The Nexx XG100 Devon Helmet is a new release for 2016 from the Portuguese company that adds to their hugely popular XG100 product line. The retro shell design of the XG100 combined with modern safety compliance has made it a winner with those who want a classic helmet that’s ECE 22-05 (Europe), DOT (USA), and…
The new REV’IT! Recon Jeans have been designed for use by motorcyclists who do both urban and occasional distance/adventure riding. The front zippered pockets on the thighs are for stashing maps, smartphones, and whatever else you need quick access to. The Recon Jeans also have standard front and rear pockets, 3M Scotchlite reflection in the…
The Biltwell Gringo S is a full face retro motorcycle helmet that complies with modern DOT safety specifications. It has a hand-painted, injection-molded ABS outer shell, an expanded polystyrene inner shell with hand-stitched padding, cheek pads, and a BioFoam chin bar cushion for comfort on longer rides. Each Gringo S has a flip up shield…
The new Knox Meta-Sys Back Protector is one of the most capable spine protection systems currently available, it has an outer layer of hard polypropylene plates to spread impact forces and stop penetration, combined with a shock absorbing core of EPP. The Meta-Sys has been tested and CE certified to the Motorcycle Back Protector Standard…
The Saint Base Layer Kevlar Merino is a long sleeve crew designed to be the perfect middle-layer for motorcyclists who need to contend with cooler weather. Merino wool is famous for its heat insulating properties, and Saint have woven it together with DuPont™ Kevlar® para-aramid double spun fibres to provide significant abrasion resistance. Saint offer…
Gridlock Denim Moto Shirt is a new release from Speed and Strength targeting both people who want an added layer of protection, and those who typically ride with little or no protection and want to add some Kevlar between their skin and the asphalt. Each Gridlock shirt has a 12 oz denim frame with Dupont™…
The Bell Bullitt is a helmet that’s quickly become an almost de facto standard within both the vintage and custom motorcycle communities. The retro styling combined with 21st century technology and DOT, ECE and AS/NZS 1698 safety standards compliance has seen the Bullitt become a common sight on the road, despite the fact that it’s…
The Icon Field Armor Stryker Vest incorporates CE-approved D3O back armor with an injection molded chest plate in a vented BioFoam and Airmesh chassis. It’s designed to fit snugly underneath most standard motorcycle jackets and significantly increase spine and chest protection for the wearer. It surprises me how many motorcyclists still ride with no armor…
The concept of the armored motorcycle shirt was almost unheard of just a few short years ago, but the introduction of easily acquirable Kevlar fabric and body armor has made the shirts an essential gear item for many riders. Each of these shirts is made from a cotton/poly blend and has removable CE-approved armor in…
The Flatbush Vintage Jacket is one of the new 2015 offerings from REV’IT!, the Dutch motorcycle apparel manufacturer that supplies gear to everyone from the riders in the upper echelons of MotoGP right down to the weekend warriors carving their way through the quiet B-roads surrounding most major cities. With the Flatbush jacket, REV’IT! is…
Fire Design is a French company that was founded by artist and product designer Rodolphe Gimenez, his goal is to create fire extinguishers that people actually want to put in their homes – only 5% of residential buildings have fire extinguishers installed, and study after study has shown that having an extinguisher on hand can…
The Biltwell LE Scallop Gringo Helmet has all the looks, charm and appeal of a ’70s era motorcycle racing helmet – with the added benefit of modern crash protection. It’s currently the least expensive of the new generation of retro-modern helmets and as it’s a Biltwell design, it has a hefty dose of classic southern…
