Aussie riders could be shortchanged when buying protective riding gear that does not include the armour and should demand it...
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.
European motorcycle clothing manufacturer has resized a range of apparel in collaboration with the world’s biggest electric motorcycle company, Zero...
MV Agusta has announced a distinguished partnership with Roni who is one of Switzerland’s most exclusive watchmakers. Roni is based in the home of luxury situated in the heart of the Swiss Alps, St. Moritz, Switzerland. This partnership is to celebrate the 75th anniversary of MV Agusta and to celebrate...
Women riders’ tight-fitting leggings may look great, but they still fail the safety test, according to the Australian MotoCAP safety...
One of the biggest issues women cite with riding is how to deal with helmet hair, but now Aussie invention...
The distinguished Skram riding sunglasses have been designed to allow riders to continue to ride on into the night. They have been designed by Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride founder Mark Hawwa and the three different designs certainly do look distinguished. Mark says Skram Motorcycle Eyewear is “a product that as motorcyclists we wanted...
Motorcycle clothing armour can be stiff, hot and make your gear tight, but new, thin Ghost limb protection armour from...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a...
The fastest-growing sector of the motorcycle clothing market is leisure safety gear while traditional Cordura and leather suits are decreasing in demand, says a British motorcycle clothing brand. The trend mirrors growth in retro and naked bikes and the decrease in sportsbike popularity, says Merlin major shareholder Steve Franklin. He...
Even though this Friday is not the 13th, it’s still considered Black Friday in the retail world with a host...
American sunglasses manufacturer Flying Eyes who specialise in glasses for pilots now have improved safety standards to make them UV-protected...
Barz Optics make a range of quality sunglasses that are windproof, comfortable enough to wear all day and night and feature an optional bifocal lens. That means you only need one pair of sunglasses for all occasions – on and off the bike! I’ve been testing a pair of photochromic...
If your sunglasses are a pain in the head, try a pair of Flying Eyes which are so slim they...
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop...
Many riders wear bamboo socks and underwear for their all-season comfort and long-lasting odour-free freshness. We endorse Bamboo Textiles products and sell them through our online shop. The most popular bamboo items are the long and short motorcycle socks. Click here to check out the full range. However, their even-longer...
Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier is again paying tribute to Indian Motorcycle with a two-piece collection in their Clifton Club...
A new polyethylene nano fibre that is thinner, tougher, lighter and cheaper than Kevlar and Dyneema could be the next...
If you have a biker in your life, you’ll probably get that they aren’t the easiest of people to buy gifts for unless the gifts are centred around their passion for motorcycles! However, this can cause a problem unless you’re a keen biker too as you probably won’t know what...
Riders who suffer from swollen and aching legs after sitting for a long time own their motorcycle should consider getting...
If you are worried about air pollution when riding or are allergic to airborne pollens, the French R-PUR face mask...
Keeping your cool while riding in summer heat is difficult, but this cool vest and bag from Harley-Davidson will help. The cooling vest (98215-18VM) costs $94.90 for sizes S-XL and $110.50 for 2XL-5XL. It consists of a mesh vest made of HyperKewl material with four interior pockets that contain removable...
Harley-Davidson has teamed with rock legends Guns N’ Roses to launch a range of men’s and women’s long and short-sleeved...
In some states of the USA riders don’t have to wear a helmet, but they must have eye protection, while...
Motorcycle jackets don’t have to make you look like you’ve just set the fastest lap at Phillip Island or ridden around the world with Charley Boorman. Blackbird Motorcycle Wear makes fashionable motorcycle jackets that offer all the abrasion and crash protection for the road, but can still be worn to a...
With winter just around the corner, Kiwi company Roadog has launched a new line of thermal layers specifically designed for...
Octane motorcycle clothing has launched in Australia with jackets, pants and gloves made to high safety and quality standards, but...
These weird gizmos are called Ventz and they are designed to hold open your motorcycle jacket cuff to allow fresh air up your sleeve. BUY VENTZ NOW AT OUR ONLINE SHOP I tried them in very hot and humid conditions and was surprised to find they work straight away....
Australian motorcycle clothing company Draggin has been using genuine DuPont Kevlar since 1997 and CEO Grant Mackintosh has now debunked...
Spring is here and hot temperatures are just around the corner, but cool relief is on the way, thanks to...
Many riders already know the advantages of bamboo socks and underwear which keeps you cool/warm and nice to be near with its antibacterial properties. I had heard a lot of riders rave about bamboo but had never been tempted to buy any because I have sensitive skin (although some say...
