The Icon Men's Accelerant leather jacket is simply a quality piece of riding apparel. Icon has a reputation for being a company that appeals to the young and trendy segment of the riding community. Some of their gear is, in my opinion, a little "over the top" ...

Personally, I'm not into the whole "fear and intimidation" aspect in a lot of today's motorcycling gear. I have never donned flames, bones, or skulls. However, I am a realist, and I know this is a marketable aspect of our sport.

Icon's Men's Skull Leather Motorcycle Jacket plays ...

Armored coats always make me feel like Ralphie's little brother in "A Christmas Story," wrapped head to toe for weather, holding my arms straight out at my sides, and only then realizing I have to go to the bathroom. But armored coats, once you get used to the feel ...

As it is the most obvious drawback, I'm going to address the ugly first. Icon's Hooligan 2 gloves are not pretty. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but nothing coming through my retinas is being translated as stylish. I think it's the big, 1990s-style cartoon lettering on the knuckles ...

Oh wee little Icon riding gloves, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

Don't worry, I'm not about to whip out the ol' poetry on you, but I do have a soft spot for these gloves. They are much like my old, beaten-down riding standby pair. Leather on ...

My brother-in-law just bought his third riding jacket. Third. He has a leather, a textile, and now another textile that has "Kawasaki" written on it. Each of these serve a purpose to deal with specific riding conditions, including that riding condition where people are looking at you and wondering what brand ...

We all love women riders, so it's nice to see Icon offering a pair of boots uniquely styled for the aggressive femininity of women of the road. Most of my riding boots have a distinctly masculine look because I buy them for comfort and safety. Icon's Bombshell boot embraces the ...

Why is it that we tend to get more cautious the longer we ride? It would seem that the more time we spend on a bike without going over, the more we think it could happen someday. If you've been riding with just a vest or an armor-less jacket and you're ...

Some years ago I found myself sitting in a hotel bar in Elko, Nevada. We had arrived late, we were filthy, and we really smelled. One of us was ugly and covered in offensive tattoos. They gave us the rooms at the farthest end of a long, dark hallway, ...

While protective gear for motorcyclists continues to improve, there are still gaps in our armor. One of the products to help chink that gap for street riders is Icon's Field Armor for your legs. Or shin guards, if you prefer.

It's not just a simple knee-pad; these are larger than they ...

What's a riding boot that isn't a riding boot? The Icon Super Duty 3. The Super Duty 3 is a re-imagining of previous Icon boots, and they've made it their lightest high-performance street riding boot with a standard boot style.

The Super Duty has everything a street riding boot ought to ...

If you're keen on Icon quality, but not so keen on Icon prices, they feel your pain. Icon makes a great jacket and they're worth the cost, but they're not so despotic as to leave those of us with light wallets light on protection.

Icon's Merc women's textile is one of their cheapest riding jackets. ...

Icon's Tarmac gloves are not unlike today's nimble street bikes. They are small and they are complicated. I mean complicated in the best way possible -- complicated the way a watch is complicated, complicated because they pack everything you need into a small package.

The outer construction of these gloves is nylon and ...

Unfortunately, most of the products on the market that call themselves "retro" are purchased as a sad attempt to recapture an experience the buyer never had. For example: high school kids in 1996 wearing reproduction clothing to emulate the original Woodstock look.

Icon has not bought into that concept of purchasing ...

Tank bags are not only useful but reassuring. Your stuff is right there under your nose and you don't have to get off your bike to dig our a camera or a few coins for toll. Also, I have an irrational fear that my saddlebags are too close to my pipes ...

Being a cruiser rider, I'm a fan of leather due to the abrasion protection and the classic cruiser styling. I'm also a fan of Icon apparel, but they focus on the street bike crowd so most of their pants are textile. The Automag is the only mens leather pant made by ...

Regardless of the kind of riding you do, your shins take a lot of hits. Even riding a cruiser you get bugs, rocks, and (sadly enough) the occasional bolt that shakes loose. This does not even address the violent existence of a trail and track rider's shins.

Icon's Field Armor leg guards ...

Personal protection equipment has its limits where the cumbersome nature begins to reduce its effectiveness. I have short legs, and every layer you add to those stems makes me that much less mobile. Armored pants don't do you much good if the restriction of them is what causes you to go down, ...

By the nature of a competitive market, there is a wide selection of leather jackets available, so Icon had to understand the specific needs of the rider to make their Motorhead leather worth the coin they're asking. Fortunately, Icon does their homework.

Icon's Motorhead leather is constructed of durable cowhide with excellent ...

Icon calls this bit of footwear their Accelerant boot. It is hardly a boot. I know short boots are all the rage, but this is almost more of a shoe. The Accelerant is, however, one heck of a rocking shoe.

The exterior is constructed of durable leather and nylon. This provides excellent abrasion ...

It is impossible to look at this pack and not imagine the functional possibilities. Nothing says utility like a bunch of riveted straps. The Icon 2.0 Backpack by Oakley is one pack that looks as tough as it actually is with variable material paneling and feature-packed portability.

