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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Below are all of the latest articles on motorcycle gear.

Biltwell EXFIL 80 Sissy Bar Bag

I’ve discussed Biltwell’s motorcycle luggage before, but this time I want to talk about a truly impressive motorcycle bag, the Biltwell EXFIL 80 Sissy Bar Bag.

This is the big Biltwell bag and it’s a heck of a nice one. The bag is designed to hang off of the sissy bar, and it has a lot of really nice features and killer construction.

The Biltwell EXFIL 80 Sissy Bar Bag is totally something you should add to your cruiser motorcycle. It can carry all of your gear and tools.

Stylmartin Matt WP Riding Shoes

If you don’t want to always lace or zip-up a big old pair of motorcycle boots, then you’ll be happy to know there are several good pairs of motorcycle shoes.

Stylmartin makes one of the better pairs of shoes that have recently come out. The Stylmartin Matt WP Riding Shoes. These shoes blend street style with motorcycle protection and waterproof versatility.

Let’s take a closer look at these shoes below.

Garmin Montana 700 GPS

Having a good GPS for your motorcycle is a smart move. If you’re looking for a GPS then you should really check out the Garmin Montana 700 GPS.

Garmin’s Montana 700 GPS features routable mapping for roads and trails, and it can be one of your most vital companions on any ride, especially if you’re in new territory.

Let’s take a closer look at this GPS system and what it can offer motorcyclists.

Merlin Barton II Jacket

The Merlin Barton II Jacket is a great option for anyone looking for a stylish jacket that provides good protection.

The jacket looks as good on the bike as off and it also has the goods to be handy if you happen to go down.

This jacket is a waxed cotton jacket, and it performs well all around. Let’s take a closer look at what this jacket offers.

Scorpion EXO Morpheus Reversible Jacket

With the Scorpion EXO Morpheus Reversible Jacket, you get two jackets in one. The flannel side of the jacket looks great, and then flip the other side out and you have a black textile jacket.

It’s this duality that makes the motorcycle jacket good. Well, that and the fact that it’s made with high-quality materials and some soft elbow armor.

This is a versatile jacket that will look good on and off the bike, and if you just want one jacket that offers a couple good options, this is it.

HJC RPHA 70 ST Helmet

The HJC RPHA 70 ST is a great helmet that’s designed to be something of an in-between for sport and touring riders.

Basically, if you’re a sport-touring guy or girl, you’re going to absolutely love this helmet. It’s one of the best out there for your kind of riding.

That said, anyone who likes to ride long distances or ride at all can benefit from wearing this motorcycle helmet. It’s just a good all around full-face helmet.

Shoei RF-1400 Helmet

The Shoei RF-1400 Helmet is the lid that has come to replace the venerable Shoei RF-1200 Helmet.

As good as the old helmet was, it was just that—old. The new Shoei RF-1400 takes the full-face helmet offering from Shoei to new heights in terms of safety and comfort. It’s a heck of a new lid and there’s a lot of buzz out there about it.

If you’re in the market for a premium full-face helmet, this might just be the helmet you’re looking for.

Street & Steel Oakland Boots

If you’re looking for some good cruiser boots or cafe racer boots, then you should check out the Street & Steel Oakland Boots.

These boots are part of Revzilla’s exclusive Street & Steel brand. Because Revzilla and Cycle Gear are teamed up, you’ll find these boots at both retailers but not on Amazon or other motorcycle boot retailers.

These are some high-quality leather motorcycle boots that blend high-levels of protection with classic work-wear style.

Street & Steel Dakota Jacket

If you’re a fan of the classic leather motorcycle jacket, then you need to check out the Street & Steel Dakota Leather Jacket.

Street & Steel is a Revzilla exclusive brand (Cycle Gear and Revzilla are both Comoto companies so you’ll find this at Cycle Gear, too). This means it’s a unique offering, and it also means that Revzilla can offer a killer jacket at a super reasonable price.

If you’re looking for that classic look with the asymmetrical zipper and all of the old-school goodies, but want new-school construction, this is a jacket to consider.

Best Motorcycle Helmets for New Riders

Obviously, motorcycle helmets for new riders are important. They’re important for any rider not just new riders.

I usually consider every other piece of gear optional. While it would be good if every rider lived that ATGATT life, the simple fact of the matter is that most don’t and won’t.

However, every single person on two wheels should be wearing a helmet at all times. Some guys don’t like wearing a helmet, and that’s usually when I say you just haven’t found the right helmet. Here are my picks for the best motorcycle helmets for new riders.

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