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:

Read all of my motorcycle helmet articles.

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:

Read all of my motorcycle jacket articles.

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:

Read all of my motorcycle pants articles.

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:

Read all of my motorcycle boots articles.

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

Read all of my motorcycle gloves articles.

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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Getting the Right Motorcycle Rain Gear

At some point when you’re out riding, you will get stuck in the rain, and that’s when you need some good motorcycle gear—specifically good rain gear—if you want to stay dry and comfortable.

You can pony up the big bucks for riding gear that’s waterproof, but I’ve found it’s actually better to get yourself some motorcycle rain gear that you can stuff in a saddlebag or top case and pull out when you need it.

With that in mind, I thought it best to take a closer look at rain gear and make some recommendations.

Awesome 4th of July Deals on Motorcycle Gear

The 4th of July is a huge day for celebrations, and because it’s America’s Independence Day, plenty of companies offer some of the best deals on motorcycle gear.

This year, Revzilla is offering some fantastic deals on motorcycle gear to help riders celebrate America’s Independence.

I thought it worth it to take a look at some of the best offerings from this retailer so you can score some sweet gear this 4th of July.

5 of the Best Super-Affordable Motorcycle Bluetooth Headsets

Bluetooth headsets can be pretty darned expensive, but they don’t have to be. There are numerous companies out there selling affordable motorcycle Bluetooth headsets. You just have to know which ones to get to still get decent quality.

With my experience wearing and testing out this type of equipment, I thought it could be a good idea to take a look at Bluetooth headsets and showcase some of the affordable options out there.

Let’s take a closer look at why you’d buy one of these and what options are good ones.

Fodsports V6 Plus Bluetooth Headset Intercom Review

Recently, McsBest contacted me to see if I wanted to review some of its motorcycle Bluetooth headsets. I said sure, and they sent me a package with two Fodsports V6 Plus Bluetooth Headset Intercom units inside.

These intercoms offer many of the same features you’ll get from companies like Cardo or Sena, but at a much lower price, which is about $90 (though it’s on sale right now for about $55!) I was thoroughly intrigued.

After spending about a week using the headset on over 500 miles of riding, I can now tell you how I feel about the headset. Here’s what I found.

Street & Steel Kickstarter Riding Shoes

There are good riding shoes out there for very little money, and the Street & Steel Kickstarter riding shoes are just that.

I’ve talked a lot about riding shoes and motorcycle boots on this blog, and the common theme is that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg.

These shoes may look like some simple street shoes but they were made for motorcycle riders.

Let’s take a closer look at these shoes and what they offer to an urban motorcyclist.

Casual Moto Wear: 5 Harley-Davidson Converse Shoes

There are plenty of Harley-Davidson motorcycle shoes and casual shoes out there, but one type of shoe that recently caught my eye was the Harley-Davidson Converse shoes listed on their website.

These aren’t Converse shoes officially, but they feature the same style while also offering Harley-Davidson branding.

They’re a really great option if you like both Harley-Davidson gear and you like Converse shoes. So, let’s take a look at these shoes and some great options Harley sells.

20% Off Bell Helmets: Deals and Discounts on Motorcycle Gear

I’m always looking at motorcycle gear, and I noticed that Revzilla is offering some killer deals on Bell Helmets right now.

The deal the company has going right now is 20 percent off select Bell Helmets, but there are certain bell helmets that are offered at even steeper discounts.

Let’s take a look at the deals that are currently available.

Klim Induction Gloves

Recently, I wrote an article about the Klim Induction Jacket, but there’s also offers the Klim Induction Gloves. A fair number of you seemed to really like the Induction Jacket, so I thought it best to do a post on the gloves, too.

These are great for summer, and feature good airflow and protection. if you need some top-quality short-cuff gloves, then I’d suggest you take a closer look at these gloves.

Let’s dive into the details.

Arai XD-4 Helmet

Looking for an amazing adventure riding motorcycle helmet? The Arai XD-4 helmet is quite simply one of the best.

Arai makes fantastic helmets. My colleague Jim Pruner fairly recently went to the Arai headquarters in Japan to check it out. He came away impressed, and I was impressed by his article about the experience.

That and the other various reviews out there extoll the virtues of the Arai XD-4. With that in mind, Let’s take a look at what makes it so great.

Casual Moto Wear: 3 Dainese T-Shirts

There are plenty of great gear brands out there, but Dainese is one that stands out. The company also has some great casual clothing as well, including some fantastic Dainese T-shirts.

So, you’ll never see me on a bike without at least a helmet, gloves, boots, and a jacket. With that said, you’ll also likely see me rocking some casual moto wear from time to time.

That’s why I thought it could be cool to do a post about my favorite Dainese T-shirts. Check out my picks below.