I usually carry extra gloves in case of changing weather during my ride. So when Racer Gloves USA asked us...
Gloves
A good pair of motorcycle gloves is perhaps one of the most important items of bike gear that a rider needs to buy. Beyond keeping you comfortable they serve as an essential barrier between you and the road in the unfortunate event that you come off. There are a huge range of motorbike glove options, in terms of fabric and armour materials to provide protection and we sort the good from the bad.
Racer USA High Racer Gloves The High Racer gloves are priced among the giants in the racing industry with an...
When it comes to mandatory riding gear, most places require you to wear an approved helmet, but nothing else is required. It’s actually pretty weird when you think about it. A rider can go out on the bike sporting just about as much or as little protective gear they prefer....
As summer heat continues to make riding conditions difficult, Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has rated 15 more...
No matter what kind of riding you’re into, every motorcyclist should own a pair of quality motorcycle gloves that offer...
If you’re in the market for a new set of motorcycle gloves, Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP now has safety ratings for 73 pairs. The safety intitiative that rates motorcycle jackets, pants and gloves, launched in September 2018 and is the first of its type in the world. It has now...
Have you ever found out the hard way that waterproof gear has a use-by date after which it is totally...
As Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort testing and ratings system for motorcycle clothing has surpassed 200 tested items,...
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring range from the Borgo Panigale manufacturer. Ducati Australia and New Zealand head of market Alana Baratto says the touring gear will arrive in November. If you can’t wait, you can...
Royal Enfield has expanded its vintage-look apparel to include its first range of women’s riding gear. Australian importers Urban Moto...
If you are an avid motorcycle rider you know how important having the best motorcycle gloves are. If you are...
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...
Your motorcycle jackets, pants, gloves and boots that are supposed to protect you in a crash, can sometimes experience failures...
Part 1 – The new European Standard EN17092. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection...
Part 2 – The new levels of the standard. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection standard (EN17092). We have asked Dr Chris Hurren to explain the new European standard and what it means for Aussie riders. Dr Hurren is a research scientist at Deakin...
Part 3 – Impact abrasion resistance. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection standard (EN17092)....
Part 4 – Seam strength and risk zones. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection...
Riding gear with multiple layers usually rates higher for abrasion safety than comparative gear, according to the MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort ratings system for motorcycle jackets, pants and gloves. For example, leather alone provides about four seconds of protection before failure, but backing the leather with foam, 3D mesh or a...
Alpinestars GP Plus R2 motorcycle gloves (pictured) have become only the second pair of gloves to be awarded a full five stars...
With the growing use of touchscreens on motorcycle instruments, GPS units and, of course, phones, why aren’t all motorcycle gloves...
Riders are well advised to keep their medical information on them in the unfortunate event of a crash. There are many ways to carry important medical information such as blood type, allergies, emergency contacts, etc. Medical info You can store them on a USB stick on your keyring, keep a...
GloveTacts have improved their touchscreen-sensitive stick-on pads so they are now the most effective way to use touchscreens (smartphones, GPS...
Do you wear your motorcycle gloves under or over your jacket cuff? Yes, we cover the BIG issues here at...
(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....
Motorcycle gloves and jeans have once again scored a big fail in the independent Australian MotoCAP safety ratings while the jeans...
(CE certification article contributed by Pando Moto) Motorcycle protective rider gear has become a lot safer over the years since...
Seven pairs of leather and textile motorcycles gloves are the latest to fail the MotoCAP safety ratings. Only two scored two stars and four one star. The Neo Freerider leather gloves (pictured above) rated just half a star because of the minimal abrasion protection, impact resistance and seam strength. The...
Aldi claims this year’s annual motorcycle gear sale will feature their safest gear yet with their $189 leather jacket being the most...
Riders in the current cold snap should check out these American Gerbing Gyde S7 Gloves which are heated via two...
Siima Sibirsky Adventure Gloves may be the only motorcycle gloves you will ever need as our winter/summer test shows. The gloves convert from a long winter gauntlet to a shorty summer glove in seconds with a zip-off gauntlet and come with waterproof overgloves as this video shows. Road tested Siima founder...
The RST Ventilator textile jacket is the first jacket to receive a full 10-star rating for thermal comfort in the...
