Beginner's Guide to Riding Gear

By A Mystery Man Writer

The concept of gearing up everytime you get on your bike is relatively new to India when compared with the western biking culture. This is mainly because for a long time in India motorcycles were seen as vehicles meant merely for short commutes. Most Indian motorcycles had low engine capacity, and without much power in our bikes, we never understood the need to gear up properly. Don't forget we're talking of a nation where it’s still difficult to get bikers to wear a helmet! However times have changed. High end bikes are now a common sight, adventure riding has picked up and racetracks have come up across the country. Awareness on the importance of protective riding gear has also increased manifold, and so we’ve put together a list of riding gear essentials to help beginners make the right choice