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
I’ve always said the best jacket is the one you don’t realize you have on. Women’s riding jackets have many pitfalls when it comes to fit and function, such as bulky collars, restrictive fit, awkward cut in the chest or arms, lack of protection, and lack of adjustability. Normally I can find at least one of these problems in each of the many jackets I’ve worn, but not so with Speed and Strength’s To The Nines Textile Jacket.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Speed and Strength “To The Nines” Textile Jacket
A new riding season is a good reason for women riders to clean out their closets and invest in some new gear. Now that the cold weathers on its way out, we’ve got some great new jacket and pant options from several trusted (and new!) names in motorcycle apparel.
New Leather and Textile Gear for a New Riding Season
When I started riding motorcycles in 1995, I was young, naive and didn’t know anything about riding gear. So I went to Wilsons Leather in the mall and picked out the coolest-looking brown and black leather jacket with the longest fringe I ever saw. I knew it was big and heavy, but I loved that fringe and even had grandiose ideas of adding beads and braids to make it unique to my style.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Tour Master Motive Jacket
Add some flair to your motorcycle wardrobe with these fun new pieces from Scorpion! The manufacturer of top quality womens leather and textile riding gear iis introducing its fall 2011 collection with this new womens Lilly jacket. Its designed to complement the matching Scorpion EXO-400 Lilly helmet.
Scorpion’s Fall Collection Blooms with the Lilly Jacket
I live in Idaho, and our riding season is quite short—we’re lucky if we’re able to ride seven months out of the year. But earlier this spring, I was fortunate enough to receive a Rukka Armiina riding suit to try out. The Armiina is a three-season motorcycle-riding suit intended to insulate you from the weather and give you more time on the road. I am pleased to say that I (comfortably!) started riding a month earlier than usual thanks to this suit.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Rukka Armiina Riding Suit
If you think you have to ride a Triumph to wear one of the company’s jackets, you’re short-changing yourself on a great piece of women’s riding apparel. The women’s Sympatex Explorer Jacket has been elevated to top billing in my motorcycle gear closet.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Triumph Sympatex Explorer Jacket
I’ve always enjoyed taking passengers and sharing my passion for riding motorcycles. But when my young daughter, Kaia, started asking me to take her for rides, I would immediately dismiss the idea. It’s one thing to accept the risk of injuring my own body, but to put my own daughter at risk was unimaginable.
PRODUCT REVIEW: Kids’ Riding Gear
From a jacket that keeps you cool on those scorching riding days to boots that will take you from July to January, these new items from Harley-Davidson will have you riding in style this summer.
Motorcycle Boots, Jackets, Helmets and More for Summer Riding
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