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10 Best Cruiser Motorcycle Boots

Boot up properly on your cruiser motorcycle!

I’ve discussed the best under $150 a while back, but now I want to discuss the best cruiser motorcycle boots overall, no matter the price point.

Cruiser boots are more basic than sportbike boots or some of the other styles of motorcycle boots out there. They typically look like a regular pair of work boots but with some updates made to them to be suitable for riding a motorcycle.

I’ve pulled together a list of what I believe are the 10 best cruiser motorcycle boots out there.

10 Best Cruiser Motorcycle Gloves

Gloves might seem minor, but they’re a huge deal and having the best cruiser motorcycle gloves matters. I’m a fan of cruiser motorcycles. I dig a good Harley, but I like any kind of cruiser from the small displacement Japanese-made ones to the big brutish Triumph Rocket 3.

When I say you need to get the best cruiser motorcycle gloves, what I mean is you need to find a pair of gloves that you find comfortable and that provide ample protection for your hands and that look good on a cruiser. Luckily there are tons of options out there.

I’ll admit that I’ve ridden with no gloves before. I’ve also tossed on a pair of leather work gloves and called it good, but you really need a good pair of motorcycle gloves, and if you ride a cruiser, you might as well get the best cruiser motorcycle gloves out there that you can.

10 Best Cruiser Motorcycle Pants and Jeans

These are the best pants and jeans you can wear if you’re a cruiser rider.

If you ride a Harley-Davidson or any other cruiser motorcycle for that matter, you really should try to have a pair of the best cruiser motorcycle pants or jeans covering your lower body.

Too many cruiser motorcycle riders go out there with their regular Levis or Lee jeans on. Covering yourself in standard denim isn’t effective. In this very scientific test, denim lasted only three seconds in a simulated crash.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best options out there for cruiser motorcycle pants, so you don’t have to sort through too many crappy pairs. The following pairs of pants and jeans are the ones you should buy.

15 Best Cruiser Motorcycle Jackets

Here are the best motorcycle jackets for cruiser riders.

Finding the best cruiser motorcycle jacket can be tough, but it’s necessary. You simply need a good jacket.

I’m an unabashed fan of cruiser motorcycles. However, I see far too many guys who ride cruisers doing so with inadequate gear. You should start with a helmet, but after that, I suggest getting a good jacket. To help you find it, I’ve put together a list of the 15 best cruiser motorcycle jackets that you should check out.

These aren’t all of the motorcycle jackets out there designed for guys and girls who ride cruisers, Harley-Davidson sells plenty of its own branded jackets that are quite good. However, if you don’t want a Harley-branded jacket, keep reading.

10 Best Cruiser Motorcycle Helmets

A search for the best cruiser motorcycle helmets will turn up a lot of results. And for good reason, there are simply tons of great options out there these days.

So when I see a cruiser motorcycle rider out without a good helmet, I cringe. They’re one small accident away from a serious injury or worse. There’s no reason you can’t find a good helmet that works for you these days. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and stylish.

Below you’ll find the helmets that I know to be of high quality. You’ll find both full-face helmets and open-face helmets on this list. While I’ll always advocate for a full-face over an open-face, I get the appeal of the open-face helmet and I own one myself for those especially nice days. The options below are safe, stylish, and reasonably priced. Let’s dive in.

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.

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.

5 Best Leather Motorcycle Jackets Under $200

If you ride a motorcycle, then at some point you’re going to want a leather motorcycle jacket. You might be holding off on this purchase because you think it’s going to be expensive, but there are plenty of leather motorcycle jackets under $200.

These leather jackets will give you everything you need to stay protected on the bike, including strong materials and good construction, and—in some cases—even armor for your shoulders and elbows.

I thought I’d do a search and pull together a list of the five best leather motorcycle jackets under $200. Without further ado, here they are.

Bell Scout Air Open Face Helmet

This Bell Scout Air helmet puts other so-called lightweight helmets to shame.

The Bell Scout Air is seriously lightweight.

If you want or need to wear a helmet but absolutely hate it, then may I suggest the Bell Scout Air. This helmet is super lightweight and still provides decent protection.

Is it the safest helmet out there? Of course not, but it’s reasonably priced and provides good protection for what you get. It also looks great and won’t weigh down your noggin.