Motorcycle base layers buying advice and reviews
Welcome to our motorcycle base layers homepage, where you'll get the very latest in-depth reviews of the products we're testing. Our team put thousands of miles on each pair we test to ensure we can deliver verdicts you can trust.
But it doesn't stop there. Our motorcycle base layers buying guides deliver exactly what they say: helpful, essential information so you can make the right choice when you decide to take the plunge.
Stay cool from the inside out! It's the best summer motorcycle base layers
25 June 2024 by
In the same way that winter base layers work in tandem with good winter gear, this is also true of summer base layers. Worn underneath your summer motorcycle gear like mesh jacket and coupled with...
Rukka Outlast Ladies Shirt review | An all-weather essential to keep you the right temperature year-round
20 May 2024 by
You might think that a base layer is only there to keep you warm on the coldest days, but more recently, summer base layers have begun to be engineered to keep you comfortable whatever the weather is.
Layering with Klim | Get this right and you’ll be ready for any weather on your motorbike
26 April 2024 by
Paid partnership with Klim Staying comfortable on your motorbike in all weathers is about more than your enjoyment. It can mean you can ride further, stop less often (if you want to) and will actually keep you safer,...
Oxford Advanced Baselayer review | Over 5,000 miles on test
11 April 2024 by
There’s a lot to love about these Oxford Advanced base layers, and as the foundation of my kit for more than 8,000 miles they’ve become something that I’d be rather reluctant to part with. I’ve worn...
The Keis B601RP heated vest will change the way you think about winter riding | MCN review
22 March 2024 by
The Keis B601RP Heated Bodywarmer has introduced a new level of heated luxury to my time spent on a bike. When I first started riding, the warmest winter commute was when I’d pick up my copy of MCN...
The Zerofit Heatrub Move strives to keep you chill-free without falling apart at the seams
12 January 2024 by
Zerofit may be a relative newcomer to the UK base layer scene, but they’ve quickly established themselves as a favourite in the MCN offices thanks to products like the Heatrub. Related: Best...
MCN’s buying guide to the best motorcycle neck warmers | That essential bit of winter riding kit
17 August 2023 by
Setting off on a ride without my neck warmer in the colder months reminds me what a big job that little bit of kit actually does. Even with base layers, layered jackets and heated gloves, once the...
Keis V106 Heated Vest Review
14 August 2023 by
This Keis V106 Heated Vest is designed to keep you toasty and warm on your motorbike, even when it’s seriously cold on the road. Lots of people avoid riding when it is properly cold like the plague...
Best motorcycle balaclavas buying guide | Why winter riders swear by them and what to look for
14 August 2023 by
Whether you like the bank robber aesthetic or not, a motorcycle balaclava is an undeniably useful accessory for any motorcycle helmet. Criminal undertones aside, it’ll keep long hair in check while...
Best Heated Motorcycle Socks
14 August 2023 by
Staying warm in winter on the bike can be a challenge sometimes though there is plenty of kit like these best heated motorcycle socks to help you. Jackets and trousers, for example, can come with...
Best mid-layer motorcycle clothing
25 July 2023 by
In a world of base layers, mid-layers are often an overlooked item of motorcycle clothing. They are a great way of keeping warm in winter and can usually be worn with your existing kit to save having...
Forcefield Tech 3 base layers review
25 July 2023 by
The Forcefield Tech 3 base layers superseded the excellent Tech 2 version as the firm’s summer undergarment with compression features, too. Related: Your expert guide to motorcycle base...
Forcefield Tech 2 Base Layers reviewed
25 July 2023 by
The Forcefield Tech 2 base layers are designed for use in summer and have a compression fit to support your muscles, too. The Tech 2 base layers from the company have recently been superseded by the...
Dainese D-Core Aero summer base layers review
25 July 2023 by
The Dainese D-Core Aero base layer is a summer undergarment designed to keep you cool in hot weather, wick moisture away from your body and offer some muscle support with its compression...
Heated motorcycle vests buying guide | Keep warm where it counts without bulky layers this winter
25 July 2023 by
Braving the cold weather on a motorbike isn’t for the faint of heart, and with road conditions often plotting against you, reaching your destination can quickly become a cold hard slog without some...
These base layers will keep you comfortable for summer or winter
25 July 2023 by
One of the most obvious places to start protecting yourself from the cold weather is a trusty set of base layers. In basic terms, these are tight-fitting, thermal undergarments that create an...