With its two main design facilities in Italy and in Torrance, California, Alpinestars is on the frontlines of where motorcycles and hot weather meet. And the Alpinestars Viper Air textile jacket is equipped to deliver major airflow and cool riding protection for Bay Area riders out on the asphalt this summer, too. The Viper is [...]
Full articleCasual riders and commuters looking for a short and comfortable riding boot need to look no further than the Alpinestars Ridge. The Ridge is a great all season boot for our moderate Bay Area climate. Its breathable and waterproof membrane will keep you dry on the occasionally rainy day, and the comfortable, short boot style [...]
Full articleIf you’re used to buying work boots or hiking boots, then you know a supportive, comfortable, and long-lasting boot is priceless. Priceless and hard to find. But Alpinestars hid one in the unlikely disguise of a riding boot: the CR-4 Gore-Tex XCR, so riders can get two functions out of one great boot. The CR-4 [...]
Full articleThe brand new Alpinestars Celer Jacket has arrived, and it features a lot of design details that make it versatile, ventilated, and flexible for riders burning up the rubber in 2013. The Celer is an aggressively designed jacket for track and street riders that can also be used as the top half of a two-piece [...]
Full articleThe Carver Race Suit by Alpinestars is perfect for aggressive street or track riders who want to go to the next level with their gear. Moving up in the world of full-tilt sport riding gear means full leather, head to toe abrasion resistance, more impact protection, and the security that your gear’s armor will stay [...]
Full articleAlpinestars’ S-MX 5s are do-it-all boots that translate track-level protection into something all riders will appreciate. Weekend warriors, commuters, sport-tourers, and track-riders love their S-MX 5s because of their high-level of practical protection, their comfort, and their long-lasting durability. S-MX 5s have replaceable toe sliders, and sturdy, reinforced, polyurethane heels and shin panels to keep [...]
Full articleIt’s four o’clock on an August day. You and your bike are in stop-and-go traffic on southbound 101, and it’s a bit hot. Ok, it’s a LOT hot, and there’s a devil inside you that would rather be in a t-shirt than a heavy motorcycle jacket. Don’t give in to the devil, because protecting yourself [...]
Full articleLook good and stay cool this summer with the Alpinestars T-GP R Air Jacket. A super-ventilating mesh jacket, the T-GP R will keep you comfortable in the heat, but protect you from the road too. And because it has Alpinestars’ unstoppable style and good looks, you won’t think twice about wearing your jacket, even on those [...]
Full articleSick of choosing between men’s riding pants or from a small selection of bulky women’s pants? To complement your fuel cell powered motorbike, smartphone, and other twenty-first century wonders, Alpinestars has delivered a total reinvention of women’s riding pants. We are pleased to welcome the Alpinestars Vika Leather Pants to our women’s collection. Paired with [...]
Full articleAlpinestars Vika Gloves are comfortable and flattering, and carefully shaped for a perfect fit. They’re made of premium soft leather, and feature padding in just the right places for added protection, but without bulk or restriction. Check out the rest of the Vika gear, too: Vika Jacket Vika Pants Vika Boots Features Full-grain cowhide and [...]
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