Motorcycle Clothing Reviews
Tourmaster Sentinel Jacket
Tourmaster Sentinel Rain Jacket Review The Tourmaster Sentinel jacket is an excellent choice for an outer layer rain and foul weather garment. It meets the claim of being both 100% waterproof yet it has some ventilation, which makes it more comfortable in warmer temperatures. The jacket has adequate storage in the three outer pockets and it stows …
Firstgear HT Overpants Review
Firstgear HT Overpants Review If you want what is arguably one of the best heavy duty textile outer garments on the market, then these pants, albeit slightly flawed, are the solution. Firstgear continues to offer a wide size range for the HT and other product lines, one reason why their products may be in such …
BKS Motorcycle Clothing
BKS Gloucester Waterproof Trousers Review By far the best-made and most comfortable motorcycle trousers I’ve ever worn — and probably the least stylish. Motorcycle trousers aren’t very exciting. Helmets, jackets and gloves give you plenty of ways to express your style and individuality, but trousers are much of a muchness and tend to go unnoticed. …
Cortech Scarab Winter Motorcycle Gloves Review
Cortech “Scarab” Gloves Review A warm and waterproof winter riding glove with styling and protection of a sport riding glove. I don’t like not riding my motorcycle. Although there are occasionally some good reasons not to ride. Perhaps I need to carry some equipment to or from work that day. Or maybe groceries are needed at home …
2011 REV’IT! Gore-Tex Winter Gloves
2011 REV’IT! Gore-Tex Winter Gloves The new REV’IT! Bastion GTX, Alaska GTX and Orion GTX gloves are comfortable and very nicely made, with looks and features that match the new REV’IT! GTX jackets and pants. GTX is Rev’it-speak for Gore-Tex and these winter gloves feature the new ripstop Cordura on top and leather on the …
REV’IT! Defender GTX Pants Review
REV’IT! Defender GTX Pants The new REV’IT! Defender GTX pants are, of course, the perfect match for the Defender GTX jacket. The pants are just as waterproof and just as warm as the jacket and they have a similar tailored fit that keeps the armor and padding in place. Features like a reinforced seat, grip …
REV’IT! Defender GTX Jacket Review
REV’IT! Defender GTX Jacket The new REV’IT! Defender GTX jacket is the fifth generation of the original and very popular Cayenne and Cayenne Pro jackets. The Cayenne Pro is still in the REV’IT! lineup and the Defender GTX is a new and even more advanced design. The REV’IT! Everest GTX (review) is now sitting at the top …
Firstgear Rainier Jacket Review
Version 3 of the Firstgear Rainier TPG Jacket The Firstgear Rainier TPG jacket provides warmth, comfort, modern styling and it’s waterproof. It’s a good choice for serious riders looking for high quality at a lower price point than the premier jackets from heavy hitters like REV’IT!, Rukka, and Klim. This is the third version of …
Firstgear Escape Pants Review
Version 2 for the Firstgear Escape TPG Pants This is the third review of Firstgear TPG products; first was the original Rainier TPG jacket (review), reviewed in 2008. One year ago, in November of 2009, I reviewed the updated Firstgear Teton TPG jacket along with the matching Firstgear TPG Escape pants. Now in November 2010 I’m reviewing “Version 3” …
Spartan Leathers
Spartan SL-1 Gloves Review The Spartan SL-1 gloves have outstanding quality, comfort and a real-world fit. They have “box” type fingertips not always found on race-style gloves. The stitching on the Spartan SL-1 gloves has to be the best I’ve ever seen. I’m not fond of the use of real stingray hide for abrasion resistance, however. Surely there …
Held Kallisto Gloves Review
Held Kallisto Gloves Review Comfortable, attractive gloves ideal for spring and autumn, let down by materials and stitching that are quick to wear out. When summer eventually rolled round, I realised I needed a new pair of in-between gloves; something for those days when my Hein Gericke Pathan gloves (review) are too hot but it’s not warm …
Sit Relief Shorts Review
Sit Relief for Seated Relief? Padded seat in a pair of undershorts don’t work very well for motorcycle use. I can’t remember how I first came upon the Sit Relief shorts, but they looked interesting, so I ordered a pair. These shorts are made from a polyester and Spandex material that fits snug to the …
REV’IT! Ignition Jacket
Rev’it! Ignition Jacket Review Some motorcycle gear is more show than go, but not REV’IT! The Ignition jacket is a great combination: the protection of leather and the breathability of mesh. High-end ProLife CE-approved shoulder and elbow armor, usually found only in full race gear and a perforated Temperfoam back pad offer additional protection. A …
Eska Squadrato Women’s Motorcycle Gloves Review
