Motorcycle clothing: the equipment of a real rider

The passion for riding a motorbike must always be accompanied by the awareness of how important it is for the motorcyclist to dress appropriately every time he gets on his two-wheeler and sets off on a journey, however short or long it may be.

Choose the correct one technical clothing it is essential for every motorcyclist, as this guarantees adequate protection in the event of a fall. However, technical clothing for motorcycling cannot ignore comfort given that in many cases it is worn for many hours, if not for entire days, and therefore must be comfortable.

In the rider's clothing there are various items that should not be missing. Every motorcyclist, who can also find a wide range of motorcycle clothing online such as that available on eBay, must know that each type of garment or accessory has its own specific use, as well as dedicated to the season and temperatures faced during motorcycle trips. For example, it is easy to understand how a technical suit is not the ideal option for touring the whole of Italy, just as a perforated jacket is not the ideal option for dealing with the sudden changes in temperature of an excursion on an Alpine pass.

Therefore, in addition to taking into consideration the type of route and your riding style, the choice of technical clothing is also linked to when you use the motorbike, whether only in summer, or in any case in the warmer months, or instead all the time. 'year.

When choosing the most suitable clothing, it should be remembered that those made of leather guarantee greater protection. However, it is undeniable that one leather suit is uncomfortable to wear for many hours, and offering little breathability does not allow good thermal comfort, becoming very hot in summer and extremely cold in winter. To this it must be added that the leather suit requires greater effort in terms of maintenance due to glove care and cleaning. The technical suit, on the other hand, is the most suitable option for those who use the motorbike to ride on the track, where there is a need for a higher level of protection with the aspect of safety prevailing over that of comfort.

In all other cases it is better to opt for a two-piece, with for example a leather or cordura jacket which offers a good level of protection with greater comfort for daily riding, therefore ideal for those who mainly use motorbikes for traveling around the city and for commuting between home and work. The jacket can be combined with technical pants, which can be made of leather or specific fabric capable of guaranteeing protection and comfort, also from a thermal point of view.

Equally important is the choice of technical footwear. Those who use motorbikes to move mainly in the city can choose some reinforced boots, which are also well suited for trips out of town with not excessively long journeys. However, greater protection is offered by the touring boots, travel boots for motorbike touring, available in both summer and winter versions or for all four seasons, which protect the ankle and lower part of the leg. A further protective step forward is represented by racing boots, which despite a reduction in comfort, being very rigid, increase protection for the ankle and foot. Racing boots are recommended for those who practice sport riding and for those who ride their motorbikes on the track.

Finally, to provide adequate protection to the hands, the gloves. When choosing motorcycle gloves, considering that the accelerator, brake and clutch of the motorbike are controlled with the hands, the comfort and sensitivity that they guarantee to the fingers and palm is as important as the protective capabilities, ensured by special reinforced parts on the knuckles. and back of the hand. There are many types of gloves on the market which also differ in the type of material. For example i perforated fabric gloves they are the best choice for city use and summer driving. THE heated winter gloves they are instead ideal for motorbike riding in the colder months and in cold temperatures. Then finally there are the racing gloves which, wrapping the wrist and having more robust and resistant protections, usually in titanium or carbon fibre, represent the most suitable solution for more sporty and track driving.