BMW Motorrad will have a new boss when Markus Schramm takes over as director in May and the company has...
Karen Davidson is treated like a rock star among Harley-Davidson fans. Everywhere she goes at the Harley 110th celebrations in...
(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...
Harley-Davidson’s Triple Vent System (TVS) jackets must be the first piece of motorcycle apparel developed in a wind tunnel. Last...
If you’re serious about adventure, try this KTM rally suit. It may not be the kit they wear in the...
If you believe high-visibility clothing is safer, then this hi-vis vest may also save you from road rage with its “Polite” message on the back. Yes, it does look a lot like “Police” and will no doubt get the attention of the traffic. It may even prevent road rage with its simple...
BMW Motorrad and Alpinestars have collaborated to produce a textile jacket with an airbag for use on the road and...
More great products from the some of the best producers of motorcyclist clothing have arrived for the summer ahead. We...
They say you only get what you pay for, but with the Shark Leathers Faster two-piece road suit, you get more because the price is outweighed by the quality. During my riding and racing years, I have owned everything from the most recognised Dainese and Alpinestars leathers, to Joe Rocket, Frank...
When Ixon was introduce to the Australian market in 2005, it arrived with an enormous range of textile jackets and...
Most motorcycle jackets are designed with one core philosophy — to protect the rider in the event of an accident....
American motorcycle custom accessories and motorcycle apparel company Arlen Ness have released a new range of performance racing leathers. They feature CE Certified gear suitable for the street riders right to racers. To find a retailer, click here. Top of the line is the Sentinel costing $1299.95. The shoulders, knees,...
Many motorcycle shops only pay lip service to women’s riding gear, says Black Arrow fashion designer and motorcyclist Hannah Smith...
French retro motorcycle helmet company Ruby has released a limited edition range of helmets to celebrate German motorcycle manufacturer BMW’s...
European motorcycle clothing company Macna makes some advanced technology gear with a lot of street smarts, although some of the colours and designs in their 2019 range might be a little adventurous for some riders. Bright blues and yellows are not your typical motorcycle fare. But there is also some...
Urban and country riders need different levels of abrasion, impact and seam-bursting protection in their riding gear, according to MotoCAP...
Last year MotoGP made airbag race suits mandatory and now Dainese has produced an airbag vest for everyday riders that...
In winter it seems ridiculous to be thinking about a summer riding suit. However, I’m heading to the US in a few weeks and riding in the scorching heat of a Wisconsin summer so I need to pick out some summer riding gear. It’s a Harley function, so that probably...
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson...
BMW Motorrad has launched a 2020 heritage collection of rider gear to appeal to riders of their R nineT models...
This Astric Sports motorcycle jacket that converts to a bike cover is one of many weird and wonderful motorcycle accessories we’ve seen over the years. The people at Astric Sports, Hong Kong, tell us they are working on a final prototype, so they don’t have full details yet. However, they...
British motorcycle helmet manufacturer Ruroc will next month branch out into rider gear under a new brand called Enginehawk. Company...
British heritage motorcycle clothing brand Merlin have announced a new range of products that include several lifestyle products such as...
As if bright yellow and red Ducati motorcycles aren’t visible enough, the Italian manufacturer has linked up with Arai and Rev’It! to produce fluorescent yellow Ducati helmets and jackets. Ducati Australia and New Zealand marketing coordinator L’Oreal Pierce says the HV1 Pro full-face helmet ($799.99) and HV1 Tour jacket ($746.99)...
Custom motorcycle company Ellaspede has turned its mechanical and design brilliance to solving the problem of where to safely hang...
Part 3 – Impact abrasion resistance. Over the past seven years, Europe has developed a new clothing protection standard (EN17092)....
The world’s first rating system for motorcycle clothing protection, MotoCAP, has been criticised for testing only 10 pairs of riding jeans and 10 leather jackets. MotoCAP was launched last week to give riders a guide to the safety standards of their gear, as well as price and comfort. Despite eight...
This Astric Sports motorcycle jacket includes a “compression bag” in the back for protection that converts to a bike cover...
A petition to ban the use of a hi-vis vest with “POLITE” on the back has been started in the UK, saying...
Trendy French motorcycle apparel company Segura will be available in Australia in August 2015. The company which gets its name from a Spanish river, has a big range of motorcycle jackets, pants, boots, gloves and accessories for the fashion-conscious rider. Segura began producing gear in 1967 and continues with retro or...
My wardrobe is bursting with motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots and pants l’ve been reviewing and Mrs MBW says it’s time...
Our 12 Days of Christmas countdown continues with nine Harley jackets from the 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories...
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...
Female riders who complain about the lack of shape and adjustment in motorcycle jackets that don’t fit their shape should...
You can have the same airbag upper-body protection as MotoGP riders but for a fraction of the cost, thanks to the...
Are you an ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) rider, or do you believe riders should be allowed to choose their own level of protection? While we can understand the desires of riders to choose their own level of protection and, on occasions, choose style and comfort ahead of...
Yamaha has replaced Harley-Davidson as the top brand rated by Australian riders, while Shoei is the top helmet, Aplinestars best...
We panned a leather jacket we received from Pakistan in August 2016 and warned riders against buying cheap motorcycle goods...
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...
Eight motorcycle jackets and five pairs of riding pants have been added to the growing list of motorcycle gear rated...