Motorcycle Clothing Stores
Stores for motorcycle jackets, helmets and protective riding gear
Motorcycle clothing is safety equipment that happens to be clothing: a riding jacket must resist abrasion in a slide, hold armor over shoulders, elbows and back, seal out weather at speed, and still fit comfortably for hours in the saddle. Motorcycle clothing stores specialize in that engineering across leather and textile jackets, helmets, gloves, boots, armored jeans and rain gear. The retailers listed here range from full-line gear superstores to brand specialists and local shops whose staff fit helmets in person: a service that matters, because a helmet's protection depends entirely on its fit to the rider's head shape. New riders should budget for gear with the bike, prioritizing helmet, jacket, gloves and boots before style extras.
Eagle Leather : Eagle Leather is the Bikers premier destination in the Northwest for Riding Gear, Motorcycle Accessories, Biker' Apparel and a true shopping experience. With a 20,000+ square foot stores in Lakewood there is an incredible amount of floor space dedicated to providing shoppers with a fantastic selection and a great experience.
JP Cycles : Motorcycle gear includes apparel, helmets, boots, Bluetooth headsets, and more. J&P Cycles has an incredible selection of every type of motorcycle gear you could ever want. And when you see our selection of motorcycle gear, you're going to want a whole lot of it. Motorcycle Gear and Apparel. Your motorcycle gear is what lets you enjoy the ride.
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Motorcycle Center : international distributor of jackets, vests, chaps, gloves, and handbags.
Motorcycle Mall : Motorcycle Mall is the tri-state area's premier motorcycle and powersports dealership. Located in Belleville, New Jersey, Motorcycle Mall is just minutes from New York City and only a short distance from South Jersey, Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, and New York.In 2014 they were awarded top industry honors as a Top 50 Dealership by Powersports Business and the #1 Dealer in the USA by Dealernews.
Vanson Leather : Leather jackets as we know them today started out as utilitarian gear worn for work and warfare. From primitive man to the Roman legions, combat GIs, and air aces, leather has been an integral element due to its reliability, versatility and often life-saving durability. The leather jacket came to symbolize the toughness of the warriors who brought them back and introduced them into the mainstream. Over time, they went from being part of standard-issue uniforms, to statements of rugged individuality worn by adventurers and guys with disaffected attitudes and motorcycles. And a legend was born. So when Vanson built its first bike jacket back in 1974 with an eye toward improved performance and enhanced comfort, we looked back first to acknowledge the legacy. It's naïve, after all, to think that one can have a clear vision of what could be without putting it into historical perspective.
Protection Standards and Honest Fit
Serious gear stores speak in ratings: helmets certified to DOT or ECE standards, garments and armor rated under CE levels for impact protection, and abrasion-tested materials. Staff at the stores listed here can translate those labels and, more importantly, fit gear to the riding you actually do: a commuter needs weatherproofing and visibility, a tourer needs layering and pockets, a sport rider needs a close, articulated fit that works in a tuck. High-visibility and reflective options deserve special attention from anyone riding in traffic after dark.
Fit checks should happen on a bike or in a riding crouch, not standing at a mirror: sleeves must still cover wrists with arms forward, jackets must not ride up at the back, and boots must work the controls comfortably. Women riders should look for stores with real women's ranges (shaped jackets, properly sized gloves and boots) rather than shrunken men's gear. Buy the best-fitting certified gear your budget allows, wear it every ride, and replace damaged pieces promptly; the stores on this page exist to make each of those steps easier.
Common Questions
What gear does a new rider need first?
A properly fitted, certified full-face or modular helmet; an abrasion-resistant jacket with shoulder, elbow and back armor; motorcycle gloves with palm and knuckle protection; over-the-ankle riding boots; and armored pants or riding jeans. Ordinary fashion leather and street shoes are not substitutes: motorcycle gear is built and tested for slide and impact conditions street clothes never face.
Leather or textile motorcycle clothing?
Leather offers the best abrasion resistance and molds to the rider, but is heavier, needs care and is less versatile in rain unless treated. Modern textiles with waterproof membranes handle weather and touring better, pack lighter, and offer vents and liners for temperature range. Many riders own both: leather for dry local riding, textile for trips and wet seasons.
How should a motorcycle helmet fit?
Snug all over without pressure points: cheeks firmly held, no rotation when you shake your head, and no movement independent of your head when the strap is fastened. Head shapes differ by brand, so try several. A loose helmet is a failed helmet. Replace any helmet after a crash or drop onto a hard surface, and roughly every five years as materials age.