Motorcycle Rain Gear

Are you really going to let a little drizzle stop you? We didn’t think so. Motorcycle rain gear, available now from J&P Cycles, should be part of every serious rider’s kit. It’s something that is worth its weight in gold once the weather turns sour and those who’ve been caught in a storm before will certainly agree.

Motorcycle Rain Gear For Men & Women

As our Common Tread crew says, “riding in the rain already sucks, but if you’re going to have to dig in and push through a storm, being dry makes a world of difference.” Motorcycle rain gear and rain suits are the tipping point between pulling off to the side of the road to wait it out or putting on your stashed-away apparel and continuing on. If you’re wondering how to choose rain gear for your motorcycle, consider past experience and horror stories from your riding buddies. While motorcycle rain suits will provide more complete full-body protection, the features found in rain gear (think separate pants and jackets) are certainly worth investing in. Waterproof shells on the outside of this gear do the majority of the work, but leading brands like Bilt, Frogg Toggs and Nelson-Rigg have placed plenty of effort elsewhere. You’ll find storm flaps and high-visibility embellishments on the outside plus airflow-improving inner liners as well as elastic cuffs and waists on the inside. 

Ready For Anything At J&P

If you’re a year-round rider who has to get to work despite a little wet weather, this is the rain gear for you. The same goes to those who don’t mind pushing forward once donning the appropriate apparel. If you’re about to pull out of the driveway and it starts pouring, we’ve got another suggestion: Check out one of these 10 great rainy day motorcycle flicks.

Motorcycle Rain Gear FAQ's

What's the most important piece of motorcycle rain gear?
A good one-piece or two-piece rain suit. Your textile jacket may be "water-resistant," but in a real downpour, that will soak through. A dedicated rain suit is made of 100% waterproof material (like PVC or treated nylon) with taped seams, and it's designed to be worn over your normal riding jacket and pants.

Why do I need specific "motorcycle" rain gear?
You can't just use a cheap poncho. Motorcycle-specific rain gear is designed to not shred itself to pieces at 70 mph. It has a heavy-duty outer shell, elastic cuffs to seal out water from running up your arms, and "heat-resistant" panels on the legs so it doesn't melt on your hot exhaust pipes.

How do I choose the right size for a rain suit?
You need to buy it big! A rain suit is designed to be an "outer shell," so you have to buy it one or even two sizes larger than your normal jacket size. You need to make sure it fits easily over your armored jacket and riding pants without being tight or restrictive.

What are the "must-have" features for a good rain suit?
The best suits are "hi-viz" (bright yellow or orange) so cars can see you in the storm. They should also have "boot stirrups" (elastic straps that go under your boot) to keep the pants from riding up your leg, and a "storm flap" over the main zipper to keep water from leaking through.