German adventure motorcycle accessories brand Touratech has launched a boot it claims is a three-in-one to cover touring, sports and...
We panned a leather jacket we received from Pakistan in August 2016 and warned riders against buying cheap motorcycle goods...
Johnny Reb boots and gear have been a staple in the Australian motorcycle fraternity for more than 30 years. Over the past two years they have expanded their range into clothing and leatherwear with the addition of vests, jackets and socks for men, women and kids, with even more to...
Yamaha has replaced Harley-Davidson as the top brand rated by Australian riders, while Shoei is the top helmet, Aplinestars best...
The first thing you notice about the new AXO Freedom Adventure boots ($299.95 through ficeda.com.au) is the absence of bulky...
Italian motorcycle gear manufacturer Dainese has revealed its 2014 products. While the Dainese collection was unveiled at the Silverstone MotoGP, not all products are track based. It includes the Laguna Seca Evo one-piece suit, two leather jackets (Stripes Evo Pelle and Laguna Evo Lady)and two textile jackets (Carve Master GTX...
The fastest-growing sector of the motorcycle clothing market is leisure safety gear while traditional Cordura and leather suits are decreasing...
Australian boot maker R.M.Williams has joined forces with Parisian bike builder Blitz Motorcycles to make hipster biker scrambler boots costing...
This stylish motorcycle shoe is the result of a collaboration between Milan shoemaker Seboy’s and Italian vintage motorcycle restoration workshop Soiatti Moto Classiche. They say the shoe has extra leather in the toe for protection with discrete gear shift protectors on both shoes to cater for riders of vintage motorcycles with...
Karen Davidson is treated like a rock star among Harley-Davidson fans. Everywhere she goes at the Harley 110th celebrations in...
If you love touring on your Ducati in Italian style, safety and comfort, you’re going to want the new touring...
Do you wear your pants tucked into your motorcycle boots or are you a loose legger with your pants over the top of your boots? Look around at other riders and you will see examples of both. But why is there a difference and does it matter? We’ve asked around...
My favourite pair of motorcycle boots are these Stylmartin Legend RDs. They are waterproof and so comfortable yet supportive, that...
The proof is in the riding so we put a new pair of TCX X-Blend waterproof boots to the ultimate...
Have you ever found out the hard way that waterproof gear has a use-by date after which it is totally useless? Two pairs of boots, two pairs of gloves, a jacket and several pair of pants have failed me after as little as five years of periodic use. This is...
While many riders stretch their finances just to buy a motorcycle and then can’t afford to buy decent safety gear,...
Stylmartin is not a familiar brand to Australian motorcycle riders. However, they were worn by former world GP champs Wayne...
Just as many of the old motorcycle brands are returning, so are motorcycle clothing brands such as England’s famous Goldtop brand. Motorcycle clothing brands did not exist in the post-war era, so riders used horse-riding equipment or surplus gear from the army, airforce and police. Goldtop history Goldtop was established...
Are you an ATGATT (all the gear, all the time) rider, or do you believe riders should be allowed to...
BMW Motorrad has launched a 2020 heritage collection of rider gear to appeal to riders of their R nineT models...
They may be a classic-style cruiser boot, but the Stylmartin Legend RS ($349) boots have become my favourite for just about all occasions. Not only are they the most comfortable long boots I’ve worn, but they are also waterproof, breathable and cool on hot days, they are classy and they...
Riders on their way home from this weekend’s MotoGP have been urged to visit the Blue Knot Day site in...
If you want to ride in the urban environment with some style and so you don’t have to change your...
My cupboards are bulging with riding gear I have bought and had given to me for testing over the years, but I always seem to wear the same favourite riding gear. It’s great to have a bulging cupboard full of boots, jackets and pants, drawers filled with gloves and a...
It started with a crash but now online motorcycle accessories and apparel business Finn Moto is turning over up to...
Alpinestars boots has kicked the most goals in the 2018 Canstar Blue customer satisfaction survey of more than 350 riders. The...
Aldi claims this year’s annual motorcycle gear sale will feature their safest gear yet with their $189 leather jacket being the most popular buy. The sale is usually held in the first couple of Saturdays of August, but has been delayed this year until 31 August 2019, starting at 8.30am. “Every year...
Indian Motorcycle is adding to the apparel range for 2017 with new rider wear, gloves, casual wear and an exclusive range...
If you arrive at a Triumph Motorcycle dealer in India dressed in thongs (flip flops), shorts and a t-shirt, they...
If you’ve ever had motorcycle gear fail through wear and tear or a crash, it could be covered by the Australian Trades Practices Act and/or the manufacturer’s warranty. But first, click here to see the difference between a product failure and rider error. Consumer protection If it’s a genuine product...
Are you an extreme size – short, tall, skinny or large – but still want to ride a motorcycle? Unfortunately,...
When we began riding in the 1970s, all our motorcycle riding gear came from the army disposal shop because the...
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...
Your motorcycle jackets, pants, gloves and boots that are supposed to protect you in a crash, can sometimes experience failures...
TCX Street Ace Air boots join the booming trend in recent years for commuter riding shoes that you can wear on...
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Whether you or a loved one enjoy riding motorcycles, or belong to a biker club, the holiday season means getting yourself a fun motorcycle gift. This could be anything from a sturdy pair of biker gloves to something unique like a skull bracelet....
(CE certification article contributed by Pando Moto) Motorcycle protective rider gear has become a lot safer over the years since...
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....
Indian Motorcycle has partnered with Red Wing Shoes to create a three-model line-up of stylish riding boots for men and women. The good news is that they will be coming Down Under, says Indian Motorcycle Australia and New Zealand Country Manager Peter Harvey. “The Indian Red Wing boots are very...
Here is a simple answer to the age-old problem of protecting your boots while riding. Rubber gear shifters leave black marks...