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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.

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Gear Review – RSD Clash Tobacco Jacket

  Inspired by the design of the iconic ‘Perfecto’ leather jacket, the RSD Clash features a double breasted, lancer style...
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Gear Review – Bell Moto 3 Malibu

First the Bell Moto 3 backstory… American racecar driver Roy Richter was obsessed with speed. After seeing firsthand how poor...
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Gear Review – Hedon Epicurist Helmet

For this review, I’m going to break things down into first impressions and ride impressions because there’s nothing worse than...
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Riding Gear – Rev’it! Stealth Hoody

REV’IT! has continued to еxраnd their Urban Lіnе of motorcycle jackets with the addition of the Stealth Hoody. Designed to...
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Riding Gear – Saint Arm Gauntlets

Woven using a double layer blend of 220gsm Merino wool and abrasion resistant Kevlar the Saint Gauntlets offer protection against...
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Riding Gear – Nexx Speedking Helmet

The Nexx Speedking incorporates all the same design features you’ll find across their entire X.G100 series. The outer X-MATRIX design...
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Riding Gear – Segura Veloce Jacket

Just like your favourite pair of indigo blue jeans each denim panel on the Veloce jacket has been sewn together...
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Riding Gear – Every Day Motorcycle Essentials

HUCKBERRY ESSENTIAL EDC KIT The ultimate keyring accessory. This handy little set of tools includes basic items to help you fix...
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Riding Gear – Iron and Resin Ridgemont Riding Shoes

“We’re not so naive as to believe that we’re inventing a category here, but we do think we’re jumping pretty...
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Riding Gear – Veldt Modular Helmet

Launched by a former founder of Ateliers-Ruby, Jean-EtiennePrach, Veldt has set up operations at the mecca of motorcycle racing, the Isle of...
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Riding Gear – Abel Brown Speed Merchant Gloves

Unlike other style-focused gloves on the market, the Abel Brown/Speed Merchant Collab Gloves offer a degree of protection that satisfies...
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Riding Gear – Bell Moto 3 Helmet

  In the world of motorcycle helmets original Moto 3s had reached cult status. Despite brittle outer shells and decaying...
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Riding Gear – RSD Carson Motorcycle Jacket

Made from top grain “Matte Buffalo” leather the Carson jacket is available in both black and tobacco finishes. Design features...
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Gear Review – Velomacchi Speedway Backpack

Now despite the price tag, when it comes to storage there’s not much that the Speedway can offer over a...
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Legends of Speed – Jacket Pin Series

The ‘Legends of Speed’ series, which features 4 unique designs, were developed first as illustrations by Pedro using his trademark...
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Gear Review – RSD Mojave Riding Boot

As I said the Mojave boot is Roland Sands Designs first foray into footwear and they’ve done a commendable job...
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Gear Review – Saint Armoured Flight Jacket

The Bomber jacket style has been around since the 1950’s and was worn by US Air force and Navy pilots....
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Gear Review – Nomad Motorcycle Tent

While Mik was left “exposed” (pardon the pun) in his bivouac that consisted of nothing more than a top sheet/motorcycle...
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Gear Review – Jack Stillman Bag

Finding a good motorcycle bag is tricky. I tend to be the sort who uses one bag for everything –...
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Gear Review – Exposed Motorcycle Bivouac

At it’s simplest, the bivouac is a cleverly tailored tarpaulin designed to use your motorcycle for support. Now that the...
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Legends of Speed – The Bathing Suit Bike

For his incredible feat out on the salt flats of Bonneville Rollie was inducted into the motorcycle hall of fame....
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Gear Review – MotoBailey Kevlar Boots

I felt pretty spiffy in my fancy new boots, a little Nancy Sinatra even. Strolling through the airport the boots...
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Gear Review – Saint Ballistic Vest

Vests haven’t previously played a role in my wardrobe of motorcycle gear. The fact that I spent most of my...
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Gear Review – Quadlock Smartphone Bike Kit

Quad-Lock is the name given to the clever 4 point attachment system used across the company’s product range. It’s a...
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Gear Review – Velomacchi Speedway Gloves

“We are inspired by the engineers, racers, tuners, and builders that have gone before us and brought the sport to...
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Gear Review – DMD Seventy Five Helmet

“The SEVENTYFIVE helmet is a tribute to a style icon of the 70’s. DMD has introduced a new replica of...
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Gear review – Grifter Marauder gloves

