The Softail Slim, released as a midyear 2012 model, is an all-new bobber-style motorcycle from Harley-Davidson. Its based on the Fat Boy platform, with a similar front end and an extremely low profile. The Slim now shares the title as Harleys lowest motorcycle with the newly released CVO Breakout, both with a seat height of 23.8 inches.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012/2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
The 2013 Moto Guzzi V7 is a completely new bike that Women Riders Now Editor Genevieve Schmitt believes women of smaller stature (among other types of riders) may be interested in because of its size, manageability and Italian heritage.
Moto Guzzi Unveils All-New 2013 V7
I’m pretty picky when it comes to motorcycle riding sunglasses. They have to fit just right and not cause my head to ache after hours of wearing them on my bike. With that in mind, I’m impressed with Bobster’s efforts at making female-oriented riding glasses, including the first convertible sunglasses for women riders.
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Convertible Riding Sunglasses for Women
Superstar motorcycle racer Elena Myers, who we featured back in March when she became the first woman to win at Daytona, continues to make strides in her racing career, bringing home eighth place in last weekends AMA Pro SuperSport Races. Myers and her Suzuki GSX-R600 were armed and ready for battle at the 2.2-mile, 14-turn track at New Jersey Motorsports Park.
Elena Myers Has Good Showing at AMA Race
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
There’s a reason why so many women choose the Suzuki GSX-R600 when shopping for a sportbike. The chassis and seat are narrow and relatively low, allowing for an easy reach to the ground for even the shortest of riders (that includes me, at 5-foot-2). Throttle response is smooth but powerful enough to feed the jollies fluttering around in your stomach in anticipation of a ride on this bike.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2012 Suzuki GSX-R600
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
Harley-Davidson Dyna and Kawasaki Vulcan owners will want to check out these new seats that help make longer rides more comfortable and ergonomic. Bonus: custom chrome handgrips for the Vulcan!
Custom Seats for Harley-Davidson Dyna and Kawasaki Vulcan
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