Motorcycle Gear

A full set of motorcycle gear has no fixed price. This guide covers what extra money buys, the order to buy in, where used gear is safe and what riders reported paying.

Five pieces form the core of a beginner motorcycle gear list. Here are the labels to check, shop fit tests and a buying order for a tight budget.

A glove fits when it is snug with no loose material, passes a twist and a pull test, and stays put with the strap closed. Here is how to check, measure and choose between sizes.

Shoei and Arai lead the expert picks, but fit decides. Helmets by rider type for US and UK riders, plus ECE 22.06, DOT and Snell explained and when to replace.

Eleven motorcycle cameras compared by type: action, 360, dash cam and safety system, plus audio advice and what to check about helmet mounts.

Eight motorcycle goggles compared on lens, anti-fog treatment, strap and foam, with notes from a mountain bike roundup and what to check if you wear glasses.

Got a motorcyclist or two on your Christmas shopping list? The big day is just a little over a week

Ten half-shell and open-face helmets that suit a chopper, with their sun shields, certifications and fit features as the makers list them.

AGV, Nolan, Airoh, Suomy and Caberg are the Italian helmet brands to know. Here is what each makes, which AGV models to check, and how the certification and price questions work.

No brand is the single best helmet maker. Here are 12 trusted names, what each is known for, and how to check a specific model’s safety record.

The lightest budget helmet on MCN’s list weighs 1,422 g. Here are 15 US picks by type, UK budget options, and where to find deals at RevZilla and Sportsbikeshop.

Nine tank pads sorted by job: three grip pads for sportbikes and six paint protectors, with sizes, fit types and the spots on a tank that wear first.

Unlike its swaying ancestors, today’s saddlebags are discrete and minimalistic in design. Carrying your belongings on a day-to-day basis becomes

Staying hydrated while riding or motorcycling outdoors is rule number one, particularly in the hot weather and when you have

A saddlebag is the best option for motorcycle luggage because it allows you to keep your belongings with you while

If you’re an owner of a motorcycle, staying focused on its maintenance probably comes as an instinct to you. It’s

No helmet is built only for women, so fit and weight decide. Six models from MCN’s female riders, plus sizing, safety labels, Bluetooth and half helmets.

If you’re planning on purchasing a backpack, you may be overwhelmed by the options. To make it easier for you to make an informed decision, we’ve compiled the top 10 backpacks you can take along with you on your trip!

Nine retro helmets from Biltwell, Bell and Nexx, with the DOT and ECE approvals each one lists, what the shells are made of and which riders each style suits.

How many times have you been on your bike and needed to talk to someone on the phone? With Bluetooth

Eight helmets built with wind noise in mind, from HJC, Shoei, Schuberth, Nexx, Arai, AGV and Icon, plus what causes helmet noise and how fit changes it.