Back in the 1960s and 70s Alpinestars made a huge impact on the motorcycle scene with their award-winning Oscar motocross...
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.
Bomber jackets are well and truly back in fashion. Originally designed for, you guessed it, fighter pilots the style has...
Japanese helmet manufacturer Arai has a history dating back to the turn of the century. Their story began with manufacturing...
As a kid, the image of the highway patrolman will always be linked to my first memories of motorcycle riding....
Italian motorcycle apparel manufacturers Spidi have been producing riding gear since 1977. The new Spidi Clubber jacket dips into that...
Wearing motorcyclist ear plugs while riding is something I wish I’d made a habit of earlier in my life. I...
Let me introduce to you the Cortech Voodoo Riding Shirt. It’s not quite a fully-fledged motorcycle jacket but it is...
When two greats come together to launch some new motorcycle gear, like the 100% Barstow Deus Ex Machina goggles, people...
I was going about my morning routine, perusing motorcycle blogs with a coffee in hand. As I skimmed through my...
Bell Helmets set the benchmark in open-face helmet design with their Custom 500 helmet. The latest addition to the 500...
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...
The cafe racer scene has a rich history dating back to the 1950s and there are very few brands left...
The CORTECH Skipper bomber jacket is as much a piece of fashion to behold as it is a functional addition...
Shoes and boots designed for motorcyclists often battle with finding a balance between form and function. They tend to offer...
Since John Bloor resurrected Triumph Motorcycles in 1983 it’s been nothing but success after success. Triumph has, of course, been...
There’s been a steady growth in the number of retro motorcycle helmets on the market over the past few years....
When there are too many choices, it becomes impossible to narrow down what riding gear best suits your situation. That’s...
Riding a motorcycle requires a basic set of skills, but building them takes knowledge, know-how and most importantly, passion. Similar...
It’s a beautiful day. You’re free from work, the road is calling, and all you want is to feel your...
What is needlessly complicated, very fragile and costs almost $2000AUD? The iPhone 11 Pro. You’d think that after 13 years...
Sometimes we forget that riding gear goes beyond what we use to cover our skin. The Nixon Landlock GT backpack...
Naming something after a Greek God is a bold move. But looking at the way REV’IT!’s Prometheus jacket can hold...
Extreme sports headwear experts Ruroc entered the world of motorcycle riding gear back in 2017. Their ATLAS helmet boasted an...
When it’s hot enough outside to fry an egg on your tank the last thing you want to do is...
For those who like their riding gear to mimic their street style as much as possible, it’s a good time...
Continuing their six-decade mission of properly protecting a rider’s most valuable piece of equipment (that’s your head), Bell Helmets has...
Motorcyclist airbag suits are compulsory for MotoGP riders and are soon to be required for American Flat Track racers as...
Any riding gear manufacturer can create up a “retro” jacket. But only those who have been around for a while...
It’s a perfect collaboration. In 2016, renowned helmet brand Bell Helmets brought back their iconic full face Moto 3 after...
Modern battery technology isn’t just improving electric cars and smartphones. Better batteries now mean more comfortable rides deep into the...
If you’re chasing retro-styled motorcycle gloves but want the protection of modern sportbike gear, look no further. Performance riding gear...
When facing the decision of which motorcycle backpack you should buy there are many factors to take into account. From...
The subscription box business model has been around for a few years now. The basic concept is that for a...
Riz & Kate from Moto Femmes here, bringing you our pick of the Best Women’s Motorcycle Gear for 2020. We...
Brushed alloy is the new chrome. There are zero performance benefits from its use, but boy does it look good. ...
Biltwell has been upping its helmet game over the past few years. Improved features, more widely recognized safety ratings and...
Simpson has been producing helmets for motorcyclists and motorsports for over 60 years. You probably recognize them as the manufacturer...
I’ve been riding in an Icon 1000 Basehawk for the past 4 years and can honestly say it’s one of...
Every year my family struggles to find me the right Christmas gifts. They know I’m obsessed with motorcycles but have...
The line between motorcycle riding gear and street fashion has been well and truly blurred. California based VKTRE Moto Co....
The Merlin Chase jacket is an all leather motorcycle jacket from the UK based riding gear manufacturer. Sporting timeless tracker-inspired...
You may be the kind of motorcyclist who laughs in the face of winter, but nothing’s funny about riding with...
It’s not often we find riding gear in the sportbike sector that appeals. To us, most of it looks a...
The Borrego motorcycle gloves are the work of American born and bred riding gear manufacturer Biltwell. First launched in 2006...
If you’re looking for retro riding gear with genuine heritage you can’t go past AGV helmets. The Italian manufacturer has...
If you’re a fan of Moc toe boots but want footwear that’ll keep your paws properly protected then consider these...
Overshirts have become commonplace in motorcycle riding gear catalogs. They can’t promise the same level of protection as a full...
Deus Ex Machina has been instrumental in the growth of the custom motorcycle scene. They opened their first location in...