Unlike many other sets of electric heated motorcycle gloves, Macna Neutron wireless heated gloves don’t have to be plugged into...
Unlike motorcycle jackets and pants, motorcycle gloves really don’t have all weather capabilities. That’s why MotoCAP, the world’s first service that rates protective motorcycle gear for safety and comfort, does not provide ratings for glove comfort. They say there is not enough material in a glove to obtain a sample...
MotoCAP has published the safety ratings on 13 pairs of leather gloves ranging from half a star to four stars,...
These Merlin Icon street-style gloves look stylish with their mix of denim and leather, but they don’t offer fashion at the...
In the biggest addition to the MotoCAP online ratings of motorcycle clothing since it began in August 2018, 19 articles have been added and none scored more than two safety stars out of five. The world’s first safety and comfort ratings system for motorcycle clothing has added: 13 textile jackets;...
MotoCAP, the world’s first safety and comfort ratings system for motorcycle clothing, uses a secretive system for buying and selecting...
MotoCAP, the world’s first safety and comfort ratings system for motorcycle clothing, is important but may be too complex and...
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...
British heritage motorcycle clothing brand Merlin have announced a new range of products that include several lifestyle products such as...
The world’s first motorcycle clothing safety ratings program, MotoCAP, has given just half a star each to three sets of rider...
A recent pre-summer hot spell has been the perfect occasion to heat test the Macna Saber gloves. They are part of the European company’s new range of 16 summer gloves in eight different styles ranging from racing gauntlets to short road and dual-sport gloves. We heat-tested the short and stylish...
Baby Boomers are more likely to choose comfortable motorcycle gloves while Millennial riders buy for style, according to the 2018 Canstar Blue...
Motorcycle clothing safety ratings program MotoCAP has set a target of testing 10% of available jackets, pants and gloves in...
The world’s first rating system for motorcycle clothing protection, MotoCAP, has been criticised for testing only 10 pairs of riding jeans and 10 leather jackets. MotoCAP was launched last week to give riders a guide to the safety standards of their gear, as well as price and comfort. Despite eight...
Even some waterproof motorcycle gloves gradually lose their ability to stay dry, so you may need to update their waterproofing...
Summer is just around the next bend, so it’s time to start looking for some summer gloves that beat the...
In a few short weeks I’ve been able to test new summer and winter gloves from European motorcycle clothing company Macna. Australian distributors Link International sent us several pair of gloves for Mrs MBW and me to test while on our recent trip through Italy. Mrs MBW and I were able to...
If you’re looking to do some touring this winter, you need a good pair of winter motorcycle gloves. European brand...
These Goldtop Bobber tan gloves are the most comfortable short touring gloves I’ve worn and are perfect for the in-between...
A program of testing and rating the safety of motorcycle clothing available in Australia is about to go into its next phase of testing with the ratings eventually made public. The five star ratings system will be called Moto-CAP and will be a voluntary system that manufacturers can display on...
Have you ever noticed that your textile riding gear is not as waterproof or breathable as it used to be...
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop...
If you have problems with your motorcycle gloves uncomfortably bunching in your palm on the handlebars, Black Arrow Queen Bee gloves might help. Black Arrow fashion designer and motorcyclist Hannah Smith of Sydney says she has the answer with her new Queen Bee women’s motorcycle gloves priced at $125. They...
Riders should buy leathers that are a firm fit so they won’t flap around, but with stretch panels for comfort...
Do you wear your gauntlet gloves under or over your jacket cuff? While most gauntlet gloves are made to be...
Macna has added a women’s winter glove to their range, but the only thing we see that makes it suitable for women, apart from smaller sizing, is some pink striping. In our discussions over the years with female riders, pink and purple flashes of colour do not necessarily make riding gear...
Unless there is black ice on the road, cold weather is really no impediment to winter riding when you have...
Motorcycle riding jackets, pants and gloves from European company Macna is now being imported to Australia by Link International. The...
We panned a leather jacket we received from Pakistan in August 2016 and warned riders against buying cheap motorcycle goods over the internet. Read our scathing report here. However, another Pakistan motorcycle leather goods company then got in touch with us and pleaded to give the country’s goods a second...