Shoes and boots designed for motorcyclists often battle with finding a balance between form and function. They tend to offer...
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.
“The SEVENTYFIVE helmet is a tribute to a style icon of the 70’s. DMD has introduced a new replica of...
The safety level of riding gear available to motorcyclists has come a long way in the last 10 years. Manufacturers...
Keeping yourself protected isn’t the only reason to buy dedicated riding gear. Take for instance when the weather turns sour....
For a motorcyclist, nothing beats a clear blue sky, warm breeze and the open road. But one of the biggest...
When creating the Sakura gloves Anthony and the 78 Motor Co. team took an ‘haute couture’ approach, which for those...
Peak Design’s first products were focused on accessories for photographers. Since then their catalogue has expanded to cover phone accessories...
I have a penchant for motorcycle helmets and I will be the first to admit I have too many of...
Leather has long dominated as the material of choice for motorcycle jackets. And denim jackets have been style icons for...
Roland Sands Designs are continuing to expand on their range of riding gear in 2013 with a handful of new...
We regularly feature motorcycle gear that appeals to those who are partial to custom, classic and cafe racer style motorcycles....
I’ve been riding in an Icon 1000 Basehawk for the past 4 years and can honestly say it’s one of...
If you’ve ever performed side-of-the-road maintenance on your motorcycle, you know even simple fixes are impossible without the right tools....
Along with passing strict ECE safety requirements, the Lane Splitter was designed to suit the Biltwell teams own helmet needs....
In layman’s terms, UHMWPE is an ultra tough, abrasion resistant material that can be woven into other materials to...
All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. Next time you’re at a formal function, try this...
Just like your favourite pair of indigo blue jeans each denim panel on the Veloce jacket has been sewn together...
If the third times a charm the fifth must be downright glorious! These Icon Superduty 5 motorcycle boots are the...
When facing the decision of which motorcycle backpack you should buy there are many factors to take into account. From...
The Roland Sands Ridgeline CE Jacket is one of the newest additions to the brand’s 2021 range of riding gear....
“Obsessed with the mission of creating the perfect pair of jeans for on and off the bike, our Unbreakable fabric...
If we’re being completely honest, the style of a helmet matters almost as much as its protection capabilities. That’s a...
Goldtop England first emerged on the riding gear scene way back in 1951. With that much history and experience behind...
For this review, I’m going to break things down into first impressions and ride impressions because there’s nothing worse than...
In the past, despite retro bikes and cafe racers existing, gear manufacturers have pushed ever onward to newer materials and...
That effort got me through daily commutes for about a year with tinny, distorted renditions of whatever garbage 22-year-old-me thought...
The Nexx Speedking incorporates all the same design features you’ll find across their entire X.G100 series. The outer X-MATRIX design...
At it’s simplest, the bivouac is a cleverly tailored tarpaulin designed to use your motorcycle for support. Now that the...
The hotter it gets, the harder it is to properly suit up for a ride — over 35c, the idea...
I don’t know about you, but I treat my motorcycle helmet like a newborn. I spent a small fortune purchasing...
The Copperheads quilted microsuede liner offers great comfort and is anti-bacterial to ensure longevity. The helmet secures using a padded...
Let’s be honest. Being cold and wet isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. So if you’re planning to ride...
What is needlessly complicated, very fragile and costs almost $2000AUD? The iPhone 11 Pro. You’d think that after 13 years...
Extreme sports headwear experts Ruroc entered the world of motorcycle riding gear back in 2017. Their ATLAS helmet boasted an...
Over the last few days the Wrenchmonkees have released a 3 part video series based on a trip they completed...
Naming something after a Greek God is a bold move. But looking at the way REV’IT!’s Prometheus jacket can hold...
Dean loved his old DT175. It was held together with electrical tape and orcish ingenuity. He mostly rode it from...
After more than a decade of being off our shelves, Bell Helmets are making their Australian come back! Rumour has...
First the Bell Moto 3 backstory… American racecar driver Roy Richter was obsessed with speed. After seeing firsthand how poor...
You don’t have to put out a poll to know which colour riding gear wins out over all others. It’s...
If you’re looking for a non-leather motorcycle jacket with timeless style, waxed cotton is the answer. The most iconic waxed...
Every year my family struggles to find me the right Christmas gifts. They know I’m obsessed with motorcycles but have...
Bell Helmets set the benchmark in open-face helmet design with their Custom 500 helmet. The latest addition to the 500...
Icon 1000 have given us a glimpse of what the future of riding gear may look like with their new...
Soon after the “new-wave” custom craze kicked off motorcycle helmet manufacturers began releasing retro lids. The Bell Bullitt was the...
It’s getting almost impossible to distinguish between motorcycle gear and regular streetwear. One brand who are experts at disguising their...
Biltwell has been upping its helmet game over the past few years. Improved features, more widely recognized safety ratings and...
Some motorcycle boots try really hard to not look like motorcycle boots. Others, like these Retrograde boots from Icon 1000,...
As a motorcyclist keeping my belongings safe generally means carrying them at all times. A backpack offers the easiest solution,...
As motorcyclists we know it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. But there’s something to be said for...
Australian brand Liberta Moto has established itself as a force to be reckoned in the women’s riding gear market. They...
