With wetter weather coming soon to the southern hemisphere, I’ve started my annual search for seasonally appropriate riding gear. Like many...
Jackets
Not all motorcycle jackets are created equal. Whether you’re riding in summer or winter, fair weather and gale force winds your jacket needs to be capable of dealing with everything you throw at it. This is especially important in the event of an accident. Our motorcycle jacket reviews look at new and noteworthy jackets that offer great looks, premium functionality and, most importantly, plenty of safety features.
This is the Saint Engineered Classic Riding Jacket. Developed by Melbourne-based riding gear experts Saint, the Engineered Classic Jacket represents...
The Bomber is back! Saint has once again reengineered and redesigned the classic Bomber jacket to create a stylish and...
Thanks to temperate weather conditions through the more heavily populated southern regions, Australia is an idyllic place for motorcycling. The...
All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. Straight mates. We all have one. They’re the ones...
The Kevins jacket is the result of a collaboration between renowned riding gear brand Dainese and the Italian designer denim...
When you’re a motorcyclist living in a wet climate you soon get to know a thing or two about staying...
Shearling collar jackets have been making bold fashion statements for decades. During the 1930s, the style was commonly used in...
We’d like to think by now that every motorcyclist understands the importance of wearing protective riding gear. Unfortunately, our everyday...
Motorcycle jackets have come a long way since the ton-up boys’ heyday. Back in the ‘50s, it was all black...
All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. If you had to rank colours in order of...
True addicts of the two-wheeled persuasion don’t let their rides sit idle an entire season simply because it’s cold. All...
Most riding gear has one primary objective; to protect your body in the event of an accident. While that is...
A few months ago I wrote an article about the MotoMAX Royal Enfield 650 Scrambler. It was created to fill...
Before we take a closer look at the new Merlin Outlaw Explorer Smock we first need to understand what a...
“We’ve spent years researching and improving every single feature on the Alpha Jacket. Put simply, the new Alpha 3.0 is...
Making a great product doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel. Lithuanian riding gear manufacturer Pando Moto sell the customary range...
All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. Next time you’re at a formal function, try this...
The Enginehawk Predator isn’t strictly a hoodie, nor can you call it a jacket. It’s a waist-length, water-resistant, hooded, pull-over...
The Roland Sands Ridgeline CE Jacket is one of the newest additions to the brand’s 2021 range of riding gear....
Nothing says bad-ass like a leather motorcycle jacket. But aside from its appearance, there are several other benefits that leather...
Looking cool on a motorcycle used to be effortless. Before the invention of Kevlar and tech fabrics, riders either wore...
All outdoor images courtesy of Machines That Dream Pity the poor old black leather motorcycle jacket. For something that should...
EngineHawk is the newest company on the motorcycle gear market, launching in Q2 of 2021, with a mission statement of...
Hooded motorcycle jackets are a point of contention for some riders. Due to their design, they can generate a substantial...
Icon 1000 have given us a glimpse of what the future of riding gear may look like with their new...
Unless 2020 scared you into a prepper cave somewhere in the desert, you’ll no doubt have noticed a trend over...
Ah, the classics! There’s a good reason why they never go out of style. It’s all fine and well to...
This is the new Rev’it! Element Motorcycle Jacket a lightweight, versatile jacket offering all-weather compatibility and CE certified protection. The...
It seems unlikely there would be any kind of connection between snow sportswear and motorcycling, but UK based helmet manufacturer...
The new 2021 Rev’it! Dirt Series riding gear collection is aimed squarely at the adventure rider segment. However, amongst the...
If you’re looking for a classically styled motorcycle jacket but don’t want the bulk or weight associated with leather, waxed...
Is it just me or is it getting hot in here? Down here in the southern hemisphere we’re having one...
Down here in the southern hemisphere things are heating up! Temperatures in Western Australia during the Christmas break can average...
Some riding gear can leave you looking and feeling like a rolling billboard. If you’re not into the idea of...
Every motorcyclist needs a leather jacket in their riding gear collection. Protective motorcycle apparel manufacturer Alpinestars claims to have created...
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are at it again with their epic cross-continental motorcycle adventures. This time in the new...
There was a time when we wouldn’t touch camo riding gear with a ten-foot pole. During the nineties, camo was...
In early 2018 I started using the Earnest Hardin Overalls. If you missed the full review I did on them...
Labelling a product as ‘premium’ tells customers you’re offering something that’s superior to other alternatives. Italian motorcycle riding gear manufacturer...
A classic silhouette, everyday versatility and modern safety. The Merlin Trance Jacket fuses 3 styles into one to create a...
If you’re a fan of Bavarian airheads, oilheads, water-cooled boxers or flying bricks you can now fly the BMW flag...
Despite their hooligan antics on two wheels, Roland Sands Designs have established themselves as a riding gear brand that takes...
Bomber jackets are well and truly back in fashion. Originally designed for, you guessed it, fighter pilots the style has...
Italian motorcycle apparel manufacturers Spidi have been producing riding gear since 1977. The new Spidi Clubber jacket dips into that...
Let me introduce to you the Cortech Voodoo Riding Shirt. It’s not quite a fully-fledged motorcycle jacket but it is...
The CORTECH Skipper bomber jacket is as much a piece of fashion to behold as it is a functional addition...
Naming something after a Greek God is a bold move. But looking at the way REV’IT!’s Prometheus jacket can hold...
When it’s hot enough outside to fry an egg on your tank the last thing you want to do is...
