The Roland Sands Rourke Gloves aim to be an essential part of your everyday riding gear. They hit that goal by...
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.
Just like your favourite pair of indigo blue jeans each denim panel on the Veloce jacket has been sewn together...
The Bronson’s exterior is constructed from sturdy 10.5oz denim with heavy stitching for extra strength. Pre-curved and rotated sleeves add...
Introducing the latest addition to our go-to riding gear, the Dainese Tan-Tan boots. Dainese has been making protective motorcycle riding...
The line between motorcycle riding gear and everyday streetwear has well and truly been blurred. Whether you’re riding to work...
Let’s be honest. Being cold and wet isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. So if you’re planning to ride...
The Borrego motorcycle gloves are the work of American born and bred riding gear manufacturer Biltwell. First launched in 2006...
Motorcyclist airbag suits are compulsory for MotoGP riders and are soon to be required for American Flat Track racers as...
The cafe racer scene has a rich history dating back to the 1950s and there are very few brands left...
If you’re looking to add a touch of Steve McQueen style to your riding clobber then Fuel Motorcycles have just...
When two greats come together to launch some new motorcycle gear, like the 100% Barstow Deus Ex Machina goggles, people...
First the Bell Moto 3 backstory… American racecar driver Roy Richter was obsessed with speed. After seeing firsthand how poor...
While Mik was left “exposed” (pardon the pun) in his bivouac that consisted of nothing more than a top sheet/motorcycle...
“Obsessed with the mission of creating the perfect pair of jeans for on and off the bike, our Unbreakable fabric...
Along with passing strict ECE safety requirements, the Lane Splitter was designed to suit the Biltwell teams own helmet needs....
Australian riding gear manufacturer Saint has succeeded in creating motorcycle riding gear that works well and looks great, but their...
In my signature footwear colour scheme of brown leather, the Forma Naxos boots are certainly very lovely to look at, but...
Woven using a double layer blend of 220gsm Merino wool and abrasion resistant Kevlar the Saint Gauntlets offer protection against...
It’s a rare thing when your first purchase for a new hobby or past time turns out to be one...
The subscription box business model has been around for a few years now. The basic concept is that for a...
It’s great to see another well known motorcycle gear brand recognising riders desire for good looking riding gear but I...
Riding a motorcycle can be a dangerous business. There’s plenty of riding gear out there to keep your head, hands,...
It’s a beautiful day. You’re free from work, the road is calling, and all you want is to feel your...
London based Helmet manufacturer Hedon has expanded their range to include a revolutionary new motorcycle jacket. The Mirage is a reflective...
Knowing the gear I wear is designed and manufactured by riders is a big plus for me. Spain’s Fuel Motorcycles...
For years I’ve been toying with the idea of releasing a Cafe Racer themed clothing. A few months ago I...
Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs who shot the photography book Or Glory: 21st Centry Rockers has released another photographic study of the global...
Economical, compromising, austere — these are not words you’ll hear in relation to Ruby Helmets. Top-of-the-line, luxury, opulent? That’s more...
The Copperheads quilted microsuede liner offers great comfort and is anti-bacterial to ensure longevity. The helmet secures using a padded...
One of our favourite advancements in motorcycle riding gear in recent years is the development of single layer riding jeans....
The TCX X-Blend boots merge vintage looks with modern safety and steadfast waterproofing for year-round, any occasion wearability. They may...
Made from top grain “Matte Buffalo” leather the Carson jacket is available in both black and tobacco finishes. Design features...
When there are too many choices, it becomes impossible to narrow down what riding gear best suits your situation. That’s...
Simpson has been producing helmets for motorcyclists and motorsports for over 60 years. You probably recognize them as the manufacturer...
Never in the history of rubber production has there been a tire that is more controversial than the Firestone Champion Deluxe. Over...
Now despite the price tag, when it comes to storage there’s not much that the Speedway can offer over a...
Having good feedback and feel between you and your motorcycle is an essential part of riding. It allows you to...
Vests haven’t previously played a role in my wardrobe of motorcycle gear. The fact that I spent most of my...
It’s winter down here in Australia and the first-morning ride I did wearing the Marauders was brisk, to say the...
If we’re being completely honest, the style of a helmet matters almost as much as its protection capabilities. That’s a...
The Hedon Heroine helmet is firmly targeted at the custom and classic crowd, especially those with a taste for high-end...
There was a time when we wouldn’t touch camo riding gear with a ten-foot pole. During the nineties, camo was...
The Merlin Chase jacket is an all leather motorcycle jacket from the UK based riding gear manufacturer. Sporting timeless tracker-inspired...
At it’s simplest, the bivouac is a cleverly tailored tarpaulin designed to use your motorcycle for support. Now that the...
This isn’t the first time I’ve featured a helmet from the folks at Nexx Helmets. Last time around I trialed...
Brushed alloy is the new chrome. There are zero performance benefits from its use, but boy does it look good....
Riding gear featuring military-inspired designs is nothing new. Unfortunately, it tends to be limited to garish full camo garments. Rather...
I was going about my morning routine, perusing motorcycle blogs with a coffee in hand. As I skimmed through my...
