Equipment for women bikers: Combining protection and style

Buying motorcycle equipment is both exciting and stressful. And while this step is a treat for the gentlemen, it can be more complicated for the ladies. Whose fault is that? Brands that pamper bikers and not so much women. So if you're a size 36 or looking for a pretty helmet without a candy-pink tribal motif, our two articles dedicated to women's motorcycle equipment might be of use to you.

Can you get your gear in the men's department? How to choose the right women's motorcycle gear? Which models for 5 different styles of biker (urban, vintage, adventurous, sporty, cross-country)? We answer all your questions and give you some ideas.

Choosing the right protection is essential, but style counts too! We've selected five complete biker outfits for you.

The Everyday Biker

Style, protection and discretion are what the urban biker is looking for. The aim is to ride safely, without looking like a cosmonaut. Is this mission impossible? Not at all. The best example being the Bering motorcycle jeans. At first glance, it's impossible to distinguish the protection on the buttocks, hips and knees. And yet, in the event of a fall, these Kevlar inserts are extremely effective.

For shoes? Ditto. A casual look in the Converse style, while keeping your malleoli safe with Falco sneakers.

The Rev'it Afterburn jacket completes the ensemble perfectly. Soft, comfortable, waterproof and breathable, with a modern, understated look, it's our favorite of this selection.

---> Shark Nano Blank Helmet (several colors available)

---> Rev It Afterburn Jacket (blue or black)

---> Macna Recon gloves

---> Bering Lady Patricia jeans (blue or black)

---> Falco Lennox 2 motorcycle sneakers (several colors available)

The vintage rider

In love with old-school style, the vintage biker proudly displays her sexy retro look on her Scrambler or 883. Segura leather jacket, Bolid'Ster skinny jeans, Rev'it Ranger boots. The equipment manufacturers are on hand to offer you all the protection you need, while combining discretion and fashion. The must-have for beauty and badassery right down to the tips of your fingernails? Helstons Ruby gloves in genuine goat leather and the Bell retro helmet.

---> Bell Moto 3 Atwyld Orbit retro helmet (two colors available)

---> Segura Lady Subotai leather motorcycle jacket

---> Bolid'Ster Jeny'Ster Motorcycle Jeans

---> Helstons Ruby retro gloves (black or brown)

---> Rev'it Portland motorcycle shoes

La Baroudeuse au long cours

The key words for the equipment of a long-distance adventurer? Versatility and comfort. So we're going to opt for a 4-season motorcycle jacket that lets you ride in all weathers, thanks to its removable liners. Numerous pockets make it easy to store your phone, Michelin map, rubles and other exotic coins. The same goes for the pants. Style is sacrificed for efficiency. Travelling the world isn't a Miss France contest, is it? And the yaks of the Kazakh steppes won't begrudge you a fashion faux-pas.

The versatile 3-in-1helmet is suitable for road, adventure and off-road riding. It combines strength, solidity, lightness and comfort, ideal for road-tripping.

As for footwear, the modern-day Anne-France Dautheville will opt for a pair of boots that protect ankles, heels and shins.

---> Araï Tour-X 4 adventure helmet

---> Klim Artemis 4-season adventure jacket

---> Klim Artemis adventure pants

---> GTX Short adventure gloves

---> Sidi Adventure 2 Gore Tex motorcycle boots

The speed freak

With her S1000rr, the sporty biker is constantly on the lookout for adrenaline. But what about? Aware that her epidermis isn't designed to rub against asphalt at 130km/h, she equips herself accordingly. And to hell with those who criticize the Tourist Trophy look!

The Alpine Stella Missile suit, for example, is a leather jewel offering highly effective abrasion resistance. With its DFS armor, replaceable sliders, dual-density shells and polyamide inserts, this second skin almost makes you want to turn around for the fun of it.

And what about the helmet? The Nexx X.R3R is the perfect helmet for those long straights at the top of 5s. NASA-quality aerodynamics, an anti-turbulence rear spoiler and a design with a clear message: "I'm feminine, but don't come looking for me".

---> Nexx X.R3R Zorga helmet (available in pink, blue, black/red and orange)

---> Alpinestars Stella Missile wetsuit

---> Alpinestars Stella SP-8 Gloves

---> Alpinestars Stella Smx 6 V2 Boots

L'Amatrice de cross

Hard Defi Tour, Kol'en Trail, Enduropâle du Touquet, do these events excite you? Then you're in the right section. You, the cross-country biker, feel at home in mud, sand and physical difficulty. You need to equip yourself accordingly, with lightweight, breathable gear that protects you in the event of falls and bumps. The T.ur J-Three enduro jacket is water-repellent, ventilated, sturdy and in no way restricts your freedom of movement.

For the helmet? We recommend the Alpinestars SM-5 for its lightness and large volume in front of the mouth, allowing you to breathe deeply when pushing your bike up a tricky climb.

Last but not least, Alpinestars Stella Tech 3 boots give you the peace of mind to tackle a rocky track without leaving an ankle behind.

Incidentally, it's one of the few motocross boots specially designed to fit women. Don't brands know that women also like to struggle on muddy tracks?

---> Alpinestars S M5 Compass motocross helmet

---> Cross helmet from Scott

---> T.ur J Three Arm Link enduro vests

---> T.Ur P Three enduro pants

---> Five TFX4 Adventure Gloves

---> Alpinestars Stella Tech 3 cross boots

How do you choose the right women's motorcycle gear? We can sum it up as follows: define your use, target your budget, choose the right model according to the style/quality/options compromise. The good news? The biker woman of 2023 can now combine protection and looks. So whether you're an adventurer, a speed freak or an urban rider, the choice is yours.