Many riders already know the advantages of bamboo socks and underwear which keeps you cool/warm and nice to be near...
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....
Karen Davidson is treated like a rock star among Harley-Davidson fans. Everywhere she goes at the Harley 110th celebrations in Milwaukee, she is besieged by fans wanting autographs and pictures. It’s the same with her brother Bill and father, Willie G. But these days there are more and more women...
There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We’ve thrown together a few of the...
Back by popular request is Mrs MotorbikeWriter … and this time she’s going motorcycle shopping! MotorbikeWriter has had a million bikes...
Women riders wanting a convenient backpack for the bike but don’t want to lug around a macho pack when they’re off the bike should check out MotoChic. This new American company, founded by rider Debra Chin, has launched its first two products on Kickstarter. They are durable lightweight, multi-purpose bags...
With just two days before Santa revs up his Harley sleigh, we are down to two gifts in our 12...
In Part 1, we looked at the pioneers of women’s motorcycle riding apparel and how it has blossomed only in...
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...
A new polyethylene nano fibre that is thinner, tougher, lighter and cheaper than Kevlar and Dyneema could be the next...
One of the biggest issues women cite with riding is how to deal with helmet hair, but now Aussie invention...
Octane motorcycle clothing has launched in Australia with jackets, pants and gloves made to high safety and quality standards, but at reasonable prices. The gear will be offered through the new Motorbike Writer online shop. Click here to BUY NOW! Octane motorcycle gear importers are veteran New Zealand motorcycle riders...
Eight out of 10 of the most commonly worn motorcycle suits in Australia have failed abrasion tests conducted by Dr...
Ugly Fish motorcycle glasses have been around for seven hears now and forged a place in the cruiser world with...
No, it’s not the First of April … this really is an air-conditioning system for motorcycles. Personal air-conditions systems developers EntroSys are the inventors and manufacturers of the world’s first personal motorcycle air conditioning system – BikeAir. The AS/C system consists of a 4.5kg unit about the size of a...
If you have a biker in your life, you’ll probably get that they aren’t the easiest of people to buy...
The top stories on MotorbikeWriter.com in 2014 were all about helmet issues. Riders have been fined for having tinted visors,...
No matter what the season, a neck sock – or two, or three – is always good to have in your pocket! The Oxford Comfy neck sock is made of a thin, breathable material with UV protection as good as applying 15-20 sunscreen. They will stop the wind and keep...
This week, our smartest reader will win some biker jewellery from Australian company Bico who have been invited to be...
Keeping your cool while riding in summer heat is difficult, but this cool vest and bag from Harley-Davidson will help....
The distinguished Skram riding sunglasses have been designed to allow riders to continue to ride on into the night. They have been designed by Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride founder Mark Hawwa and the three different designs certainly do look distinguished. Mark says Skram Motorcycle Eyewear is “a product that as motorcyclists we wanted...
Australian motorcycle clothing company Draggin has once again proved that hipster fashion need not get in the way of protection....
Trendy French motorcycle apparel company Segura will be available in Australia in August 2015. The company which gets its name...
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,...
Barz Optics make a range of quality sunglasses that are windproof, comfortable enough to wear all day and night and...
Always get the best weather gear you can and the best I’ve ever used is the Harley-Davidson men’s Roadway rainsuit....
Motorcycle gear is becoming cheaper and cheaper, but there is still a lot of expensive gear that may not offer protection commensurate with the cost. While we don’t endorse inferior products, companies such as Aldi seem to be able to bring bargain-priced quality items to market. Senior research project officer...
Aussie riders could be short-changed when buying protective riding gear that does not include the armour; we should demand it...
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 long hiatus where motorcycle manufacturers and riding gear companies basically ignored women riders’ needs. It’s only been in recent years that riding gear companies have bothered to target women riders...
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop...
Motorcycle goggles are a must if you want to look cool and protect your eyes when riding in an open-face...
The year goes by so quickly … it’s already time to join the Harley “Book Club”. Your free 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories catalogue is now waiting at your dealership. About 22,000 copies have been printed off for Australia and New Aealand and they are all likely to...
Mrs MotorbikeWriter returns to tell us what women really want in motorcycle gear. I make no secret of the fact...
Are you an extreme size – short, tall, skinny or large – but still want to ride a motorcycle? Unfortunately,...
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...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a...
I’ve been doing a little light reading over the weekend of the 900-page 102nd Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories...
Many riders wear bamboo socks and underwear for their all-season comfort and long-lasting odour-free freshness. We endorse Bamboo Textiles products and sell them through our online shop. The most popular bamboo items are the long and short motorcycle socks. Click here to check out the full range. However, their even-longer...
With winter just around the corner, Kiwi company Roadog has launched a new line of thermal layers specifically designed for...