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December 4, 2019

Tips for staying visible out there on the road this season

Once upon a time, Dan Aykroyd said, “You do not need a therapist if you own a motorcycle, any kind of motorcycle!”
This saying is true for most of us. However, part of our mission to keep you safe out on the roads includes keeping you visible. This month, we’ve curated a shortlist of tips that will keep you safe out there.

Brighter is Better
One of the most obvious things that you may want to consider to be more noticeable to passing motorists is selecting a brightly coloured motorcycle. During the day, the human eye most easily picks up green, as well as yellow and blue – incidentally, the reason traffic lights incorporate green. Orange, also high-viz, spells caution, or ‘watch out, here I come’. As we all know, red is always a great option. A dark colour is more difficult to see at night, and you may do well to stick with something like yellow or white. At night, yellow and white become the most noticeable colours at a distance. If you have your heart set on a black motorcycle, why not add a flash of colour to the fairings or simply make sure that your clothing is impossible to miss!

High-Viz Gear and Garb
When it comes to what you wear while riding, black is definitely not the best choice motorcycle gear. Although classic black leather has been synonymous with bikers for centuries; you may well be invisible to motorists. Wearing all black can also cause issues while riding at night or during bad weather. Luckily, leather jackets do come in brighter colours such as cobalt blue, and textile motorcycle jackets offer more variety with colour options, including red or high-viz yellow and often boast bold reflective strips on the back or arms.

Another vital element of your riding gear is your helmet. Not only does your helmet play a critical role in protecting your grey matter, but it tends to be one of the first details that a passing driver notices. One suggestion would be to invest in a neon coloured helmet which is highly noticeable in any weather and at night. Not a fan of neon, why not consider white or even black with a splash of neon green, bright yellow or red. After all who can miss a vivid Valentino Rossi helmet design!

Avoid Blind Spots
While high-viz motorcycle gear is an ideal riding wardrobe, you should always make sure that other motorists can see you, especially in traffic. Don’t ride in a position where other drivers can’t see you without moving their heads and looking for you. Because drivers are often distracted by either their cell phone or dashboard gadgets these days, making eye contact is the best way to be sure that you are indeed seen!

Use Reflective Tape
We can’t all rush out and buy a new bike or helmet, but reflective tape is a great solution you can apply right away. Putting pieces on the front of your forks and any part of your motorcycle away from a light source, for example, the top of a tall windscreen or the edges of your panniers is a quick and effective solution. Reflective tape is an individual light source at night and will make your bike look much larger, it is also recommended you leave your hi beam light on during the day.

Use Your Horn
Give drivers a reminder of where you are, using your horn is an excellent way to wake up a distracted driver should you be stuck in their blind spot. Don’t worry about being offensive with generous use of your horn – this is about making sure that they notice you so that you can arrive at your destination safely. You could also install a set of aftermarket pipes to be sure that other road users know you’re there but do keep a sense of respect and try not to overdo it with the noise; your dealer will be able to advise you the best brand.

Ride in a Group
This tip is almost a no-brainer because as soon as motorists notice a few bikers in an area, they immediately become more attentive and all those headlights will be impossible to miss. Stay in the group and avoid exceeding speed limits to catch up if you get left behind.

Brake Lights
Many experienced riders know how to prepare for a stop by using down-shifting. The problem here is that the driver behind you won’t notice your brake light until they’re almost on top of you. So, keep in mind that most drivers are used to paying attention when they see brake lights and don’t hesitate to tap the brakes lightly and repeatedly to give the vehicles behind you a friendly warning.

As fellow motorcycle enthusiasts, we understand that you want a combination of gear that not only keeps you safe but is also comfortable stylish. Browse our bold range of visible biker jackets, and remember to always enjoy your biking ‘therapy’ with your safety in mind.

Stay safe out there!

May 10, 2019

How is Your Motorcycle Jacket Supposed to Fit?

As always, when it comes to motorcycle gear, we talk safety first. However, we also repeatedly say, that when it comes to your jacket; you do not have to sacrifice style for function. This month we chat about the best fit for your motorcycle jacket.

Let’s First Talk the Length of Your Motorcycle Jacket

The reason why many motorcycle jackets are a shorter fit is for both safety and comfort. As far as comfort is concerned; the length (or lack thereof) ensures that you’re comfortable when you’re sitting on your bike so that there’s no excess fabric bunching up around your waist–which can become extremely uncomfortable.