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....
Now you can turn your regular clothes into protective riding gear by wearing Kevlar-lined undergarments, says Draggin Jeans who warn...
While many riders stretch their finances just to buy a motorcycle and then can’t afford to buy decent safety gear, Harley-Davidson has a solution. HD Australia products manager Sébastien Bureau says they are offering customers finance deals that include up to 10% of the price of the bike to be...
Are you an extreme size – short, tall, skinny or large – but still want to ride a motorcycle? Unfortunately,...
Male and female riders can now stay fresh in summer for longer and warm in winter all day with this...
How would you like to tease your brain with our motorcycle quiz and also be in the running to win some biker jewellery from Australian company Bico? This week you’ll need a good mix of motorcycle, racing and pop culture knowledge. To win, just do our weekly motorbike trivia quiz...
This week, our smartest reader will win some biker jewellery from Australian company Bico who have been invited to be...
Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin has been listed by DuPont Kevlar in its 50th Anniversary to be one of...
Isn’t it about time sexy was brought back to women’s protective motorcycle clothing rather than baggy, androgynous gear? Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin thinks so and has introduced Stealthz, the first motorcycle “jeggings”, to their women’s collection. Jeggings are a combination of jeans and leggings. Draggin executive assistant Kristy Horne...
Eight out of 10 of the most commonly worn motorcycle suits in Australia have failed abrasion tests conducted by Dr...
Motorcycle gear is becoming cheaper and cheaper, but there is still a lot of expensive gear that may not offer...
Ducati has introduced a website where you can design your own handmade Dainese leather motorcycle suit so you won’t look like everyone else on the track or at your local cafe. It’s called Ducati SuMisura which is Italian for “custom made”, but you don’t need to speak Italian to order your...
There are many products on the market that try to save the annoying problem of tangled helmet hair that plagues...
Trendy French motorcycle apparel company Segura will be available in Australia in August 2015. The company which gets its name...
No matter what the season, a neck sock – or two, or three – is always good to have in your pocket! The Oxford Comfy neck sock is made of a thin, breathable material with UV protection as good as applying 15-20 sunscreen. They will stop the wind and keep...
Are you an ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) rider, or do you believe riders should be allowed to...
It seems strange to be thinking of gearing up for the cold at this time of the year, but Oxford...
Australian motorcycle clothing company Draggin has once again proved that hipster fashion need not get in the way of protection. Their fashionable Roo Hoody would not look out of place on a rat bike, custom bobber or Harley Dark Custom yet it also has 4.4 seconds of abrasion resistance. Like...
Mark Wahlberg launches Indian Motorcycle clothing line for North America. Break out the tight muscle t-shirts, Indian Motorcycle ambassador and...
Beating the heat is as simple as wearing a Harley-Davidson adjustable hydration vest, as I have found out on my...
Your next motorcycle jacket could be fitted with lightweight rider armour designed like fish scales. A team of Boston University engineering researchers believe fish, snake and even butterfly scales hold the key to creating strong and lightweight armour. While there is no talk yet of including the armour in motorcycle...
There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We’ve thrown together a few of the...
Always get the best weather gear you can and the best I’ve ever used is the Harley-Davidson men’s Roadway rainsuit....
The top stories on MotorbikeWriter.com in 2014 were all about helmet issues. Riders have been fined for having tinted visors, helmet cameras (one rider even had his SD card confiscated for evidence) and non-compliant helmets as laws vary from state to state in Australia, while in the US some states...
I love my Ugly Fish Ultimate sunglasses, but now I have a new love in my life: the Ugly Fish...
Women riders wanting a convenient backpack for the bike but don’t want to lug around a macho pack when they’re...
Custom motorcycle company Ellaspede has turned its mechanical and design brilliance to solving the problem of where to safely hang your helmet, gloves and jacket when you finish your ride. The Brisbane workshop has just launched a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign for their ingenious Helmet and Gear Hanger, a purpose-designed and versatile device...
Mrs MotorbikeWriter returns to tell us what women really want in motorcycle gear. I make no secret of the fact...
Ugly Fish motorcycle glasses have been around for seven hears now and forged a place in the cruiser world with...
Back by popular request is Mrs MotorbikeWriter … and this time she’s going motorcycle shopping! MotorbikeWriter has had a million bikes over the years and a few times he’s asked my opinion on what he should buy next. But I either didn’t care or offer an opinion. I think my response...