One of the biggest issues women cite with riding is how to deal with helmet hair, but now Aussie invention... Read More
Apparel
Modern motorcycle riders are spoilt for choice with apparel that offers both style and protection. Motorcycle apparel covers a wide range of uses from dirt riding to cruising and everything in between. There is an enormous range of motorbike apparel available. We preview what’s coming and road test new products to sort the good from the bad in terms of comfort, practicality, warmth, cooling, ease of use, value and protection.
The distinguished Skram riding sunglasses have been designed to allow riders to continue to ride on into the night. They... Read More
Motorcycle clothing armour can be stiff, hot and make your gear tight, but new, thin Ghost limb protection armour from D3O is expected to cage all that. The CE-approved armour was unveiled by motorcycle clothing companies Furygan and Richa at the recent EICMA motorcycle show in Milan. D3O brand manager... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a... Read More
The fastest-growing sector of the motorcycle clothing market is leisure safety gear while traditional Cordura and leather suits are decreasing... Read More
Even though this Friday is not the 13th, it’s still considered Black Friday in the retail world with a host of discounts being offered. Black Friday is the informal name given to the day after America’s Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday of November. Many Americans take the day off to... Read More
American sunglasses manufacturer Flying Eyes who specialise in glasses for pilots now have improved safety standards to make them UV-protected... Read More
Barz Optics make a range of quality sunglasses that are windproof, comfortable enough to wear all day and night and... Read More
If your sunglasses are a pain in the head, try a pair of Flying Eyes which are so slim they cause no pain under your helmet even after a long day in the saddle. Some riders find sunglasses so painful, they prefer to fit a tinted visor to their helmet. However,... Read More
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop... Read More
Many riders wear bamboo socks and underwear for their all-season comfort and long-lasting odour-free freshness. We endorse Bamboo Textiles products... Read More
Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier is again paying tribute to Indian Motorcycle with a two-piece collection in their Clifton Club Legend Tributes range. The new limited-edition chronographs (fancy name for watches) honour the Scout and Chief models and will be available from April. No prices are yet available. Expect to get the... Read More
A new polyethylene nano fibre that is thinner, tougher, lighter and cheaper than Kevlar and Dyneema could be the next... Read More
If you have a biker in your life, you’ll probably get that they aren’t the easiest of people to buy... Read More
Riders who suffer from swollen and aching legs after sitting for a long time own their motorcycle should consider getting compression socks. Compression socks are often used in hospitals for bed-bound patients and they are also handy for long-distance air travel t prevent deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). However, they can also... Read More
If you are worried about air pollution when riding or are allergic to airborne pollens, the French R-PUR face mask... Read More
Keeping your cool while riding in summer heat is difficult, but this cool vest and bag from Harley-Davidson will help.... Read More
Harley-Davidson has teamed with rock legends Guns N’ Roses to launch a range of men’s and women’s long and short-sleeved t-shirts, hoodies and tank tops. The partnership leads us to believe that the band could be a highlight act at the motorcycle brand’s 115th celebrations next year in Milwaukee from... Read More
In some states of the USA riders don’t have to wear a helmet, but they must have eye protection, while... Read More
Motorcycle jackets don’t have to make you look like you’ve just set the fastest lap at Phillip Island or ridden... Read More
With winter just around the corner, Kiwi company Roadog has launched a new line of thermal layers specifically designed for motorcycle riders. I came across it when I was in New Zealand riding around the bottom of the South Island in single-digit temperatures. One of the Kiwi journos was wearing... Read More
Octane motorcycle clothing has launched in Australia with jackets, pants and gloves made to high safety and quality standards, but... Read More
These weird gizmos are called Ventz and they are designed to hold open your motorcycle jacket cuff to allow fresh... Read More
Australian motorcycle clothing company Draggin has been using genuine DuPont Kevlar since 1997 and CEO Grant Mackintosh has now debunked some unsubstantiated claims about the material as myths. Those claims include that it degrades in the sun or when washed and that they get hot and burn or melt on... Read More
Spring is here and hot temperatures are just around the corner, but cool relief is on the way, thanks to... Read More
Many riders already know the advantages of bamboo socks and underwear which keeps you cool/warm and nice to be near... Read More
The annual Aldi motorcycle gear sale kick starts at 8am on Saturday (August 13, 2016) with a wide range of cheap and good quality gear. When the doors open there is expected to be big line-ups of buyers at all stores waiting to get their hands on good-quality bargain gear from $9.99 for a pair of socks to... Read More
Now you can turn your regular clothes into protective riding gear by wearing Kevlar-lined undergarments, says Draggin Jeans who warn... Read More
While many riders stretch their finances just to buy a motorcycle and then can’t afford to buy decent safety gear,... Read More
