Motocap's best gear picks for 2024
Looking for some last-minute gift ideas or already planning your post-Christmas purchases? Make sure to check out the top performing gear on MotoCAP for 2024 to help you choose the best gear for your ride. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, these top-notch products are sure to enhance your riding experience while keeping you protected.
Jackets
The highest scoring product for safety in 2024 was the Ricondi GP EVO leather jacket (RRP $490.00). This is a perfect pick for the rider looking for performance and protection, having achieved maximum test scores for abrasion and burst resistance.
This year also saw the first textile jackets achieve five-stars for safety. The Triumph Ladies Braddan Wax (RRP $572.64) for women and the Dririder Climate EXO 4 (RRP $399.95) for men provide excellent protection for those who ride year-round and need reliable gear to keep them comfortable and safe.
PANTS
The top scoring pants overall for 2024 were the Black Pup Moto Tallarook Waterproof ADV textile pants (RRP $399.00) which are also great value at less than $400.
If leather is more your style, the Rev’it Ignition H2O (RRP $649.00) were the best performing leather pants and also achieved five-stars for breathability. If you have your eye on jeans, the highest rated protective denim this year was the TKD Max Dirty Combo with Cool Max (RRP $339.95) for men and the TKD Amber Blue Combo with Coolmax Liner (RRP $309.90) for women.
All of these pants are great options for both around town and riding out on the open road, where MotoCAP recommends a protection rating of three-stars of better.
Gloves
In gloves, three products scored equal highest for safety in 2024: the Argon Engage (RRP $169.00), Ixon MS LOKI (RRP $169.95) and Rukka Apollo 2.0 Gore-Tex (RRP $285.00) leather gloves. These all offer great protection, with the Apollo 2.0 also scoring 10 out of 10 for water resistance making sure your hands stay dry and comfortable while you ride.
Armour
This year MotoCAP launched individual performance scores for aftermarket impact protectors (also called armour).
If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer and a great way to upgrade the protection of your jacket and pants, consider purchasing the D3O LP2 PRO Level 2 protectors which scored 8 or 9 out of 10 for the shoulders (RRP $49.95), elbows (RRP $70.52) and knees (RRP $49.95). Similarly, the D3O T5 EVO protectors (RRP $39.00) are a great choice for the hips where armour is most often missing.
