Motorcycle

IMPORTANCE & TYPES

Gears

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Overview ofMotorcycle Gears

While you're cruising down the roadon your motorcycle; you rarely think

about the gear you're wearing.However, the gear that you wear

while riding a motorcycle tells a lotabout you. Motorcycle gears are not

just important for safety but theyalso add a unique style to a biker's

persona.

HELMETS

MOTORCYCLEPANTS

MOTORCYCLE

JACKETSGLOVES

MOTORCYCLE

BOOTS

TYPES OF MOTORCYCLEGEARS

MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

Motorcycle helmets are available in a variety

of types.

The most common types includes the full-face

helmet, modular helmets, half helmets,

flip-up and motocross helmets. Amongst

these, the safest helmets are the full-face and

modular helmets.

Helmets protect your face and head from the

impact and from the pollution in the

environment.

Always remember to buy only a DOT

approved or Snell certified helmet.

MOTORCYCLE GLOVES

Many beginner bikers consider gloves to be an

unimportant accessory.

However, motorcycle gloves are one of the most vital

safety equipments as it protects your hands from

being in direct contact and also provides a better

grip; thereby reducing the stress on the hands.

Gloves are mostly made using materials like leather

& mesh. Kevlar or synthetic leather has become quite

popular nowadays.

Types of gloves include gauntlet styled gloves, short

gloves & fingerless gloves. The gloves must be worn

as per the ride and considering the amount of

protection required.

MOTORCYCLE JACKETS

Motorcycle Jackets are one of those motorcycle

gears that have found a place for itself in the

fashion industry as well.

The jackets come in a vast variety of styles and

are made up using many different materials; the

most common being leather, mesh and textile.

The best motorcycle jackets are the ones that

contains armours in the shoulders, elbows and

back at the minimum. These armours are

essential from the safety point of view and

makes a jacket more durable.

The motorcycle jackets are a style statement

and the most basic riding gear.

MOTORCYCLE PANTS

Motorcycle pants are the most neglected piece of gear

& are often a cause of discomfort during riding.

While buying motorcycle pants, you must be extremely

careful and check its flexibility well before buying. The

pants must be flexible in areas around your knees, hips

and should be made up of comfortable fabric.

Another feature to look for in motorcycle pants is

abrasion-resistance. The fabric used to design the

pants must be of high quality so that in case you fall off

from your bike, the pants must take the brunt of the

fall and not your skin.

Try and wear long full-length pants as they provide

more protection.

MOTORCYCLE BOOTS

Motorcycle boots have developed a lot over the

times. Along with the original military styled

boots, many new styles of boots are available

nowadays.

The latest fashion amongst motorcyclists are the

motorcycle riding shoes that look more casual as

compared to the classic boots but provide the

same amount of protection as the boots.

Motorcycle boots must be slip-resistant and

should provide good ankle support. Make sure

there is a good adhesive property between your

feet and the boot. Water-resistant and ventilated

boots are an added advantage.

DURABLE

FLEXIBLE

GOOD

COMFORTSTURDY

MATERIAL

EXCELLENT

PROTECTION

CHARACTERISTICSOF GOOD GEAR

RIDE SAFE;RIDE SMART

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