Have you ever found out the hard way that waterproof gear has a use-by date after which it is totally... Read More
Boots
There is a huge range of motorbike boots available that cover a wide range of uses. There are boots for dirt riding, adventure, sport, urban, casual, cruising, racing and touring. There are boots that offer maximum protection from crashes, rain, heat and cold. We preview new boots that are coming and road test boots that are on the market to asses them for protection, comfort, practicality, warmth, cooling, value and more, sorting out the good from the bad.
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring... Read More
If you’ve ever had motorcycle gear fail through wear and tear or a crash, it could be covered by the Australian Trades Practices Act and/or the manufacturer’s warranty. But first, click here to see the difference between a product failure and rider error. Consumer protection If it’s a genuine product... Read More
Your motorcycle jackets, pants, gloves and boots that are supposed to protect you in a crash, can sometimes experience failures... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a... Read More
Riders on their way home from this weekend’s MotoGP have been urged to visit the Blue Knot Day site in Sale to help those affected by trauma, such as road accidents. The Blue Knot Foundation acknowledge and celebrate their annual Blue Knot Day focusing this year on empowerment, recovery and... Read More
BMW Motorrad has launched a 2020 heritage collection of rider gear to appeal to riders of their R nineT models... Read More
(CE certification article contributed by Pando Moto) Motorcycle protective rider gear has become a lot safer over the years since... Read More
Aldi claims this year’s annual motorcycle gear sale will feature their safest gear yet with their $189 leather jacket being the most popular buy. The sale is usually held in the first couple of Saturdays of August, but has been delayed this year until 31 August 2019, starting at 8.30am. “Every year... Read More
Do you wear your pants tucked into your motorcycle boots or are you a loose legger with your pants over... Read More
This stylish motorcycle shoe is the result of a collaboration between Milan shoemaker Seboy’s and Italian vintage motorcycle restoration workshop Soiatti... Read More
My wardrobe is bursting with motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots and pants l’ve been reviewing and Mrs MBW says it’s time to get rid of some of the surplus gear and pass on a bargain or two. That’s the good news. The bad news is jackets are only large, pants 34”... Read More
TCX Street Ace Air boots join the booming trend in recent years for commuter riding shoes that you can wear on... Read More
The proof is in the riding so we put a new pair of TCX X-Blend waterproof boots to the ultimate... Read More
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... Read More
Alpinestars boots has kicked the most goals in the 2018 Canstar Blue customer satisfaction survey of more than 350 riders. The... Read More
Johnny Reb boots and gear have been a staple in the Australian motorcycle fraternity for more than 30 years. Over... 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
Australian boot maker R.M.Williams has joined forces with Parisian bike builder Blitz Motorcycles to make hipster biker scrambler boots costing... Read More
We panned a leather jacket we received from Pakistan in August 2016 and warned riders against buying cheap motorcycle goods... Read More
If you want to ride in the urban environment with some style and so you don’t have to change your boots when you get to work or a social function, these Falco Ranger boots should suit. They are not only stylish, but are also claimed to have CE European safety... Read More
Sponsored post Once you’re equipped with your new bike and ready to get out on the road, it’s time to... Read More
Indian Motorcycle is adding to the apparel range for 2017 with new rider wear, gloves, casual wear and an exclusive range... Read More
Yamaha has replaced Harley-Davidson as the top brand rated by Australian riders, while Shoei is the top helmet, Aplinestars best for gear and Pirelli the best tyre. The results come from the second annual survey of 1079 riders by customer satisfaction research and ratings business Canstar Blue. Top motorcycle brands Only... 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
My cupboards are bulging with riding gear I have bought and had given to me for testing over the years,... Read More
If you arrive at a Triumph Motorcycle dealer in India dressed in thongs (flip flops), shorts and a t-shirt, they may not hand over your new motorcycle. This comes as police in Victoria want minimum riding gear standards that include gloves and boots in an effort to reduce the rising motorcyclist... 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
When we began riding in the 1970s, all our motorcycle riding gear came from the army disposal shop because the gear was strong, reliable, weatherproof, warm/cool and, best of all, cheap! These days most people only wear riding gear made by specialist motorcycle outfitters. It’s also strong, reliable, weatherproof, warm/cool, but... Read More
Indian Motorcycle has partnered with Red Wing Shoes to create a three-model line-up of stylish riding boots for men and... Read More
Eight out of 10 of the most commonly worn motorcycle suits in Australia have failed abrasion tests conducted by Dr... 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
Here is a simple answer to the age-old problem of protecting your boots while riding. Rubber gear shifters leave black marks... Read More
The first thing you notice about the new AXO Freedom Adventure boots ($299.95 through ficeda.com.au) is the absence of bulky... Read More
My favourite pair of motorcycle boots are these Stylmartin Legend RDs. They are waterproof and so comfortable yet supportive, that I have been wearing them off-road, touring, you name it! I’ve ridden in the rain, stomped through muddy bogs and even gone for a splash in a creek wearing them.... Read More
The first women’s riding gear was a pair of jodhpur pants made by Harley-Davidson in the 1920s. There followed a... Read More
It started with a crash but now online motorcycle accessories and apparel business Finn Moto is turning over up to... Read More
I’ve been doing a little light reading over the weekend of the 900-page 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue. Even though I don’t own a Harley, it’s nice to dream and imagine which of the more than 10,000 accessories you could put on your favourite bike to personalise... Read More
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson... Read More
They may be a classic-style cruiser boot, but the Stylmartin Legend RS ($349) boots have become my favourite for just... Read More
Italian motorcycle gear manufacturer Dainese has revealed its 2014 products. While the Dainese collection was unveiled at the Silverstone MotoGP, not all products are track based. It includes the Laguna Seca Evo one-piece suit, two leather jackets (Stripes Evo Pelle and Laguna Evo Lady)and two textile jackets (Carve Master GTX... Read More
Karen Davidson is treated like a rock star among Harley-Davidson fans. Everywhere she goes at the Harley 110th celebrations in... Read More
Stylmartin is not a familiar brand to Australian motorcycle riders. However, they were worn by former world GP champs Wayne... Read More