We’ve become big fans of Racer Gloves these days because the company is committed to making quality gloves that all riders can wear—plus, there are specific sizes for women. Racer’s Queen glove is made from soft and pliable goatskin leather with a waterproof Polymax brand membrane. The company even offers a five-year warranty on its waterproofing
REVIEW: Waterproof Cool Weather Riding Gloves
I spend a lot of time touring on my motorcycle in all kinds of weather. I live in Canada, but love riding all over the United States. My gear has to be comfortable, and keep me safe, warm and dry. While fit and function are the most important criteria, I want to get them in the fewest number of layers and pieces.
Clothing Review: BMW TourShell Jacket and Pants
Gone are the days when women riders had to forgo safety and protection for their motorcycling gear in favor of simply looking good. While most motorcycle apparel companies now offer a selection of functional and fashionable riding gear patterned for women’s bodies, there are limited choices for gals who want an fashionable look while riding their motorcycle. Enter the Alpinestars Vika line.
Clothing Review: Alpinestars Stella Vika Jacket, Pants Gloves
I’m an old soul, no two ways about it; a bit of a rebel, perhaps even a hoodlum. I prefer to stand out by embracing the ‘50s vibe of a motorcycle-riding-James-Dean rather than current trends in biker regalia.
Clothing Review: River Road Men’s Hoodlum Jacket
When the temperature rises, many women riders wear a tank top or spaghetti-strap shirt as a way to keep cool on their motorcycle as a first layer underneath their riding jacket. Wearing these kind of shirts can also mean that exposed bra straps become part of the wardrobe as well.
Clothing Review: Fun Decorative Fashion Bra Straps
Ive been wearing motorcycle boots made specifically for women for a number of years and found they fit great, but lacked in the protective elements that are easily found in mens boots, in my opinion. I decided to make my next boot purchase based on functionality, not gender.
Reader Review: TCX Infinity GTX Boot
Where some lower priced jackets come up short, but the REVIT! Levante shines making it worth its $300 price tag. I wore the jacket in a light rain shower and stayed dry. The shell of the Levante is part mesh, part textile so it’s breathable and works as a summer mesh jacket when the liner’s removed.
Review: REV’IT! Levante Jacket for Women Riders
I’m a bit of a helmet snob. First off, I wear one. Second, it has to super comfortable or else I don’t have time for it. So, I pretty much wear the same two helmets all the time, depending on my style of riding, since I test ride a lot of different style motorcycles.
Helmet Review: HJC FG-17 Ace and FG-Jet
We get excited when a new company starts making quality women’s motorcycle jackets. The latest motorcycle company to branch out into women’s riding gear is Roland Sands Designs (RSD) with its Maven jacket.
Clothing Review: Roland Sands Design Maven Leather Jacket
Now that theres proof that women who ride motorcycles are happier and feel sexier than those who dont, the editors at Women Riders Now have gathered a collection of this springs most stylish leather jackets that will leave the wearer looking as sexy as she feels.
4 Sexy (and Functional) Black Leather Motorcycle Jackets