Preparation - Riding Gear

I spent a lot of time researching what kind of riding gear I wanted. I have tons of street riding and motocross gear, but no adventure/dualsport riding gear.

The key thing I was looking for was protection and comfort from the weather. I also wanted some gear that can be used when the weather is warm to when it gets very cold and wet. I will be spending hour after hour on the bike and it is very important to be warm and dry.

I finally chose the the Cayenne Pro Jacket and Pants from Rev It (www.revit.eu). This is a great riding suit. I have already worn it in some wet/cold weather and I am sure it will do the trick.

I also have a number of street riding and racing helmets but I wanted to get a helmet specifically for dual sport riding. I was looking at both the Shoei Hornet DS and the Arai XD. I finally chose the Arai XD (www.araiamericas.com). This is a very comfortable helmet.


For boots, I also wanted to get gear that would be comfortable for long riding days, be waterproof, and provide protection. I chose the BMW Santiago boot. These are very warm and comfortable boots.