Riding Gear Reviews

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 reviews here.

Riding Gear – Biltwell Lanesplitter ECE Helmet

Biltwell has been producing retro styled helmets since before many of the larger manufacturers jumped on the bandwagon. Unfortunately for those outside of the USA, they were only available with DOT certification. Thankfully that’s no longer the case. The aggressively styled Biltwell Lanesplitter helmet is now ECE certified. So now riders in…

Riding Gear – Revit Triomphe Jacket

When you ride, you adapt — to the conditions on the road, to the weather, to the day. If you want your jacket to do the same, you’d do well to check out the Triomphe Jacket from REV’IT. Part of their late 2018 collection, the Triomphe is a three season waterproof parka…

Riding Gear – Victory Motorcycle Gloves

Introducing the new Return of the Cafe Racers Victory motorcycle gloves. Created in conjunction with premiere riding gear manufacturer Fuel Motorcycles, the Victory gloves feature a breakthrough in motorcycle glove design. Our goal was to create a riding glove that went beyond its basic function. We call the result our T.F.S tech or…

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Riding Gear – Advokat 2 Backpack

Do you have to carry a backpack that’s specifically designed for motorcycle riding? Perhaps not. Just like you could wear any old jacket and sport any pair of shoes you want. But there’s just something gratifying about gear that’s been designed and constructed with the needs and wants of a rider in mind.…

Riding Gear – Ruby Castel Helmets

Economical, compromising, austere — these are not words you’ll hear in relation to Ruby Helmets. Top-of-the-line, luxury, opulent? That’s more like it. The Castel line of helmets is the French helmet maker’s full-face offering and for a time they were pretty hard to come by. But now (with enough expendable cash) one…

Riding Gear – Veldt x Roars Helmet

I love a good collaboration. Take for example the Veldt Roars Original helmet. To create this unique design Veldt Helmets has teamed up with Japanese riding gear label Roars Original. For those who haven’t heard of either brand before, Isle of Man based helmet manufacturer Vedlt has been around for a few…

Riding Gear – Roland Sands Rourke Gloves

The Roland Sands Rourke Gloves aim to be an essential part of your everyday riding gear. They hit that goal by combining comfort, breathability, and protection in a stylish package. Built from cowhide, the gloves are pre-curved and tricot-lined so the fit is trim. That means wrapping them around a pair of motorcycles…

Riding Gear – Karl Desert Motorcycle Jeans

The Karl Desert motorcycle jeans leverage the abrasion resistance of both Kevlar and Cordura to keep your skin safe. Despite their purpose-driven design, the jeans look like modern streetwear making them ideal for urban commuters who require gear that looks at home both on and off their motorcycle. Each pair of Karl…

Riding Gear – Merlin Atlow Waxed Jacket

You may not have heard of them, but UK riding gear outfit ‘Merlin’ has been on the scene since 2011. Influenced by century-old tailoring techniques of Britain and Scotland their catalogue features a wide range of classically styled apparel for motorcyclists. Good looking gear isn’t where it ends though. Merlin is also…

Riding Gear – Tobacco McCoy Jacket

The crew at Tobacco Motorwear have been producing riding gear since 2014. Their jeans feature a great balance of style and protection and they’ve applied that same methodology to their latest product, the McCoy motorcycle jacket. Inspired by the look of WW2 military field-style jackets Tobacco have created a highly functional, feature-packed…

Riding Gear – Qwart Phoenix Customisable Helmet

You might spend a few months (or years) customizing your motorcycle, but most helmets go on your head straight off-the-shelf. Qwart is a new riding gear company out of the south of France. They have developed a unique, fully customizable helmet that doesn’t sacrifice safety for looks. The Qwart Phoenix helmet comes…