Motorcycle Gear: Helmets, Clothing and Accessories
About this section
This section is about your protective gear: helmet, jacket, trousers, gloves and useful accessories. You will learn what the protection classes A, AA and AAA really mean, which materials hold up and how to save money without compromising on safety.
GearRepair Motorcycle Clothing: Brands, Costs, Tips
Repairing motorcycle clothing: which brands offer repair service, what zips and airbags cost, and when buying new makes more sense. Prices as of 2026.
GearArmored Motorcycle Base Layers: Which Class Fits You?
Armored motorcycle base layers: what classes A, AA and AAA mean for you and how Pando Moto, Bowtex, Rev'it and Knox compare, with current prices.
GearBuying Motorcycle Trousers: Textile, Leather or Jeans?
Buying motorcycle trousers: textile, leather or riding jeans compared, EN 17092 protection classes, knee and hip armour, fit and connecting zip.
GearMotorcycle Luggage: Cases, Soft Bags and Tank Bags Compared
Motorcycle luggage compared: aluminium and plastic cases, soft bags, tail bags, top cases and tank bags. With tips on payload, loading and speed.
GearMotorcycle Airbag Vest: Tethered or Electronic?
Motorcycle airbag vests: how tethered and electronic systems work, what the ADAC crash test showed, what they cost and who should consider buying one.
GearBuying Motorcycle Boots: Protection, EN 13634 and Fit
Buying motorcycle boots: what the four digits of the EN 13634 standard mean, which boot height suits you and what to look for in fit, sole and waterproofing.
GearMotorcycle Rain Suit: One-Piece, Two-Piece and Tips
Buying a motorcycle rain suit: one-piece or two-piece, which size, which material and what you need for hands and feet to stay dry on tour.
GearBuying a Motorcycle Helmet: How to Find the Right One
Buying a motorcycle helmet without a mistake: helmet types, ECE 22.06, fit, shell material and visor explained. Plus a checklist and answers to 15 questions.
GearChoosing Motorcycle Gloves: Protection, Grip and Fit
Choosing motorcycle gloves: which armour matters, summer or winter, grip, ventilation and fit. Honestly explained, without the marketing speak.
GearMixing Motorcycle Clothing from Different Brands
Combining motorcycle clothing from different brands: how jacket and trousers fit together despite different zips, plus tips on sizes and armour.
GearCheap Motorcycle Clothing: Why It Can Be Deceptive
Cheap motorcycle clothing often feels safe but protects poorly in a crash. What really matters in material, seams and armour.
GearBuying a Motorcycle Jacket: What You Need to Know
Buying a motorcycle jacket: textile, leather or hybrid, which armour, CE standards, ventilation, size and care. The key questions clearly answered.
GearMotorcycle Winter Gear: What You Really Need
Motorcycle winter gear: gloves, helmet, heated grips, thermal underwear and boots. What matters and the 10 mistakes you should avoid.
GearCE Levels, Abrasion Resistance and Materials Explained
What do CE levels, abrasion resistance and materials mean in motorcycle clothing? EN 17092, level 1 and 2 armour, leather, Cordura and aramid explained.
GearMotorcycle Gear Explained: What Is Really Worth It?
Motorcycle gear explained: which helmets, jackets, gloves, trousers, boots and airbags really protect you and where you can save money.