The “bikie chicks” from BikieChic are selling up to enjoy more travel, fishing and surfing. Selena Thurbon and Diane Scaysbrook...
Mrs MotorbikeWriter returns to tell us what women really want in motorcycle gear. I make no secret of the fact...
Harley-Davidson has teamed with rock legends Guns N’ Roses to launch a range of men’s and women’s long and short-sleeved t-shirts, hoodies and tank tops. The partnership leads us to believe that the band could be a highlight act at the motorcycle brand’s 115th celebrations next year in Milwaukee from...
One of the biggest issues women cite with riding is how to deal with helmet hair, but now Aussie invention...
Australian motorcycle clothing company Draggin has once again proved that hipster fashion need not get in the way of protection....
Women riders’ tight-fitting leggings may look great, but they still fail the safety test, according to the Australian MotoCAP safety and comfort ratings system. The highest safety rating MotoCAP has given to leggings is only two out of a maximum of five stars given to the $269 Resurgence Sara Jane...
The distinguished Skram riding sunglasses have been designed to allow riders to continue to ride on into the night. They...
It’s almost winter in the southern hemisphere and time to break out the Superman underwear, gloves, balaclava and all-weather jackets....
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...
European motorcycle clothing manufacturer has resized a range of apparel in collaboration with the world’s biggest electric motorcycle company, Zero...
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me … something from the 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor...
Australian motorcycle protection clothing company Draggin has been listed by DuPont Kevlar in its 50th Anniversary to be one of the 50 best products to use Kevlar. It is the only Australian company recognised by in the DuPont Kevlar 50th anniversary list which also includes products such as Goodyear Wangler tyres, Beauer...
How would you like to tease your brain with our motorcycle quiz and also be in the running to win...
Custom motorcycle company Ellaspede has turned its mechanical and design brilliance to solving the problem of where to safely hang...
Now you can turn your regular clothes into protective riding gear by wearing Kevlar-lined undergarments, says Draggin Jeans who warn about deceptive labelling by some manufacturers. Australian protective motorcycle Draggin Jeans have released their K-shirt ($249) and K-Leg ($279), allowing you to wear what you want over the top and...
A new polyethylene nano fibre that is thinner, tougher, lighter and cheaper than Kevlar and Dyneema could be the next...
There are many products on the market that try to save the annoying problem of tangled helmet hair that plagues...
If you are worried about air pollution when riding or are allergic to airborne pollens, the French R-PUR face mask may be the solution. https://youtu.be/NTTBf1pUH3M Their crowd-funding project is more than 345% oversubscribed so we expect it will go into production. It costs €119 ($A180, $US139) each, including one replacement...
MV Agusta has announced a distinguished partnership with Roni who is one of Switzerland’s most exclusive watchmakers. Roni is based...
The first women’s riding gear was a pair of jodhpur pants made by Harley-Davidson in the 1920s. There followed a...
Back by popular request is Mrs MotorbikeWriter … and this time she’s going motorcycle shopping! MotorbikeWriter has had a million bikes over the years and a few times he’s asked my opinion on what he should buy next. But I either didn’t care or offer an opinion. I think my response...
Italian motorcycle gear manufacturer Dainese has revealed its 2014 products. While the Dainese collection was unveiled at the Silverstone MotoGP,...
Many riders already know the advantages of bamboo socks and underwear which keeps you cool/warm and nice to be near...
Harley-Davidson MotorClothes plunders the company’s 110-plus-year archives for classic logos and graphics to adorn its latest men’s heritage collection of casual wear. It’s called the Genuine Collection range and it certainly evokes that nostalgia feeling of which many newer companies can only dream. To fit in with the heritage logos...
It seems strange to be thinking of gearing up for the cold at this time of the year, but Oxford...
Eight out of 10 of the most commonly worn motorcycle suits in Australia have failed abrasion tests conducted by Dr...
I’ve been doing a little light reading over the weekend of the 900-page 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue. Even though I don’t own a Harley, it’s nice to dream and imagine which of the more than 10,000 accessories you could put on your favourite bike to personalise...
Women riders wanting a convenient backpack for the bike but don’t want to lug around a macho pack when they’re...
No, it’s not the First of April … this really is an air-conditioning system for motorcycles. Personal air-conditions systems developers...
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...
The annual Aldi motorcycle gear sale kick starts at 8am on Saturday (August 13, 2016) with a wide range of cheap and good quality gear....
The top stories on MotorbikeWriter.com in 2014 were all about helmet issues. Riders have been fined for having tinted visors,...
Riders who suffer from swollen and aching legs after sitting for a long time own their motorcycle should consider getting compression socks. Compression socks are often used in hospitals for bed-bound patients and they are also handy for long-distance air travel t prevent deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). However, they can also...
Keeping your cool while riding in summer heat is difficult, but this cool vest and bag from Harley-Davidson will help....
Octane motorcycle clothing has launched in Australia with jackets, pants and gloves made to high safety and quality standards, but...
While many riders stretch their finances just to buy a motorcycle and then can’t afford to buy decent safety gear, Harley-Davidson has a solution. HD Australia products manager Sébastien Bureau says they are offering customers finance deals that include up to 10% of the price of the bike to be...
The latest catchphrase is “hipster” and the motorcycle industry is targeting them as the future of motorcycling. While nothing gets...
Are you an extreme size – short, tall, skinny or large – but still want to ride a motorcycle? Unfortunately,...
In some states of the USA riders don’t have to wear a helmet, but they must have eye protection, while helmets are mandatory in Australia and glasses are not. It seems strange that eye protection has not been made mandatory in our nanny state. After all, your eyes are the...
Barz Optics make a range of quality sunglasses that are windproof, comfortable enough to wear all day and night and...