Riding Gear reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 153 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Riding Gear brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/indianbikes, r/motorcycles, r/motorcycle, r/Harley, r/Ducati. Top-rated brands include Alpinestars (4.2/5), Dainese (4.6/5), Klim (4.9/5).

Stats
Reviews153
Subreddits26
Posts52
Brands73
Products71
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#1

Alpinestars

4.2
(13)
"Or Alpinestars SuperTech R 35k"
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"I picked up a pair of alpinestars gloves with carbon knuckles."
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"I've got Alpinestars Andes V2."
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"Can\'t say enough positive things about my alpine stars gloves, worth the $90."
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"I'm tall and slim and happy with the way Alpinestars and Dainese gear fits me."
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"The high end brands like Revit, Dainese, and Alpinestars make lined textile/mesh jackets and pants."
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"I’ve always been an alpinestars fan boy."
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"The gloves are Alpinestars women’s series, they make a mens counterpart which is the summer glove I wear."
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"Rocking SMX-1 Air V2 right now, and couldn’t agree more (I am a man with small palms and long thin fingers, they are tight)"
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"Mens Alpinestars max-1 Air V2 glove"
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#2

Dainese

4.6
(11)
"Dainese Avro 2 piece leather suit 1.2L"
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"I’m very partial to Dainese so everything I currently wear is from them."
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"I’m partial to Dainese, they have a great line of jackets and pants."
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"Honestly can't go wrong with Dainese."
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"The mig C2 is IMO the most comfortable mesh glove you can get. And Dainese quality is great as well."
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"Dainese have been my favorite for comfort and lasting."
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"Dainese."
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"I'm tall and slim and happy with the way Alpinestars and Dainese gear fits me."
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"The high end brands like Revit, Dainese, and Alpinestars make lined textile/mesh jackets and pants."
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"I would check out dianese, and also figure out what your size is in EU sizes."
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#3

Klim

4.9
(9)
"Everyone ends up buying Klim, because it's really good and lasts a long time."
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"They only buy Klim, but they've got extra cash to spend haha"
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"Clothing: Revit, Leatt, Klim, BMW (yes, BMW makes top quality clothes with a good look as a bonus)"
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"Klim Hardanger 1 price - you can ride year round in that bad boy - any kinda weather"
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"Klim Hardanger 1 price - you can ride year round in that bad boy."
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"I wear KLIM gear in the rainy season."
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"I've been wearing Klim gear. I'ts comfortable from winter to late spring."
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"For the gear, with a adventure/all year round oriented gear, I'd recommend Klim."
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"I have a Klim jacket and pants but also use my Revit eclipse jacket with a back pad."
#4

Rynox

4.0
(10)
"Gloves rynox urban x 3700"
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"Rynox & TVS Racing makes some good ones."
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"Rynox riding pants (trust me knee guards are annoying and keep sliding down)."
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"I have a riding jacket (rynox costed me 6k), elbow and knee protection(costed me 1800rs scoyco)."
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"Rynox for jacket and gloves pants and axor for shoes."
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"Rynox."
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"Riding Jacket - Rynox Urban X - rs7,000."
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"Rynox jacket and gloves."
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"You should go for rynox apparels and luggages."
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"Would rynox downtown pro (d3o)/oxford AAA be a viable option?"
#5

Showers Pass

4.8
(4)
"Second Showers Pass. US based, made by riders in the PNW so you know it comes from experience and passion."
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"I highly recommend Showers Pass. Expensive, but worth the $, and they have great customer service."
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"Check out Showers Pass out of Portland. They make great gear, water proof, and are based for the climate we are in!"
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"I rode through atmospheric rivers in winter in CA wearing rain chaps and a showers pass rain jacket."
#6

Revzilla

4.5
(4)
"Revzilla or Sportbike Track Gear"
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"I’ve always had a good experience ordering from Revzilla."
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"Revzilla is good."
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"Revzilla was my go to."
#7

Revit

4.3
(4)
"Everything I’ve ever picked up from Revit has been top notch quality. Highly recommended."
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"Revit"
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"The Dutch and Belgium brands have long sizes."
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"The high end brands like Revit, Dainese, and Alpinestars make lined textile/mesh jackets and pants."
#8

Peak Moto

5.0
(3)
"Definitely Peak Moto, they specialise in women’s gear and will have super small sizes."
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"Peak moto had a great selection and helpful workers, I plan on going there more often."
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"Peak Moto. Melbourne based & just opened in QLD… specialise in women’s gear."
#9

