Textile Jacket
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KIT: Weisse ‘Sniper’ AA-rated retro-style textile riding jacket
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Inspired by biker jackets of the Sixties, the new Weise Sniper looks every inch a classic, yet has a modern 600D fabric shell and is AA-rated to the latest EN17092-3:2020 safety standard. It comes with CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armour and a Level 1 back protector fitted as standard, all of which…
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KIT BUYING GUIDE: Textile Suits
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Whether you’re looking to deck yourself out for the first time or treat yourself to some new riding gear, we’ve got you covered. If you’re after some truly versatile biker clothing that’s as capable in the pouring rain as it is in the scorching sun, you’ll want to consider getting your hands on a textile…
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Ladies Who Ride! Review: Richa ‘Libra’ 3 in 1 Motorcycle Jacket by Zoe Young
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Gear reviews and tests are very important when searching for new motorcycle clothing. There’s no better review than a ‘real world’ review – reviews from real motorcyclists talking about the motorcycle gear they wear day in, day out. Here’s Zoe Young to tell us about her Richa ‘Libra’ 3 in 1 Motorcycle Jacket: Leather or…
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Ladies Who Ride: Review! Alpinestars Stella Andes V3 Drystar textile motorcycle jacket
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Victoria Levitt needed a well fitting, functional textile motorcycle jacket to cope with the demands of her adventure motorcycle riding and regular road riding. She owns a Royal Enfield Himalayan, a Suzuki GS500E and a Harley Davidson Sportster 883. What did she choose? MoreBikes found out… “Finding well-fitting, flattering women’s motorcycle gear that runs true…
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Specialist Spotlight: Weise
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Weise – a British brand with a German name – has been at the forefront of innovation and style in motorcycle clothing for over 30 years. Weise (pronounced ‘vyzah’, it is the German word for “wise”) launched in 1987 with the aim of offering British riders high quality European-style motorcycle clothing at an affordable price.…
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NEW GEAR: RST’s X-Raid Textile Jacket and Trousers
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British motorbike clothing manufacturer RST has bolstered its adventure range for 2019, with the launch of a new textile suit; the X-Raid. Taking inspiration from technical military gear, RST’s new textile suit is predominantly aimed at adventure bike riders who rely on their gear to protect them out on the road (and occasionally off-road too).…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Wolf Tec-Tour Outlast Textile Jacket and Jeans
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Jacket – RRP: £349.99 // Sizes: 40/S – 50/3XL // Colours: Black, Sand Jeans – RRP: £249.99 // Sizes: 30/S – 42/4Xl // Colours: Black, Sand As we all know, British weather is inherently unpredictable. Covering a couple of hundred miles cross-county, chances are you’ll see a range of weather conditions from scorching sunshine to…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Wolf Tec-Tour Outlast Waterproof Gloves
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RRP: £109.99 // Sizes: S – 2XL // Colours: Black Much like Wolf’s Tec-Tour Outlast Textile Jacket and Jeans, the British brands Tec-Tour Outlast Waterproof gloves are right at the top of their game. Manufactured from XTR waterproof, breathable membranes, with Outlast thermal linings and kangaroo leather palms – they’re more than up to the…
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PRODUCT REVIEWS: Spada Stelvio Jacket
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RRP: £199.99 // Sizes: S-4XL // Colours: Grey/Red Tested by: Jonathan Schofield It landed with a retro thwack on my desk in a clear plastic bag and I instantly adored the worn look and style of this new Spada jacket. Now it’s not going to be to everyone’s taste, I understand that. I’m not here to…
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Alpinestars unveils its new Tech-Air compatible Revenant adventure touring jacket
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Revenant GORE-TEX Pro Jacket: £849.99 + Tech-Air Street Airbag: £999.99 Alpinestars has just unveiled its new, fully-featured adventure touring jacket – the Revenant – that’s been built to withstand extreme weather and riding conditions. It’s from an advanced GORE-TEX fabric, which helps to offer breathability, waterproofing and windproofing. And for added protection, the jacket is…
