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Sena teams up with Harman Kardon to offer upgraded helmet comms!

CMG Staff — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:24:14 +0000

Sena’s 50S communicators have been on the market a while, but they’re about to get a big upgrade, with new Harman Kardon speaker sets available, with better sound. And, Sena has also updated the microphone and even improved the programming behind the scenes on the updated models. The 50S was Sena’s next-generation commset when it came out in 2020, with mesh technology that made for better rider…

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New Cardo Packtalk Edge promises more clarity, convenience, better connection

CMG Staff — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:01:36 +0000

Cardo has taken the wraps off its latest-generation comm unit, the new Packtalk Edge, with promises of an easier mounting and improved second-generation mesh technology. The mesh technology is the key to most of the promised improvements on the Packtalk Edge. Cardo says it gives “unparalleled deep wideband sound quality, a simpler and faster grouping process in DMC mode…

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AGV Introduces Pista GP RR Futuro

CMG Staff — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:03:41 +0000

Finding the right helmet often comes down to comfort, visibility, weight, and protection. AGV has announced that the Pista GP RR Futuro is now available in North America. A limited-edition version of the original Pista GP RR designed for MotoGP, the Futuro is built with a brand-new shell and spoiler comprised of forged carbon construction. Using an innovative process that utilizes the…

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Hearing loss – and help – for motorcycle riders

Mark Richardson — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:44:49 +0000

Do you wear earplugs when you ride? I don’t. Never have in close on four decades, and my hearing’s just fine, thank you. All my friends wear them, and they’re always amazed when I shrug them off. They stand there, stuffing foamies into their ears when I’ve already got my helmet on. Then I say something to them and they just look at me blankly, until I shout or wave my hands. Sometimes though…

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Giant Loop to distribute Rally Raid CB500X Adventure Kit

Zac Kurylyk — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 03:01:05 +0000

Honda’s CB500X has adventure-bike lines, but doesn’t quite have the components necessary to walk the walk – in particular, it lacks the spoked wheels. Rally Raid has the bits you need to fix that problem, though, and soon it will be available in North America. Giant Loop has announced they’re going to be the exclusive North American distributors for the Rally Raid CB500X Adventure Kit.

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Reports: Chinese chemical giant to buy Pirelli

Zac Kurylyk — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:06:57 +0000

Business writers around the world are reporting Chinese manufacturing giant ChemChina is about to buy tiremaker Pirelli. According to Reuters, the deal starts with ChemChina’s tiremaking arm (China National Tire & Rubber) buying a 26.2 per cent chunk in the company from a holding firm. After that, they’ll acquire a large chunk of the remainder, although their final stake is undetermined as yet.

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New REV’IT Dominator GTX adventure gear coming for 2015

CMG Staff — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:01:44 +0000

REV’IT has introduced new adventure riding gear to their lineup – the Dominator GTX lineup. REV’IT makes motorcycle gear for everyone, from cafe racer jockeys to sportbike junkies to Vesperadoes, but they’re particularly known for making high-end adventure riding gear (like the Sand 2 suit). They’ve added the Dominator GTX jacket, pants and gloves to that list of adventure gear (We’re pretty…

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Speed and Strength starts direct online sales in Canada

Zac Kurylyk — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:00:58 +0000

Speed and Strength has announced they’ll sell their gear directly to Canadian consumers. According to their website: “Because we heard our Canadian customers loud and clear….. Speed and Strength is now selling and shipping direct in Canada. All orders placed are shipped from Canada helping our customers avoid all the unexpected fees, customs wait times and all the other bull sh*

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