No matter what kind of riding you’re into, every motorcyclist should own a pair of quality motorcycle gloves that offer...
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.
One rider’s opinion of the best motorcycle boots will differ greatly when compared to another. Some riders are looking for...
Have you ever found out the hard way that waterproof gear has a use-by date after which it is totally useless? Two pairs of boots, two pairs of gloves, a jacket and several pair of pants have failed me after as little as five years of periodic use. This is...
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring...
If you’ve ever had motorcycle gear fail through wear and tear or a crash, it could be covered by the...
Your motorcycle jackets, pants, gloves and boots that are supposed to protect you in a crash, can sometimes experience failures of the most basic test of simple wear and tear. However, it is important to differentiate a product failure from a rider error. Product failures We recently bought a pair...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a...
Riders on their way home from this weekend’s MotoGP have been urged to visit the Blue Knot Day site in...
BMW Motorrad has launched a 2020 heritage collection of rider gear to appeal to riders of their R nineT models as well as the upcoming R 18 cruiser. “BMW Motorrad has announced the launch of a serial-production motorcycle for the second half of 2020, which will mark its entry into...
(CE certification article contributed by Pando Moto) Motorcycle protective rider gear has become a lot safer over the years since...
Aldi claims this year’s annual motorcycle gear sale will feature their safest gear yet with their $189 leather jacket being the most...
Do you wear your pants tucked into your motorcycle boots or are you a loose legger with your pants over the top of your boots? Look around at other riders and you will see examples of both. But why is there a difference and does it matter? We’ve asked around...
This stylish motorcycle shoe is the result of a collaboration between Milan shoemaker Seboy’s and Italian vintage motorcycle restoration workshop Soiatti...
My wardrobe is bursting with motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots and pants l’ve been reviewing and Mrs MBW says it’s time...
TCX Street Ace Air boots join the booming trend in recent years for commuter riding shoes that you can wear on and off the bike in equal comfort with some protection. The trend is understandable. The last thing most city riders want is to have to carry a spare pair of...
The proof is in the riding so we put a new pair of TCX X-Blend waterproof boots to the ultimate...
The fastest-growing sector of the motorcycle clothing market is leisure safety gear while traditional Cordura and leather suits are decreasing...
Alpinestars boots has kicked the most goals in the 2018 Canstar Blue customer satisfaction survey of more than 350 riders. The Canstar Blue ratings compare motorcycle boot brands on factors including protection, durability, functionality, value for money, style/design, comfort and fit and overall satisfaction. Survey goals The Italian motorcycle boots has...
Johnny Reb boots and gear have been a staple in the Australian motorcycle fraternity for more than 30 years. Over...
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop...
Australian boot maker R.M.Williams has joined forces with Parisian bike builder Blitz Motorcycles to make hipster biker scrambler boots costing more than $7000. It’s hipster biker fashion gone mad! Here’s the hipster video to match. The men’s and women’s scrambler boots were launched at the exclusive Harrods department store in...
We panned a leather jacket we received from Pakistan in August 2016 and warned riders against buying cheap motorcycle goods...
If you want to ride in the urban environment with some style and so you don’t have to change your...
Sponsored post Once you’re equipped with your new bike and ready to get out on the road, it’s time to shop for motorcycle accessories. There are so many different brands to choose from. In addition to motorcycle parts, Bike Bandit offers some of the best quality Honda CBR accessories on...
Indian Motorcycle is adding to the apparel range for 2017 with new rider wear, gloves, casual wear and an exclusive range...
Yamaha has replaced Harley-Davidson as the top brand rated by Australian riders, while Shoei is the top helmet, Aplinestars best...
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...
My cupboards are bulging with riding gear I have bought and had given to me for testing over the years,...
If you arrive at a Triumph Motorcycle dealer in India dressed in thongs (flip flops), shorts and a t-shirt, they...
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,...
When we began riding in the 1970s, all our motorcycle riding gear came from the army disposal shop because the...
Indian Motorcycle has partnered with Red Wing Shoes to create a three-model line-up of stylish riding boots for men and women. The good news is that they will be coming Down Under, says Indian Motorcycle Australia and New Zealand Country Manager Peter Harvey. “The Indian Red Wing boots are very...
Eight out of 10 of the most commonly worn motorcycle suits in Australia have failed abrasion tests conducted by Dr...
Are you an ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) rider, or do you believe riders should be allowed to...
Here is a simple answer to the age-old problem of protecting your boots while riding. Rubber gear shifters leave black marks on your boot and metal shifters can scuff, scratch and eventually ruin your boot. This Shifter Boot Protector is a simple leather protector on an elastic strap that easily fits...
The first thing you notice about the new AXO Freedom Adventure boots ($299.95 through ficeda.com.au) is the absence of bulky...
My favourite pair of motorcycle boots are these Stylmartin Legend RDs. They are waterproof and so comfortable yet supportive, that...
The first women’s riding gear was a pair of jodhpur pants made by Harley-Davidson in the 1920s. There followed a long hiatus where motorcycle manufacturers and riding gear companies basically ignored women riders’ needs. It’s only been in recent years that riding gear companies have bothered to target women riders...
It started with a crash but now online motorcycle accessories and apparel business Finn Moto is turning over up to...
I’ve been doing a little light reading over the weekend of the 900-page 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories...
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue is now waiting at your dealership. About 22,000 copies have been printed off for Australia and New Aealand and they are all likely to...
They may be a classic-style cruiser boot, but the Stylmartin Legend RS ($349) boots have become my favourite for just...
Italian motorcycle gear manufacturer Dainese has revealed its 2014 products. While the Dainese collection was unveiled at the Silverstone MotoGP,...
Karen Davidson is treated like a rock star among Harley-Davidson fans. Everywhere she goes at the Harley 110th celebrations in Milwaukee, she is besieged by fans wanting autographs and pictures. It’s the same with her brother Bill and father, Willie G. But these days there are more and more women...
Stylmartin is not a familiar brand to Australian motorcycle riders. However, they were worn by former world GP champs Wayne...