In 1953 Marlon Brando appeared on screen wearing black leathers and riding a 1950 Triumph Thunderbird 6T. The movie was...
Riding Gear
Let us help take the guesswork out of buying your motorcycle riding gear. We frequently feature the latest riding gear that’s designed to appeal to riders of cafe racer, classic and custom motorcycles. From motorcycle jackets to helmets, gloves, boots, jeans & accessories, you can read all our riding gear reviews here.
If you’re tired of looking for a bike jacket as cool as the Cafe Racer you ride, BSA (yes BSA...
If you ride a classic motorcycle or a Cafe Racer and you want a leather jacket that matches the look...
“Leather is the oldest continuously used material known to man. Its use pre-dates recorded history and though the processes used...
“Fall is hands down the best time of year in California. The tourists have gone home and the beaches are...
Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs who shot the photography book Or Glory: 21st Centry Rockers has released another photographic study of the global...
Roland Sands Designs continue to reshape the look of motorcycle riding gear with their 2012 apparel range. This time round...
Never in the history of rubber production has there been a tire that is more controversial than the Firestone Champion Deluxe. Over...
These stunning custom Moto Guzzi concepts are the work of JMKL, a Spanish graphic designer and lover of two wheeled...
When Dimitri Coste isn’t out photographing beautiful fashion models on Parisian catwalks he’s probably blasting his way around the countryside...
If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
It’s great to see another well known motorcycle gear brand recognising riders desire for good looking riding gear but I...
If you’re in Melbourne this Sunday (1st of July) and you’re on the look out for a Cafe Racer or...
Not only do the Iron & Resin crew know how to design some pretty cool threads they also build slick...
Over the last few days the Wrenchmonkees have released a 3 part video series based on a trip they completed...
After more than a decade of being off our shelves, Bell Helmets are making their Australian come back! Rumour has...
For years I’ve been toying with the idea of releasing a Cafe Racer themed clothing. A few months ago I...
So you’ve decided it’s time to build a cafe racer of your own. Although you may be planning on fabricating...
Unlike the many negative opinions that surround the tires they were inspired by, the DELUXE iPhone case promises to provide you...
I just stumbled across this video interview with Roland Sands discussing his 2013 RSD line of apparel. In the video...
For most of my riding life I’ve been wearing a Shoei on my head, but I’ve always wanted to give...
Roland Sands Designs are continuing to expand on their range of riding gear in 2013 with a handful of new...
“What I found was frustrating. Most riding gear falls into two categories: unflattering, inconvenient, high visibility gear that just doesn’t...
If you’re looking to protect your iPhone 6 with a case that professes your love of classic custom motorcycles and...
Since I started riding I’ve been all about full faced helmets. While I’m the first to admit I don’t have...
When I unpacked the Icon 1000 Basehawk jacket the first thing that impressed me about it was the jackets design....
What makes Saint’s riding gear so special? Saint has developed a process that allows them to weave Dyneema into...
First thing I always look for in my helmets is safety ratings and the Nexx XG100 ticks the boxes being...
Since 1970 Dainese have been producing exceptional quality and top performing protective riding gear. Now, some 40 years later, they...
Spanish motorcycle jacket manufacturer ’55Collection’ are offering customers the ability to order their current range of leather motorcycle jackets tailored...
It’s winter down here in Australia and the first-morning ride I did wearing the Marauders was brisk, to say the...
“The SEVENTYFIVE helmet is a tribute to a style icon of the 70’s. DMD has introduced a new replica of...
“We are inspired by the engineers, racers, tuners, and builders that have gone before us and brought the sport to...
Quad-Lock is the name given to the clever 4 point attachment system used across the company’s product range. It’s a...
Vests haven’t previously played a role in my wardrobe of motorcycle gear. The fact that I spent most of my...
I felt pretty spiffy in my fancy new boots, a little Nancy Sinatra even. Strolling through the airport the boots...
For his incredible feat out on the salt flats of Bonneville Rollie was inducted into the motorcycle hall of fame....
At it’s simplest, the bivouac is a cleverly tailored tarpaulin designed to use your motorcycle for support. Now that the...
Finding a good motorcycle bag is tricky. I tend to be the sort who uses one bag for everything –...
While Mik was left “exposed” (pardon the pun) in his bivouac that consisted of nothing more than a top sheet/motorcycle...
Bomber jackets are all the rage and it seems that most streetwear fashion labels now offer their own interpretation of...
As I said the Mojave boot is Roland Sands Designs first foray into footwear and they’ve done a commendable job...
The ‘Legends of Speed’ series, which features 4 unique designs, were developed first as illustrations by Pedro using his trademark...
Now despite the price tag, when it comes to storage there’s not much that the Speedway can offer over a...
Made from top grain “Matte Buffalo” leather the Carson jacket is available in both black and tobacco finishes. Design features...
In the world of motorcycle helmets original Moto 3s had reached cult status. Despite brittle outer shells and decaying...
Unlike other style-focused gloves on the market, the Abel Brown/Speed Merchant Collab Gloves offer a degree of protection that satisfies...
Launched by a former founder of Ateliers-Ruby, Jean-EtiennePrach, Veldt has set up operations at the mecca of motorcycle racing, the Isle of...
“We’re not so naive as to believe that we’re inventing a category here, but we do think we’re jumping pretty...
HUCKBERRY ESSENTIAL EDC KIT The ultimate keyring accessory. This handy little set of tools includes basic items to help you fix...
