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Shoei RF-1400 Full Face Motorcycle Helmet Review

I’ve been riding long enough to know that a helmet can make or break your experience, especially on longer rides. I’ve owned budget helmets, mid-range options, and a few premium ones, and after spending real time riding with the SHOEI…

Shoei Neotec II Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review

After years of riding with both full-face and modular helmets, I finally spent serious seat time with the Shoei Neotec II. I’ve used it for commuting, weekend rides, and longer touring days, so this isn’t a first-impression take. In my…

LS2 Helmets Advant X Modular Helmet Review

I’ve tested a lot of modular helmets over the years, and I’ll be honest: the LS2 Advant X genuinely surprised me. After spending proper seat time with it — highway speeds, slow traffic, hot days, and longer rides — this…

ILM Full Face Motorcycle Helmet 953 PRO Review

After putting several hundred miles on the ILM Bluetooth Integrated Modular Flip-Up Helmet, I can say this helmet tries to do a lot — and mostly succeeds, especially for the price. I’ve used premium helmets with external comms and cheaper…

How My Motorcycle Rides Teach Me to Slow Down

Life moves fast these days. We juggle emails, calls, and endless to-do lists while rushing from one spot to the next. But here’s the twist: my motorcycle, built for speed, pulls me back to a slower pace. It strips away…

What Motorcycle Helmet Photography Can Teach Us

Every time I put on my motorcycle helmet, something shifts. The fit tightens, the noise fades, and I’m locked in. With quiet motorcycle helmets, that drop in noise feels almost physical. For a long time, I saw helmets as pure…

Do Motorcycle Helmets Have To Be Dot Approved?

The Department of Transportation, or DOT, oversees road safety in the US. For helmets, it means a federal rule that checks if gear shields your head in wrecks. That small “DOT” sticker? It proves the helmet passed tough checks, whether…