Women's Motorcycle Gear

Some people don’t even think about women when they hear motorcyclists mentioned, but the fact is that there are hundreds of thousands of women motorcyclists, and their number grows daily. Motorcycle manufacturers and motorcycle gear manufacturers have taken notice, and women’s motorcycle gear has become big business for them. From gloves to boots and everything in between, women can find exactly the motorcycle riding gear that they need, without having to try to fit themselves to men’s gear.

When shopping for women’s motorcycle gear, it’s important to look for manufacturers who put a lot of consideration into what women need. If you find a manufacturer who sells mostly men’s motorcycle gear and only offers a small sampling of women’s gear, there’s a chance that the women’s gear may not be up to standard. This isn’t always true, but it’s worth giving them a little more scrutiny.

Most reputable motorcycle gear manufacturers have large lines of women’s motorcycle gear. Though some things can be unisex when it comes to gear, every type can and is made for both sexes. To ensure comfort, safety and adherence to personal preference, women should shop for motorcycle gear that is made specifically for them.

Women’s motorcycle gear comes in two main categories: racing gear and cruising gear. The products for each category can be significantly different from the other. Racing helmets are basically the same for both men and women, but they are designed much differently than cruising helmets. The racing helmets are more streamlined and they can have that “alien” look like you see in so many regular bike helmets. Cruising helmets are usually more rounded, though manufacturers still try to make them aerodynamic.

Overall, women’s motorcycle racing gear tends to be lighter and more flexible and malleable than cruising gear. Emphasis is on speed with racing, and often there is a careful compromise between speed and safety, with fashion playing only a small part in design. Not so with women’s cruising motorcycle gear; there is a lot of emphasis on safety, but fashion is also a high priority. Dirt-biking shouldn’t be forgotten either, and with this type of motorcycling, safety is given top priority, with fashion and speed coming in a distance second and third.

Motorcycle Superstore is an online motorcycle gear retailer that has a lot of women’s motorcycle accessories, and it’s definitely worth a look. They sell gear for cruise biking, race biking and dirt biking, and they even sell casual clothing for women motorcyclists. Harley Davidson has stores all over the world, with a large selection of women’s motorcycle gear, and RevZilla makes it a point to cater to women when it comes to their gear.

Any motorcyclists need to pay close attention to the type of gear they use, and women need to make sure that the gear they buy is right for them. Jackets should be snug but gender-comfortable, gloves should be tapered to fit female hands; boots usually need to be narrower. Women who are shopping for gear should settle for nothing less than products that are designed for them, and fortunately there are plenty of manufacturers who can deliver.