Any riding gear manufacturer can create up a “retro” jacket. But only those who have been around for a while...
I’ve been riding in an Icon 1000 Basehawk for the past 4 years and can honestly say it’s one of...
The line between motorcycle riding gear and street fashion has been well and truly blurred. California based VKTRE Moto Co....
The Merlin Chase jacket is an all leather motorcycle jacket from the UK based riding gear manufacturer. Sporting timeless tracker-inspired...
It’s not often we find riding gear in the sportbike sector that appeals. To us, most of it looks a...
Overshirts have become commonplace in motorcycle riding gear catalogs. They can’t promise the same level of protection as a full...
Since 2009 Aether apparel has been producing outdoor-ready urban apparel for discerning city dwellers and weekend adventurers. Their design philosophy...
Riding gear featuring military-inspired designs is nothing new. Unfortunately, it tends to be limited to garish full camo garments. Rather...
Layering is a great way to insulate yourself against the cold, but adding too much bulk can be impractical. The...
Anyone who has ever emerged from a sticky situation unscathed and had someone tell them how “lucky” they were, will...
Leather has long dominated as the material of choice for motorcycle jackets. And denim jackets have been style icons for...
Let’s be honest. Being cold and wet isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. So if you’re planning to ride...
If you’re looking for a non-leather motorcycle jacket with timeless style, waxed cotton is the answer. The most iconic waxed...
You don’t have to put out a poll to know which colour riding gear wins out over all others. It’s...
Finding an urban motorcycle jacket isn’t hard; seems everyone has one on offer. Finding a good one — one that’s...
Casual and riding gear are two terms that don’t belong together. To me, the word casual infers less safe, but...
A good motorcycle jacket is an investment. This Alpinestars Oscar Brass jacket will pay serious dividends. With its timeless style...
Goldtop England first emerged on the riding gear scene way back in 1951. With that much history and experience behind...
Camo gear was never meant to make you stand out. But, if you spend most of your time navigating the...
The hotter it gets, the harder it is to properly suit up for a ride — over 35c, the idea...
You would think that after ten years of hearing rider feedback on every kind of riding gear imaginable a company...
The line between motorcycle riding gear and everyday streetwear has well and truly been blurred. Whether you’re riding to work...
The reason the Schott Perfecto jacket looks like the original leather motorcycle jacket is because it IS the original leather...
If you’re looking to add a touch of Steve McQueen style to your riding clobber then Fuel Motorcycles have just...
From the crew at Australian riding gear outfit Akin, comes the second edition of their awesome Alpha motorcycle jacket. After...
London based Helmet manufacturer Hedon has expanded their range to include a revolutionary new motorcycle jacket. The Mirage is a reflective...
When you’re laying down your hard earned cash on an item of riding gear it’s always nice if it suits...
When you ride, you adapt — to the conditions on the road, to the weather, to the day. If you...
You may not have heard of them, but UK riding gear outfit ‘Merlin’ has been on the scene since 2011....
The crew at Tobacco Motorwear have been producing riding gear since 2014. Their jeans feature a great balance of style...
There are times when every motorcyclist considers riding in their regular clothes. It may be due to the weather or...
When it comes to riding gear every motorcyclist should own a good leather jacket. Historically leather has played a huge...
The Box Hill Jacket features top-grain, abrasion-resistant leather construction that’s designed using a slim, modern cut. Quilted and horizontal accent stitching and...
The fit is modern, with slightly pre-curved arms — what Icon 1000 refers to as their sport fit: mobility without...
The Downtown jacket is the perfect addition to every motorcyclist summer riding gear wardrobe. Constructed from 12.5 oz indigo denim...
Wind chill is enough to stop anyone from venturing outside on cold days. To help keep the chill out the...
With a design influenced directly by the first racing suit Dainese ever produced, the Toga, the Settantadue Toga72 jacket oozes 1970s...
Simply sign up to our newsletter list before December 25th, 2017 and you will automatically go into the draw. Want more...
The Speed and Strength SS1600 Straight Savage motorcycle helmet utilizes a modern street bike design which is both ECE and...
Designed and manufactured in Brooklyn, the home of Jane motorcycles, the Driggs motorcycle jacket is available in 3 colour-ways of...
Sands own experience as a GP racer and an everyday street rider is evident in the products he develops and...
Every time I hop on my bike I have to mentally remind myself that I am playing with fire. One...
For the last few weeks, I’ve been belting through a freezing Melbourne winter in the ‘post retro’ Gibson – prime...
So what is it exactly that makes the 1SELF Genesys jacket so safe? For starters, the jacket’s outer shell is...
Available in a range of different checkered flannel patterns and colours the Crave shirts easily pass as everyday streetwear so you...
The Bronson’s exterior is constructed from sturdy 10.5oz denim with heavy stitching for extra strength. Pre-curved and rotated sleeves add...
Inspired by the design of the iconic ‘Perfecto’ leather jacket, the RSD Clash features a double breasted, lancer style...
REV’IT! has continued to еxраnd their Urban Lіnе of motorcycle jackets with the addition of the Stealth Hoody. Designed to...
Just like your favourite pair of indigo blue jeans each denim panel on the Veloce jacket has been sewn together...
Bomber jackets are all the rage and it seems that most streetwear fashion labels now offer their own interpretation of...
Vests haven’t previously played a role in my wardrobe of motorcycle gear. The fact that I spent most of my...
