If you are an avid motorbike rider, there is a high chance that you already know the importance of safety gear. Hence, you may want to invest in a few safety gears for motorbikes such as helmets, gloves, jackets, and more. This article will talk about some of the most common safety gears that you might want to consider investing in if you are a motorcycle rider!

Why are safety gears important for motorbike riders?

Riding a motorbike is always exciting, exhilarating, and fun. However, it can be quite dangerous too without the right gears. Here are some reasons to use safety gears when riding motorcycles:

Protection of your head

One of the most important things that motorcycle riders must not forget about our helmets for their heads. Many people have died after being hit by flying objects or crashing into something because they didn't wear proper helmets on their heads during accidents. A helmet cushions impact from collisions resulting in reducing brain injuries up to 67%. Wearing one would therefore keep you safe even if there is an accident while driving down the road fast!

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Protecting your arms and hands

The next thing that bikers need to consider for protection is the jacket. Jackets protect your arms and hands from getting scraped up when you fall off of your motorbike. This is important because even if there isn't an open wound, having a scrape can be dangerous too due to possible infections.

Protection against weather conditions

When it comes to protecting yourself against harsh weather conditions such as rain or sun, bikers need long pants with shirts that cover their body all the way down to their knees and shoulders. These help to stay safe from sunlight or soaked by rain during rides. Boots are also necessary additions since they keep feet dry and warm despite riding through wet roads after it rained heavily last night.

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Protection of your legs

Last but not least, motorcycle riders must wear sturdy shoes that protect their feet from getting hurt when they accidentally step on sharp objects while balancing themselves riding down the road. It is also important to choose boots or shoes without heels so you can move around more freely during rides.

Necessary Safety Gears for Motorbike Riding

Having safety gear while riding a motorbike is very important. The safety gear protects riders from any harm in case of an accident or collision with other vehicles on the road. In order to stay safe while biking, there are a number of safety gears that one should wear. Whether you are riding your bike for fun or racing it in competitions, here is a list of the most common types of safety gear used by bikers.

Helmets

Helmets provide protection from head injuries and impact on the skull during accidents. Helmets come with many ventilation holes so that heat can escape easily making them comfortable to wear even when worn under scorching sun rays. They also have visors attached which protect riders from bugs flying towards their faces at high speeds. The widely used helmet brands are AGV, Shoei, Shark, HJC, MT, etc. On average, a good motorbike helmet will cost around $150 (BDT 12,867) to $200 (BDT 17,154). Rate $1 equivalent to BDT 85.77.

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Jacket

The jacket helps in protecting the upper part such as arms and chest from injuries like cuts, scrapes, or bruises caused by branches or bushes when bikers pass through them quickly. It also protects against rainwater seeping into clothes making it uncomfortable for biker's skin. Klim, Dainese, and REV'IT are some of the top motorcycle jackets brands that run you around $300 (BDT 25,733) to $600 (BDT 51,765). However, there are less expensive jackets starting from $100 (BDT 8578) or less. Rate $1 equivalent to BDT 85.77.

Gloves

Gloves prevent hands from getting injured due to friction caused by holding handlebars tightly or gripping brakes hard when going down steep slopes or roads with high air resistance. Good quality motorbike gloves start from $50 (BDT 4,289). Rate $1 equivalent to BDT 85.77. 

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Knee Pads

They help to absorb shock if a fall occurs and prevent abrasion on knees that could result due to friction with the ground surface. Moreover, it provides comfort especially on long rides because they distribute weight across areas where contact is made between biker and bike. Dainese, Alpinestars, and Knox are the popular keed guard brands that have a starting price of $50 (BDT 4,289). Rate $1 equivalent to BDT 85.77. 

Elbow Pads

They prevent abrasion on elbows that could be caused due to friction with the ground surface while bikers fall from their bikes or skid off the road. Furthermore, it also provides comfort, especially when riding for a long time because they distribute weight across areas where contact is made between biker and bike. Eventually, it helps in reducing strain on joints of the elbow.

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Goggles 

Goggles are an important addition to this list because sunglasses do not offer enough eye protection while driving at high speeds. Goggles work as a shield for the eyes. It is always best to have both glasses and goggles with interchangeable lenses so that the lenses can be changed according to sunlight intensity. Biltwell, Oakley, Revzilla are widely known goggle companies for motorcycle riders. The starting price for these goggles is $40 (BDT 3,431). Rate $1 equivalent to BDT 85.77.

Footwear

Good motorcycle shoes help to absorb shock if a fall occurs and prevent abrasion by providing grip while biking over rough surfaces or slippery ones. The soles are made up of material that prevents feet from skidding. Alpinestars, Harley-Davidson, and Joe Rocket are the best shoe brands for motorcycle riders. These shoes have different price ranges starting from $100 (BDT 8,578). Rate $1 equivalent to BDT 85.77.

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Where to buy motorbike safety gear?

Safety gears can be bought online or offline. Usually, you will get a wide variation of gears online in marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, etc. Besides, you can also buy the gear from different brands’ websites. But, buying online needs time as you may have to find out the best one from different options. However, you don’t have time to get delivered online. You can buy them at local gas stations or superstores such as Walmart, Krugers, etc.

Final words

As you can see, there are many different types of protective gear available for motorcycle riders. The best way to figure out what is right for you and your needs is by researching the options that match your riding style and preferences before making a purchase. We hope this article has helped!

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