There arent many shopping days left til Christmas, but Women Riders Now (WRN) has got you covered with another great gift guide featuring a collection of items perfect for the motorcyclists in your life—including you!
2012 Holiday Gift Guide for Motorcyclists
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
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and though the month is nearly over, these new items from the Harley-Davidson Pink Label Collection will let you showcase your support for the cause year round. The Pink Label Collection offers more than 60 iconic items, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Pink Label item is donated to organizations that support people affected by breast cancer.
Harley-Davidson Pink Label Unveils New Items
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
You probably find yourself wearing some form of a T-shirt in the casual part of your day, so why not wear one that shows off your passion for motorcycling? A new line of motorcycle-inspired tees and tanks can help you do just that.
Motorcycle-Inspired T-Shirts to Wear All Year Long
A full-face helmet is the ultimate in head protection when riding a motorcycle, but when you slip on a pair of sunglasses under the helmet, things get complicated. E-Tint eliminates all these issues with technology that was developed for US Air Force pilots. The term “e-Tint” stands for “electronic tint,” a clear visor that tints electronically to adjust to varying light conditions.
Tinted Visor Insert Eliminates Need for Sunglasses
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
For decades, manufacturers have been making undergarments for bicyclists, so it seems only natural that they’d start designing the same for motorcyclists. LDComfort has been making long-distance motorcycle undergarments for men since 1999. Now the company is recognizing the importance of the womens riding community by offering ladies versions of its riding shorts, tights and tops.
Undergarments Designed for Women Riders
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