list are available now.

Michelin Road W GT Tires

Designed for use on Honda Gold Wings and similar motorcycles, the Michelin Road W GT sport-touring tire offers extended mileage, wear resistance, and reliable wet-weather performance for riders who enjoy long rides. Michelin's Radial X-Evo, Aramid Shield, and Silica technologies are used in the tires' construction to provide trustworthy handling in a variety of weather conditions, and special water sipes on the front tire enhance traction. These tubeless tires have an H speed rating and are available starting at $279.95 for front tires and $367.95 for rear tires. Read our Michelin Road W GT tires review.

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Adriatic Moto Tours Grand European Tour

See castles and ruins, mountain lakes and alpine valleys, and more unforgettable sights from the seat of a motorcycle on Adriatic Moto Tours' Grand European Tour. This tour starts and ends in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and travels through Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, and Poland. It covers 1,500 miles over 16 days with rest days in Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, and Prague. Included are motorcycle rental, an experienced guide, a support van, accommodations, most meals, and more. The tour will run Aug. 2-17, 2025, and pricing starts at 6,980 euros (approx. $7,334).

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Fabio Taglioni – Designer of Ducati Legends by Alan Cathcart

Fabio Taglioni – Designer of Ducati Legends, a new book by Alan Cathcart, is about Ducati's technical director for 30 years who created engine designs ranging from single-cylinder lightweights to the bevel-drive 90-degree V-Twins that he is famous for, as well as the massive V-Four Apollo from the 1960s. The 232-page book includes more than 200 photos, from historic factory archive material to modern digital photography. Cathcart used unparalleled access to the Ducati factory and his personal friendship with Taglioni in writing the book. Available from Amazon for $32.

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Continental TKC80 Tires

Continental TKC80 tires return for use on adventure and dual-sport motorcycles. They're built through a new manufacturing process that results in a more robust carcass and compound for higher tolerance in harsh conditions, improved quality and durability, and more wet-weather grip, offering a claimed 3.8-second faster lap time in wet conditions than their predecessor. These tires will be available in a variety of front and rear sizes with Q, T, or R speed ratings, and more sizes will be added in the second half of 2025. Visit your dealer for pricing.

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Dainese Smart Air Vest

The new Dainese Smart Air airbag vest provides a reliable safety net in the event of a crash. Unlike some airbag vests and jackets that require sending the garment to the factory after deployment, the Smart Air vest has three charges before the gas canisters need to be replaced, which can be done by the user. It uses new D-Air technology with a chest and back airbag suitable for road and light off-road use. The vest is powered by a battery that lasts up to 12 hours of riding time before needing to recharge. Available in sizes XS/S, M/L, and XL/2XL for $699.

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Tourmaster Super Warm Waterproof Gloves

For those who don't let winter keep them off the roads, Tourmaster's Super Warm Waterproof Gloves feature Thindown insulation and waterproof protection for comfort on cold-weather rides. They have a cowhide outer shell for durability and an Aquabarrier membrane to ensure hands stay dry and comfortable. The fingers are touchscreen-compatible, and the gloves feature abrasion-resistant AX Suede material and knuckle armor. The double-cuff closure helps keep cold air out, and accordion stretch panels aid mobility. Available in Black or Black/Gray in sizes S-3XL for $119.99.

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Bridgestone Battlax Sport-Touring T33 Tires

The new Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T33 radial tires offer improved performance and mileage compared to the T32s. A newly designed compound and optimized tread pattern and construction increase mileage by a claimed 47%. The new tread pattern is said to provide confident grip, stability, and handling. The front tire uses a new cross belt, and the rear uses a mono-spiral belt and a new high-strength wear-resistant compound. These tubeless tires will be available in a variety of sizes with W or V speed ratings. Visit your dealer for pricing.

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Nelson-Rigg Defender Extreme Covers

The Nelson-Rigg Defender Extreme covers are made of waterproof UltraMax fabric and feature electronically taped seams, perma-venting, windshield liners, and elastic hems. Reflective side and back strips offer enhanced visibility, and heat-resistant panels provide protection from exhaust pipes. UV protection prevents fading, and a compression sack is included. The Defender Extreme covers come in sizes M-2XL to fit anything from scooters up to 3-wheeled machines and even 4-seat UTVs. Prices range from $109.95-$124.45, and the covers come with a lifetime warranty.

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