There are plenty of great jackets out there, and the Alpinestars Idol Jacket is one of the great new options for you to choose.
It is a jacket styled on the classic bomber jackets. This textile jacket comes with quite a few great features.
Let’s take a closer look at this new motorcycle jacket.
Continue reading “Alpinestars Idol Jacket”You might be wondering if motorcycle jackets for new riders are really necessary. Can’t you wear your everyday jacket? Yes, and no. You can wear whatever you want (it’s a free country), but I would advise you to get a good jacket.
However, you don’t need to go all out with your first jacket. All you need is something that’s going to provide you with some good protection from the elements and from the road should you go down.
The following jackets are perfect examples of motorcycle jackets for new riders simply because they don’t break the bank and they offer good protection and features. Check them out below.
Continue reading “Best Motorcycle Jackets for New Riders”Having the right gear for adventure riding is important, and having the best adventure motorcycle gloves for your purposes is an absolute must. Everyone uses their adventure bike in different ways, so it’s hard to recommend the best gloves for everyone, but I’ve showcased 10 pairs below and that should cover most bases.
An adventure rider is going to see a lot of different types of terrain and riding conditions, and that means that he or she needs to have a pair of gloves that are as versatile as his or her bike. I’ve talked about other types of adventure motorcycle gear before, like adventure boots, and as important as those types of gear are, having the right pair of gloves really makes a big difference.
With all that in mind, I’ll not waste any more of your time. Here are my top picks for the 10 best adventure motorcycle gloves.
Continue reading “10 Best Adventure Motorcycle Gloves”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”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.
Continue reading “6 Best Motorcycle Jackets Under $300”Having a good pair of boots is an absolute must and these Alpinestars Oscar Monty Boots are exactly what you need.
If I could pick only the most essential pieces of gear, it’d be a helmet, gloves, and boots. And you need some boots designed for motorcycle riding. Alpinestars makes some of the best.
Continue reading “Alpinestars Oscar Monty Boots”Alpinestars Crazy Eight Jacket looks pretty cool to me.
Alpinestars has long been one of my favorite motorcycle gear brands. While some of their gear is a little to loudly styled for me, I really like some of their more subdued pieces of gear like this Crazy Eight Leather Jacket.
It’s an attractive option for just about any kind of rider. They would look good with the Crazy Eight gloves I profiled a while back. If you’re looking for a good leather jacket with a tailored fit, then this is a jacket for you.
Continue reading “Alpinestars Crazy Eight Leather Jacket”These Alpinestars Crazy Eight gloves are great for the summer thanks to their perforated leather design.
I love a good, simple pair of gloves for summer riding, but you’re going to want something at little better than just some basic leather covering your hands during the hot summer days. These Alpinestars Crazy Eight Gloves are exactly what you should look for.
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