It seems strange to be thinking of gearing up for the cold at this time of the year, but Oxford...
Back by popular request is Mrs MotorbikeWriter … and this time she’s going motorcycle shopping! MotorbikeWriter has had a million bikes...
Mrs MotorbikeWriter returns to tell us what women really want in motorcycle gear. I make no secret of the fact that I like to look presentable no matter what I am doing and that includes when I’m sitting on the back of MotorbikeWriter’s motorcycles. I come from a long line...
Always get the best weather gear you can and the best I’ve ever used is the Harley-Davidson men’s Roadway rainsuit....
Women riders wanting a convenient backpack for the bike but don’t want to lug around a macho pack when they’re...
American sunglasses manufacturer Flying Eyes who specialise in glasses for pilots now have improved safety standards to make them UV-protected and shatterproof. These stylish pilot sunglasses have recently become popular among motorcyclists for their comfortably thin yet indestructible frames and wrap-around design that keeps the wind out. Click here for...
I’ve been doing a little light reading over the weekend of the 900-page 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories...
Custom motorcycle company Ellaspede has turned its mechanical and design brilliance to solving the problem of where to safely hang...
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...
The “bikie chicks” from BikieChic are selling up to enjoy more travel, fishing and surfing. Selena Thurbon and Diane Scaysbrook...
This week, our smartest reader will win some biker jewellery from Australian company Bico who have been invited to be...
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me … something from the 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue, I hope. I’ve been studying the 10,000-plus items in the 900-page Harley “bible” recently and I’ve found a host of great Christmas present ideas for me,...
Many riders wear bamboo socks and underwear for their all-season comfort and long-lasting odour-free freshness. We endorse Bamboo Textiles products...
How would you like to tease your brain with our motorcycle quiz and also be in the running to win...
Many riders already know the advantages of bamboo socks and underwear which keeps you cool/warm and nice to be near with its antibacterial properties. I had heard a lot of riders rave about bamboo but had never been tempted to buy any because I have sensitive skin (although some say...
Karen Davidson is treated like a rock star among Harley-Davidson fans. Everywhere she goes at the Harley 110th celebrations in...
Barz Optics make a range of quality sunglasses that are windproof, comfortable enough to wear all day and night and...
Spring is here and hot temperatures are just around the corner, but cool relief is on the way, thanks to German and American scientists. Harley is now following BMW with the use of Schoeller Textile’s Coldblack fabric from Germany that reflects the sun’s rays to keep riders 5C cooler and...
Just as new model bikes are finding new niches, so rider gear also has to follow suit. The latest craze...
There are many products on the market that try to save the annoying problem of tangled helmet hair that plagues...
I love my Ugly Fish Ultimate sunglasses, but now I have a new love in my life: the Ugly Fish Rocket photo chromatic sunglasses. They would make a great last-minute Christmas present for the rider who has everything. While the Ultimates come with a multi-lens pack that includes tinted, clear and...
No, it’s not the First of April … this really is an air-conditioning system for motorcycles. Personal air-conditions systems developers...
The distinguished Skram riding sunglasses have been designed to allow riders to continue to ride on into the night. They...
This t-shirt is just one way you can help raise money for breast cancer research and make people more aware. October is international cancer awareness month and you can do your bit by donating money or joining one of the many Pink Ribbon Rides around the world or the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride...
Aussie riders could be short-changed when buying protective riding gear that does not include the armour; we should demand it...
Octane motorcycle clothing has launched in Australia with jackets, pants and gloves made to high safety and quality standards, but...
Eight out of 10 of the most commonly worn motorcycle suits in Australia have failed abrasion tests conducted by Dr Chris Hurren at Deakin University in a joint study with researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia in Sydney. Senior Research Officer Dr Liz de Rome says only two passed at the minimal level...
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson...
Riders who suffer from swollen and aching legs after sitting for a long time own their motorcycle should consider getting...
Isn’t it about time sexy was brought back to women’s protective motorcycle clothing rather than baggy, androgynous gear? Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin thinks so and has introduced Stealthz, the first motorcycle “jeggings”, to their women’s collection. Jeggings are a combination of jeans and leggings. Draggin executive assistant Kristy Horne...
The top stories on MotorbikeWriter.com in 2014 were all about helmet issues. Riders have been fined for having tinted visors,...
The latest catchphrase is “hipster” and the motorcycle industry is targeting them as the future of motorcycling. While nothing gets...
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...
Male and female riders can now stay fresh in summer for longer and warm in winter all day with this...
In Part 1, we looked at the pioneers of women’s motorcycle riding apparel and how it has blossomed only in...
There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We’ve thrown together a few of the latest products from tyres to jackets to tools and gizmos. Retro whitewall tyre The Pro Accessories PL. Avon Cobra whitewall 21-inch front tyre is just what the power cruiser and...
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop...
The first women’s riding gear was a pair of jodhpur pants made by Harley-Davidson in the 1920s. There followed a...
European motorcycle clothing manufacturer has resized a range of apparel in collaboration with the world’s biggest electric motorcycle company, Zero in California. The limited-edition casual T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts feature a logo with Pando and Zero and the statement “Powered by nature, Electric by choice”. A joint press release says...
Beating the heat is as simple as wearing a Harley-Davidson adjustable hydration vest, as I have found out on my...