Anyone whos spent more than a few hours in the saddle knows that a comfortable and well-fitted seat is one of the most important aspects of a motorcycle, especially those used for touring. These new seats from Saddlemen and Mustang address two of the most common problems associated with stock seats—comfort and proximity to the ground.
New Seats for Harley-Davidsons and Honda Gold Wings
I’m pretty proud of the fact that at 49 years of age I still have flat abs, thanks to a lifetime of healthy eating and working out. Nonetheless, I’m a modest woman, so I’ll spare you the photos of middle-aged me wearing the Freegun bra and underwear and leave that to the hot young chicks in this photo.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Motorcycle-Specific Undergarments
Shorter riders, take note! The BMW F 700 GS is now available in two different seat heights, making it easier for riders of shorter stature to get in the saddle of BMWs popular GS model family, which includes the top-selling BMW 1200 GS and the newly introduced F 800 GS.
Low Seat Options for the BMW F 700 GS
The Roadcrafter from Aerostitch is one of motorcyclings oldest and most popular riding suits. Developed in 1984, the Roadcrafter has been the suit of choice for thousands of riders heading out on world tours. Now Aerostich is following the lead of many major motorcycle apparel manufacturers and making sizes cut specifically for women riders.
Aerostich Now Making Women’s Riding Suits
I like when a motorcycle jacket is described as being “specifically styled and cut for women” and truly is. The Alpinestars Stella T-Fuel Waterproof Jacket has smaller-circumference closures at the wrists and neck to correctly fit a woman’s features, plus an extended profile makes it long enough to fit over a womans hips.
Product Review: Alpinestars Stella T-Fuel Waterproof Jacket and Stella Tyla Gloves
If youre a woman rider, a new rider, or a rider just plain uninterested in big touring bikes, here are three new motorcycles unveiled last week that you can get excited about! The Bolt from Star Motorcycles by Yamaha, the Breakout from Harley-Davidson, and the Bonneville SE from Triumph are three exciting new bikes for those who arent looking to manhandle a big bagger.
New Motorcycles We Love: The Bolt, the Breakout, and the Bonneville
A new documentary-style web series is now live on YouTube featuring women motorcyclists. “Urban Curves” follows a group of female riders in Atlanta who are bound together by their love of riding on two wheels.
New Web Video Series Focuses on Women Motorcyclists
Unlike the sportbike crowd, most cruiser riders—me included—have not embraced the idea of wearing earplugs while riding their motorcycles. This may have something to do with cruiser riders believing that they’re “tougher” than sportbike riders, but I’m not really sure.
Product Review: Custom Earplugs for Motorcycle Riding
When I started riding 23 years ago, I didn’t want to put a windshield on my Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider. Why? I didn’t want to “block” the view or make my cool motorcycle “uncool.” I did, however, need the benefits that come with shielding the wind from my face on long days in the saddle. So I sucked it up and installed a windshield that rose up completely in front of my face. I never took it off from that day on.
Product Review: The Best Windshield Ever for Metrics Harleys
Just on the heels of the release of its most technologically advanced flip-up helmet, the C3W, Schuberth has up and done it again! The helmet manufacturer is introducing the C3 Pro Women, loaded with improvements and refinements and positioned as a “partner” to the C3W, one of the first flip-up helmets specifically designed for women.
A Great Helmet Gets Even Better