It may be winter in most parts of the country, but nows the time to start shopping for your spring and summer riding jacket. Weve discovered a fashionable and protective jacket thats part leather, part textile, and works for cruiser and sportbike riders.
Product Review: Joe Rocket Ladies Radar Hybrid Jacket
I havent been this excited about a womens motorcycle jacket in a long time. Roland Sands and his team have combined their sharp eye for cutting-edge design with their knowledge of producing apparel classics into a hot new jacket for women riders of all motorcycle styles that’s sure to be a hit.
Editors Pick: RSD Lightweight Leather Motorcycle Jacket
Kawasaki has really upped the style factor of its clothing with this exciting new line of women’s lifestyle apparel. If you’re a Kawasaki fan (or even if you just love green!), you’ll want to check out these out-of-the-box styles that play up the cute factor.
Kawasaki Lifestyle Items for Women Riders
As we ride into autumn with fallen leaves swirling around us—and occasional bursts of cool or warm temperatures (depending on what part of the country you live in)—a jacket that can handle change is essential. With a variety of features, these new styles from Alpinestars, Joe Rocket and Harley-Davidson can transition from keeping us warm to cooling us down.
Riding Jackets That Go from Warm to Cool Temperatures
As if Icon’s motorcycle riding gear wasn’t edgy enough, for 2012 the company introduced the Icon 1000 collection, upping the ante on its already stylish riding outerwear. The finest leathers, textile and armor are used in every Icon 1000 garment, and the women’s Federal Jacket, the only women’s outerwear item in the Icon 1000 collection, is no exception.
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Icon 1000 Federal Jacket
Scorpion rides the line between being slightly edgy to appeal to young hipsters and having just enough sophisticated style and protection to appeal to tried and true riders looking for gear that’s fun to wear but not outrageous. I recently tested a lightweight leather jacket that looks smart on both cruiser and sportbike riders. It’s the Scorpion Dynasty, part of the company’s EXOWear collection.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Scorpion Dynasty Women’s Leather Jacket
Those who like to wear denim while riding know its difficult to find a riding jean that provides adequate protection without adding too much bulk. In this article, we review two pairs of “lighter” riding jeans from Icon and Gravitate Jeans—do they achieve the elusive middle ground? Check out our review, plus a bonus video from WRN Editor Genevieve Schmitt.
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Women’s Motorcycle Riding Jeans
Women Riders Now (WRN) is kicking off the Winter season with our quarterly gift guide of exclusive deals on motorcycle-inspired products just for WRN readers. You wont find these anywhere else, so if youre reading this page, you can take advantage of these deals. Just follow the instructions for each item when ordering. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for loved ones, thanks for shopping here!
Gift Guide: Deals and Sales Exclusively for WRN Readers
I’ve always said the best jacket is the one you don’t realize you have on. Women’s riding jackets have many pitfalls when it comes to fit and function, such as bulky collars, restrictive fit, awkward cut in the chest or arms, lack of protection, and lack of adjustability. Normally I can find at least one of these problems in each of the many jackets I’ve worn, but not so with Speed and Strength’s To The Nines Textile Jacket.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “To The Nines” Textile Jacket
One of the most frustrating things I’ve found about the market for women’s motorcycle gear is the difficulty of finding a pair of shorty gloves that work. In my 11 years of riding, I can’t tell you how many shorty-style gloves I’ve tried, and most of them either do not fit properly or don’t last.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “Little Miss Dangerous” Gloves