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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.

10 Best Cafe Racer Jeans

Get yourself that perfect pair of motorcycle jeans.

Cafe racer riders often get on their motorcycle without fully suiting up. Most of us just jump on the bike with maybe a helmet and some gloves. Some riders do wear a jacket, but often the right pair of cafe racer jeans are an afterthought if they are thought of at all.

That said, having a good pair of motorcycle pants when riding is extremely important and you don’t just want anything covering your backside and legs, you want the best.

I have pulled together a list of my top picks below. They look great and will work for any and all cafe racer riders. If you have a cafe bike and need some good riding pants, these are what you should buy.

15 Best Cafe Racer Jackets

Looking for the best cafe racer jackets? This list is for you.

I recently wrote about cafe racer helmets, but now I want to touch on the best cafe racer jackets. If you ride one of these bikes you need the right jacket.

Cafe racers are as much about style as they are anything else. Riding one is about the speed and experience of riding an old-school, custom, or retro-styled bike, but it’s also about the gear you wear and how it fits with the bike.

Here are my top picks for jackets that not only provide ample protection and features but give you what you need in terms of cafe racer style.

5 Best Motorcycle Riding Shirts

If you want to stay protected but don’t want to wear a typical motorcycle jacket, a motorcycle riding shirt is a perfect way to go.

Riding shirts combine casual shirt style and comfort with motorcycle jacket style protection and features to give you a lightweight option that still provides good protection while riding.

Let’s take a look at some of the best riding shirts out there. These shirts blend a good number of features with fashionable styling.

5 Best Motorcycle Shoes Under $100

There are motorcycle boots and then there are motorcycle shoes. The best motorcycle shoes look a lot more like regular street shoes but they still provide good protection and are designed with motorcycle riding in mind. Still, you need to find the best motorcycle shoes, not just any.

I’m not going to lie and say they’re just as good at protecting your feet as some sturdy and well-made motorcycle boots. Generally, motorcycle boots will beat shoes when it comes to protection, but motorcycle shoes still offer good protection and can be so much more convenient and comfortable.

The motorcycle shoes below can be found by various retailers for under $100. That doesn’t mean you’ll always be able to find them for that price, but often, they’ll be there or well below that. Let’s dive in.

7 Pieces of Motorcycle Gear on Sale for Labor Day You Won’t Want to Overlook

Labor Day weekend is upon us, and that means there are some good motorcycle gear sales out there.

I know summer is coming to an end and for some riders that means there’s not a whole ton of more good days for riding, but for myself and others who ride well into fall and winter, I suggest you take advantage of these sales.

So, without further ado, let’s get into it.

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.