Mad Max immediately comes to mind when describing Julia's style – it’s rough, tough and very cool and perfectly suits her brappy Honda XR400. Juls is a hot-chocolate drinking, screaming Banshee and abuses her motorcycle gear! Her daily holy trinity (boots, helmet, jacket) includes: ...
Maybe I've been living in a bubble (okay, highly likely I've been living in a bubble), but I had never thought to look for a leather vest for riding. The association with leather vests and motorcycles, in my mind, is not really high on the fashion stakes. They're usually badass, patched with a hoodie under and sometimes a fringe to boot... but Lindsay has shone a new light on this bit of gear.
We take a look at some of the more popular boots seen on the road that are not manufactured or designed as motorcycle boots and discuss their style and safety to help you make a more informed decision when you see these out and about. Before reading this, have a look at our guide to riding boots for an overview on what is important before deciding on a riding boot for your riding, style and experience.
Suffering for our shoes might sometimes be what we do as women, but have you ever considered that when it comes to motorcycle riding, your shoes are suffering for you? Research from the US shows that a whopping 30% of non-fatal motorcycle injuries happen to the legs and feet*. That means your shoe selection plays a key role in your decision making when it comes to wearing protective gear.
Like many, I found the process of finding motorcycle gear really daunting. In retrospect I found the same advice my mother passed on to me during "the sex talk" has a played a similarly major role in my position on navigating the world of motorcycle gear.
Although safety gear isn’t always sexy, when it comes to riding a motorcycle it’s a non negotiable. Australia’s regulations mean not only must you wear a helmet, but it needs to be approved by the Australia Standards board. Thankfully, helmet safety has come a loooong way...
So you’re looking for a leather jacket to ride your motorcycle in. But let’s be honest, it doesn’t just need to be safe, it needs to look goooood. And totally, uniquely and completely different from all the other jackets out there. After all moto fashion is important! The three most regular styles of vintage leather jacket you will encounter here is a guide to finding the right one for you.