It’s winter down here in Australia and the first-morning ride I did wearing the Marauders was brisk, to say the...
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Tailor Made – 55Collection Leather Jackets Review

Spanish motorcycle jacket manufacturer ’55Collection’ are offering customers the ability to order their current range of leather motorcycle jackets tailored...
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Dainese 36060 Collection – Cooper Boots

Since 1970 Dainese have been producing exceptional quality and top performing protective riding gear. Now, some 40 years later, they...
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Retro Headwear – Nexx XG100 helmet

First thing I always look for in my helmets is safety ratings and the Nexx XG100 ticks the boxes being...
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The Worlds Strongest Denim by Saint

What makes Saint’s riding gear so special?   Saint has developed a process that allows them to weave Dyneema into...
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Gear Review – Icon 1000 Basehawk Jacket

When I unpacked the Icon 1000 Basehawk jacket the first thing that impressed me about it was the jackets design....
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Gear Review Blauer 80s Helmet

Since I started riding I’ve been all about full faced helmets. While I’m the first to admit I don’t have...
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iPhone 6 Champion Deluxe

If you’re looking to protect your iPhone 6 with a case that professes your love of classic custom motorcycles and...
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Tobacco Motorwear Kevlar Lined Jeans

“What I found was frustrating. Most riding gear falls into two categories: unflattering, inconvenient, high visibility gear that just doesn’t...
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Roland Sands 2013 Riding Jackets

Roland Sands Designs are continuing to expand on their range of riding gear in 2013 with a handful of new...
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Bell Star Carbon helmet review

For most of my riding life I’ve been wearing a Shoei on my head, but I’ve always wanted to give...
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RSD Apparel stack tested

I just stumbled across this video interview with Roland Sands discussing his 2013 RSD line of apparel. In the video...
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DELUXE Tire Tread iPhone case

Unlike the many negative opinions that surround the tires they were inspired by, the DELUXE iPhone case promises to provide you...
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Cafe Racer Parts – The Best Places to Buy

So you’ve decided it’s time to build a cafe racer of your own. Although you may be planning on fabricating...
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Cafe Racer tshirts & hoodies

For years I’ve been toying with the idea of releasing a Cafe Racer themed clothing. A few months ago I...
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Bell Helmets Australian come back

After more than a decade of being off our shelves, Bell Helmets are making their Australian come back! Rumour has...
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Monkee Trip Episode 3

Over the last few days the Wrenchmonkees have released a 3 part video series based on a trip they completed...
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Salt, Sand and Skids

Not only do the Iron & Resin crew know how to design some pretty cool threads they also build slick...
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Vintage motorcycle jacket sale

If you’re in Melbourne this Sunday (1st of July) and you’re on the look out for a Cafe Racer or...
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Alpinestars Vika womens riding gear

It’s great to see another well known motorcycle gear brand recognising riders desire for good looking riding gear but I...
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Inspiration from Le Container

If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
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Leather Jackets by Les Ateliers Ruby

When Dimitri Coste isn’t out photographing beautiful fashion models on Parisian catwalks he’s probably blasting his way around the countryside...
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JMKL Moto Guzzi concepts

These stunning custom Moto Guzzi concepts are the work of JMKL, a Spanish graphic designer and lover of two wheeled...
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Firestone Treadfull tshirts

Never in the history of rubber production has there been a tire that is more controversial than the Firestone Champion Deluxe. Over...
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Motorcycle gloves by Roland Sands Designs

Roland Sands Designs continue to reshape the look of motorcycle riding gear with their 2012 apparel range. This time round...
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Rockers leather motorcycle jackets

Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs who shot the photography book Or Glory: 21st Centry Rockers has released another photographic study of the global...
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The good life – Iron and Resin 2012

“Fall is hands down the best time of year in California. The tourists have gone home and the beaches are...
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A warriors uniform

“Leather is the oldest continuously used material known to man. Its use pre-dates recorded history and though the processes used...
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Roland Sands leather motorcycle jackets

If you ride a classic motorcycle or a Cafe Racer and you want a leather jacket that matches the look...
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BSA clothing

If you’re tired of looking for a bike jacket as cool as the Cafe Racer you ride, BSA (yes BSA...
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The Wild One – Leather and Triumphs

In 1953 Marlon Brando appeared on screen wearing black leathers and riding a 1950 Triumph Thunderbird 6T. The movie was...
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