Just like your favourite pair of indigo blue jeans each denim panel on the Veloce jacket has been sewn together...
The Nexx Speedking incorporates all the same design features you’ll find across their entire X.G100 series. The outer X-MATRIX design...
Woven using a double layer blend of 220gsm Merino wool and abrasion resistant Kevlar the Saint Gauntlets offer protection against...
REV’IT! has continued to еxраnd their Urban Lіnе of motorcycle jackets with the addition of the Stealth Hoody. Designed to...
For this review, I’m going to break things down into first impressions and ride impressions because there’s nothing worse than...
First the Bell Moto 3 backstory… American racecar driver Roy Richter was obsessed with speed. After seeing firsthand how poor...
Inspired by the design of the iconic ‘Perfecto’ leather jacket, the RSD Clash features a double breasted, lancer style...
In layman’s terms, UHMWPE is an ultra tough, abrasion resistant material that can be woven into other materials to...
The vintage inspired Rayburn riding boots are styled after a classic work boot cut. Outer construction consists of a 1.6mm...
Living in Malaysia and working as a colourist on projects like Hasbro’s animated Transformers series, Hafidz is an accomplished fine...
The Icon 1000 Prep gloves are constructed using tough as nails, abrasion resistant Kangaroo leather. The natural heat retention properties...
The Stylmartin Ace Boot features a classic plain toe design with a 7 hole combat boot style upper. The tan...
Australian riding gear manufacturer Saint has succeeded in creating motorcycle riding gear that works well and looks great, but their...
The Boss 105 jeans utilise a classic 5 pocket design with sturdy YKK zippers just like your favourite pair of...
The Saint Unbreakable Denim Gloves use a 62% UHMPWE and 38% cotton blend to create what they refer to as Unbreakable 4.0...
Along with passing strict ECE safety requirements, the Lane Splitter was designed to suit the Biltwell teams own helmet needs....
The Bronson’s exterior is constructed from sturdy 10.5oz denim with heavy stitching for extra strength. Pre-curved and rotated sleeves add...
Available in a range of different checkered flannel patterns and colours the Crave shirts easily pass as everyday streetwear so you...
The Nexx XG100 Carbon tips the scales at a measly 1250 grammes including the helmets removable peak. The outer shell is...
The Copperheads quilted microsuede liner offers great comfort and is anti-bacterial to ensure longevity. The helmet secures using a padded...
As far as appearances go, the Suus 3066’s are some of the best looking on the market. The cut is...
In my signature footwear colour scheme of brown leather, the Forma Naxos boots are certainly very lovely to look at, but...
I checked out the sizing chart, measured up my hand and selected the extra large gloves. In black, of course....
When I got the plastic and foam bags off the helmet, that Gloss Blood Red hit me square in the...
So what is it exactly that makes the 1SELF Genesys jacket so safe? For starters, the jacket’s outer shell is...
The exterior of the Scorpion Covert Pro jeans is made of Cordura 373 GSM (85% cotton, 15% nylon) fabric which...
That effort got me through daily commutes for about a year with tinny, distorted renditions of whatever garbage 22-year-old-me thought...
For the last few weeks, I’ve been belting through a freezing Melbourne winter in the ‘post retro’ Gibson – prime...
Every time I hop on my bike I have to mentally remind myself that I am playing with fire. One...
The Bell Bullitt wasn’t the first helmet to venture into this realm, but it was certainly the most talked about...
“Obsessed with the mission of creating the perfect pair of jeans for on and off the bike, our Unbreakable fabric...
Sands own experience as a GP racer and an everyday street rider is evident in the products he develops and...
Blending streetwear style with riding gear functionality has become a specialty of Icon’s 1000 series and this is particularly evident...
Designed and manufactured in Brooklyn, the home of Jane motorcycles, the Driggs motorcycle jacket is available in 3 colour-ways of...
…oh, you’re still here? Well, I guess I should elaborate. Jarrod Stillman is a man on a mission. His...
The Speed and Strength SS1600 Straight Savage motorcycle helmet utilizes a modern street bike design which is both ECE and...
Simply sign up to our newsletter list before December 25th, 2017 and you will automatically go into the draw. Want more...
With a design influenced directly by the first racing suit Dainese ever produced, the Toga, the Settantadue Toga72 jacket oozes 1970s...
The crew at Velomacchi certainly know how to make a good looking bit of luggage, but what they really excel...
Wind chill is enough to stop anyone from venturing outside on cold days. To help keep the chill out the...
Stars Wars associations aside, the Scorpion Covert helmet is ready to battle the real world with its DOT approved Polycarbonate...
When creating the Sakura gloves Anthony and the 78 Motor Co. team took an ‘haute couture’ approach, which for those...
The Downtown jacket is the perfect addition to every motorcyclist summer riding gear wardrobe. Constructed from 12.5 oz indigo denim...
A backpack for any occasion. San Fransisco based Mission Workshop have been producing weatherproof bags and technical gear for some...
The compact, lightweight carbon fiber shell surrounds an EPS liner with an interior that features premium leather and an embroidered...
The fit is modern, with slightly pre-curved arms — what Icon 1000 refers to as their sport fit: mobility without...
Instead of the usual fold-down visor, the Husqvarna Pilen helmet features a goggle visor that secures with a rear latch—...
If you’re anything like me and have a strange obsession with motorcycle helmets you would have noticed the green and...
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...
The main body of the Icon 1000 Axys Gloves are French cowhide with a palm overlay of ‘Battlehide’ goatskin — a softer,...
