Top Sport Touring Gear Updates for 2025
Looking back at American Sport Touring’s gear coverage in 2025 reveals that readers consistently gravitated toward stories grounded in real-world riding needs rather than passing trends. Interest centered on equipment that supports long days on the road, enhances safety and situational awareness, and integrates smoothly into the demands of performance-oriented touring.
The most-read gear stories of the year reflect a practical mindset, one that values informed evaluation, thoughtful design, and equipment that earns its place on the motorcycle through everyday use.
The Gear That Defined Sport Touring in 2025
The Truth About Modular Helmets
A clear-eyed examination of modular helmet design, exploring safety considerations, convenience factors, and the trade-offs riders should understand before choosing this style.
How to Pick the Right Motorcycle Cover
A practical guide to selecting a motorcycle cover based on climate, storage conditions, and theft deterrence—factors often overlooked until they matter most.
Alpinestars Unveils the Tech-Air 5 Plasma
An overview of Alpinestars’ latest airbag system, highlighting how wearable safety technology continues to evolve for both sport and touring applications.
Cardo Packtalk Edge Essentials
An evaluation of Cardo’s communication system with an emphasis on usability, reliability, and how well it integrates into multi-day touring rides.
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus: Essential Motorcycle Sport Touring Gear
inReach Messenger Plus: two-way messaging, location tracking, and SOS capability make it essential gear for sport touring on remote backroads.
Garmin R1 Radar for Motorcycles: First Look
An introduction to rear-radar technology aimed at improving rider awareness, with early impressions of how it fits into a sport-touring safety strategy.
Mosko Moto Pinner Tool Roll Review
A hands-on review of a compact tool roll designed for riders who prioritize preparedness without unnecessary bulk.
Summer Riding Jeans: Comfort in Style
An assessment of riding jeans that balance abrasion protection, ventilation, and everyday wearability—important considerations for warm-weather touring.
Top Five Sport Touring Helmets for Any Budget
A curated selection of helmets across multiple price points, focusing on safety, comfort, and value rather than branding alone.
Hiplok MD1000 Review: Next Level Portable Motorcycle Security
A detailed review of a heavy-duty disc lock designed to resist angle-grinder attacks, addressing growing concerns about motorcycle theft.
Practical Equipment for Purposeful Riding
What unites these stories is a shared emphasis on product function over novelty. Each one addresses a specific challenge faced by sport touring riders, whether that’s comfort over long distances, safety in changing conditions, or security when the bike is parked.
As motorcycles continue to grow more capable, the role performed by riding gear becomes increasingly important in shaping the overall touring experience. In that context, careful evaluation with a focus on real-world applicability remains central to how riders choose the equipment they rely on mile after mile.
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by Staff Writers
The American Sport Touring writing team represents a diverse group of passionate sport touring motorcycle riders and industry experts dedicated to delivering insightful, well-researched content. Our contributors, both within the organization and guest writers, bring deep firsthand experience with sport touring motorcycles, gear and accessories, and destination discovery and route planning. No matter the assignment, each upholds the American Sport Touring commitment to high-quality, informative, and trustworthy content.
