Like Neil Armstrong circa 1969, HJC took one giant leap for all helmet-kind in 2016. With the RPHA 11 Pro, HJC has produced a premium race helmet that comes with Dark Smoke and Clear face shields, is 7 ounces lighter, and provides some of the best ventilation we’ve ever seen. Oh yeah, and it also offers one of the meanest Marvel graphics you will ever see!

Substance and style: Dainese does it like no other. The Super Rider D-Dry Jacket is a shining example of precisely that, which is why we named it the best textile jacket of the year. Combining premium Tutu leather, 3D mesh, Mugello stretch fabric, and a removable D-Dry thermal membrane, the Super Rider D-Dry provides the pinnacle of 3 season sport jacket wearability.

Getting to the top is hard, and some are content to rest when they arrive. Not REV’IT!. They work harder. With advanced protection, improved ergonomics, and a bonded H2O waterproof membrane that improves tactile responsiveness, the REV’IT! Summit 2 Gloves have substantially improved over the original and give REV’IT! a second straight win for best gloves of the year.

In making motorcycling safer for the masses, the Helite Turtle Airbag Vest stands as a landmark technological innovation for 2016. Built on the principles of protection that have previously only been available in moto-racing’s elite circles, Helite has crafted a lightweight airbag vest for everyday riders that offers advanced defenses for vital organs and the spine in the event of a crash.

“Grip it and rip it” is a two way trail. Even the most aggressive throttle pin goes nowhere without tires that translate the power. Built to the exacting demands of some of the best MX riders on the planet, the Bridgestone BattleCross X30 Tires became our favorite of the year based on their balance of linear traction, stability, and responsiveness that allowed riders to perform confidently at full-tilt.

Developed for dirt riders who ask as much out of their bikes as they do out of themselves in the pursuit of a mud-caked victory, the Rekluse Core EXP 3.0 Clutch Kit is the pinnacle of centrifugal clutch performance. By automatically engaging / disengaging the clutch based on RPM, the Core EXP 3.0 Kit from Rekluse allows riders to be more precise through every facet of riding.

Time: It is the most valuable thing on Earth. Money: Yeah, that’s pretty valuable too! Our best motorcycle accessory of the year helps you save both. Trackside Paddock Stands work to make maintenance on your bike easier, faster, and generally more efficient so that you can enjoy more time on the tarmac and more laps in a lifetime.