For comfort, the handle is molded ...

It is difficult to decide between textile and leather. Both have their advantages, but riders shouldn't have to compromise between comfort and protection. Icon's ARC mesh jacket brings together the best of both worlds.

The body of the ARC is constructed of durable fighter mesh nylon that provides comfortable flexibility and airflow ...

I'm a fan of protection, but since I commute on my bike I don't want to be wearing leather pants or textile riding pants that are waist-to-ankle armor. These women's jeans, designed for riding, fit the bill -- and they're made by Icon to boot.

High-density 14-ounce denim offers ample abrasion protection over ...

You can't judge a book by its cover. These words apply to helmets as well as books, and are especially pertinent to Icon's Airframe helmet with the Burn Baby Burn design. Sure, it boasts a bikini-clad babe riding a spark plug like Major Kong on the falling bomb, but it's also an ...

I am a big fan of Icon's leather gear. They have impeccable stitching and ergonomic architecture, so it should be no surprise that I would recommend the Pursuit gloves to just about any rider. Comprised of perforated sheepskin, your hands will stay cool and the gloves themselves are oh-so-soft. Don't ...

Whether you are putting it all on the line stunt-riding, or you just like to ride your sport bike fast, there is nothing wrong with a little extra protection. Often times though, that extra protection is bulky, uncomfortable, and just doesn't look very cool. Icon aimed to change that with its ...

The symbol of the skull has always been linked with motorcycles. Some riders try to separate themselves from the "bad" biker image and consider the skull to be passe at best. It would not surprise me if some see the Icon Regulator vest as tacky, but there is a ...

There are several helmets in the $250 range that are well worth the cash, but this is the one I would buy, were I in the market for a new helmet. The Icon Airframe price is in the high middle, and the helmet is top tier.

DOT approved and Snell approved, the Airframe ...

When summertime is upon us, that's good news for every moto-head out there. Motorcyclists are lucky. Most areas of society have shunned the convenient piece of clothing that has become iconic to the identity of two-wheeled lovers the world over. I often wonder if the first person bold enough to remove ...

There's hardcore, and then there's hardcore. Right now you may have your bike covered in skulls and have a helmet covered with artwork so evil-looking that the mere thought of it is enough to make children have nightmares. But how scary is your riding jacket? And I'm not talking about ...

When an industry leader in moto-gear and a motorcycle manufacturer come together to release a line of riding apparel, you know you're getting function, fit, and a little fun.

The marriage of Suzuki and Icon has spawned numerous offspring including helmets, jackets, and gloves designed for the ride. The ARC women's ...

The Pursuit is one of the more sophisticated designs I've seen as far as motorcycle gloves go. Lean and clean lines closely following the shape of the hand and covered knuckle protection make this one stand out. And it stands out from the rest precisely because it doesn't stand up ...

Been looking to get in touch with your inner zombie? Do you identify best with your undead friends? Are you in the market for a jacket with a pretty wicked graphic scheme? Well if any of those questions apply to you then Icon's Decay Hooligan jacket may be just what ...

Don the Domain 2 and you'll feel like an icon. Maybe.

This is Icon's best-quality offering in helmets, and comes with a spoiler on the back. The spoiler is said to reduce the air uplift while riding to give you less of that helmet-being-pulled-up feeling. It's seamed in nicely ...

Icon is known for making products that are flashy, classy, and tough to boot. Plus, their lineups always come in a wide variety of color schemes, graphics, and materials. These gloves are no exception. They come in five different colors, all of which can mix-and-match with other Icon ...

Wait, are these really boots? These seem more like a pair of comfy sneaks than they do a pair of riding boots at first glance.

But Icon still designed these boots with motorcycle-specific features. Each boot has a buckled midfoot support strap, and a sole meant to stick to the bike pedals without ...

Just from first glance, Bombshell seems quite an appropriate name!

Although any shopper's got to wonder if these Icon boots measure up in arch support and durability as well as they do in style. Seems like they sure do. They're intentionally padded on the internal ankle and insole regions for maximum ...

Icon has introduced a new streamlined racing helmet, designed especially for those who want durability with a touch of class.

This helmet, constructed from a composite of carbon fiber, Dyneema, and Aramid, also contains an extra dorsal ventilation opening for additional air circulation.

In addition, rear ports are included for venting hot air out ...

This helmet from Mainframe pays strict attention to both safety and comfort.

The Fiberglass/Dyneema blend shell is lined with a dual density styrene liner for added strength, and it surpasses all DOT and Snell standards.

Airflow is optimized by a Venturi super-vent system, three forehead switch, and internal on/off chin exhaust switch.

The ...

This women's motorcycle helmet from Icon is made of strong carbon fiber and fiberglass construction, with an internal system that locks the helmet and its moving parts into place firmly.

With its pink pinstripe swirls, it's got a feminine look to it without being too flashy.

Additional safety features include a breath ...