inside scoop on the two-wheeled motorcycle world
We’ve seen it a hundred times now, the typical leather cruiser jacket with its stiff leather chassis, thick main zipper, and shiny studded buttons. It’s a classic look, one made famous by a pouting Marlon Brando and in The Wild One, but has been rehashed over and over by motorcycle jacket manufacturers for decades. Now […]
The entire line of new or updated motorcycle gear apparel for 2016 from Alpinestars that will be available to consumers includes numerous items, which you’ll be able to see on Chaparral Motorsports website Until then, here’s some highlights from the Alpinestars 2016 collection press introduction held at the company’s U.S. headquarters. New and updated performance […]
With the summer heat, some riders forgo their leather jackets to stay cool while riding. However, without your leather, you’re left extremely vulnerable if you’re in an accident. Even though leather is thick and durable, there are breathable options for riders so they can stay safe and cool while riding. There’s no doubt that certain summer […]
For most people, when they think of a motorcyclist riding down the street, they picture a black, leather jacket. However, the world of motorcycle jackets has not only evolved, but spread out across a plethora of different styles, fits, purposes and protective-based motorcycle apparel. No longer are the days of the Fonz with a simple […]
The summer months bring on a lot of additional threats to motorcyclists that many riders are completely unaware of. For instance, the summer heat can cause serious dehydration for riders spending multiple hours on their bike in the sun. Additionally, riders can have overly-thick leathers, boots and gloves, which leads to more distractions from being […]
For skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers and other winter sports enthusiasts, protective clothing has been on the market for some time. However, this weather proof style of textiles has been fairly limited to the snow-sport industry. The Scorpion EXO Yukon Jacket brings that same style of high-tech fabric to motorcyclists. Adventure and touring motorcyclists need clothing that can […]
When most people think of a classic motorcycle jacket, usually the image of a black leather piece of gear comes to mind. However, nowadays motorcycle gear comes in just about any color imaginable, and jackets are made from various types of materials to ensure comfort and still look stylish. There are literally thousands of motorcycle jackets […]
The winter months bring cold weather that numerous motorcyclists simply don’t want to deal with until spring. Winter riding can be a dangerous task for those in areas where the climate can drop to freezing temperatures. Without the right motorcycle gear, riders can get frostbite or experience a chill that no amount of clothing can […]
Icon recently released its 2014 Fall Gear collection for motorcyclists of all kinds and one of the standout pieces is the new Icon 1000 Hood Jacket. The jacket brings together both a modern trend in motorcycle apparel and a classic look that gives urban riders a new piece of iconic equipment for rides around town. […]
Riding a motorcycle comes with certain levels of risk, even a simple pothole can spell disaster. That’s why it’s important to have the right riding gear. It could mean all the difference in not only keeping a rider safe in the event of a crash, but likely help them avoid it altogether. With that being […]
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