Casual and riding gear are two terms that don’t belong together. To me, the word casual infers less safe, but...
Jackets
Not all motorcycle jackets are created equal. Whether you’re riding in summer or winter, fair weather and gale force winds your jacket needs to be capable of dealing with everything you throw at it. This is especially important in the event of an accident. Our motorcycle jacket reviews look at new and noteworthy jackets that offer great looks, premium functionality and, most importantly, plenty of safety features.
There are times when every motorcyclist considers riding in their regular clothes. It may be due to the weather or...
A few months ago I wrote an article about the MotoMAX Royal Enfield 650 Scrambler. It was created to fill...
The Roland Sands Ridgeline CE Jacket is one of the newest additions to the brand’s 2021 range of riding gear....
Let’s be honest. Being cold and wet isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. So if you’re planning to ride...
REV’IT! has continued to еxраnd their Urban Lіnе of motorcycle jackets with the addition of the Stealth Hoody. Designed to...
For the last few weeks, I’ve been belting through a freezing Melbourne winter in the ‘post retro’ Gibson – prime...
Labelling a product as ‘premium’ tells customers you’re offering something that’s superior to other alternatives. Italian motorcycle riding gear manufacturer...
The Kevins jacket is the result of a collaboration between renowned riding gear brand Dainese and the Italian designer denim...
All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. Next time you’re at a formal function, try this...
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are at it again with their epic cross-continental motorcycle adventures. This time in the new...
If you’re a fan of Bavarian airheads, oilheads, water-cooled boxers or flying bricks you can now fly the BMW flag...
Leather has long dominated as the material of choice for motorcycle jackets. And denim jackets have been style icons for...
The hotter it gets, the harder it is to properly suit up for a ride — over 35c, the idea...
When it comes to riding gear every motorcyclist should own a good leather jacket. Historically leather has played a huge...
The line between motorcycle riding gear and everyday streetwear has well and truly been blurred. Whether you’re riding to work...
Wind chill is enough to stop anyone from venturing outside on cold days. To help keep the chill out the...
London based Helmet manufacturer Hedon has expanded their range to include a revolutionary new motorcycle jacket. The Mirage is a reflective...
True addicts of the two-wheeled persuasion don’t let their rides sit idle an entire season simply because it’s cold. All...
Every motorcyclist needs a leather jacket in their riding gear collection. Protective motorcycle apparel manufacturer Alpinestars claims to have created...
Finding an urban motorcycle jacket isn’t hard; seems everyone has one on offer. Finding a good one — one that’s...
With a design influenced directly by the first racing suit Dainese ever produced, the Toga, the Settantadue Toga72 jacket oozes 1970s...
Sands own experience as a GP racer and an everyday street rider is evident in the products he develops and...
Looking cool on a motorcycle used to be effortless. Before the invention of Kevlar and tech fabrics, riders either wore...
So what is it exactly that makes the 1SELF Genesys jacket so safe? For starters, the jacket’s outer shell is...
You don’t have to put out a poll to know which colour riding gear wins out over all others. It’s...
Overshirts have become commonplace in motorcycle riding gear catalogs. They can’t promise the same level of protection as a full...
Anyone who has ever emerged from a sticky situation unscathed and had someone tell them how “lucky” they were, will...
A classic silhouette, everyday versatility and modern safety. The Merlin Trance Jacket fuses 3 styles into one to create a...
Unless 2020 scared you into a prepper cave somewhere in the desert, you’ll no doubt have noticed a trend over...
The Enginehawk Predator isn’t strictly a hoodie, nor can you call it a jacket. It’s a waist-length, water-resistant, hooded, pull-over...
Riding gear featuring military-inspired designs is nothing new. Unfortunately, it tends to be limited to garish full camo garments. Rather...
The fit is modern, with slightly pre-curved arms — what Icon 1000 refers to as their sport fit: mobility without...
If you’re looking for a non-leather motorcycle jacket with timeless style, waxed cotton is the answer. The most iconic waxed...
When you’re a motorcyclist living in a wet climate you soon get to know a thing or two about staying...
Since 2009 Aether apparel has been producing outdoor-ready urban apparel for discerning city dwellers and weekend adventurers. Their design philosophy...
Nothing says bad-ass like a leather motorcycle jacket. But aside from its appearance, there are several other benefits that leather...
Despite their hooligan antics on two wheels, Roland Sands Designs have established themselves as a riding gear brand that takes...
Designed and manufactured in Brooklyn, the home of Jane motorcycles, the Driggs motorcycle jacket is available in 3 colour-ways of...
The line between motorcycle riding gear and street fashion has been well and truly blurred. California based VKTRE Moto Co....
EngineHawk is the newest company on the motorcycle gear market, launching in Q2 of 2021, with a mission statement of...
Motorcycle jackets have come a long way since the ton-up boys’ heyday. Back in the ‘50s, it was all black...
Camo gear was never meant to make you stand out. But, if you spend most of your time navigating the...
Naming something after a Greek God is a bold move. But looking at the way REV’IT!’s Prometheus jacket can hold...
Spanish motorcycle jacket manufacturer ’55Collection’ are offering customers the ability to order their current range of leather motorcycle jackets tailored...
Simply sign up to our newsletter list before December 25th, 2017 and you will automatically go into the draw. Want more...