Are you an extreme size – short, tall, skinny or large – but still want to ride a motorcycle? Unfortunately, you are out of luck as few stores stock these extreme sizes. A former motorcycle gear distributor says it’s purely a commercial decision. It costs money to buy the stock... Read More
Male and female riders can now stay fresh in summer for longer and warm in winter all day with this... Read More
How would you like to tease your brain with our motorcycle quiz and also be in the running to win... Read More
This week, our smartest reader will win some biker jewellery from Australian company Bico who have been invited to be part of the Harley-Davidson Festival in Montreal, Canada, February 19-21. To win, just do our weekly motorbike trivia quiz below and share your score on Facebook by clicking on the button... Read More
Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin has been listed by DuPont Kevlar in its 50th Anniversary to be one of... Read More
Isn’t it about time sexy was brought back to women’s protective motorcycle clothing rather than baggy, androgynous gear? Australian motorcycle... Read More
Eight out of 10 of the most commonly worn motorcycle suits in Australia have failed abrasion tests conducted by Dr Chris Hurren at Deakin University in a joint study with researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia in Sydney. Senior Research Officer Dr Liz de Rome says only two passed at the minimal level... Read More
Motorcycle gear is becoming cheaper and cheaper, but there is still a lot of expensive gear that may not offer... Read More
Ducati has introduced a website where you can design your own handmade Dainese leather motorcycle suit so you won’t look like... Read More
There are many products on the market that try to save the annoying problem of tangled helmet hair that plagues so many riders, not just women. American rider “Anna” contacted us to tell us about her new Raci-Babi products which have been three years in the making. “I loved riding,... Read More
Trendy French motorcycle apparel company Segura will be available in Australia in August 2015. The company which gets its name... Read More
No matter what the season, a neck sock – or two, or three – is always good to have in... Read More
Are you an ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) rider, or do you believe riders should be allowed to choose their own level of protection? While we can understand the desires of riders to choose their own level of protection and, on occasions, choose style and comfort ahead of... Read More
It seems strange to be thinking of gearing up for the cold at this time of the year, but Oxford... Read More
Australian motorcycle clothing company Draggin has once again proved that hipster fashion need not get in the way of protection.... Read More
Mark Wahlberg launches Indian Motorcycle clothing line for North America. Break out the tight muscle t-shirts, Indian Motorcycle ambassador and muscle-bound Hollywood tough guy Mark Wahlberg has launched a limited-edition clothing line. It’s described as a “casual, all-season line that distinctively represents Mark’s personal style and passion for the Americana... Read More
Beating the heat is as simple as wearing a Harley-Davidson adjustable hydration vest, as I have found out on my... Read More
Your next motorcycle jacket could be fitted with lightweight rider armour designed like fish scales. A team of Boston University... Read More
There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We’ve thrown together a few of the latest products from tyres to jackets to tools and gizmos. Retro whitewall tyre The Pro Accessories PL. Avon Cobra whitewall 21-inch front tyre is just what the power cruiser and... Read More
Always get the best weather gear you can and the best I’ve ever used is the Harley-Davidson men’s Roadway rainsuit.... Read More
The top stories on MotorbikeWriter.com in 2014 were all about helmet issues. Riders have been fined for having tinted visors,... Read More
I love my Ugly Fish Ultimate sunglasses, but now I have a new love in my life: the Ugly Fish Rocket photo chromatic sunglasses. They would make a great last-minute Christmas present for the rider who has everything. While the Ultimates come with a multi-lens pack that includes tinted, clear and... Read More
Women riders wanting a convenient backpack for the bike but don’t want to lug around a macho pack when they’re... Read More
Custom motorcycle company Ellaspede has turned its mechanical and design brilliance to solving the problem of where to safely hang... Read More
Mrs MotorbikeWriter returns to tell us what women really want in motorcycle gear. I make no secret of the fact that I like to look presentable no matter what I am doing and that includes when I’m sitting on the back of MotorbikeWriter’s motorcycles. I come from a long line... Read More
Ugly Fish motorcycle glasses have been around for seven hears now and forged a place in the cruiser world with... Read More
Back by popular request is Mrs MotorbikeWriter … and this time she’s going motorcycle shopping! MotorbikeWriter has had a million bikes... Read More
This t-shirt is just one way you can help raise money for breast cancer research and make people more aware. October is international cancer awareness month and you can do your bit by donating money or joining one of the many Pink Ribbon Rides around the world or the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride... Read More
Motorcycle goggles are a must if you want to look cool and protect your eyes when riding in an open-face... Read More
The latest catchphrase is “hipster” and the motorcycle industry is targeting them as the future of motorcycling. While nothing gets... Read More
It’s almost winter in the southern hemisphere and time to break out the Superman underwear, gloves, balaclava and all-weather jackets. I recently rode in “brisk” Victorian weather and was reminded just how cold the windchill factor can be when riding a naked bike in single-digit temperatures. While I had remembered... Read More