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Buying guides for helmets, riding gear, accessories, maintenance and hauling across street bikes, dirt bikes, ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles and personal watercraft, starting with safety ratings and fitment.
Find gear by machine and job
Protective gear first, then the machine: accessories, maintenance, electronics and getting it to the trail.
Helmets
Full-face, modular, dual-sport and off-road
Riding gear
Jackets, pants, boots, gloves and armor
Motorcycles
Street, adventure and dirt bike gear
ATVs & UTVs
Winches, roofs, windshields and storage
Snowmobiles & PWC
Snowmobile gear and personal watercraft
Maintenance & tools
Batteries, oil, stands and tools
Electronics & comms
Intercoms, GPS, cameras and mounts
Hauling & storage
Trailers, ramps, tie-downs and covers
Youth & new riders
Youth models, gear and rider training
Parts & performance
Suspension, brakes, exhaust and lighting
Know the ratings
- 01
ATV and UTV Tire Sizes, Load and Ply Ratings
A size such as 27 × 11 R14 means a 27-inch tire diameter, 11-inch width, radial construction and a 14-inch rim.
- 02
CE Motorcycle Armor Levels and EN 17092 Classes Explained
Motorcycle armor is tested under EN 1621: part 1 covers limb protectors, part 2 back protectors and part 3 chest protectors.
- 03
Hard vs Soft Motorcycle Luggage: How to Choose
Hard luggage uses rigid cases and often offers a lock; soft luggage is flexible and may be lighter or easier to remove.
- 04
Lithium vs AGM Powersports Batteries Compared
AGM batteries are sealed lead-acid batteries that are inexpensive, tolerant of most chargers and dependable in cold weather.
- 05
Motocross Goggles: Lenses, Tear-Offs and Roll-Offs
A tear-off is a removable film placed over a goggle lens; a roll-off system draws film from a canister across it.
- 06
Motorcycle Airbag Vest vs Passive Back Protector
An airbag vest adds an inflatable protector that deploys through its specified mechanical or electronic trigger; a passive back protector stays in its jacket pocket or harness without a deployment system.
- 07
How to Tie Down a Motorcycle or ATV for Transport
Use the tie-down locations named in the exact vehicle manual and straps suited to the load.
- 08
Motorcycle Auxiliary LED Lights: Fit, Beam and Local Rules
Auxiliary motorcycle lights add equipment beyond the required headlamp, so fitment, wiring and local color or beam rules all matter.
Powersports questions, answered
How do I read an ATV tire size such as 27 × 11 R14?
In Polaris's example, 27 is the tire diameter in inches, 11 is its width, R means radial and 14 is the rim diameter in inches. Check the vehicle fitment chart before choosing a replacement.
Read: ATV and UTV Tire Sizes, Load and Ply Ratings →Is Level 2 armor worth it?
It transmits less impact force, but it is usually thicker and stiffer. Many riders choose Level 2 for the back and Level 1 or 2 for limbs depending on comfort.
Read: CE Motorcycle Armor Levels and EN 17092 Classes Explained →Are hard motorcycle cases waterproof?
Do not assume every case is waterproof. GIVI describes some of its hard cases as water-resistant and recommends checking the exact case and any inner liner.
Read: Hard vs Soft Motorcycle Luggage →Can I charge a lithium battery with a regular charger?
Use a charger with a lithium mode. Some lead-acid chargers have a desulfation or float mode that can damage lithium batteries.
Read: Lithium vs AGM Powersports Batteries Compared →What is the difference between tear-offs and roll-offs?
Tear-offs are film layers that you pull away from the lens; a roll-off system advances a strip from a canister across the viewing area. Check how the chosen system attaches to your goggle model.
Read: Motocross Goggles →Does an airbag vest replace a back protector?
Check the exact vest's conformity label and instructions for its certified zones and any separate protector requirement. Coverage and compatible layers depend on the model.
Read: Motorcycle Airbag Vest vs Passive Back Protector →Safety ratings and fitment first
Helmets and armor are compared on the certification they carry, never on marketing claims of strength.
Each guide says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
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Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
The powersports gear index
- 01HelmetsStreet, adventure and off-road helmets, youth helmets, sizing and the DOT, ECE and Snell standards.5 pages
- 02Riding gearRiding jackets and pants, boots, gloves, base layers, rain gear and CE-rated armor for street and off-road.8 pages
- 03MotorcyclesLuggage, crash protection, seats, lighting, dirt bike parts and touring setups for motorcycles.2 pages
- 04ATVs & UTVsWinches, plows, roofs, windshields, doors, storage, lighting and tires for ATVs and side-by-sides.3 pages
- 05Snowmobiles & PWCSnowmobile suits, helmets and accessories, and personal watercraft life jackets, covers and accessories.2 pages
- 06Maintenance & toolsBatteries and tenders, oil and filters, chain care, stands and lifts, tire tools and garage gear.3 pages
- 07Electronics & commsHelmet intercoms, GPS units, action cameras, phone mounts, trail radios and dash cams.2 pages
- 08Hauling & storageTrailers, loading ramps, wheel chocks, tie-downs, hitch carriers, covers and storage.2 pages
- 09Youth & new ridersYouth ATV and dirt bike sizing, kids' protective gear, rider courses and licensing basics.1 page
- 010Parts & performanceAftermarket suspension, brakes, exhaust, intake and tuning, lighting and electrical upgrades, and fitment.2 pages