Pando Moto proved from the very early on that they are capable of making great looking riding gear. For 2020...
It’s a perfect collaboration. In 2016, renowned helmet brand Bell Helmets brought back their iconic full face Moto 3 after...
Since 2009 Aether apparel has been producing outdoor-ready urban apparel for discerning city dwellers and weekend adventurers. Their design philosophy...
As a kid, the image of the highway patrolman will always be linked to my first memories of motorcycle riding....
You would think that after ten years of hearing rider feedback on every kind of riding gear imaginable a company...
One of the better ways to beat the doldrums at the office is to ride to work. But if you...
As a motorcyclist keeping my belongings safe generally means carrying them at all times. A backpack offers the easiest solution,...
From the crew at Australian riding gear outfit Akin, comes the second edition of their awesome Alpha motorcycle jacket. After...
The Bell Bullitt wasn’t the first helmet to venture into this realm, but it was certainly the most talked about...
It’s not often we veer away from our retro riding gear theme, but every so often there’s an exception to...
Shoes and boots designed for motorcyclists often battle with finding a balance between form and function. They tend to offer...
You don’t have to put out a poll to know which colour riding gear wins out over all others. It’s...
A good motorcycle jacket is an investment. This Alpinestars Oscar Brass jacket will pay serious dividends. With its timeless style...
We’ve seen a lot of great new riding gear from Pando Moto in 2020. With each new addition, they’ve refined...
When it comes to riding gear every motorcyclist should own a good leather jacket. Historically leather has played a huge...
Bell Helmets set the benchmark in open-face helmet design with their Custom 500 helmet. The latest addition to the 500...
If you’re the kind of rider who spends their weekdays on asphalt and their weekends on dirt these new riding...
A helmet for any occasion. Whether you ride a cruiser, a cafe racer or an adventure bike the new AGV...
In recent years flat track racing has taken the custom motorcycle world by storm. Sideburn magazine paved the way with...
The fit is modern, with slightly pre-curved arms — what Icon 1000 refers to as their sport fit: mobility without...
After more than a decade of being off our shelves, Bell Helmets are making their Australian come back! Rumour has...
The Bomber jacket style has been around since the 1950’s and was worn by US Air force and Navy pilots....
You may not have heard of them, but UK riding gear outfit ‘Merlin’ has been on the scene since 2011....
For the upcoming 9th Edition of Wheels & Waves, the French moto lifestyle festival will be heading home to its...
At what point do you have enough helmets? Some might say one will do. Others might have a full garage...
“We are inspired by the engineers, racers, tuners, and builders that have gone before us and brought the sport to...
To bring in the new year our friends at 100MPH have just released a new range of moto-inspired t-shirts for...
A backpack for any occasion. San Fransisco based Mission Workshop have been producing weatherproof bags and technical gear for some...
I just stumbled across this video interview with Roland Sands discussing his 2013 RSD line of apparel. In the video...
For this review, I’m going to break things down into first impressions and ride impressions because there’s nothing worse than...
Belstaff doesn’t have the race-bred reputation of their competitors in the motorcycle apparel category. What they do have is the...
When facing the decision of which motorcycle backpack you should buy there are many factors to take into account. From...
If you’re looking for a non-leather motorcycle jacket with timeless style, waxed cotton is the answer. The most iconic waxed...
In 1953 Marlon Brando appeared on screen wearing black leathers and riding a 1950 Triumph Thunderbird 6T. The movie was...
Designed and manufactured in Brooklyn, the home of Jane motorcycles, the Driggs motorcycle jacket is available in 3 colour-ways of...
Every time I hop on my bike I have to mentally remind myself that I am playing with fire. One...
Deus Ex Machina has been instrumental in the growth of the custom motorcycle scene. They opened their first location in...
What makes Saint’s riding gear so special? Saint has developed a process that allows them to weave Dyneema into...
“Leather is the oldest continuously used material known to man. Its use pre-dates recorded history and though the processes used...
Introducing the new Return of the Cafe Racers Victory motorcycle gloves. Created in conjunction with premiere riding gear manufacturer Fuel...
Living in Malaysia and working as a colourist on projects like Hasbro’s animated Transformers series, Hafidz is an accomplished fine...
More and more riding gear manufacturers are catering to women these days, giving those who ride far better options than...
If you’re already familiar with Sena, it’s probably through their lineup of Bluetooth riding accessories. They’ve long been supplying riders...
When you choose to travel on two wheels, you accept the fact you’ll get a little wet on occasion. Waterproof...
Continuing their six-decade mission of properly protecting a rider’s most valuable piece of equipment (that’s your head), Bell Helmets has...
You may be the kind of motorcyclist who laughs in the face of winter, but nothing’s funny about riding with...
The reason the Schott Perfecto jacket looks like the original leather motorcycle jacket is because it IS the original leather...
There are so many things to consider when buying new jeans for the bike. Cut, colour, style… but hang on...
If you’re anything like me you’re always looking for ways to spend more time on or around motorcycles. It doesn’t...
When creating the Sakura gloves Anthony and the 78 Motor Co. team took an ‘haute couture’ approach, which for those...
As far as appearances go, the Suus 3066’s are some of the best looking on the market. The cut is...