Who says safety gear can’t be sexy? This new D.O.C. Reversible Safety Vest from Missing Link is form-fitting, versatile and true to its name—D.O.C. stands for “Don’t Overlook Cyclists.”
A Safety Vest You Wont Mind Being Seen In
Whether you’re looking to get inspired for a new riding season or youre just in need of some good reading to tuck into your saddlebag, these new books are all about the love of riding on two wheels.
Kick Off Summer With These Motorcycle-Themed Books
The middleweights—the 750, 850 and 900cc bikes—are a popular class of motorcycle among women who prefer sport touring. In 2008, Aprilia introduced the Mana 850 to the United States, and women have been interested in this sport tourer ever since.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: 2010/2011 Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS
A lot of women are choosing the comfort of a big touring motorcycle, but while they have the skills to handle the big bike, often their feet cant flat-foot the ground. Being flat-footed gives a rider more stability when moving a large machine around in parking lots. Thats where a low seat comes into the picture.
Lower Seat for Touring Motorcycles
I remember the days when women riders were hard-pressed to find feminine—or shall I say, nonmasculine—accessories for their motorcycles. That’s yesterday’s news, as entrepreneurs have been coming up with innovative ways to dress up your motorcycle to make it your own.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Classy Gas Cap Cover for Your Motorcycle
When it comes to shopping for helmets, there are hundreds of choices out there. Women now have the option to choose a modular full-face helmet designed just for them. Schuberth, a leader in high-end protective helmets, has designed the C3W, the womens version of the C3, the “lightest, quietest, most compact flip-up motorcycle helmet on the market,” according to Schuberth.
New Helmet Just for Women Debuts
A rider shopping for the perfect-fitting motorcycle will take into account many factors, but for most women riders, seat height is one of the biggest considerations. While finding the right seat height can be difficult for any rider, those with shorter inseams have a harder time than most.
New Seat Reduces Reach for Shorter Riders
OK, I’m embarrassed. I normally turn around product reviews in six to eight months, but this review of Powerlet’s heated gear has taken me almost three years to write. Why? Because I was gun shy. I always said I wouldn’t succumb to using heated gear. If it’s so cold that I need heated clothing, then I ain’t ridin’—that’s been my mantra all these years.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Powerlet Heated Jacket Liner Power Outlet
If you’re looking for a riding jacket that’s as sensible as it is stylish, VaVaVroom’s got you covered. The 1.0 Riding Jacket was made for women by women that ride motorcycles and scooters.
A Riding Jacket Designed for Women, by Women
Using the argument that disc locks are heavy to carry around when you’re not on your motorcycle—and can be accidentally left on the motorcycle when you’re ready to ride off—RoadLoK takes an innovative approach to bike security with a patented design that keeps the lock on the motorcycle at all times.
A New Way to Lock Your Motorcycle