Riding the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage while wearing Cortech AA DyneemaJeans. (Photo by Garth Milan) For the past year, a pair of Cortech AA Dyneema Jeans has been my go-to riding pants. Made of dark blue denim with a classic five-pocket, straight-leg design, they look good and feel good on and off the bike. But they don’t sacrifice safety for style; these riding jeans offer serious protection. Not long ago, if you wanted to wear jeans on a motorcycle, you had to go with regular ol’ Levi’s or Wranglers, which offered no crash protection whatsoever, or you needed to buy specialized riding jeans that were reinforced with Kevlar. Large Kevlar panels were stitched inside the denim – typically along the entire front of the jeans and in the seat where impacts were most likely to occur – adding a tough, abrasion-resistant layer. But that layer made the jeans heavy, and in hot weather, they were uncomfortably warm. Depending on the brand or style, Kevlar-lined jeans often lacked armor too. We now live in more interesting times, when AI does the thinking for us and our smartphones track every move we make and word we speak. We also have access to state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing processes. The Dyneema in the name of Cortech’s jeans refers to the brand name of a fiber made of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene. Claimed to be the world’s strongest fiber, Dyneema is 40% stronger than aramid fibers (like Kevlar) and – listen up, Superman! – 15 times stronger than steel. A nifty thing about Dyneema is that it can be woven into fabric. The Cortech AA Dyneema jeans are made of 12.75-oz. single-layer denim comprised of 93% cotton, 2% polyester, 4% Dyneema, and 1% Lycra. That small percentage of Dyneema makes a big difference in terms of protection – these jeans are CE-certified AA to EN 17092-3:2020 standards for abrasion and impact resistance. And that 1% Lycra makes a big difference in terms of comfort – these jeans have just enough stretch to make them easy to wear anywhere. More protection comes courtesy of Armanox CE Level 1 knee and hip armor, which is thin, flexible, and perforated for breathability. The armor pockets attach via buttons so they can be removed when not on the bike, though I’ve worn these jeans all day while sitting on airplanes or walking around trade shows with the armor in and was never bothered by it. And because the jeans are single-layer denim, they feel just like regular jeans. They’re not heavy, bulky, or hot due to extra layers. You can also wash them just like regular jeans – remove the armor, toss them in the washing machine, and then hang them up to dry. Read all of Rider’s apparel reviews here Cortech AA Dyneema Riding Jeans deliver comfort, style, and protection for an affordable price. They are available in black or blue in waist sizes 30-42 and inseams 30-34 for $149.99, and they are backed by a four-year warranty. Shop for Cortech AA Dyneema Jeans The post Cortech AA Dyneema Riding Jeans Review appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Harley-Davidson has expanded its 2026 motorcycle lineup with three new styling configurations that bring fresh attitude to some of the […] The post Harley-Davidson Adds New Chrome and Solo Trim Options to 2026 Road Glide, Road Glide 3, and Low Rider S appeared first on Hot Bike Magazine.

