Most motorcycle jackets are designed with one core philosophy — to protect the rider in the event of an accident....
Eight motorcycle jackets and five pairs of riding pants have been added to the growing list of motorcycle gear rated...
As I sit here literally sweating over this article in 34C heat and humidity, it’s comforting to know that Australian motorcycle gear ratings authority MotoCAP also rates breathability. The internationally awarded MotoCAP online safety ratings service not only provides riders with information about the safety of jackets, pants and gloves,...
The award-winning Australian MotoCAP website has issued safety and comfort ratings including vital waterproof abilities for two jackets and eight...
The award-winning Australian MotoCAP website has now published testing and issued safety and comfort ratings for 373 items of motorcycle...
With the hotter weather approaching, riders can check the breathability standard of their gear on Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP online safety ratings service. Sixteen new MotoCAP safety ratings have just been published, providing riders with safety ratings for 11 jackets and five pairs of pants. Importantly, they also test the...
Detailed tests are required on the efficacy of blow-up vests and jackets as used by MotoGP riders, says Australian safety...
From the green hills of the Central Hemisphere comes Ashley Watson. Ashley is a designer who has been itching to...
Motorcycle jackets and pants that have good breathability for the warmer riding months sacrifice safety standards, according to the latest test results from Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service. MotoCAP has now performed testing and issued safety and comfort ratings ratings for 354 items of rider jackets, gloves...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has now performed testing and issued safety and comfort ratings ratings for...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added ratings on safety and comfort for eight jackets and eight...
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc will next month branch out into rider gear under a new brand called Enginehawk. Company spokesman Elijah Weir says that since launching their motorcycle helmets they have had “tons of requests from our community asking ‘what jacket is that’ every time we put a post...
Just in time for Christmas, Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP motorcycle gear safety ratings service has added 16 new items. The...
The Iconic Leather Jacket The leather motorcycle jacket is an icon. It’s as much a style choice as a piece...
Just in time for the warmer summer months comes the Macna Aerocon adventure-style jacket. Since Australian distributors Link International began importing European riding gear from Macna in 2017, we have reviewed several items and found them all to be technically clever, comfortable and safe. This stylish jacket should be no...
Have you ever found out the hard way that waterproof gear has a use-by date after which it is totally...
As Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort testing and ratings system for motorcycle clothing has surpassed 200 tested items,...
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring range from the Borgo Panigale manufacturer. Ducati Australia and New Zealand head of market Alana Baratto says the touring gear will arrive in November. If you can’t wait, you can...
(Contributed post) Women’s motorcycle gear is a hot topic nowadays as more women take to two wheels. Yet time and...
The hoodie is becoming a big fashion trend among urban riders so now award-winning UK protective clothing company, Covec Limited has...
Carrying your helmet around with you can be a pain, but the Ulka Gear motorcycle jacket transforms into a handy backpack that also holds your lid, gloves, goggles and more! These Indian-made jackets come in a Hakkit Forever touring and Hakkit V2 city version, both suitable for the hot Indian...
Royal Enfield has expanded its vintage-look apparel to include its first range of women’s riding gear. Australian importers Urban Moto...
Australia’s internationally awarded MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort ratings system for motorcycle clothing has added 15 jackets to its list...
If you’ve ever had motorcycle gear fail through wear and tear or a crash, it could be covered by the Australian Trades Practices Act and/or the manufacturer’s warranty. But first, click here to see the difference between a product failure and rider error. Consumer protection If it’s a genuine product...
Your motorcycle jackets, pants, gloves and boots that are supposed to protect you in a crash, can sometimes experience failures...
Part 1 – The new European Standard EN17092. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection...
Part 2 – The new levels of the standard. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection standard (EN17092). We have asked Dr Chris Hurren to explain the new European standard and what it means for Aussie riders. Dr Hurren is a research scientist at Deakin...
Part 3 – Impact abrasion resistance. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection standard (EN17092)....
Part 4 – Seam strength and risk zones. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection...
Riding gear with multiple layers usually rates higher for abrasion safety than comparative gear, according to the MotoCAP safety and thermal comfort ratings system for motorcycle jackets, pants and gloves. For example, leather alone provides about four seconds of protection before failure, but backing the leather with foam, 3D mesh or a...
What is the best motorcycle gear for riding in wet weather? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. It depends on the...
An American motorcycle clothing company is about to launch the Biker Jacket that they claim is the only motorcycle jacket...
Alpinestars has joined Dainese and Furygan in making an airbag vest that fits underneath any jacket. Airbags were first included with a leather jacket or suit usually for racing where it is now mandatory in some categories. They were followed by airbag vests that could be worn over the top...
Italian motorcycle rider protection company SPIDI is working on a smog-proof jacket and mask that could protect riders from the...
MotoCAP has added eight more jackets and two more pairs of pants to its safety and thermal comfort ratings, bringing...
Furygan is the latest company to add an airbag vest that goes inside your jacket and can be easily reset at home after being triggered. Most airbag suits and jackets include the airbag and some airbag vests go over the top, while others go inside. We weren’t sure how an airbag...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a...
MotoCAP has rated six more jackets to reach 150 safety and thermal comfort ratings for jackets, pants and gloves, including...
This Kominie JK-084 3D mesh inner vest will take the heat out of your riding this long, hot summer. We’ve already had a few days riding in almost 40C heat, so we’ve been able to give this vest a good test under both a leather jacket and a flow-through mesh...
BMW Motorrad has launched a 2020 heritage collection of rider gear to appeal to riders of their R nineT models...