Since 2009 Aether apparel has been producing outdoor-ready urban apparel for discerning city dwellers and weekend adventurers. Their design philosophy...
A helmet for any occasion. Whether you ride a cruiser, a cafe racer or an adventure bike the new AGV...
Riding gear featuring military-inspired designs is nothing new. Unfortunately, it tends to be limited to garish full camo garments. Rather...
Layering is a great way to insulate yourself against the cold, but adding too much bulk can be impractical. The...
Anyone who has ever emerged from a sticky situation unscathed and had someone tell them how “lucky” they were, will...
If you’ve ever performed side-of-the-road maintenance on your motorcycle, you know even simple fixes are impossible without the right tools....
Leather has long dominated as the material of choice for motorcycle jackets. And denim jackets have been style icons for...
Opportunity theft happens when a less-than-upstanding member of society sees something valuable and decides to make it their own. Your...
In recent years flat track racing has taken the custom motorcycle world by storm. Sideburn magazine paved the way with...
We’re big fans of Nexx Helmets heritage range. I already have two of their X.G100 helmets in my collection and consider...
Let’s be honest. Being cold and wet isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. So if you’re planning to ride...
We regularly feature motorcycle gear that appeals to those who are partial to custom, classic and cafe racer style motorcycles....
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 talking riding gear, leather has considerable protective qualities and generally looks great in a jacket. When it comes...
Using headsets to stay connected in a group ride can make things a lot easier, or a lot more frustrating...
Everyone has different requirements when it comes to luggage. However, as motorcyclists, we have a few unique issues that need...
More and more riding gear manufacturers are catering to women these days, giving those who ride far better options than...
You don’t have to put out a poll to know which colour riding gear wins out over all others. It’s...
Riding a motorcycle can be a dangerous business. There’s plenty of riding gear out there to keep your head, hands,...
As a motorcyclist keeping my belongings safe generally means carrying them at all times. A backpack offers the easiest solution,...
Finding an urban motorcycle jacket isn’t hard; seems everyone has one on offer. Finding a good one — one that’s...
If we’re being completely honest, the style of a helmet matters almost as much as its protection capabilities. That’s a...
Casual and riding gear are two terms that don’t belong together. To me, the word casual infers less safe, but...
A good motorcycle jacket is an investment. This Alpinestars Oscar Brass jacket will pay serious dividends. With its timeless style...
The Dutch have a rich history in Motocross racing that has produced a long line of champions. Inspired by their...
Italian riding gear manufacturer Stylmartin has made a pair of motorcycle boots that wouldn’t look out of place on a...
Goldtop England first emerged on the riding gear scene way back in 1951. With that much history and experience behind...
Introducing the latest addition to our go-to riding gear, the Dainese Tan-Tan boots. Dainese has been making protective motorcycle riding...
I don’t know about you, but I treat my motorcycle helmet like a newborn. I spent a small fortune purchasing...
Camo gear was never meant to make you stand out. But, if you spend most of your time navigating the...
I feel the need… the need to go camping! I don’t know about you, but the idea of heading out...
Call me a hipster, but if there’s one thing I like more than my blue Levi’s it’s my black ones....
The hotter it gets, the harder it is to properly suit up for a ride — over 35c, the idea...
When you choose to travel on two wheels, you accept the fact you’ll get a little wet on occasion. Waterproof...
You would think that after ten years of hearing rider feedback on every kind of riding gear imaginable a company...
Brushed alloy is the new chrome. There are zero performance benefits from its use, but boy does it look good....
If you’re already familiar with Sena, it’s probably through their lineup of Bluetooth riding accessories. They’ve long been supplying riders...
The line between motorcycle riding gear and everyday streetwear has well and truly been blurred. Whether you’re riding to work...
The reason the Schott Perfecto jacket looks like the original leather motorcycle jacket is because it IS the original leather...
If you have ever delved into the chopper scene you’re sure to have heard of the brand Biltwell. Based in...
There are so many things to consider when buying new jeans for the bike. Cut, colour, style… but hang on...
If your search for the perfect motorcycle backpack is coming up trumps, perhaps it’s time to change tack. This cross-body, single strap...
After the success of the ‘Speed’ and ‘Sakura’ motorcycle gloves English riding gear outfit, 78 Motor Co, has released an all-new...
If you’re looking to add a touch of Steve McQueen style to your riding clobber then Fuel Motorcycles have just...
From the crew at Australian riding gear outfit Akin, comes the second edition of their awesome Alpha motorcycle jacket. After...
One of the better ways to beat the doldrums at the office is to ride to work. But if you...
London based Helmet manufacturer Hedon has expanded their range to include a revolutionary new motorcycle jacket. The Mirage is a reflective...
Any helmet company can build a retro-styled helmet. But Bell Helmets has the history to back up all claims to...
You go to the trouble of picking out your riding gear, yet when the rain comes, you’re stuck covering it...