The Roland Sands Rourke Gloves aim to be an essential part of your everyday riding gear. They hit that goal by...
The ‘Legends of Speed’ series, which features 4 unique designs, were developed first as illustrations by Pedro using his trademark...
EngineHawk is the newest company on the motorcycle gear market, launching in Q2 of 2021, with a mission statement of...
Every motorcyclist needs a leather jacket in their riding gear collection. Protective motorcycle apparel manufacturer Alpinestars claims to have created...
The exterior of the Scorpion Covert Pro jeans is made of Cordura 373 GSM (85% cotton, 15% nylon) fabric which...
You may not have heard of them, but UK riding gear outfit ‘Merlin’ has been on the scene since 2011....
If you’re tired of looking for a bike jacket as cool as the Cafe Racer you ride, BSA (yes BSA...
“What I found was frustrating. Most riding gear falls into two categories: unflattering, inconvenient, high visibility gear that just doesn’t...
For the upcoming 9th Edition of Wheels & Waves, the French moto lifestyle festival will be heading home to its...
For every motorcyclist who likes to disconnect from the world while they ride, there’s one that sees the benefit of...
True addicts of the two-wheeled persuasion don’t let their rides sit idle an entire season simply because it’s cold. All...
If you’re in Melbourne this Sunday (1st of July) and you’re on the look out for a Cafe Racer or...
If you’re a fan of Moc toe boots but want footwear that’ll keep your paws properly protected then consider these...
I sink a lot of time and money into buying the right motorcycle helmet. And I don’t know about you,...
It’s a rare thing when your first purchase for a new hobby or past time turns out to be one...
Every time I hop on my bike I have to mentally remind myself that I am playing with fire. One...
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are at it again with their epic cross-continental motorcycle adventures. This time in the new...
…oh, you’re still here? Well, I guess I should elaborate. Jarrod Stillman is a man on a mission. His...
The Dutch have a rich history in Motocross racing that has produced a long line of champions. Inspired by their...
I love jackets, and I love motorcycling. I was also raised vegetarian. So when forward-thinking Spanish gear brand Andromeda Moto...
Anyone who has ever emerged from a sticky situation unscathed and had someone tell them how “lucky” they were, will...
When you visit your local gear store, you’ll often see all of the big name brands on the hangars and...
If you’re looking to add a touch of Steve McQueen style to your riding clobber then Fuel Motorcycles have just...
Back in the 1960s and 70s Alpinestars made a huge impact on the motorcycle scene with their award-winning Oscar motocross...
Let me introduce to you the Cortech Voodoo Riding Shirt. It’s not quite a fully-fledged motorcycle jacket but it is...
Wearing motorcyclist ear plugs while riding is something I wish I’d made a habit of earlier in my life. I...
The Merlin Chase jacket is an all leather motorcycle jacket from the UK based riding gear manufacturer. Sporting timeless tracker-inspired...
Most riding gear has one primary objective; to protect your body in the event of an accident. While that is...
These stunning custom Moto Guzzi concepts are the work of JMKL, a Spanish graphic designer and lover of two wheeled...
Every so often you come across a product that’s so good you find it hard to part with it, even...
Labelling a product as ‘premium’ tells customers you’re offering something that’s superior to other alternatives. Italian motorcycle riding gear manufacturer...
With a design influenced directly by the first racing suit Dainese ever produced, the Toga, the Settantadue Toga72 jacket oozes 1970s...
Specs Manufacturer: Pando Moto Price (When Tested): $375.00 (USD) €339.00 (EU) Made In: Lithuania Alternative models & colors: Black Sizes:...
You would think that after ten years of hearing rider feedback on every kind of riding gear imaginable a company...
On average it rains 164 days a year in Portland, Oregon. Not what you’d call the ideal climate for motorcyclists....
If you ride a classic motorcycle or a Cafe Racer and you want a leather jacket that matches the look...
Call me a hipster, but if there’s one thing I like more than my blue Levi’s it’s my black ones....
When there are too many choices, it becomes impossible to narrow down what riding gear best suits your situation. That’s...
For his incredible feat out on the salt flats of Bonneville Rollie was inducted into the motorcycle hall of fame....
Someone once said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” For any brand, releasing...
Everyone has different requirements when it comes to luggage. However, as motorcyclists, we have a few unique issues that need...
Sometimes a bit of extra storage space can make a huge difference. Motorcycle luggage experts Kriega have set out to...
The reason the Schott Perfecto jacket looks like the original leather motorcycle jacket is because it IS the original leather...
REV’IT! has continued to еxраnd their Urban Lіnе of motorcycle jackets with the addition of the Stealth Hoody. Designed to...
Spanish motorcycle jacket manufacturer ’55Collection’ are offering customers the ability to order their current range of leather motorcycle jackets tailored...
In recent years flat track racing has taken the custom motorcycle world by storm. Sideburn magazine paved the way with...
If you’re anything like me and have a strange obsession with motorcycle helmets you would have noticed the green and...
Shearling collar jackets have been making bold fashion statements for decades. During the 1930s, the style was commonly used in...
Using headsets to stay connected in a group ride can make things a lot easier, or a lot more frustrating...