RideFarGear · Standards, specs and test data

Adventure & touring motorcycle gear, explained with real data

Guides to the luggage, comms, protection and comfort that matter on long rides, built on safety standards, manufacturer specs and independent test results.

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CalculatorPayload calculatorWill your load fit inside your bike’s limit? CalculatorFuel range plannerYour real range, and where to stop for fuel. ChecklistPre-ride T-CLOCS checkAn interactive checklist you tick off before you go.

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Dylan Hart riding a loaded Honda NX500 adventure motorcycle on a gravel pull-off beside a jungle waterfall

Who writes this

Gear advice that shows its sources

RideFarGear is written by Dylan Hart, who rides a Honda NX500 on multi-day tours. Each guide is built on published standards, manufacturer specs and independent test data such as MotoCAP, CRASH and NHTSA, and says plainly where the evidence runs out.

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