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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.
Sometimes we forget that riding gear goes beyond what we use to cover our skin. The Nixon Landlock GT backpack...
Japanese helmet manufacturer Arai has a history dating back to the turn of the century. Their story began with manufacturing...
Knowing the gear I wear is designed and manufactured by riders is a big plus for me. Spain’s Fuel Motorcycles...
We applaud moto brands that continually step up their game. One such brand that earned our kudos a long time...
Labelling a product as ‘premium’ tells customers you’re offering something that’s superior to other alternatives. Italian motorcycle riding gear manufacturer...
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...
All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. If you had to rank colours in order of...
Sands own experience as a GP racer and an everyday street rider is evident in the products he develops and...
Riding a motorcycle requires a basic set of skills, but building them takes knowledge, know-how and most importantly, passion. Similar...
Riz & Kate from Moto Femmes here, bringing you our pick of the Best Women’s Motorcycle Gear for 2020. We...
Overshirts have become commonplace in motorcycle riding gear catalogs. They can’t promise the same level of protection as a full...
When you’re laying down your hard earned cash on an item of riding gear it’s always nice if it suits...
Pre-distressed clothing is nothing new. Jeans baring torn knees and patches of worn denim have been readily available from retailers...
Continuing their six-decade mission of properly protecting a rider’s most valuable piece of equipment (that’s your head), Bell Helmets has...
“We are inspired by the engineers, racers, tuners, and builders that have gone before us and brought the sport to...
Anyone who has ever emerged from a sticky situation unscathed and had someone tell them how “lucky” they were, will...
Call me a hipster, but if there’s one thing I like more than my blue Levi’s it’s my black ones....
The compact, lightweight carbon fiber shell surrounds an EPS liner with an interior that features premium leather and an embroidered...
Quad-Lock is the name given to the clever 4 point attachment system used across the company’s product range. It’s a...
Launched by a former founder of Ateliers-Ruby, Jean-EtiennePrach, Veldt has set up operations at the mecca of motorcycle racing, the Isle of...
Over the years I’ve tried and tested a lot of Saint’s riding gear. Today, I can confidently say these Unbreakable...
As I said the Mojave boot is Roland Sands Designs first foray into footwear and they’ve done a commendable job...
“The SEVENTYFIVE helmet is a tribute to a style icon of the 70’s. DMD has introduced a new replica of...
If your search for the perfect motorcycle backpack is coming up trumps, perhaps it’s time to change tack. This cross-body, single strap...
Stars Wars associations aside, the Scorpion Covert helmet is ready to battle the real world with its DOT approved Polycarbonate...
In recent years flat track racing has taken the custom motorcycle world by storm. Sideburn magazine paved the way with...
It’s a rare thing when your first purchase for a new hobby or past time turns out to be one...
Lithuanian brand Pando Moto has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of motorcycle riding gear....
If you’re looking for retro riding gear with genuine heritage you can’t go past AGV helmets. The Italian manufacturer has...
We’re big fans of Nexx Helmets heritage range. I already have two of their X.G100 helmets in my collection and consider...
The ‘Legends of Speed’ series, which features 4 unique designs, were developed first as illustrations by Pedro using his trademark...
The reason the Schott Perfecto jacket looks like the original leather motorcycle jacket is because it IS the original leather...
For most of my riding life I’ve been wearing a Shoei on my head, but I’ve always wanted to give...
Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs who shot the photography book Or Glory: 21st Centry Rockers has released another photographic study of the global...
When two greats come together to launch some new motorcycle gear, like the 100% Barstow Deus Ex Machina goggles, people...
When you choose to travel on two wheels, you accept the fact you’ll get a little wet on occasion. Waterproof...
Motorcycles are involved in rear-end collisions more often than you’d like to think. Infact in the USA, as many as...
I have a penchant for motorcycle helmets and I will be the first to admit I have too many of...
The cafe racer scene has a rich history dating back to the 1950s and there are very few brands left...
Shoes and boots designed for motorcyclists often battle with finding a balance between form and function. They tend to offer...
The Bomber jacket style has been around since the 1950’s and was worn by US Air force and Navy pilots....
“Leather is the oldest continuously used material known to man. Its use pre-dates recorded history and though the processes used...
If you’re in Melbourne this Sunday (1st of July) and you’re on the look out for a Cafe Racer or...
Every motorcyclist needs a leather jacket in their riding gear collection. Protective motorcycle apparel manufacturer Alpinestars claims to have created...
There was a time when we wouldn’t touch camo riding gear with a ten-foot pole. During the nineties, camo was...
Everyone has different requirements when it comes to luggage. However, as motorcyclists, we have a few unique issues that need...
Someone once said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” For any brand, releasing...
When I unpacked the Icon 1000 Basehawk jacket the first thing that impressed me about it was the jackets design....
I sink a lot of time and money into buying the right motorcycle helmet. And I don’t know about you,...
Not only do the Iron & Resin crew know how to design some pretty cool threads they also build slick...
It seems unlikely there would be any kind of connection between snow sportswear and motorcycling, but UK based helmet manufacturer...