Eska Squadrato Motorcycle Gloves Review Good looking street and sport gloves with better than average protection compared to other women’s gloves. I guess I’m the last again, as usual! Because this is the final installment of the five-part webBikeWorld series on Eska gloves. This one took slightly longer, so my apologies for the delay but …
Gore-Tex X-TRAFIT for Motorcycle Gloves
Gore-Tex “X-TRAFIT” Waterproof Liner for Motorcycle Gloves More: wBW Motorcycle Glove Reviews September 25, 2010 – We asked W.L. Gore & Associates for more information about “X-TRAFIT”, the Gore-Tex membrane technology described in our Eska Indianapolis GTX gloves review. Here’s what they said: W.L. Gore & Associates is renowned as a specialist for the manufacture of highly functional, …
Eska H2 Motorcycle Gloves Review
Eska H2 Motorcycle Gloves Review Good basic gloves at a bargain price that work for day-in day-out riding. Eska is one of the largest glove manufacturers in the world, but the brand is not as well recognized among motorcyclists as it should be. The Austrian company has been manufacturing gloves for nearly 100 years and they make …
Tinwolf Motorcycle Reflective Vests
Motorcycle Reflective Vests Super bright reflective vests in a variety of designs are a lot of fun and help improve rider visibility. We reviewed the Tinwolf reflective vest way back in June 2005. The vests have proven to be very popular and it’s good to see that during this time the company has thrived and that motorcyclists …
AGV Sport Venus Jacket
AGV Sport “Venus” Women’s Jacket Review AGV Sport has been in the motorcycle apparel business for many years and their gear is very popular with street riders in the U.S.A. A company doesn’t survive that long without quality products, so for details about one of their women’s high-quality, armored leather jackets, read on… In the …
Spark Motorcycle Underwear
Spark Diablo & Spark Carbon Shirts The Spark motorcycle underwear is very soft and comfortable with impeccable tailoring and details. The excellent Dryarn fabric transfers moisture without trapping too much heat. I reviewed a selection of Spark windproof underwear (review) designed for motorcycle use in the heart of winter, 2009. I found all of the Spark items …
Eska Indianapolis Motorcycle Gloves Review
Eska Indianapolis Motorcycle Gloves Review Race gloves with the addition of a Gore-Tex membrane and Gore-Tex guarantee. Next in our five-part series on Eska products is this review of the Eska Indianapolis gloves, a not-so-distant relative of the Eska Indianapolis GTX gloves reviewed previously. It’s uncertain why Eska decided to also use the Indianapolis name for this part-mesh glove; …
DeerTours Motorcycle Gloves by Lee Parks
Lee Parks DeerTours Motorcycle Gloves Review Unlike any glove you’ll find at your local shop. Super-supple deer hide gives a “creamy” feel that you can’t get from typical bullskin. These are the gloves to wear on a coast-to-coast trip! “The hand is the cutting edge of the mind” Jacob Bronowski. Gloves is gloves, right? Wrong! “In the old days”, …
Eska Indianapolis GTX Motorcycle Gloves Review
Eska Indianapolis GTX Motorcycle Gloves Review Race gloves with the addition of a Gore-Tex membrane and Gore-Tex guarantee. Continuing with our five-part series on Eska gloves, we’ll turn now to the top-of-the-line Eska race glove, the Indianapolis GTX. Eska actually makes many dozens of different types of motorcycle gloves for street, sport, scootering and racing. The …
Eska GP Pro Gloves Review
Eska GP Pro Motorcycle Gloves Review Full-featured motorcycle race gloves for street or track are also a good bargain. Next in our five-part review of Eska gloves is the Eska GP Pro. Please see the Eska H2 glove review for an introduction to Eska and some background on this nearly 100-year-old Austrian glove manufacturer. The GP Pro shares …
LD Comfort Shorts Review
LD Comfort “DryLine” Shorts and Shirt Review Controls moisture somewhat better than cotton underwear, but I’m not sold on wearing them in hot weather. LD Comfort (LD = Long Distance?) underwear or “undergarments”, as they’re called by the company, is the latest underground hit with touring and adventure touring riders. Most owners swear by them, …
CGR Bike Gear Fleece Polo Review
CGR Bike Gear Fleece Polo Review CGR’s fleece polo is a really useful layer designed by bikers for bikers, at a great price. Have you ever spent hours trawling online or offline boutiques for an item of clothing you’ve decided will make your life complete, but doesn’t seem to exist? For me, it was a …
Teiz Motorsports Saratoga Jacket
Teiz Motorsports “Saratoga” Leather Motorcycle Jacket Outstanding air flow with the protection of leather — along with that great leather smell! The leather is soft and gets softer as it breaks in. CE-approved padding in the shoulders and elbows and a tapered fit make the Teiz Motorsports Saratoga jacket a perfect match for summer weather. And the …
Key Work Wear Dungarees Review