Arai

5.0
(3)
"For 3L you can get pretty much top tier riding gear."
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"Helmet: Arai, Nexx, and honourable mension Nishua Carbon (best price vs protection ratio)"
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"Get an Arai helmet, fitted properly."
#10

REI

4.7
(3)
"REI sells really good ones."
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"A really good set of rain gear. REI sells really good ones."
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"I've been using REI rain pants that fit over my regular work pants."
#11

Axor

4.7
(3)
"Get the most expensive helmet you can afford."
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"Axor helmet does it job, it’s strong & comfortable to wear."
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"Helmet is axor that I got for a good discount, gloves are the rynox everyday gloves and boots are royal Enfield riding boots."
#12

Shoei

4.7
(3)
"Arai RX7 (90k-1.1L depending on graphics) OR Shoei XSPR Pro 99k"
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"Helmet - Shoei and Bell"
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"I have Shoei helmet, HD riding gloves and shoes."
#13

Riding Gear

4.0
(3)
"- Helmet ECE certified - Riding gloves - Riding shoes - Riding jacket , if on a budget at least get knee and elbow guards"
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"Ride safely and dress for the crash."
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"Boots and knees, gloves and elbows, chestpiece and helmet."
#14

Rev'it

4.0
(3)
"Rev'it makes decent gear for an ok price, including dirt/adventure gear."
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"Good brands like FirstGear, RevIt!, Alpinestars are pretty much going to come with it."
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"There were other brands like Rev-It that had decent sizing."
#15

Fox Creek Leather

5.0
(2)
"Fox creek leather in VA has the best quality hide out there."
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"It is MUCH better than anything in the Harley shop."
#16

Aerostich

5.0
(2)
"Both are great brands with high quality gear"
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"There is only one answer for year round riding: aerostich."
#17

Komine

5.0
(2)
"Go for komine if may budget."
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"I'd recommend for riding gears is komine jacket and pants, you can buy it from motoworld."
#18

Motoport

5.0
(2)
"Both are great brands with high quality gear"
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"I went with Motoport. It did help me survive my recent accident.."
#19

Decathlon

5.0
(2)
"Decathlon is the bomb. I’ve had some good gloves from them for a while. They have a great range for all conditions. They have the phone compatible gloves except in the really thick ones. The Simond pants are great as well. Nice and warm, water resistant, room for thermals but can also vent if it gets warm."
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"Or try the waterproof shoes from Decathlon. It's waterproof, great for winter and with amazing grip. Jack of all trades."
#20

Roland Sands

4.5
(2)
"Everything they make is 10/10."
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"Has a nice line of stylish leather jackets."
#21

Riding Boots

4.5
(2)
"Definitely get some riding boots. I never ride without boots but definitely commuting."
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"I have those boots and don't wear them much as I opt for my full boots."
#22

Rocky Mountain ATV

4.5
(2)
"Rocky mountain ATV. Or a local shop"
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"A good quality helmet is always a good investment."
#23

Hood

4.5
(2)
"Jeans - PMJ, Resurgence and Hood"
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"Can get them unhemmed for long legs. Max inseam is 38 I think"
#24

Amazon

4.5
(2)
"I recently bought this jacket on Amazon. It was half off this price."
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"This jacket is pretty freakin nice!"
#25

Icon

4.5
(2)
"I personally like Icon. The fit is good, the quality is decent."
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"Icon makes pretty good budget gear."
#26

TCX

4.5
(2)
"TCX boots are Hella long lasting with super grippy soles that don't slide on our wet roads."
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"I find them extremely comfy and very reliable."
#27

Airflite

4.5
(2)
"I love my Airflite helmet! Stay safe!"
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"Airflites are great but I don’t know if it’s the one I got but they run hella small I went from a medium in HJC to an XL"
#28

Gasolina

4.0
(2)
"I'm digging their boots."
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"Anyone wear anything from gasolina? I'm digging their boots."
#29

Cortech

4.0
(2)
"Cortech, Tourmaster, and Speed and Strength are some of my favorite brands of good, but affordable gear."
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"Cortech Relic Jacket"
#30

Scorpion

4.0
(2)
"Scorpion makes kevlar jeans and helmets as well."
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"My gloves are made by Scorpion. $30.00 from Amazon."
#31

Clan Shoes

4.0
(2)
"Clanshoes scout, waterproof and have good protection, they look like sneakers"
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"Don't go overboard with some 15-20k riding boots, you might wanna check out clan shoes for the same."
#32

Oxford

3.0
(2)
"Oxford AAA yes, but that's jeans at the end of the day."
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"Or is going for riding pants the only viable alternative?"
#33

