Category: Motorcycle Gear

Motorcycle gear is not just about looking cool while riding. It’s a critical aspect of safety and comfort on the road. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a beginner, equipping yourself with the right gear is essential.

Here, you’ll find articles covering every type of gear from helmets to luggage, ensuring you’re fully prepared for your next ride.

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Motorcycle Helmets

Motorcycle helmets are the most crucial piece of safety equipment for any rider. Here are my top buying guides for each type:

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Motorcycle Jackets

A motorcycle jacket is more than just a fashion statement; it’s a critical piece of protective gear that safeguards you from the elements and potential injuries. Here are my top buying guides for types of jackets:

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Motorcycle Pants

Motorcycle pants are an often-overlooked piece of gear, but they play a vital role in protecting your lower body during a ride. Here are my top buying guides for different types of motorcycle pants:

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Motorcycle Boots

Motorcycle boots are designed to protect your feet, ankles, and lower legs from injuries in the event of a crash. Here are my top buying guides for motorcycle boots:

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Motorcycle Gloves

Motorcycle gloves are crucial for protecting your hands from injuries, weather conditions, and improving your grip on the controls. Here are my top buying guides for motorcycle gloves

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Motorcycle Luggage

Motorcycle luggage is essential for carrying your belongings securely while riding. Here are my top motorcycle luggage buying guides.

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Best Black Friday Motorcycle Helmet Deals

As I noted earlier this week, there are a whole heck of a lot of great Black Friday motorcycle gear deals on Revzilla right now. Because of this, I thought it best to take a closer look at the best motorcycle helmet deals.

I’m a huge advocate for wearing a helmet absolutely every single time you ride. However, I don’t think you should pay an arm and a leg for a good lid.

With these holiday discounts you can get an excellent helmet for less. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at my top picks from the helmets that are on sale right now.

Motorcycle Gear Black Friday Deals You Shouldn’t Overlook

The holidays are nearly here and if you’re a motorcyclist, then you should be good a pumped up about the Black Friday deals on motorcycle gear.

Right now, Revzilla has some of the best motorcycle deals of the season. The company has already rolled out its Black Friday markdowns, so you don’t have to wait.

I’ve pulled together a list of some of my favorites below.

3 Best Motorcycle Ramps for Use with Pickup Trucks

Have you ever had a motorcycle crap out on you and need to get it home or to a shop? Well, if you have a pickup truck (like I do) all you need is a good motorcycle ramp.

A simple motorcycle ramp will make it easy for you to load up your bike and get it home or to a shop or transport it practically anywhere.

I’ve owned a few different ramps over the years, and I wanted to highlight a few that I know work really well. So, let’s dive in.

10 Best Motorcycle Covers You Can Buy to Protect Your Bike

With fall here and winter well on its way in many areas, it’s time to start thinking about motorcycle covers. And you want to choose from the best motorcycle covers to protect your motorcycle.

Motorcycle covers aren’t just a good idea for places that see snow where you have to put your bike up or in storage for a while, they’re also generally a good idea for anyone who keeps their motorcycle outdoors or just plans not to ride for a few weeks and wants to keep the dust off it. They’re also great for just keeping the rain off your bike.

I dug around the Web to find the best motorcycle covers out there. I was going to buy one for myself, and I figured why not do an article on it? So, without further ado, here are my top 10 picks.

Best GPS Systems Under $100 For Motorcycle Riders

Having GPS systems to guide you isn’t a must, it is instead an optional piece of gear. In fact, I’d say you should be able to get by without a GPS for motorcycle riders, but they do come in handy, and you don’t have to spend hundreds to get one.

These days you can get a good GPS system for motorcycle riders for under $100 if you look hard enough. This will help make your trips quick and easy, and help you navigate unfamiliar environments with ease.

While most options at this price point were designed for car use, they can easily be adapted to fit on your motorcycle’s handlebars and used on your next ride. Here are a few of the best GPS options for under $100.

5 Best Backpacks for Motorcycle Riders

Backpacks for motorcycle riders are an absolute must. The one thing that a lot of motorcycles lack is storage. This is not your typical type of gear, but it’s still an important part of motorcycle gear.

Sure you can add saddlebags and luggage to your ride, but sometimes you simply can’t pass up the convenience of a simple bag you carry with you. With that said, you don’t want to just go out and grab any backpack off the shelf, you want to have a backpack that was designed for motorcycle riders.

10 Best Scooter Jackets You Can Buy Right Now

Scooters aren’t as popular in the U.S. as motorcycles, but they’re still important players in the transportation world, and you need the right gear if you ride one. That means you’ll need to think about scooter jackets.

As I’ve said before, you don’t want just any scooter jacket, you should try to find the best scooter jacket out there.

I decided I’d comb through the listings of the jackets out there and find the very best scooter jackets for you to consider. Check out my picks below.

The Types of Leather Used in Leather Jackets and Why it Matters

The Right Types of Leather Matter

The leather jacket is synonymous with motorcycle riding and has been for decades. From the early Schott jackets to the modern leather jackets from a wide variety of manufacturers and brands, the leather jacket has been a key part of many a motorcyclist identity.

With that said, not all leather jackets are the same. There’s a wide variety of styles and qualities out there for you to choose from, and you’ll want to find one of the best leather jackets if you plan to ride.

The type of leather used in the jacket matters, and there’s quite a bit more to it than you might realize. With this in mind, I thought it best to take a look at the types of leather jackets to inform you of what to look for when shopping for a motorcycle jacket.

5 Best Motorcycle Saddlebags For Any Motorcycle

Saddlebags are often a bike-specific type of motorcycle gear, but there are plenty of motorcycle saddlebags out there that can be used on pretty much any bike.

With that in mind, I wanted to find the best motorcycle saddlebags for any motorcycle. This type of luggage is one of the most popular so it’s worth doing a closer look.

Sedici Sistema II Helmet

Recently, I was combing through the new gear on Revzilla’s site and came across the Sedici Sistema II Helmet. It looks like a good lid, so I thought I’d take a closer look.

Sedici is Cycle Gear’s in-house brand, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth a good look. The brand has some decent gear at a very reasonable price, and the Sedici Sistema II Helmet is a perfect example.

Let’s take a closer look at this budget-focused modular helmet.