# PowersportsTested

> Powersports guides: motorcycle helmets and riding gear, ATV, UTV and side-by-side accessories, dirt bike and snowmobile gear, intercoms, batteries, tires, maintenance and hauling.

PowersportsTested publishes powersports gear reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://powersportstested.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://powersportstested.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://powersportstested.com/glossary): powersports gear terms defined
- [How we test](https://powersportstested.com/testing-methodology)

## Topics
- [Helmets](https://powersportstested.com/category/helmets): Street, adventure and off-road helmets, youth helmets, sizing and the DOT, ECE and Snell standards.
- [Riding gear](https://powersportstested.com/category/riding-gear): Riding jackets and pants, boots, gloves, base layers, rain gear and CE-rated armor for street and off-road.
- [Motorcycles](https://powersportstested.com/category/motorcycles): Luggage, crash protection, seats, lighting, dirt bike parts and touring setups for motorcycles.
- [ATVs & UTVs](https://powersportstested.com/category/atv-utv): Winches, plows, roofs, windshields, doors, storage, lighting and tires for ATVs and side-by-sides.
- [Snowmobiles & PWC](https://powersportstested.com/category/snow-water): Snowmobile suits, helmets and accessories, and personal watercraft life jackets, covers and accessories.
- [Maintenance & tools](https://powersportstested.com/category/maintenance): Batteries and tenders, oil and filters, chain care, stands and lifts, tire tools and garage gear.
- [Electronics & comms](https://powersportstested.com/category/electronics): Helmet intercoms, GPS units, action cameras, phone mounts, trail radios and dash cams.
- [Hauling & storage](https://powersportstested.com/category/hauling): Trailers, loading ramps, wheel chocks, tie-downs, hitch carriers, covers and storage.
- [Youth & new riders](https://powersportstested.com/category/youth-training): Youth ATV and dirt bike sizing, kids' protective gear, rider courses and licensing basics.
- [Parts & performance](https://powersportstested.com/category/parts-performance): Aftermarket suspension, brakes, exhaust, intake and tuning, lighting and electrical upgrades, and fitment.

## Buying guides
- [What Size Winch for an ATV or UTV? Pull Ratings Explained](https://powersportstested.com/guides/atv-utv-winch-size-guide): A common rule is to choose a winch rated for at least 1.5 times your machine's loaded weight. Most ATVs use winches around 2,000 to 3,500 pounds of rated pull and most UTVs 3,500 to 5,000 pounds. Rated pull applies to the first layer of rope on the drum and falls with each extra layer. Synthetic rope is lighter and safer if it breaks; steel cable resists abrasion and heat.
- [CE Motorcycle Armor Levels and EN 17092 Classes Explained](https://powersportstested.com/guides/ce-motorcycle-armor-levels-explained): Motorcycle armor is tested under EN 1621: part 1 covers limb protectors, part 2 back protectors and part 3 chest protectors. Level 2 armor lets through less force than Level 1. Whole garments are rated under EN 17092 from AAA (most protection) through AA, A, B and C, based on abrasion, seam strength and impact protection. Look for both the armor level and the garment class on the label.
- [DOT vs ECE 22.06 vs Snell: Motorcycle Helmet Standards](https://powersportstested.com/guides/dot-vs-ece-vs-snell-helmet-standards): In the United States, every street motorcycle helmet must meet DOT FMVSS 218, which manufacturers self-certify. ECE 22.06 is the European standard, required in Europe and many other countries, with independent batch testing and rotational and accessory tests. Snell is a voluntary, independent standard used widely in racing. A helmet can carry more than one. Replace any helmet after a crash or hard drop, and many makers suggest about every five years.
- [How to Size a Motorcycle Helmet: Measure, Shape and Fit Test](https://powersportstested.com/guides/how-to-size-a-motorcycle-helmet): Measure around your head about one inch above the eyebrows and ears with a soft tape, then use the brand's size chart. Match the helmet's internal shape (round, intermediate or long oval) to your head. A new helmet should feel snug everywhere with cheek pads pressing your cheeks, no hot spots on the forehead, and it should not roll off when you push up on the back.
- [Lithium vs AGM Powersports Batteries Compared](https://powersportstested.com/guides/lithium-vs-agm-powersports-battery): AGM batteries are sealed lead-acid batteries that are inexpensive, tolerant of most chargers and dependable in cold weather. Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries weigh a fraction as much and hold their charge longer in storage, but cost more, can be sluggish in deep cold and need a lithium-compatible charger. Use a smart maintainer suited to your battery type during storage.
- [Motorcycle Intercoms: Bluetooth vs Mesh Explained](https://powersportstested.com/guides/motorcycle-intercom-bluetooth-vs-mesh): Bluetooth intercoms link riders in a chain, which works well for two to four riders but drops when the chain breaks. Mesh intercoms let riders join and leave a group freely and suit larger groups. Most current premium units include both. Range depends on terrain and line of sight, so treat advertised figures as open-terrain maximums. Speaker size, helmet pockets and microphone type decide how well you hear and are heard.
- [Youth ATV Sizing and Safety: Which Age Category Fits](https://powersportstested.com/guides/youth-atv-sizing-and-safety): 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. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the ATV Safety Institute say children under 16 should not ride adult-size ATVs. Every young rider needs a certified helmet, goggles, gloves, boots, long sleeves and pants, adult supervision and a hands-on training course.

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