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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
If you don’t know Merlin, then you’re missing out on some of the best gear out there and the Merlin Drax Boots are a perfect example of why this brand is so highly regarded.
The boots are some fantastic leather boots that will work on a wide variety of motorcycles from cafe racers and cruisers to touring machines and even some adventure bikes or scramblers. Let’s take a closer look at why these boots are so good.
Continue reading “Merlin Drax Boots Review”Everyone needs a good pair of boots and if you’re not looking for cafe racer boots or cruiser boots and want something that’s perfect for the average sportbike rider, then you should check out the Alpinestars SMX-1 R Vented boots.
These vented boots aren’t good for cold temperatures, but once the weather turns for spring and summer, you’ll want to put these boots on to keep your feet comfortable.
Continue reading “Alpinestars SMX-1 R Vented Boots”Looking for a good pair of gloves for the upcoming spring and summer months? The Alpinestars SMX-1 Air V2 Gloves are exactly what you’re looking for.
These gloves offer a lot and if you’re in need of a good pair, I suggest you check out the details and information below.
Continue reading “Alpinestars SMX-1 Air v2 Gloves”Are you looking for the best riding pants that could double as your work pants? Then the Klim Outrider Pants are probably your best option. These bad boys offer a style that blends adventure riding pants features with chino work pants look.
Klim is a company that makes seriously good motorcycle gear, from motorcycle jackets and helmets to gloves and obviously pants. If you’re okay with a generally higher price tag, then the company’s gear is a fantastic option.
Continue reading “Klim Outrider Pants”Keeping your motorcycle safe. It’s an important thing. You love your bike, or at least, I hope you do, so having a way to lock it up securely is a must.
In the video above FortNine takes a look at the common motorcycle locks people use and determines if they’re actually any good. While a lock might not be the typical motorcycle gear, it’s one of the more important pieces of equipment.
Continue reading “Motorcycle Locks – How Good Are They?”Looking for a full-face helmet that will keep you safe, looking good, and comfortable as all get-out for mile after lovely mile? Then you should check out the Shoei RF-1200.
The RF-1200 is one of those helmets near the top of the heap in terms of features, construction, and comfort. Are there other great full-face helmets? You bet, but if you’re looking for something better than this, you’ll have to go up in price most likely.
Continue reading “Shoei RF-1200 Helmet”If you’re in need of a new motorcycle jacket check out these.
Every couple of years you’ll need to upgrade your gear. When you do, you’d better focus on a helmet first, and then a jacket next. Some guys will say to get yourself some good boots, but I’ve found that you can just wear some sturdy work boots or some old motorcycle boots until you really decide it’s time to upgrade. The jacket, though, is an absolute must. And you can get one for under $300.
While you’ll still need to get boots, gloves, pants, and any other specific gear you want or need, the jacket is a big part of the puzzle. Here are six of the best out there, and while the prices will vary all of them can be found for under $300.
Note: this post was updated for 2020.
I love a good duffle bag and the REAX Poseidon Dry Bag is exactly the kind of duffle I want on my next motorcycle trip out of town.
A lot of motorcycle luggage looks like, well, motorcycle luggage—saddlebags, tank bags, etc—but this bag looks more or less like any old duffle. It’s far from any old duffle bag, however, with tons of advanced features.
Continue reading “REAX Poseidon Dry Bag”There are leather motorcycle jackets and textile mesh jackets out there, but the Cortech Piuma Jacket is both. The Piuma features leather and mesh construction.
This means the jacket offers both fantastic protection and top-notch airflow. The jacket is a stylish option, too. The bike features the leather accents where it looks best as well as where it’s the most protective.
Continue reading “Cortech Piuma Jacket”Recently I did a post on the best motorcycle shoes under $100. While those shoes are certainly a good and affordable option, if you want something a little higher-end, I suggest checking out the Dainese Atipica Air Shoes.
These shoes offer fantastic protection for your feet and ankles while also providing a unique street style. Dainese makes some of the most attractive motorcycle gear out there, and these shoes are no exception.
Continue reading “Dainese Atipica Air Shoes”