The ideal is to have the bottom of the jacket resting on your thighs while sitting on your bike. Your jacket should sit right at your belt line when you stand. Another aspect in favour of a shorter jacket is to prevent any fabric flailing about as you pick up speed and the wind-lift increases. The added benefit here, is better fuel efficiency.You may also prefer a longer tourer jacket which is usually designed for adventure riding but also does an excellent job on your city commute. Note that by ‘longer’ we don’t mean ‘flapping-in-the-wind’.

Concerning safety; a short jacket won’t catch onto anything protruding from the bike. You certainly won’t want to tango with your bike in the case of a tumble.

Is a Tight-Fitting Motorcycle Jacket What You Want?

In terms of comfort, a snug fit prevents air flowing up as you ride and helps you evade an uncomfortable breeze in cooler weather. However, the main thing you should avoid is a jacket that’s too tight. Chest and waist measurement are the best guidelines to gauge this.

Here are some tips for ensuring the correct fit:

Snug is good, but too tight will impede the ventilation system. Form fitting but not tight–is always the way to go.
During cold weather you’d most likely want to wear something warm underneath your jacket, so be sure to leave room for that.
You will always regret constriction over your shoulders. Not only could tightness over the shoulders affect your manoeuvrability and ability to take quick action when required but you just won’t enjoy your ride when you feel constricted. Remember you’re going to wear this jacket regularly. It may be wise to try on a jacket over a hoodie or heated vest. If you’re able to hug yourself, you’re good to go.
A well-fitting jacket won’t pull up over your head if you do end up sliding across the tarmac.
Sitting on your bike, the sleeves should end at your wrists when your arms are in the riding position, or mid-palm with arms at your sides when standing.
Another good idea is to select a jacket where the front zipper ends at the base of your throat orhas a button on the collar to make sure it remains tight.
If the collar is too loose, the chances of a bug getting in there are pretty real!
CE Armour is another essential feature that ensures your shoulders, elbows and back enjoy sufficient protection.
Velcro adjustable waist, snap adjustable sleeves,cuffs and collar are also normally standard to provide further personalization and ensure best fit.

At Moto di Moda, style does not suffer in favour of function. We offer a range of textile and leather motorcycle jackets for men and women. Whether you prefer a short jacket for comfort and style, or a longer jacket for touring. We have what you need. Please check out our convenient and easy to understand sizing chart that defines the key measures you need to get right.

April 23, 2019

Are textile or mesh motorcycle jackets safe?

Leather jackets and motorbikes have been synonymous for what seems like forever. What’s better than the sexy look and feel of a thick, safe and beautiful genuine leather jacket? Remember those ‘bomber jackets’ that became such a phenomenon many moons ago – regardless of whether it was the ideal riding gear or not?

Over the years the motorcycle jacket has evolved dramatically and today riders are spoilt for choice when it comes to new styles, safety features and materials. The question from some quarters, though, is whether a textile or mesh jacket can ever be as safe as leather. There seem to be two opposing schools of thought; one for leather the other for textile. So, let’s take a short trip through the features of textile or mesh, and you can decide.

What’s the difference between textile and mesh?

Textile is a broad term used to describe man-made materials such as nylon, ballistic and mesh. The most commonly used material for motorcycle gear is Cordura Nylon, which is known for its durability and resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs. Essentially mesh is textile material with holes, and this brings us to our vital question. How safe are these fabricated materials?

Let’s talk safety

Textile will definitely provide safety although, unlike leather, may be limited inenduring a second tumble; which means that textile offers the advantage in terms of affordability and versatility but our main concern here, is whether it provides sufficient protection.

Textiles have come an exceedingly long way since the high school rain jacket, and these modern fabrics are strong and durable. Cordura is said to be twice as strong as nylon and three times stronger than polyester. Current textile jackets are robust enough to survive a considerable fall while still protecting the rider, especially when they are kitted out with CE approved armor for the back, shoulders and elbows as well. It can indeed have a higher abrasion resistance than leather.

At street speeds, a textile jacket is likely to do as good a job as leather, with their abrasion resistance strength definitely protecting your skin from dreaded “road rash” in a slide! You’d probably prefer a solid leather jacket though for racing speeds. Modern fabrics like Cordura are astoundingly strong, and provide incredible strength and protection for their weight.

Benefits of textile

Due to its strength, textiles can be made lighter, and this certainly benefits riders when it comes to comfort. Most textile jackets come in a variety of hi-vis colours and are also water resistant, they feature removable liners for added warmth and venting zips to allow ample airflow. You will also appreciate the number of pockets in most textile jackets. In textile, you can enjoy a comfortable ride in almost all weather conditions. While leather can be heavy with very limited breath ability, textile jackets deliver ample ventilation and durability. It has even been said by some bikers that their textile gear outlives their bikes.

