Despite what gear manufacturers will have you believe, no one motorcycle jacket will perform well in every possible scenario. But some jackets can play a handful of roles well, offering enough versatility to earn a spot in your gear closet. The Icon Slabtown is one such piece. Named after the district in Portland, Oregon, USA…
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With its casual bobber styling and easygoing twin-cylinder motor, the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 isn’t the type of motorcycle you’d expect the unhinged crew at ICON Motosports to froth over. Nevertheless, Portland’s finest were nonplussed when Royal Enfield asked them to customize one for the annual EICMA trade show. ICON specializes in the outrageous—and nothing…
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As far as 80s sportbikes go, the Honda VF1000F Interceptor often gets overshadowed. Riding on the success of the VF750F, Honda introduced the VF1000F to expand their V-four lineup and offer a sport-touring option for riders craving more power and range. But the VF1000F never quite matched the popularity of the 750, and was outgunned…
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In my relentless pursuit of motorcycle gear that’s both stylish and comfortable, I’ve put miles into two offerings from Portland’s Icon Motosports; the Icon Superduty 3 pants and the Icon Carga CE riding sneakers. But be warned—these only come in black.
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Led by unconventional visionaries, ICON Motosports crafts motorcycle gear that blurs the lines between audacious and purposeful, while maintaining a casual indifference…
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Originally conceived as a spicy combination of Sportster and big-twin components, it’s no surprise the Harley-Davidson Dyna has become a hooligan staple…
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Many motorcyclists want gear that doesn’t look like motorcycle gear—but that usually means buying something with a vintage vibe to it. What…
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The mad scientists at ICON Motosports spend their days concocting motorcycle gear that runs the gamut from stealthy to totally outrageous. And…
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This week we’ve got Ducatis old and new: a German-built custom 848, plus the latest factory race bike—the electric V21L. We also…
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Our team reviews understated jackets from Icon 1000 and Malle London. Plus a glove that blends retro style with Mad Max sensibilities.
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Icon 1000 has just updated their massively popular Elsinore retro motocross boot—so we’ve taken them for a spin. Plus we review the…
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Our friends at ICON Motosports in Portland have a unique way of promoting their motorcycle gear. They’re known for producing off-the-wall videos…
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