HOW TO BUY YOUR BEST MOTORCYCLE CLOTHING
The complete term for motorcycle clothing is really "motorcycle protective clothing". In other words: Motorcycle clothing has a function and the clothing you purchase should fulfill that purpose properly. However, these days you have a lot of choice: You are able to buy motorcycle clothing with a distinct purpose, eg race track leathers, or motorcycle casual clothing that you can't distinguish from your normal clobber, eg Kevlar-lined jeans. If you are starting out, the most important motorcycle clothing wardrobe pieces for beginners are: Helmet, boots, gloves, a waterproof jacket, a pair of armoured jeans, and a pair of rain over trousers.
Different motorcycle clothing brands will appeal to different motorbike riders, really depending on what you do and where you go on your 2 wheels. Our house brands have stood the test of time and get glowing reviews from people just like you. For clothing items other than helmets and boots, Alpinestars, Held, Rev’It are all brands with a huge amount of pedigree, offer excellent motorcycle clothing quality, and guarantee an excellent after sales commitment.
Not all motorcycle clothing is waterproof, but you are able to purchase almost any item of motorcycle clothing in a waterproof version. To be useful for a UK biker, certainly the motorcycle jacket should be waterproof. A motorcycle clothing item is made waterproof through the addition of a waterproof membrane that forms a barrier between you and the world outside. These membranes are all windproof as well, but differ greatly in how breathable they are and how durable they are. Breathability matters in cold and warm weather: A waterproof but not very breathable membrane will leave you with a clammy hot or very cold clammy feeling inside the garment.
We offer different ways to make purchasing your best motorcycle clothing easier, including a "pay monthly" option on 0% APR. To find out more how buying your motorcycle clothing on finance could work, see our practical explanation of the different flexible payment options here.