Merlin

5.0
(1)
"D30 armor. At least that's what's in my Merlin jacket. Also, it's a damn fine jacket. Stylish, comfy, and protective."
#34

Ugly Bros

5.0
(1)
"Ugly bros riding pants are superb. They certainly make you pay for that level of quality tho."
#35

iXS

5.0
(1)
"Personally I've bought iXS Saragossa set, Gore-Tex, jacket and pants. While expensive it's extremely comfortable, doing the job and can be customised enough to be able to use it in any weather."
#36

Held

5.0
(1)
"Held Titan Evo RR gloves 41k or Dainese Full Metal 6 49k"
#37

Daytona

5.0
(1)
"Daytona Strive GTX boots 52k"
#38

BMW

5.0
(1)
"I have three diff riding suits (top+pants - no onesies) I have ordered from BMW over the years."
#39

Leatt

5.0
(1)
"For knee guards i would recomend you leat dual axis knee guard,i love them great for sumer riding and only cost 80€"
#40

Kastel Denmark

5.0
(1)
"I love kastel denmark, I stay cool even working in 119 degree heat."
#41

DOT

5.0
(1)
"For anything above 10km - DOT helmet, full gauntlet gloves and riding boots."
#42

Mesh Riding Jacket

5.0
(1)
"An awesome mesh riding jacket for warm weather."
#43

RE

5.0
(1)
"I've recently switched to RE riding boots."
#44

SSG

5.0
(1)
"SSG gloves!!"
#45

Motosport.com

5.0
(1)
"Motosport.com"
#46

Sugoi

4.0
(1)
"I pack a Sugoi Zap jacket to keep me warm. I like that it has rear pockets for storage."
#47

Amaroq

4.0
(1)
"Boots I would recommend you look at Amaroq Valiant, Raida explorer."
#48

Orazio

4.0
(1)
"You can get orazo riding boots which are waterproof as well."
#49

TVS Racing

4.0
(1)
"I have TVS Racing ones, got it for 1600 rs., Quality & allover good."
#50

Motocentral

4.0
(1)
"You can also try Motocentral in Nanapeth."
#51

Open Road

4.0
(1)
"You can find decent riding boots at Open Road (Viman Nagar and Mundhwa)."
#52

Motoverse

4.0
(1)
"Motoverse garagecafe has some good deals !!! Check it out for gears!"
#53

Rev'It

4.0
(1)
"I have found Rev'It to be a solid choice."
#54

Bilt

4.0
(1)
"I paid full price for it and I love it. It runs a size small."
#55

Dr. Martens

4.0
(1)
"I wear Doc Martens and ride in them, and they have seen the pavement. They work for me, and can be worn in business casual attire."
#56

Hennessy

4.0
(1)
"Hennessy gloves are very comfortable"
#57

Nishua

4.0
(1)
"Nishua helmet is excellent budget choice."
#58

Richa

4.0
(1)
"Richa riding jeans"
#59

Helly Hansen

4.0
(1)
"I ride with a helly Hansen crew jacket. It's mean for sailing but it's a bright colour, fleece lined, waterproof and casual enough to wear even when you're not riding."
#60

Helmet

4.0
(1)
"Just buy a good helmet and a half finger gloves for now."
#61

AGV

4.0
(1)
"I was given a new agv x70 3/4 helmet."
#62

Kerrits

4.0
(1)
"I like the Kerrits ice fill tights and tank tops."
#63

Heated Jacket

4.0
(1)
"Heated jacket will stop you looking like a Michelin man."
#64

Torm

4.0
(1)
"They are basically old school jerseys, like rapha, but with saner prices."
#65

Custom

4.0
(1)
"The jacket is quality made and quite thick."
#66

Local

4.0
(1)
"A good helmet and local gloves made out of good material and it has knuckle guards."
#67

BMC

4.0
(1)
"Semi expensive: Riding gloves, the ones with palm protectors."
#68

Rhinowalk

4.0
(1)
"For soft luggage i would recommend rhinowalk"
#69

HJC

4.0
(1)
"Hjc st70 carbon hemet"
#70

GCN

4.0
(1)
"GCN did a recent video on winter riding gear. I take a lot of their videos with a grain of salt but this one was pretty informative."
#71

Tour Master

3.0
(1)
"Tour master isn't pricey though, and they are fitted loose."
#72

DHB

3.0
(1)
"Their quality is not bad at all. It’s not assos, but it’s good."
#73

Harley

2.0
(1)
"Harley branded merchandise is always more expensive than it needs to be."

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