2020 Best Recommended & How to Choose Riding Wear for Winter

Winter rider's tips for winter motorcycling

Winter is a tough time to be a rider. Stinging cold wind, no griping high grip. Super cool and freezing road surfaces. It seems like a bad season for motorcycling, but the taste of a canned coffee from a vending machine after a cold ride is no better than a Starbucks.

For some reason, I'm the type of person who wants to ride my bike in the winter because the roads feel empty and the air feels clearer. (The theory is that I just assume that because I'm forced to ride to work.)

Well, winter x motorcycle. For those riders who want to ride after all, we'd like to introduce some clothes to make you comfortable. Don't waste your day on the struggle between wanting to ride your bike and wanting to crawl into the kotatsu because it's cold, winter biking is a good thing if you do it right!

Let's get some clothes first.

The most important part of winter biking is still the rider's protection against the cold. Clothing has evolved considerably in recent years, and you don't have to dress in unnecessary layers to stay comfortable.

The difference between riding clothes and everyday clothes

Riding clothing is clothing that is designed for the rider to ride a motorcycle. Therefore, the length of the sleeves and the back end of the waist are made to be longer. This is because it is made in the shape of the posture in which you lean forward. Ordinary garments are designed for upright posture, so if you ride with it on in winter, the sleeves and waist will be exposed.

In terms of wind protection, there is also a difference between riding clothes that are designed to be exposed to the wind and those that are designed for natural wind. Therefore, in order to enjoy a comfortable winter ride, riding clothes are absolutely recommended.

Is it expensive to get them?

Unfortunately, riding clothes are not cheap. However, it is not necessarily too expensive if you take into account the fact that high performance clothing can be used for several years, since it can be used for a relatively long time.

In addition, recent years' clothing designs have become comparable to those of everyday wear, so you may want to take off your protector when you're not riding and try it on. And it's also true that many riders would rather buy comfort with money than put up with what they have.

In the winter, when you have limited time to ride, you want to be as comfortable as possible, right? When it comes down to it, our recommendation would be riding clothes.

Virtually unbeatable if you have electric heat clothing.

The most suitable clothing for the coldest winter is electric heatwear. It is an image of an electric kotatsu (a tatami mattress) that generates heat with the power of electricity and warms you. With this, you can enjoy winter riding without having to wear fluffy down jackets.

If you're just starting out and don't feel like getting a full set of clothes all at once, start with gloves. (If you have a grich, start with the jacket.)

Three recommendations for electric heatwear

RS TAICHI｜RST641 e-HEAT Armed Short Gloves Electrical Heat Wear

The first thing you'll want to try with electric heatwear is gloves. The tips of your fingers are the part of your body that gets coldest, but they are also the part of your body that can't be countered with layers of clothing. If you don't have a grip heater or handlebar cover, the first thing you should try is electric heating gloves.

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RS TAICHI｜RSU621 e-HEAT Inner Hoodie Electro-thermal Wear

For the electric heat jacket, I recommend the Tychi hoodie type, which was so popular last winter season!

Impressions from users who have actually used it say that the back area gets warm enough to make you sweat. To get through the cold winter months, the Smart Rider of the 2022 is the one that relies on the power of electric heat.

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Heatech | HeatMaster Inner Pants 2019

The inner pants of HEATECH, which are warm to some extent even without switching on the switch in the lined material adoption. It is also important to be able to connect with various electric heatwear made by HEATECH.

By the time the electric heat is introduced to the pants, you will have a comfortable rider who won't get cold in the winter with full body electric heat wear!

Click here for Heatech | HeatMaster Inner Pants 2019 at Webike!

Shut down the wind in your winter riding clothes!

Electro-thermal clothing is the strongest, but only if you use it as an inner layer to shut down the wind, such as a riding jacket. After all, it's good luck to use winter riding clothes for total protection against the cold.

Many of the recent clothes have a relatively calm design, and many of them can be worn when you are not on a motorcycle. es, they are expensive, but they are solid enough to last for several years, and as a result, they can be used for less than 10,000 yen per year! mart riders get comfortable touring time with winter clothing.

By the way, the most popular models sell out every year before the middle of winter, so get your hands on some now while you can.

Points to consider when choosing winter riding clothes

Be aware of the layers of clothing.

If your winter riding clothes don't use electric heatwear, the main protection against the cold is to wear layers. At this point, the important things to consider are a windproof and waterproof outer layer (outer jacket) and a middle layer such as down that provides the key to warmth.

The trick is to consider choosing a winter base layer such as HEATTECH. In this way, you will be able to ride comfortably and keep warmth out of the wind.

Many brands allow you to combine the outer and middle layers, so it's even better if you consider that too!

Protection is important too.

A protector is still necessary when riding a motorcycle. Especially in winter, when road conditions tend to be worse, the risk is relatively high. In the unlikely event of a fall, only a jacket and protector will protect you.