At Moto di Moda we offer a select range of top quality, lightweight 600D Cordura motorcycle jackets in various sizes and hi-vis colours for men and women.

We always put our bikers first and continuously strive to uphold the biker lifestyle and help you look good, feel good, but above all – remain safe out there.

February 17, 2019

Motorcycle Jacket or Fashion Jacket? You Decide

As a keen motorcyclist you have probably heard the saying; ‘don’t dress for the ride, dress for the slide.’ Other statements you may have seen or heard include: ‘fashion biker jackets are named for their design, not because you can use them for riding.’ ‘Biker jackets are first for safety, second a fashion statement.’

Why Compromise?

At Moto di Moda, we strive always to challenge conventional beliefs and say, why not combine function and fashion to style your ride? We fully understand and value the fact that a motorcycle jacket is for your protection. Not only do we bring you European inspired leather and textile jackets with all necessary safety features such as elbow, back and shoulder CE armour to protect your biker bod as standard, but we also understand the spirit of freedom that encapsulates the biker culture. This culture speaks of daring, flair, and individuality but above all style, and doesn’t conform to life in the slow lane.

Leather

To this end, we are proud of our range of safe and beautiful jackets. Our leather jackets are 1.2mm super soft aniline cowhide dyed exclusively with soluble dyes, featuring perfect stitching and uniquely styled elements such as our zip placement. Our fashionable designs and colours will catch anyone’s eye and provide you with that ‘look good, feel good’ vibe that’s almost as thrilling as the sense of freedom you get on your bike whether zipping through traffic or out on the open road.

Textile

Our textile jackets are lightweight and boast all the safety features and creature comforts that refuse to compromise on style and fashion. Not only will our comfortable 600D Cordura® abrasion and water resistant outers keep you safe for that possible slide, but you’ll look cool too! We also like to say, ‘not everything has to be black.’ Apart from a comfortable cut and safety features, you’ll also appreciate the variety of colours and prints, that enhance visibility. Go from fabulous speedster to classy café patron in any of our snappy-looking jackets.

Safety First

The bottom line is, simply wearing your favorite fashion jacket won’t cut it, protection is and always will be a necessity. When jacket shopping, it’s advisable to pay attention to abrasion resistance – the thickness of the leather or textile should be sufficient to protect you in a slide. A basic rule of thumb: The thicker the fabric, the better the slide time, and the safer your hide. Interior seams are also not advisable if you want optimal abrasion protection.

You also want to opt for something with high visibility and weather resistance for obvious reasons. A zip-out insulation liner will enable you to cope with the elements and built-in armor for your back, shoulders and elbows is never optional.

Finally, you should understand that quality is a worthwhile investment. If you go cheap, it may cost you dearly in the end. Our jackets bring with them all the style and safety features at a price that won’t destroy your bank balance but be assured we also never compromise on quality in doing this!

We are continuously looking to develop new and exciting ways to help you look terrific and remain safe while enjoying your lifestyle of freedom on two wheels. The full range of jackets come with free shipping and a 30-day return policy Australia Wide.

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January 27, 2018

MV Agusta Brutale 800 – CAMO Textile Jacket

In January we had the pleasure of taking the MV Agusta Brutale 800 out for a ride compliments of Midlife Cycles Melbourne, pairing it with our Camo textile jacket to bolster its attitude. This is one gorgeous looking Italian show stopper that is sure to attract attention outside any coffee shop!

When it is about aesthetics and design, you can see much thought has gone into this naked machine, and it gets lots of admirers wherever you take it. Free from any plastic fairings you can admire all the finer details. The oval headlight, curvy tank; the exposed trellis frame all in synchronized harmony; the single-sided swingarm exposing the rear alloy wheel; the slashed exhaust pipes further enhances its iconic styling.

Well, how does it perform you ask? Delivering on its sporting promise the Brutale is beyond doubt, not a bike for riding slow – even though we did of course! The 798cc, liquid-cooled, inline triple cylinder engine is incredibly responsive with an effortless amount of grunt for overtaking and acceleration, the triple exhausts growling with animal intensity every time you turn the throttle. With eight-level traction control and ABS, experienced riders will have no problems managing its lively performance.

It handles great too! Steering is sharp aided by the wide handlebar which makes high-speed cornering and traffic manoeuvrability quite easy, further supported by the fully adjustable Marzocchi forks and adjustable Sachs monoshock.