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AND VANCE & HINES MOTORSPORTS DOMINATE IN DAYTONA DEBUT WITH BACK-TO-BACK 1–2 FINISHES TO KICK-OFF THE 2026 KING OF THE BAGGERS SEASON Newly Developed Vance & Hines Indian Challenger Race Bike Demonstrates Power & Precision In Commanding Debut Former King of the Baggers Champions Hayden Gillim & Troy Herfoss Each Secure First-Career Win at Daytona International Speedway Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, opened MotoAmerica’s 2026 King of the Baggers season with authority as the J&P Cycles / Motul / Vance & Hines Factory Indian Motorcycle Racing team delivered back-to-back 1–2 finishes at Daytona International Speedway. Piloting the brand-new Vance & Hines-built Indian Challenger, Wrecking Crew riders Hayden Gillim, Troy Herfoss and Rocco Landers showcased the bike’s power and precision in a dominant weekend performance. Momentum began early as Gillim captured the Mission King of the Baggers Challenge and its $5,000 prize, setting the tone for an explosive start to the 2026 race season. Gillim followed the Challenge win with a Race 1 victory, while Herfoss earned a hard-fought P2 finish. On Saturday, Herfoss continued to demonstrate his championship pedigree, claiming a Race 2 victory of his own. After a Race 1 mechanical issue, Landers rebounded to take the second step on the box. The pair of wins marked Gillim’s and Herfoss’ first-career victories at Daytona and highlighted the strength of the all-new Indian Motorcycle-Vance & Hines Factory Racing team. “What an incredible performance from the entire Indian Motorcycle and Vance & Hines Race team,” said Mike Kennedy, Indian Motorcycle CEO. “Dominating a race weekend with only two test days on a brand-new bike developed in just four months is a remarkable testament to the Indian Challenger’s out-of-the-box performance, the racecraft expertise of Vance & Hines, and the competitive fire of our three-rider Wrecking Crew.” Outright speed and horsepower are what define success when racing at Daytona International Speedway, and the Indian Challenger proved its superiority all weekend long. Powered by the championship-winning PowerPlus engine, the bike delivered relentless acceleration and top-end speed that set it apart on the high banks of Daytona. Whether slicing past the Harley-Davidson Road Glide on the straights or, in Gillim’s case, building commanding gaps over the field, the Indian Challenger’s performance left no question about its power advantage. Race 1 Race 1 saw Gillim deliver a commanding performance aboard his #69 Indian Challenger. After running third through much of the opening lap, Gillim used the draft to surge past Herfoss and Harley-Davidson rider Kyle Wyman before the end of Lap 1. From there, Gillim set a steady pace and quickly pulled away from the field. His dominant performance saw him maintain a lead of more than four seconds in the closing laps before ultimately taking the checkered flag by more than eight seconds. Behind him, Herfoss and Wyman traded passes throughout the race in a hard-fought battle for second. In the final laps, Herfoss made a decisive defensive move to shut the door on Wyman’s drafting attempt, securing the runner-up position and showcasing the power and precision of the Vance & Hines Indian Challenger race bike. “Man, that was something special,” said Gillim, the 2023 King of the Baggers Champion. “This whole J&P Cycles, Motul, Vance & Hines Factory Indian team is awesome. I’m having a blast. What a way to start the season with a Mission Challenge win and my first win at Daytona.” Race 2 Momentum carried into Race 2, where the Indian Wrecking Crew again found themselves at the center of the action in a tightly contested battle with Harley-Davidson factory riders. Gillim initially surged to the front and began building a gap early, while Herfoss and Wyman traded positions in an intense bar-to-bar fight for second. The battle tightened in the closing laps as mistakes and drafting opportunities reshuffled the order and a mechanical issue took Gillim out of the race. Despite briefly dropping positions after a mistake entering the horseshoe and overcoming a momentary false neutral, Herfoss fought his way back into contention as the race approached its final lap. Herfoss powered his #17 Indian Challenger into the lead to secure his first Daytona victory, while Landers used the draft in the closing moments to pass Wyman and put his #97 Indian Challenger second on the box. “This is the one you want to win,” said Herfoss. “I feel for Hayden because it’s not the way it should happen, but my Vance & Hines Indian Challenger was working so well. I was able to control things from the front and had the horsepower out of the chicane to keep the lead. I’m just over the moon.” The result capped a remarkable opening weekend for the J&P Cycles / Motul / Vance & Hines Factory Indian Motorcycle Racing Team, delivering a powerful statement in the sport’s premier V-Twin rivalry. Herfoss leads the Mission King of the Baggers standings with 45 points, while Gillim sits tied for second with 32 points heading into Road Atlanta, April 17-19. Sponsors for the 2026 Indian Motorcycle-Vance & Hines Factory Race team includes J&P Cycles, Motul, Progressive Insurance, Drag Specialties and Performance Finance. For information about Indian Motorcycle, visit IndianMotorcycle.com, or follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. For information about Vance & Hines Motorsports, visit VanceAndHinesMotorsports.com, or follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.  ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE® Indian Motorcycle Company is America’s First Motorcycle Company®. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visitwww.indianmotorcycle.com. ABOUT VANCE & HINES MOTORSPORTS With nearly five decades of championship-winning experience, Vance & Hines Motorsports delivers proven performance through precision-built components and expert engine services. From advanced cylinder head development to high-performance engine components and closed-course competition exhaust systems, every product is engineered to give a decisive edge. Most recently, Vance & Hines Motorsports has expanded its offerings with a Pro Stock Motorcycle rental program, providing qualified independent racers with access to competitive, race-ready machinery at the professional level. The post INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AND VANCE & HINES MOTORSPORTS DOMINATE IN DAYTONA appeared first on Bikernet.com - Online Biker Magazine.

While an educational manual for federal judges was improved when a biased representation of climate change was removed, a remaining chapter on the fundamentals of science would poison the judiciary with quackery. The “How Science Works” chapter of the “Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence” allows for an overreliance on the unproven assumptions of computer models and an acceptance of “consensus” as proof even when contradicted by empirical evidence. Having received objections from state attorneys general and others, U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg excised the offending chapter on climate change from the reference manual. This is a remedy that needs to be applied by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, which still includes the chapter on its website. In the meantime, as head of the Federal Judicial Center, the manual’s publisher, Judge Rosenberg should do the same with “How Science Works.” The judiciary and the public it serves deserve nothing less. Read the entire commentary here. —Sharon Camp, senior education advisor for the CO2 Coalition, Fairfax, Virginia, has a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, and has worked for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and as an advanced placement science teacher. Originally published in The Blaze on March 3, 2026. The post Judicial Manual Is Climate Disinformation appeared first on Bikernet.com - Online Biker Magazine.

The CFMoto 800MT might be a bargain adventure bike. It’s cheaper than the competition and it looks great. But the 800 MT is really divisive. Some people love it because it’s a modern adventure motorcycle, and others hate it because it’s made in China. In reality, none of that stuff matters, because whether you’re an ... The post Don’t Buy A CF MOTO Ibex 800MT (Here’s Why) appeared first on YouMotorcycle.