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Five functional products to heighten hipness

Blake Conner

MEAN MUG

Helmet features and technology have evolved a lot, but shape and styling have remained relatively stagnant. That's why we love AGV’s AX-8 Evo Naked Carbon ($499.95). This menacing lid, constructed with aramid and carbon fiber, is available in eight sizes, all ECE 2205 and DOT-certified. Visors are available in tinted, clear, and yellow.

->(949) 645-9500 agv.com

CAFÉ SPORTY

Want to give your Harley-Davidson Sportster a café racer’s stance and attitude? Roland Sands Design’s Café Sportster package includes: a fiberglass tailsection ($449.95), two seat options ($189.95 to $249.95), billet rearsets ($649.95), clip-on bars ($249.95), and a headlight relocator kit that lowers it 2 inches ($259.95).

->(877) 773-6648 rolandsands.com

TAN MY HIDE

From Dainese’s new 36060 The Heritage Collection is the Harrison Jacket Pelle ($799). This stylish three-quarter-length waxy cowhide jacket is dyed in a choice of Testa Di Moro or tan. Features include armor and back protection and reflective inserts on the perforated leather. Cuffs, pockets, and neck use button closures. Inside is a smartphone pocket.

-> (949) 645-9500 dainese.com

BAG IT

Commuters like backpacks, and Chrome Industries’ new Motor Series (Citizen courier bag$200, Barrage backpack $240) are its first designed for motorcyclists. The waterproof ballistic nylon is three times more heat resistant and four times more abrasion resistant than typical fabrics. Tool pockets supplement typical storage.

->(866) 226-2470 chromeindustries.com

COOL KICKS

Motorcycle footwear has come a long way. Not only have safety aspects Improved dramatically, but now styling emulates what we really want to wear. Take REV’IT’s Fairfax shoe ($279.99): It might look like a sneaker, but Inside are thermoformed heel cups, toecaps, and an Injected ankle cup. Made from leather, suede, and polyester.

-> (888) 681-0180 revitusa.com