MV Agusta has announced a distinguished partnership with Roni who is one of Switzerland’s most exclusive watchmakers. Roni is based... 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.
Women riders’ tight-fitting leggings may look great, but they still fail the safety test, according to the Australian MotoCAP safety... Read More
One of the biggest issues women cite with riding is how to deal with helmet hair, but now Aussie invention Hightail may have solved the problem. Hightail ($A55) is simply a hair net device that attaches to the back of the helmet and holds long hair in place. Obviously, it... Read More
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... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a biker club, the holiday season means getting yourself a fun motorcycle gift. This could be anything from a sturdy pair of biker gloves to something unique like a skull bracelet.... 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... Read More
American sunglasses manufacturer Flying Eyes who specialise in glasses for pilots now have improved safety standards to make them UV-protected and shatterproof. These stylish pilot sunglasses have recently become popular among motorcyclists for their comfortably thin yet indestructible frames and wrap-around design that keeps the wind out. Click here for... 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... Read More
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop brand. Motorcycle clothing brands did not exist in the post-war era, so riders used horse-riding equipment or surplus gear from the army, airforce and police. Goldtop history Goldtop was established... 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... Read More
A new polyethylene nano fibre that is thinner, tougher, lighter and cheaper than Kevlar and Dyneema could be the next big thing in motorcycle clothing, especially riding jeans. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a process that can easily produce ultrafine polymer fibres that are exceptional strong,... 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... Read More
If you are worried about air pollution when riding or are allergic to airborne pollens, the French R-PUR face mask may be the solution. https://youtu.be/NTTBf1pUH3M Their crowd-funding project is more than 345% oversubscribed so we expect it will go into production. It costs €119 ($A180, $US139) each, including one replacement... 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... Read More
In some states of the USA riders don’t have to wear a helmet, but they must have eye protection, while helmets are mandatory in Australia and glasses are not. It seems strange that eye protection has not been made mandatory in our nanny state. After all, your eyes are the... 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... Read More
Octane motorcycle clothing has launched in Australia with jackets, pants and gloves made to high safety and quality standards, but at reasonable prices. The gear will be offered through the new Motorbike Writer online shop. Click here to BUY NOW! Octane motorcycle gear importers are veteran New Zealand motorcycle riders... 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... Read More
Spring is here and hot temperatures are just around the corner, but cool relief is on the way, thanks to German and American scientists. Harley is now following BMW with the use of Schoeller Textile’s Coldblack fabric from Germany that reflects the sun’s rays to keep riders 5C cooler and... 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.... Read More
Now you can turn your regular clothes into protective riding gear by wearing Kevlar-lined undergarments, says Draggin Jeans who warn about deceptive labelling by some manufacturers. Australian protective motorcycle Draggin Jeans have released their K-shirt ($249) and K-Leg ($279), allowing you to wear what you want over the top and... 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,... Read More
Male and female riders can now stay fresh in summer for longer and warm in winter all day with this MotoChic Special Edition Cooling Base Layer Top. The American company founded by rider Debra Chin sent a sample shirt to Mrs MBW and our resident psychologist, Sharon Ledger, to trial... 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... Read More
Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin has been listed by DuPont Kevlar in its 50th Anniversary to be one of the 50 best products to use Kevlar. It is the only Australian company recognised by in the DuPont Kevlar 50th anniversary list which also includes products such as Goodyear Wangler tyres, Beauer... 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... Read More
Motorcycle gear is becoming cheaper and cheaper, but there is still a lot of expensive gear that may not offer protection commensurate with the cost. While we don’t endorse inferior products, companies such as Aldi seem to be able to bring bargain-priced quality items to market. Senior research project officer... 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... Read More
Trendy French motorcycle apparel company Segura will be available in Australia in August 2015. The company which gets its name from a Spanish river, has a big range of motorcycle jackets, pants, boots, gloves and accessories for the fashion-conscious rider. Segura began producing gear in 1967 and continues with retro or... 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... Read More
It seems strange to be thinking of gearing up for the cold at this time of the year, but Oxford Motorcycle Accessories has already released its winter ChillOut range. The company began in 1973, so they know what it take to keep riders warm and dry in winter. Base layers... 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... Read More
Beating the heat is as simple as wearing a Harley-Davidson adjustable hydration vest, as I have found out on my ride up to the 24th annual HOG Rally in Tamworth. It’s stinking hot weather here, but the Harley hydration vest certainly does the job of keeping you cool. I’ve tried... 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... 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. I first tested it at the Harley Street 500 launch in the pouring rain in Sydney, then again on several occasions in New Zealand and also in torrential Queensland summer... 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... Read More
Women riders wanting a convenient backpack for the bike but don’t want to lug around a macho pack when they’re off the bike should check out MotoChic. This new American company, founded by rider Debra Chin, has launched its first two products on Kickstarter. They are durable lightweight, multi-purpose bags... 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... Read More
Ugly Fish motorcycle glasses have been around for seven hears now and forged a place in the cruiser world with their menacing looks and protective lenses. While I appreciate their protective abilities, for me they left a gaping hole where the wind could get in and dry my eyes. It’s... 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.... Read More
Motorcycle goggles are a must if you want to look cool and protect your eyes when riding in an open-face helmet. It always confounded me how the guys on Easy Rider could ride wearing no glasses or Rayban sunglasses. I can’t ride more than 60km/h in sunglasses without my eyes... Read More