Key Indigo Denim Dungarees Review An inexpensive double-front jean that could be used for riding, but are they the bargain they appear to be? Unreasonable demands! Yep, I said it and here’s why: It’s unreasonable to expect denim jeans to take the place of pants designed specifically for motorcycling. I’ll admit I’ve done it, and …
Wayloo Gloves Review
Wayloo “Gladiator” Motorcycle Gloves Review The Wayloo gloves are good basic gloves at a bargain price that work for day-in day-out riding. NOTE: As of April 2011, apparently Wayloo is no longer in business (website is non-functional). Wayloo is a new entrant into the community of motorcycle apparel manufacturers and the company offers a limited line of products. Their …
Shift RPM Gloves Review
Shift “RPM” Women’s Motorcycle Gloves A short-cuffed textile and leather glove with protection and attitude. Even with hard knuckle armor, these gloves are very comfortable while riding and they breathe well. Some time ago, when I first started riding, I was shopping at the local motorcycle stores for gear when I slid on a pair …
Speed and Strength “Coast is Clear ST” Jacket
Speed and Strength Coast is Clear ST Jacket Summary The Speed and Strength Coast is Clear jacket has a surprise up its sleeve — literally! Match it with a pair of Coast is Clear pants for a do-it-all outfit at a bargain-basement price. Background There must be a zillion motorcycle apparel brand names, all …
Speed and Strength Coast is Clear ST Jacket
Speed and Strength “Coast is Clear ST” Jacket The Speed and Strength Coast is Clear jacket has a surprise up its sleeve — literally! Match it with a pair of Coast is Clear pants for a do-it-all outfit at a bargain-basement price. There must be a zillion motorcycle apparel brand names, all competing with each …
Dainese Shotgun Jacket Review
Dainese “Shotgun” Jacket Review Outstanding air flow, great looks, super-comfy stretch fabric and Dainese quality make this a current favorite for riding during the global heat-up of 2010. Ask your favorite search engine for a report on “July 2010 record temperatures” or “world temperatures July 2010” or the like and you’ll find results that will be …
Shift Viper Jacket Review
The Shift “Viper” Jacket This is definitely not a cookie-cutter motorcycle jacket! The Shift Viper stands out from the crowd. It has vintage-look leather and CE approved protectors. That provides protection and a modern design lends plenty of style. I have definitely found my calling in life: a “job” riding motorcycles and reviewing clothing. Does …
Speed and Strength Hell ‘N Back Jacket
Speed and Strength “Hell ‘N Back” Jacket The Speed and Strength Hell ‘N Back jacket is similar in many ways to the Coast is Clear jacket but it kicks it up a notch with a few more “pro” level features. Rick described the Coast is Clear jacket in Part 1 of this series on Speed and Strength gear, …
Speed and Strength Pants
Speed and Strength Pants Pants to match the Speed and Strength jackets, but which could also be worn with other brands. Both of these pants feature a zip-off panel that exposes a mesh insert for ventilation and water-resistant removable liner. I hope I don’t have to type the phrase “Speed and Strength ‘Coast is Clear’ …
BMW Rallye 3 Suit Review
BMW Rallye 3 Jacket Review Combine the BMW Rallye 3 jacket with the Rallye 3 pants to make the complete BMW Rallye 3 suit. You’ll have one of the most comfortable and substantial riding outfits available. The Rallye 3 pants are, of course, the perfect match for the jacket. But each piece could also be …
Shift Dynasty Gloves Review
Shift “Dynasty” Women’s Motorcycle Gloves Review Short-cuffed leather gloves with integrated knuckle armor and reinforced palms for extra protection. Every motorcyclist needs a variety of gloves depending on the riding conditions she (or he) will be in. That means warm or cold, longer gauntlet or short cuffs and leather vs. mesh or textile. I love …
Keis X4 Bodywarmer Review
Keis Bodywarmer Heated Vest Review A new arrival at the budget end of the heated clothing market, the Keis X4 Bodywarmer is easy to connect, comfortable to wear, and really takes the chill off. A heated vest review in June? Why not? A cozy heated vest can be a motorcycle rider’s best friend any time …
British Motorcycle Gear BMG Adventure Jacket
British Motorcycle Gear BMG “Adventure” Jacket Review The British Motorcycle Gear (BMG) Adventure jacket is a lightweight shell optimized for off-road outback adventures. But it works just as well on the street and, when matched with the BMG Adventure pants, it looks Dakar Rally ready. It’s also an excellent bargain! The folks at British Motorcycle …
British Motorcycle Gear BMG Adventure Pants
British Motorcycle Gear BMG “Adventure” Pants Review These lighter weight pants fit like a comfortable pair of jeans and they’re a good match for the British Motorcycle Gear Adventure jacket. I briefly mentioned the British Motorcycle Gear Adventure pants in my review of the BMG Adventure jacket, Part 1 of this two-part review. The Adventure pants …
