A decent pair of leather gloves are a step below a helmet in their importance to motorcyclists, I’ve had a couple of motorcycle mishaps in my time and it always seems that my hands hit the ground first, followed by every other part of my body, with varying degrees of speed, pain and skin-loss.
This watch by Autodromo is named after the circuit and has a clear automotive design influence with the front dial resembling an RPM gauge, the overall minimalism in the design appeals to me as does the price, $425 is a lot less than I excepted this to retail for when I first saw it.
The humble woolen cap is one of those things a man should never leave at home between November and March, this great example by Esemplare looks like ti’d be suitable for an Arctic expedition.
The Porsche 550 Spyder is so low that during the 1954 Mille Miglia, former Formula 1 driver Hans Herrmann drove it at high speed under closed railroad crossing gates a few seconds before a passenger train flew by.
This retro Speedy Bike Club Tee is 100% made in the USA and cut from super-soft cotton, the price is a wallet friendly $24 and they have a whole selection of different cities to choose from.
The Pea Coat is a staple item for any self-respecting man’s wardrobe. The timeless appeal hasn’t waned in over a hundred years and there’s still nothing quite like the feeling of buttoning up a double breasted jacket before heading out into inclement weather.
Custom motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, some builders add as much as they can to a bike, some remove as much as possible and some throw away everything and start from scratch. Motor Rock falls into the latter category. With this Kawasaki Z750 LTD build Motor Rock threw away the frame, exhaust, fuel tank, seat and rear suspension. They essentially started this build with an engine, some wheels and a pair of forks.
Lossa Engineering is a one-stop shop for custom motorcycle parts, based in Southern California the shop has become famous in its own right due…
Classified Moto is one of my favourite custom bike shops, the garage is run by John Ryland, a friendly guy who has a bucket load of talent.
Gloves are a motorcyclists best friend, when you inevitably do come off your bike, chances are that your hands will be the first thing to hit the asphalt and with that in mind, it’s a good idea to have a little protection.
A pair of motorcycle boots capable of handling winter riding are a must if you’re a resident of the Northerm Hemisphere, this pair of light-tan boots by Stylmartin are just about perfect for people who run screaming from the usual dayglo graphic smattered motorcycle boots and they won’t break the bank.
When it comes to helmet design, no one beats Ruby. This French company produces some of the best looking lids currently in production and before you dismiss them as mere toys, you might be interested to know that they’re certified by both the US DOT and the stringent European ECE 22.05.
