Macna continues to introduce more models to its burgeoning rider clothing range with five new summer jackets for the coming...
Urban and country riders need different levels of abrasion, impact and seam-bursting protection in their riding gear, according to MotoCAP...
(CE certification article contributed by Pando Moto) Motorcycle protective rider gear has become a lot safer over the years since Europe introduced a CE legal standard for motorcycle clothing, known as EN13595, in 1994. It was originally designed as a standard for professional racers, but now any motorcycle clothing that does not...
Female riders who complain about the lack of shape and adjustment in motorcycle jackets that don’t fit their shape should...
Aldi claims this year’s annual motorcycle gear sale will feature their safest gear yet with their $189 leather jacket being the most...
For the first time, women’s riding jackets are among a new crop of leather and textile jackets tested by MotoCAP as researchers start advising riders about their service at seminars across the country. The world’s first motorcycle clothing safety ratings program has added six textile jackets and nine leather jackets...
This Macna Bastic bomber jacket looks like casual wear, not a motorcycle jacket, yet it has a lot of protection...
The RST Ventilator textile jacket is the first jacket to receive a full 10-star rating for thermal comfort in the...
Last year MotoGP made airbag race suits mandatory and now Dainese has produced an airbag vest for everyday riders that goes under a normal jacket. Versatile vest Many riders have different jackets for summer and winter. It would be expensive to buy an airbag jacket for each season, so this...
Motorcycle jackets and pants tested in the MotoCAP safety and comfort ratings have failed in the abrasion tests, but could...
A dozen motorcycle jackets have failed dismally in abrasion testing for the latest round of MotoCAP safety and comfort ratings....
Selecting a leather or textile riding jacket that fits properly is nearly as important as getting a helmet to fit correctly. A motorcycle jacket that is too tight will restrict your movement on the bike while a loose jacket will flap around annoyingly, causing fatigue over a long day in...
Professional racers and amateurs alike could soon be wearing patented airbag leathers that fully cocoon the rider and automatically call...
European motorcycle clothing company Macna makes some advanced technology gear with a lot of street smarts, although some of the...
My wardrobe is bursting with motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots and pants l’ve been reviewing and Mrs MBW says it’s time to get rid of some of the surplus gear and pass on a bargain or two. That’s the good news. The bad news is jackets are only large, pants 34”...
(Sponsored post) Alpinestars Apparel is an Italian motorcycle gear company known for its innovative, forward-thinking creations, each of which are...
In the biggest addition to the MotoCAP online ratings of motorcycle clothing since it began in August 2018, 19 articles...
Thick, soft leather and a heritage, two-tone design make this Merlin Chase leather jacket one of the most stylish and comfortable I’ve worn. At $499.95 it’s not bad value, either. No, this is not a jacket you wear to go racing, but it does have European certification with approved impact...
MotoCAP, the world’s first safety and comfort ratings system for motorcycle clothing, uses a secretive system for buying and selecting...
MotoCAP, the world’s first safety and comfort ratings system for motorcycle clothing, is important but may be too complex and...
The fastest-growing sector of the motorcycle clothing market is leisure safety gear while traditional Cordura and leather suits are decreasing in demand, says a British motorcycle clothing brand. The trend mirrors growth in retro and naked bikes and the decrease in sportsbike popularity, says Merlin major shareholder Steve Franklin. He...
British heritage motorcycle clothing brand Merlin have announced a new range of products that include several lifestyle products such as...
UK brand LDM is a relative newcomer to the market with a range of affordable riding gear including this LDM...
(Contributed post) Are you looking for a gift for a motorbike enthusiast? When someone is a fan of something or passionate about something, it is always a good idea to get them a Christmas gift based on this. However, you need to purchase something they will actually use – not...
The world’s first motorcycle clothing safety ratings program, MotoCAP, rates eight new textile jackets poorly for safety and comfort. Unlike the...
Imagine a motorcycle jacket that vibrates when it senses you are about to have a collision or delivers that disco...
Australian motorcycle jacket company DriRider has edged out iconic American Harley-Davidson in the 2018 Canstar Blue customer satisfaction survey of more than 400 riders. DriRider also won the 2016 and 2015 surveys while Harley won last year. The ratings compare motorcycle jacket brands on factors including value for money, comfort/fit, protection,...
The world’s first rating system for motorcycle clothing protection, MotoCAP, has been criticised for testing only 10 pairs of riding...
European motorcycle clothing brand Macna will add a dry cooling vest to their range next month in plenty of time for...
A lightweight cooling vest that cools in 10 seconds has attracted 150% of its $US20,000 crowd-funding goal and is set for immediate production. The InstantCool vest would be suitable for riders in hot conditions, although it requires a power bank and ice boxes carried in a special backpack, so it’s...
This Macna Aytee all-season touring and adventure jacket for men is simply the most technical and well designed jacket I...
A program of testing and rating the safety of motorcycle clothing available in Australia is about to go into its...
Have you ever noticed that your textile riding gear is not as waterproof or breathable as it used to be and doesn’t fit as well after you’ve washed it? That’s because some textile jackets, pants and gloves are made with material that needs to be washed in a certain method...
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop...
BMW Motorrad will have a new boss when Markus Schramm takes over as director in May and the company has...
Do you know what you should look for in a leather jacket, pants or suit? We’re not talking about style, but protection. Is cow or roo leather best? Should the gear have triple stitching? What do the EN numbers mean? What armour should it have? Do perforations make it weak? We...
KTM Australia has a new range of PowerWear street, race and adventure gear available in Australia and is now distributing...
This Astric Sports motorcycle jacket includes a “compression bag” in the back for protection that converts to a bike cover...
MotoGP riders have been wearing airbag suits since 2007 to protect them in a crash, but from this year they will become mandatory in all classes. If airbag suits are good enough for MotoGP riders, they are also good enough for you. Helite makes airbag vests and jackets for a...
A new polyethylene nano fibre that is thinner, tougher, lighter and cheaper than Kevlar and Dyneema could be the next...