I’ve always fancied MX style road helmets. I felt they were well suited to the retro style bikes I like...
Pando Moto proved from the very early on that they are capable of making great looking riding gear. For 2020...
Goldtop England first emerged on the riding gear scene way back in 1951. With that much history and experience behind...
A classic silhouette, everyday versatility and modern safety. The Merlin Trance Jacket fuses 3 styles into one to create a...
Specs Manufacturer: Pando Moto Price (When Tested): $375.00 (USD) €339.00 (EU) Made In: Lithuania Alternative models & colors: Black Sizes:...
In my signature footwear colour scheme of brown leather, the Forma Naxos boots are certainly very lovely to look at, but...
Since 1970 Dainese have been producing exceptional quality and top performing protective riding gear. Now, some 40 years later, they...
If you’re looking for a classically styled motorcycle jacket but don’t want the bulk or weight associated with leather, waxed...
Any riding gear manufacturer can create up a “retro” jacket. But only those who have been around for a while...
Serious motorcycle boots with serious motorcycle style. The Elsinore boots have been a stand out in the Icon range for...
Shearling collar jackets have been making bold fashion statements for decades. During the 1930s, the style was commonly used in...
If you ride a classic motorcycle or a Cafe Racer and you want a leather jacket that matches the look...
There are so many things to consider when buying new jeans for the bike. Cut, colour, style… but hang on...
Introducing the Navajo WP touring motorcycle boots, designed using equal parts form and function by Italian motorcyclist footwear experts Stylmartin....
This is the new Rev’it! Element Motorcycle Jacket a lightweight, versatile jacket offering all-weather compatibility and CE certified protection. The...
I don’t know about you, but I treat my motorcycle helmet like a newborn. I spent a small fortune purchasing...
Spanish motorcycle jacket manufacturer ’55Collection’ are offering customers the ability to order their current range of leather motorcycle jackets tailored...
Naming something after a Greek God is a bold move. But looking at the way REV’IT!’s Prometheus jacket can hold...
The fit is modern, with slightly pre-curved arms — what Icon 1000 refers to as their sport fit: mobility without...
Layering is a great way to insulate yourself against the cold, but adding too much bulk can be impractical. The...
Unlike other style-focused gloves on the market, the Abel Brown/Speed Merchant Collab Gloves offer a degree of protection that satisfies...
Brushed alloy is the new chrome. There are zero performance benefits from its use, but boy does it look good....
If you’re anything like me you’re always looking for ways to spend more time on or around motorcycles. It doesn’t...
I just stumbled across this video interview with Roland Sands discussing his 2013 RSD line of apparel. In the video...
The Bell Bullitt wasn’t the first helmet to venture into this realm, but it was certainly the most talked about...
Italian riding gear manufacturer Stylmartin has made a pair of motorcycle boots that wouldn’t look out of place on a...
Living in Malaysia and working as a colourist on projects like Hasbro’s animated Transformers series, Hafidz is an accomplished fine...
Thanks to the pandemic the world’s going crazy for face masks, but if you ride a motorcycle, there’s another really...
So you’ve decided it’s time to build a cafe racer of your own. Although you may be planning on fabricating...
Motorcycle jackets have come a long way since the ton-up boys’ heyday. Back in the ‘50s, it was all black...
Since John Bloor resurrected Triumph Motorcycles in 1983 it’s been nothing but success after success. Triumph has, of course, been...
First thing I always look for in my helmets is safety ratings and the Nexx XG100 ticks the boxes being...
It’s great to see another well known motorcycle gear brand recognising riders desire for good looking riding gear but I...
UK helmet manufacturer Ruroc has released the third edition of their Atlas motorcycle helmet. The aptly named Ruroc Atlas 3.0...
When you’re talking riding gear, leather has considerable protective qualities and generally looks great in a jacket. When it comes...
Let’s be honest. There aren’t many things you can do in public that are as pleasurable as riding a motorcycle....
Blending streetwear style with riding gear functionality has become a specialty of Icon’s 1000 series and this is particularly evident...
On average it rains 164 days a year in Portland, Oregon. Not what you’d call the ideal climate for motorcyclists....
The exterior of the Scorpion Covert Pro jeans is made of Cordura 373 GSM (85% cotton, 15% nylon) fabric which...
A few months ago I wrote an article about the MotoMAX Royal Enfield 650 Scrambler. It was created to fill...
If you’re the kind of rider who spends their weekdays on asphalt and their weekends on dirt these new riding...
Nothing says bad-ass like a leather motorcycle jacket. But aside from its appearance, there are several other benefits that leather...
The Nexx XG100 Carbon tips the scales at a measly 1250 grammes including the helmets removable peak. The outer shell is...
Since 2009 Aether apparel has been producing outdoor-ready urban apparel for discerning city dwellers and weekend adventurers. Their design philosophy...
It’s winter down here in Australia and the first-morning ride I did wearing the Marauders was brisk, to say the...
You can spend as much or as little as you want on your riding gear. There’s a school of thought...