The new 2021 Rev’it! Dirt Series riding gear collection is aimed squarely at the adventure rider segment. However, amongst the...
The Box Hill Jacket features top-grain, abrasion-resistant leather construction that’s designed using a slim, modern cut. Quilted and horizontal accent stitching and...
All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. If you had to rank colours in order of...
It’s not often we find riding gear in the sportbike sector that appeals. To us, most of it looks a...
Most riding gear has one primary objective; to protect your body in the event of an accident. While that is...
When you’re laying down your hard earned cash on an item of riding gear it’s always nice if it suits...
Ah, the classics! There’s a good reason why they never go out of style. It’s all fine and well to...
Before we take a closer look at the new Merlin Outlaw Explorer Smock we first need to understand what a...
If you’re looking to add a touch of Steve McQueen style to your riding clobber then Fuel Motorcycles have just...
“We’ve spent years researching and improving every single feature on the Alpha Jacket. Put simply, the new Alpha 3.0 is...
Inspired by the design of the iconic ‘Perfecto’ leather jacket, the RSD Clash features a double breasted, lancer style...
Shearling collar jackets have been making bold fashion statements for decades. During the 1930s, the style was commonly used in...
In early 2018 I started using the Earnest Hardin Overalls. If you missed the full review I did on them...
The crew at Tobacco Motorwear have been producing riding gear since 2014. Their jeans feature a great balance of style...
Just like your favourite pair of indigo blue jeans each denim panel on the Veloce jacket has been sewn together...
The Bronson’s exterior is constructed from sturdy 10.5oz denim with heavy stitching for extra strength. Pre-curved and rotated sleeves add...
Goldtop England first emerged on the riding gear scene way back in 1951. With that much history and experience behind...
The CORTECH Skipper bomber jacket is as much a piece of fashion to behold as it is a functional addition...
All outdoor images courtesy of Machines That Dream Pity the poor old black leather motorcycle jacket. For something that should...
Is it just me or is it getting hot in here? Down here in the southern hemisphere we’re having one...
You would think that after ten years of hearing rider feedback on every kind of riding gear imaginable a company...
Any riding gear manufacturer can create up a “retro” jacket. But only those who have been around for a while...
You may not have heard of them, but UK riding gear outfit ‘Merlin’ has been on the scene since 2011....
Every time I hop on my bike I have to mentally remind myself that I am playing with fire. One...
Let me introduce to you the Cortech Voodoo Riding Shirt. It’s not quite a fully-fledged motorcycle jacket but it is...
Icon 1000 have given us a glimpse of what the future of riding gear may look like with their new...
Layering is a great way to insulate yourself against the cold, but adding too much bulk can be impractical. The...
There was a time when we wouldn’t touch camo riding gear with a ten-foot pole. During the nineties, camo was...
Making a great product doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel. Lithuanian riding gear manufacturer Pando Moto sell the customary range...
The Downtown jacket is the perfect addition to every motorcyclist summer riding gear wardrobe. Constructed from 12.5 oz indigo denim...
If you ride a classic motorcycle or a Cafe Racer and you want a leather jacket that matches the look...
This is the new Rev’it! Element Motorcycle Jacket a lightweight, versatile jacket offering all-weather compatibility and CE certified protection. The...
Down here in the southern hemisphere things are heating up! Temperatures in Western Australia during the Christmas break can average...
Some riding gear can leave you looking and feeling like a rolling billboard. If you’re not into the idea of...
Italian motorcycle apparel manufacturers Spidi have been producing riding gear since 1977. The new Spidi Clubber jacket dips into that...
Available in a range of different checkered flannel patterns and colours the Crave shirts easily pass as everyday streetwear so you...
Vests haven’t previously played a role in my wardrobe of motorcycle gear. The fact that I spent most of my...
When I unpacked the Icon 1000 Basehawk jacket the first thing that impressed me about it was the jackets design....
When you ride, you adapt — to the conditions on the road, to the weather, to the day. If you...
It seems unlikely there would be any kind of connection between snow sportswear and motorcycling, but UK based helmet manufacturer...
“Leather is the oldest continuously used material known to man. Its use pre-dates recorded history and though the processes used...
The Merlin Chase jacket is an all leather motorcycle jacket from the UK based riding gear manufacturer. Sporting timeless tracker-inspired...
If you’re looking for a classically styled motorcycle jacket but don’t want the bulk or weight associated with leather, waxed...
I’ve been riding in an Icon 1000 Basehawk for the past 4 years and can honestly say it’s one of...
When it’s hot enough outside to fry an egg on your tank the last thing you want to do is...
Hooded motorcycle jackets are a point of contention for some riders. Due to their design, they can generate a substantial...
A good motorcycle jacket is an investment. This Alpinestars Oscar Brass jacket will pay serious dividends. With its timeless style...
The reason the Schott Perfecto jacket looks like the original leather motorcycle jacket is because it IS the original leather...
The Speed and Strength SS1600 Straight Savage motorcycle helmet utilizes a modern street bike design which is both ECE and...
We’d like to think by now that every motorcyclist understands the importance of wearing protective riding gear. Unfortunately, our everyday...
Bomber jackets are well and truly back in fashion. Originally designed for, you guessed it, fighter pilots the style has...
From the crew at Australian riding gear outfit Akin, comes the second edition of their awesome Alpha motorcycle jacket. After...