Matte Black Brutale is a Naked to be reckoned with

• The in-line three-cylinder motor with counter-rotating crankshaft produces 116hp at 11 500 rpm with a record maximum torque of 83Nm at 7600 rpm, 90% available right from 3,800rpm
• 0-100kmph in 3.8 seconds
• Three riding modes: Sport, Normal and Rain
• MV’s EAS 2.0 shift-assist provides flawless smooth shifting
• High-spec front radial Brembo brakes
• Eight level traction control

Moto Di Modas CAMO

• The 800 Brutale naked finds a perfect companion in the CAMO TEXTILE JACKET too
• The Camo sleeve and black body combination provide a sporty character to align with the naked aesthetics of the Brutale
• 600D Cordura abrasion and water-resistant outer deliver the comfort and protection to keep you safe
• CE Rated Armour protects the shoulders, elbows & back
• Reflective 3M Scotchlite™ strips across the front and back ensure visibility and safety

Other features include

• YKK zippers throughout
• A Zip-out 100% polyester insulation liner to keep you warm or remain cool when removed in summer
• 2 Front zipper pockets with soft inner lining and an inside zipper pocket provide the necessary space for keys and a wallet or mobile phone
• Adjustable Velcro waist, two setting adjustable snap sleeves, and snap and adjustable zipper sleeve cuffs make the fit just right.

This camo and black jacket teams very well with the raw simplicity and power of the bike, not only keeping you safe and dry but combining for a commanding look that says: ‘watch out world’ here I come.

November 22, 2017

Moto di Moda and the MV Agusta F3RC and the GT Textile Jacket

Moto di moda had the pleasure of getting to try out the new MV Agusta F3RC with our GT textile jacket recently compliments of Midlife Cycles Melbourne. This is one amazing machine that is sure to turn heads and make road or track days super exhilarating!

Founded in 1945 the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Meccanica Verghera Agusta or MV Agusta iconized the slogan “Racing experience at the service of mass production” in 1948 after winning the 125cc Italian Grand Prix. It has been a long journey for MV in the history of racing but still they remain one of the quintessential performance motorcycle manufacturers in the world. Since 1960 MV Agusta started producing large displacement racing bikes. It was only in July 2007 by selling its Husqvarna motorcycle brand to BMW that MV Agusta stepped into the international supersport market.

Winner of many GP races over its time, MV worked on producing a “work of art” and the RC (Reparto Corse- racing department) limited edition F3 series was born as one of its top sport performers. A replica of the World Supersport bike it also comes with the autographs of MV’s title riders and the AMG logo on the fairing, looking to encompass true Italian style alongside performance.

F3RC Is the Ultimate Showstopper

Coming in two engine versions the 675 or the meatier 800 the F3RC is an Italian masterpiece, designed to be lightweight and looking more muscular than its predecessor the F4. Its bodywork is sleek and chiselled like a lethal weapon!
The F3 RC engine is unique and regarded as the most advanced and powerful mid-sized power unit ever built with 3 inline cylinders and a double overhead camshaft timing system, with four titanium valves per cylinder!
The limited production of the top performance RC edition is a great example of superior quality combining perfectly with power and performance.
The F3 RC series produces the following great performance stats:

*F3 RC 800 – 148 horsepower at 13,000 rpm and 88 Nm of torque at 10,600 rpm.

*F3 RC 675 – 128 horsepower at 14,500 rpm and 71Nm of torque at 10,900 rpm.

Moto Di Moda GT Textile Jacket – Bold Racer

Riders of this MV Agusta F3RC need a jacket to match its Italian good looks and performance. The timeless Black of the GT textile jacket does just that with its high performances sleek lines, refined slim fit and comfort.
600D Cordura abrasion and water resistant outer provides lightness with ultimate comfort and protection, whatever the season.
CE Rated Armour for the shoulders, elbows & back, provide the protection needed for the key areas of the body.
A Bold red GT stripe and reflector down the front makes a strong racer impression to further enhance your exhiliration.

Available in M-XL size the GT jacket comprises

2 Front zipper pockets with soft inner lining
Zip pockets strategically placed to allow for easy access
Standard CE Rated Armour for the shoulders, elbows and back
Zip out 100% polyester insulation liner to cope with all the elements
YKK zippers throughout
Bold Reflective 3M Scotchlite™ trim for greater visibility from all angles
Adjustable Velcro waist

Riders need to feel safe and protected when they head out on a beauty like the MV F3 RC, they also need the look to fit with the image. The GT textile jacket from Moto Di Moda is definitely a great choice.

Tips for staying visible out there on the road this season

How is Your Motorcycle Jacket Supposed to Fit?

Are textile or mesh motorcycle jackets safe?

Motorcycle Jacket or Fashion Jacket? You Decide

MV Agusta Brutale 800 – CAMO Textile Jacket

Moto di Moda and the MV Agusta F3RC and the GT Textile Jacket

Thinking about a GT?

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