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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
What Size Winch for an ATV or UTV? Pull Ratings Explained
A common rule is to choose a winch rated for at least 1.5 times your machine's loaded weight.
- 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
DOT vs ECE 22.06 vs Snell: Motorcycle Helmet Standards
In the United States, every street motorcycle helmet must meet DOT FMVSS 218, which manufacturers self-certify.
- 04
How to Size a Motorcycle Helmet: Measure, Shape and Fit Test
Measure around your head about one inch above the eyebrows and ears with a soft tape, then use the brand's size chart.
- 05
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.
- 06
Motorcycle Intercoms: Bluetooth vs Mesh Explained
Bluetooth intercoms link riders in a chain, which works well for two to four riders but drops when the chain breaks.
- 07
Youth ATV Sizing and Safety: Which Age Category Fits
Youth ATVs carry a minimum age label: 6 and older, 10 and older, 12 and older, and a 14-and-older transition category, with adult models for riders 16 and older.
Powersports questions, answered
What size winch do I need for a UTV?
Multiply the loaded weight of the machine, with riders and gear, by 1.5. Many UTVs land in the 3,500 to 5,000 pound range.
Read: What Size Winch for an ATV or UTV? Pull Ratings Explained →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 →Is an ECE helmet legal in the US?
On the street, a helmet must carry the DOT label in states that require helmets. Many helmets sold in the US carry both DOT and ECE 22.06.
Read: DOT vs ECE 22.06 vs Snell →Should a new helmet be tight?
Snug, yes. Cheek pads compress with use, so a new helmet should feel firm on the cheeks. It should not cause pain or a headache within 15 to 20 minutes.
Read: How to Size a Motorcycle Helmet →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 mesh intercom?
A networking method that lets many riders connect to one group without a fixed chain, so riders can drop out and rejoin without breaking the link.
Read: Motorcycle Intercoms →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.2 pages
- 02Riding gearRiding jackets and pants, boots, gloves, base layers, rain gear and CE-rated armor for street and off-road.1 page
- 03MotorcyclesLuggage, crash protection, seats, lighting, dirt bike parts and touring setups for motorcycles.0 pages
- 04ATVs & UTVsWinches, plows, roofs, windshields, doors, storage, lighting and tires for ATVs and side-by-sides.1 page
- 05Snowmobiles & PWCSnowmobile suits, helmets and accessories, and personal watercraft life jackets, covers and accessories.0 pages
- 06Maintenance & toolsBatteries and tenders, oil and filters, chain care, stands and lifts, tire tools and garage gear.1 page
- 07Electronics & commsHelmet intercoms, GPS units, action cameras, phone mounts, trail radios and dash cams.1 page
- 08Hauling & storageTrailers, loading ramps, wheel chocks, tie-downs, hitch carriers, covers and storage.0 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.0 pages