Vanson Leathers is introducing a new custom-fitted cruising gear series to celebrate its support of the Charging Across America Challenge (CAAC). Designed to promote the nation’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the event features two riders, Rob Swartz and Steven Day, who broke the Cannonball cross-country electric motorcycle record of 178 hours and 17 minutes.

Sporting all-new Vanson “Charger” cruising gear, both riders  simultaneously rode coast-to-coast in opposite directions on Energica electric motorcycles following the original 2,906-mile route of the Cannonball Run, creating a unique “race within a race.” The challenge kicked off April 18, 2022, with finish-line crossings scheduled in Redondo Beach, California, and New York City on April 22, 2022.

Crash Guards, Skid Plates & More!

Over the years, SW-Motech has worked to develop aftermarket products to outfit the legendary KLR650 in all its iterations. Continuing this trend, the German accessories manufacturer has now announced a wide range of parts for the new KLR — which for 2022 received updates such as EFI, ABS, LED lighting, a fixed frame and more. The new line of products offers owners of the Gen-3 machine upgrades in protection, ergonomics, luggage capacity and more.