New Roof Boxer V8 Suzuka

Wow, French helmet manufacturer Roof have produced a stunning 'Suzuka' version of their iconic Boxer helmet.

We love Roof helmets for their distinctive design philosophy and super safe fibreglass shells.  Our stock will arrive some time in May.  Pre-order yours on our website, we ship worldwide.

Roof Boxer V8 Suzuka - buy online.

Gulf Oil Tank Candle

Our friends over at Fashion Helmets have come up with a very unusual product.  A candle cast from an oil tank with a 'Gulf' design.  Quite what Steve McQueen would make of it we don't know!

In any case, if you would like to buy one then get in touch with us at we will assist.

Vitesse Motorcycle Boots

There is a growing trend in motorcycle clothing for fashion as well as function.  French company, Vitesse Moto are tackling the motorcycle boot.  Although there exist technical motorcycle boots that are suitable for use in the city from the likes of Tucano Urbano, they don't provide the level of protection in the event of a crash that can be found in Sidi or Alpinestars boots.

Vitesse Moto have produced three stunning boots, the only drawback is that they are only available direct from their website at present.

Vitesse Moto

Scooter Season Begins!

It feels as though the long winter of 2009/10 has finally ended.  We have had the first few days of blue sky and glorious sunshine in London and predictably the number of customers looking for a used Vespa scooter has multiplied.

Sales of new scooters and motorcycles dropped by upto 23% in 2009 and demand for used vehicles has gone up.  This means prices of used Vespas will likely stabilise this year and customers may have to go further to find their scooter.

On the scooter front we specialise in selling used Vespas.  If you are in the market for an ET, LX, S or GT then check our Vespas for sale web page for up to date information.

All our scooters are sold with a 3 month warranty as standard, MOT and road tax if required.  We have a fantastic range of scooter helmets, scooter jackets, scooter gloves, scooter leg covers, scooter bar muffs, scooter locks and scooter covers.  A one-stop-shop including assistance with arranging CBTs and insurance as required.

Belstaff Stirling Bend Leather Jacket

The 2010 Belstaff Pure Motorcycle Collection promises to be better than ever. Over the coming weeks we will be posting details of new arrivals. Belstaff motorcycle jackets have revolutionised the market with their combination of high fashion with technical clothing.

The jacket we are going to focus on today is the Belstaff Stirling Bend. It is hand made from a full grain cow leather. The leather has a washed finish to it and is a very comfortable weight. The cut is slim and 'modern' despite the vintage appearance. An innovative internal flap on the chest gives a close fit even at high speed and stops water coming through at the zip.



The armour is removable so like all Belstaff jackets it is well suited to wear as a fashion jacket in its own right. The leather piping is a great finishing touch to the jacket. In terms of seasonality we expect it to be fine for all year round use unless your climate is significantly colder then the UK. There is no removable lining.



One of the guys here uses it daily on a 16 mile commute speeds 30-60mph and it has performed excellently thus far.

For more information or to buy a jacket follow this link:
Belstaff Stirling Bend Leather Jacket

Urban Rider is the largest London retailer of Belstaff Motorcycle Clothing.

New Products for 2010

Wow, it's been a long time since we posted. It's been a long, cold winter in London but we've been busy behind the scenes!

Very soon we will release an update to the site, new products, new functionality, new imagery.

We also have an exciting charity venture in the pipeline where you will have opportunity to win some seriously cool prizes and help those in need.

We will post again with more details very soon. Ride safe.

Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Motorcycle Jacket - Overview

We are often asked to recommend a truly 'all year round' jacket which is good for off the motorcycle or scooter. The jacket we direct people to is a Belstaff motorcycle jacket called the Belstaff Trialmaster. Sometimes known as the Belstaff Tourist Trophy which is in essence the same jacket, Belstaff just aren't allowed to call it the Trialmaster officially for intellectual property reasons. The Trialmaster was the jacket made famous by a certain Mr McQueen.

Firstly, the jacket truly is 'all year round' because the wax cotton outer shell is able to breathe in summer yet at the same time is waterproof. It will of course need to be re-treated every year to remain waterproof but it's a small price to pay. It comes with a removable Valtherm lining for winter use. All the armour is removable and it will do you proud on the bike, in the pub, walking the dog, doing the shopping etc... Whether you have a Monster, Bonnie or Vespa is of no consequence, it's a timeless look

The cut of the Tourist Trophy is superb, it's designed and manufactured in the same location in Italy and will last a considerable amount of time.

Here a couple of videos we made for your viewing pleasure. Come down to our London store to try one or buy the Belstaff Tourist Trophy Trialmaster via our website, you won't be disappointed.

The following versions are available to buy now:
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Wax Black
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Wax Brown
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Wax Antique Beige
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Cordura Black
Belstaff Trialmaster Tourist Trophy Cordura Deluxe Black

Urban Rider are the largest London retailer of Belstaff motorcycle clothing.

Tucano Urbano Termoscud Scooter Leg Cover - Review

We know its still August, but unfortunately it's time to think ahead to preparing our customers for autumn!

Customers have already been coming in to buy their Tucano Urbano Termoscuds or scooter leg covers as well call them. In the video below we take you through the key features of the leg covers which are available for most models of scooters and motorcycles.

The Termoscuds attach to your bike and mean you can leave your waterproof trousers and over-shoes at home. Tucano Urbano have a vast range of accessories available as well as their scooter jackets, the leg covers are a must have when it inevitably gets cold and wet.

You can buy the scooter leg covers via our website with free UK delivery or come into our central London store for free fitting!

Here are direct links to the more popular models of scooter:
Vespa ET scooter leg cover
Vespa LX/LXV/S scooter leg cover
Vespa GT/GTS/GTV scooter leg cover
Honda SH scooter leg cover
Honda PS scooter leg cover
Piaggio MP3 scooter leg cover

Coming soon: Scooter Leg covers in new colours.

Givi XPlus HX06 Motorcycle Helmet - 4 months on

4 months has elapsed since we received stock of the Givi XPlus HX06 helmet and so it's time for our preliminary findings.

The motorcycle helmet has been well received in the store and has been a strong seller throughout the summer. We have shipped the Xplus to the West coast of the US, Australia and South Africa, suggesting those in hotter climates like the ventilation+safety combination. We have had feedback from a customer in the Netherlands that the Xplus performs excellently at high speed with virtually no lift which was a question mark over the large visor.

Having tried it myself, the most impressive feature is the field of view for a full face certified helmet, it's incredible! So good for town compared to my Arai Condor.

Here's a list of the reasons why you should make this your next helmet:

• Full face and Open Face ECE safety certified


• 1390 gramms (Momo Fighter open face is 1200 gramms)


• Huge field of View


• Only flip front which is legal for use in both up and down configurations

You can buy the Givi XPlus HX06 via our web store in our New Kings Road showroom

Armadillo Ladies Mac Scooter Jacket Review

Armadillo Scooterwear are the only British scooter clothing manufacturer. Their mac is our best selling women's jacket from their range. It incorporates d30 slim-fit CE approved armour which is barely noticable. Not many women are fans of the 'american footballer' look.

Watch our video review for a more in-depth overview of why we like the scooter jacket.

This scooter jacket is available to buy online or in-store. Buy Armadillo Ladies Mac at Urban Rider.

The rest of the Armadillo Scooterwear range can be seen on our site too.