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
If you’ve ever worn pants tucked into your motorcycle boots, you may know the annoyance of yanking those pant legs down or suffering from the unattractive “bunchy knee” look when you’re off the bike. This new accessory called the Kuza Strap offers a solution.
New Straps Keep Pant Legs Tucked into Boots
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
Brake and clutch levers that are adjustable to the reach of a rider’s fingers are pretty standard on most sport touring motorcycles and sportbikes and on some metric cruisers. But on Harley-Davidson models, the levers from the factory are not adjustable, so women with small hands must struggle to reach the brake and clutch levers when pulling them in.
Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers for Small Hands
Adventuress is offering WRN readers an exclusive discount! Now through August 31, 2012, there are two deals for WRN readers who purchase Adventuresss awesome skin care products. Order any product from the Adventuress Web site and you’ll receive 5 free wipes. And if your order totals more than $50, you’ll receive free shipping!
PRODUCT REVIEW WITH VIDEO: Skin Care Line for Women Riders
Talk about hitting a nerve! After we posted a story last year about the introduction of Schuberth’s new C3W, the ladies’ version of its C3 flip-up full-face helmet, many WRN readers sent in comments slamming the $699 price tag. Lynn from Illinois wrote, “Like the looks and design, but I cant afford the price. I have to keep buying those lottery tickets!”
PRODUCT REVIEW: Schuberth C3W Helmet, Just for Women!
In the fall of 2010, Cris Sommer Simmons set out with her 1915 Harley-Davidson to cover 3,294 miles on a 16-day ride from North Carolina to California. Her goal was to complete the Cannonball Cross-Country Endurance Run for pre-1916 motorcycles.
BOOK REVIEW: The American Motorcycle Girl’s Cannonball Diary
Wheel Jockey is a new gadget that offers a compact solution to the bothersome task of rotating motorcycle wheels for cleaning, checking tire pressure, and completing drive chain maintenance. Since we first introduced you to the Wheel Jockey in 2009, the folks at Wheel Jockey have been developing a larger version of the companys ball-bearing roller for bigger motorcycles.
New Product for Turning Wheels Without Moving Bike
Sensible riders cut their motorcycle teeth on an easy-to-ride, small-displacement bike, but as skill and confidence grow, so does the hunger for a bigger motorcycle. Many of these little trainer motorcycles that are so accommodating at parking lot speeds lose their composure on the highway, if they can reach highway speeds at all.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: Star Motorcycles V Star 250