Forget flowers and burnt toast — if the mother of your children rides motorcycles, here are some genuinely cool gift ideas she’ll actually appreciate this Mother’s Day.
- Motorcycle Mother’s Day gifts she’ll actually use
- From heated gloves to stylish jackets and helmets
- Perfect ideas for pillions, adventurers and motocross mums
Mother’s Day is this weekend, which means thousands of dads around New Zealand are about to pretend the kids came up with the idea of buying mum a present, while secretly panic-buying flowers from the servo on Sunday morning.
But if the mother of your children rides motorcycles — or simply spends weekends hanging off the back of yours — then surely she deserves something better than supermarket chocolates and a half-burnt piece of toast cut into the shape of a heart.
Thankfully, there’s now loads of motorcycle gear designed specifically for women, meaning she no longer has to put up with badly fitting hand-me-down riding gear that looks like it’s survived five winters delivering parcels around London.
So if you’re stuck for ideas, here are a few motorcycle-related gifts we reckon she’d genuinely love to unwrap this Mother’s Day. Even if they are technically “from the kids”.
Riding jackets she’ll actually want to wear
Richa Infinity 2 Pro Women’s Jacket – $949
Strong touring/adventure jacket with proper protection, excellent ventilation and a female-specific fit. Richa gear always impresses us with quality and comfort, and this looks like a jacket built to last.
Made from tough Cordura fabric with abrasion-resistant mesh panels for airflow, the jacket also features D3O protection in the elbows, shoulders and back, with optional chest protection available. There’s even a short connection zip for attaching riding pants.
Check it out HERE or head to your local Richa dealer.
Ixon Balder Lady Jacket – $499
Kerry has been wearing one of these for a while and absolutely loves it. You can check her review HERE.
Stylish, comfortable and properly waterproof, it’s also AA rated and comes with matching trousers if you really want to score points this Mother’s Day.
The adjustable waist fit also means it works especially well for women rather than simply feeling like a smaller men’s jacket.
Check it out HERE or head to your local IXON dealer.
Knox Women’s Dual Pro 3-IN-1 Jacket – $599
We checked out the latest Knox gear at Motofest and it looked seriously impressive. The clever layering system means it can be worn three different ways, while the idea of wearing it over an armoured shirt keeps bulk to a minimum.
The result is a much more technical and comfortable setup than traditional heavy riding jackets.
Check it out HERE or head to your local Knox dealer.
Stylish riding boots
Ixon Freaky WP Lady Boot – $349
If she likes footwear with a bit of personality, these are hard to ignore. Waterproof, reinforced and surprisingly practical, but with enough pink detailing to stand out from the usual black riding boots.
Check it out HERE or head to your local IXON dealer.
The waterproof membrane and reinforced heel and toe sections mean they’re not just about looks either.
Off-road gear with serious style
Leatt Coral Pink MX Gear – From $99.99
If your weekends involve trail rides or motocross tracks, this bright Leatt gear will definitely stand out. Leatt offers everything from riding gear through to boots and protection, so there’s something for pretty much every budget.
And yes — she’ll probably look cooler than you.
Check it out HERE or head to your local Leatt dealer.
Heated gloves = relationship saver
FIVE HG3 EVO WP Woman Heated Gloves
Heated gloves are one of the greatest inventions in motorcycling. Once you’ve used them during winter, there’s no going back.
Rather than numb fingers and struggling to feel the controls, even a small amount of heat makes winter riding dramatically more comfortable. FIVE now offers heated gloves in women’s sizing too.
Check them out HERE or head to your local FIVE dealer.
A helmet with some personality
LS2 FF811 VECTOR II TROPICAL HELMET – $419.99
Not everyone wants plain matt black. This LS2 manages to add colour and style without looking over the top, while still offering solid features and value for money.
LS2 also offers a huge range of helmets across different price points, so chances are you’ll find something she likes.
Check it out HERE or head to your local LS2 dealer.
Scorpion EXO-491 KRIPTA – $369
If she likes a splash of pink, this Scorpion lid nails the balance between style and practicality.
Features include a multi-layer EPS liner, strong ventilation and a drop-down internal sun visor that’s especially useful during low winter sun.
Check it out HERE or head to your local Scorpion dealer.
That’s a quick wrap of some cool things that mum might like for Mother’s Day. Check out your local motorcycle dealer for more options.
Of course, if all else fails, there’s always flowers.
But honestly, heated gloves probably last longer.
