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Me being a woman myself, I can understand how difficult it is to find motorcycle apparel designed for females. Many sites don’t really cater for us. Our measurements and our body shapes are quite different, and the style and colors we look for also vary dramatically. On our website we have a sizing chart dedicated just for women. Here you can find some tips on how to get the perfect fit.

Example of a sizing chart we have for ladies jackets.

An important tip when trying on your jacket is to imitate a riding position. This gives you an idea on how the jacket will feel when you are on your motorcycle. By doing this you will notice if it is too tight or restrictive in certain areas, or if it gapes.

Moda - Ladies Leather Jacket

Safety is also an important factor when choosing motorcycle apparel! The AGVSPORT designers understand that a woman wanting to look feminine on her motorcycle is important, but above all safety comes first.

Take a look at the AGVSPORT Moda – Ladies Leather Jacket

This jacket is made with:

- 3M reflective piping for safety on the front and on the rear

- 1cm thick memory foam protector is on the back

- Removable CE approved protectors on the shoulder and elbow.

- The arms are pre curved for a perfect look and fit!

If you already have a jacket and you are looking for a motorcycle suit, you can also visit our custom suit section which has diagrams outlining where the measurements should be taken on a female body.

http://www.agv-sport-racing-suit.com/sizingChart.php

You can also visit www.gearchic.com to read more about tips and reviews about women’s gear.

So look good, be feminine and enjoy the ride!

First of all, fitting is not all about the size indicated on the label inside the jacket, pants, suit or even gloves and boots. The most important thing to remember about fitting is that your jacket, suit, pants, boots and gloves must be adjusted to your body in the RIDING position. You don’t want to wear a jacket that is too big and that would be flapping in the wind, nor do you want to wear one that is too tight to give you room for anything. The key is to adjust your outfit to your lines and position, yet it must give you enough room for your motorcycle moves.

There is no perfect fitting; you just need to choose the best one.

Here are some basic aspects you can look for in terms of fitting:

• Make sure the arms are long enough.
• Check that the shoulders give you enough space to move.
• Tighten waist and thighs and check if it still feels comfortable
• Check if you can close the wrists and neck.
• Check for loose material which can start flapping in the wind.
• Check if the padding is in the right place.

Every time you ride your motorbike, a battle against the wind begins. It is important not to let the wind affect your riding.

Make sure you can make the sleeves fit snugly around your wrist, either with elastic, Velcro or zippers, so that wind doesn’t get in. The same thing applies for the waist. Also, when you try on a jacket, you want to make sure that the sleeves are a little long so the bends at your shoulders and elbows make it fit perfectly in riding position.

Think about your style! When purchasing a jacket, the front should be cut a little higher so that it does not bulge out when riding. As for the rear, you might want to keep the cut a little lower so it covers your back down to your pants in the riding position.

Finally, the collar should be snug, but not restrictive so that you can’t check your blind spot.

If you are racing, a good advice is to avoid getting wrinkles when you slide so want it snug everywhere. You don’t want it too loose either otherwise your armor might slide up and expose your waist and sides. One size above “snug” is better for the street.

Take a look at the sizing chart here:

Sizing Chart

Read also:

Motorcycle apparel for big and tall riders

Stay tuned!