Gear Reviews

Women Riders Now features expert reviews of helmets, leather jackets, textile jackets, riding pants, boots, gloves, sunglasses and more.

Leathers for You Your Bike

For many motorcyclists, riding a bike is an expression of who they are. From the paint job to the leathers on the bike and the leathers on their body, its all about making a statement that says, “This is me!” Two custom leather makers can create designs to help you express your personality.

Leathers for You Your Bike

Hot New Gear: Bringing Power to Women Riders

This 2008 Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis was larger than life, bursting at the seams of the downtown convention center. Much to our excitement, this years Expo catered to female riders more than ever before, giving women the power of choice, self-expression, independence, and protection. We spoke with a few well-known brands to get the inside scoop on what theyre doing for todays women on two wheels.

Hot New Gear: Bringing Power to Women Riders

REVIEW: Tour Master Solution WP Road Boots

I wasnt easy on these boots. I smashed them into my checked luggage, gave them months of rigorous use riding in the extremes of heat in Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada, and the cold, rain (and even snow) of New York City. I wore them on the track with my leathers, for a dirt bike course and some rough-riding on a couple of ATVs.

REVIEW: Tour Master Solution WP Road Boots

PRODUCT REVIEW: Knox Back Protector Made for Women

An important part of managing risk while riding is wearing motorcycle-specific gear that includes armor. Many motorcycle jackets come with built-in protection in the shoulders and elbows and a pouch or sleeve for a back pad that attaches to the garment. These sometimes shift while in use and become uncomfortable.

PRODUCT REVIEW: Knox Back Protector Made for Women

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