In order to get the most out of your protector, it's important to choose the right size for you. If you choose a larger size, the protector may not hit the right spot and may not even be effective.

Also, most of the protectors that come with them are sold separately from the chest protectors, so it's best to choose with those in mind to purchase them as well.

4 Recommended Winter Riding Jackets

RS TAICHI｜RSJ723 Motoleculek Winter Parka

This winter parka from RS TAICHI features the classic mountain parka style. It is excellent waterproof and has an inner lining and hood with insulation, so it is a wear that can be worn for a long period of autumn and winter regardless of the weather and temperature.

The color variation and the design are also in the finish of the urban school that does not feel uncomfortable even if it wears in the town. It is a point that the earth color system popular in the mountain parka of the face is lined up in the lineup in recent years personally.

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RS TAICHI｜RSJ719 Tundra Winter Parka

Hoodie-type wear with a characteristic bore hood that attracts the eye

The booted hood and padded inner liner is removable and can be worn in conditions and in the style of your choice. Perfect for riders looking for stylish motorcycle clothing!

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KUSHITANI｜Winter jacket for men and women

Originally, Kshitani specializes in leather jackets, but the rest of the lineup is also popular for its very high quality and functionality.

This winter amenita jacket is a winter jacket that tends to be heavy, but it is a model that achieves light weight comfort and is hard to tire. Removable winter inner lining is using light, high thermal insulation down-like, warmth and the high functionality of being able to wear it for a long season is the key.

If you want to use a good one for a long time, then KUSHITANI is the right choice.

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KOMINE｜JK-603 Protected Winter Jacket

KOMINE is very popular among cosmetic people for releasing affordable yet well-made riding jackets. Their latest jackets are quite stylish and look great on any vehicle!

This jacket is also made of breathable and waterproof material and is equipped with removable innerwear and a CE hard protector, yet it is a perfect cosmetic jacket that can be purchased for around 15,000 yen (PHP 6,880.00).

Why not start your winter jacket life with the well-designed and fully functional KOMINE?

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3 Recommendations for Winter Middle Layers

KUSHITANI｜White Goose Down Jacket

A warm, light, comfortable down jacket type mid-layer. Sleeve length is longer than most, so you can cover your wrists in an extended arm position while riding.

The KUSHITANI CONNECTION allows you to connect it to a KUSHITANI jacket. It also comes with a storage bag so you can take it on and off on the road.

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KUSHITANI｜MID Jacket

Windproof innerwear in stretchy material for easy movement. Longer sleeve length allows you to cover your wrists. The long sleeve length allows you to guard your wrists. Designed to be worn on its own, so it's handy for everyday use! It can be used during the transition from mesh to winter, such as fall and spring.

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RS TAICHI｜RSU623 Warm Ride Zip-Up Shirt

Light weight inner jacket with warm and insulating brushed fabric all over for warmth and comfort. The stretchy fabric also allows for unobstructed riding movement. Unbeatable warmth when used with the RS TAICHI jacket's accompanying innerwear!

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Two Winter Underwear Recommendations

RS TAICHI｜Warm Ride Series

RS TAICHI's classic winter inner warm ride series! This is a very popular innerwear that is twin to the Cool Ride for summer. Thick, insulating underwear at an affordable price!

GOLDWIN｜Optical Electronics Series

This innerwear series is made of a material called Thermolite Photoelectron. The far-infrared rays provide natural warmth, perfect for riding in the dead of winter! It's also sweat-wicking and quick-drying, so you'll have a comfortable ride with less sweat cooling.

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3 Recommendations for Winter Pants

RS TAICHI｜RSY555 Windstop Soft Shell Pants

Outer layer of soft shell fabric with excellent wind protection and stretch. The inner lining is a warm fleece fabric that touches the skin and is a direct pant. They are soft and comfortable and fit perfectly with the riding form. In addition to the knee protector, a hip protector is included as standard.

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RS TAICHI｜RSY554 WP Cargo Over Pant

The non-electro-thermal wear rider's best friend, overpants!
RS TAICHI's WP Cargo Overpants are a casual cargo style with a sleek silhouette that doesn't get stiff when you put them on.

With features like waterproofing and a CE-rated LV.2 protector, they're sure to be a winter rider's best friend! Wear this style over your regular pants or innerwear!

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KUSHITANI｜Expanded Window Cut Pants

These are KUSHITANI color pants with a simple design that can blend in naturally even after getting off the motorcycle. The brushed material is comfortable to the touch, and the back part that hits the seat has been reinforced with two layers of fabric. Breathable windproof film is also used and soft knee pads are standard! These pants have all the features you need for riding.

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Comfortable touring in riding jacket this winter!

It's not a cheap piece of riding clothing, to be honest, but when you consider the functionality and subsequent satisfaction, you'll be happy with it. In fact, many of the riders who are already using it won't want to part with it. So why not spend your winter in riding clothes to make your riding experience more comfortable and enjoyable?