Winter equipment for motorcyclists | BMW Motorrad News

How to equip yourself for winter when you are a biker? The temperatures drop, the wind is biting, but that does not prevent the most passionate from embarking on the roads on a motorcycle. Fortunately, you can still enjoy your favorite activity, if you have the right winter equipment.

From head to toe, we offer you a selection of new BMW Motorrad products to prepare you for this winter season. Whether to offer it to you or for a loved one, discover our winter equipment for motorcyclists:

The essential equipment in winter: jacket and trousers

When winter is approaching, there are two essential pieces of equipment for motorcyclists to ride comfortably on the roads.

Jackets and winter jackets for motorcyclists

These are unsurprisingly a jacket and pants suitable for the winter season. Without a suitable jacket, you can quickly get cold.

As for jackets and jackets, we offer several models:

● The BMW Barcelona GTX Unisex Motorcycle Jacket 2022 is intended for all-season urban use, rather for mild temperatures in winter. Waterproof, it can be worn over your everyday clothes.

● The PaceGuard Adventure Motorcycle Jacket for Men or Women is intended for Enduro and Touring in all seasons. It is waterproof and windproof, and protects you from the snow.

● The BMW GS Karakum GTX Man Motorcycle Jacket 2022 is made up of three separate layers and is therefore perfectly suited to warmer seasons such as winter. Intended for Enduro, this top-of-the-range motorcycle jacket is also waterproof.

Winter biker pants

To complete your gear, we also offer associated models of pants:

● The BMW Barcelona GTX Unisex Motorcycle Pants 2022 are waterproof overtrousers designed for daily urban use in all seasons.

● The Men's Paceguard Motorcycle Pants or Women will complement the associated jacket. Also intended for Enduro and Touring, you will appreciate its protection and waterproofness.

● The BMW GS Karakum GTX Men's Motorcycle Pants 2022 also complete the jacket mentioned above. These are high-end, all-season Enduro pants.

● The BMW Jean Moabit Men's Motorcycle Pants 2022 or Women in elastic denim are motorcycle jeans intended for Roadster or Urban use in all seasons.

Indeed, good winter pants will also keep you warm.

Protect extremities from the cold: balaclava, gloves, boots

When it is cold, it is absolutely necessary to protect your extremities, i.e. your hands, feet and head. These are the points through which your body heat escapes. To keep you warm on the road, even in winter, we recommend that you equip yourself with protective clothing for your extremities.

Winter gear for the head

For the head, you can opt for a hood, to put on under the helmet. We therefore offer you a model designed for winter driving: the BMW Tour Windbreaker Ride 2022 Balaclava. It has a windproof membrane and keeps you warm, while being breathable and thermoregulating. To protect your neck, you can also opt for the BMW Adventure Motorrad Winter Neck Warmer.

Winter and all-season motorcycle gloves

For the hands, many glove choices are available to you in our new BMW Motorrad models. You can thus opt for, from the most winter to the most all-season:

● The BMW Silvretta GTX 2022 Motorcycle Gloves, special winter gloves intended for urban use, roadster or occasional touring;

● The BMW PaceGuard GTX Two In One (2 in 1) Unisex Motorcycle Gloves, all-season sports touring gloves with 2-in-1 technology;

● BMW Furka GTX 2022 Motorcycle Gloves, made of leather and with GORE-TEX membrane, fully resistant, waterproof and windproof;

● The BMW M Pro Race Comp 2022 Motorcycle Gloves, Race gloves intended entirely for sporty driving on the track in all seasons.

● The BMW Atlanta GTX 2022 Motorcycle Gloves, lightweight gloves in Gore-Tex and goatskin leather intended for urban roadster riding also in all seasons;

Sturdy winter boots

Finally, for the feet, it is essential to opt for good shoes. It is essential winter equipment for motorcyclists. No driver wants to drive with wet feet! In 2022, we are offering three models:

● The BMW VentureGrip GTX Motorcycle Boots, available in black and brown, are Enduro and Touring boots made of waterproof and comfortable leather.

● The BMW CruiseComfort GTX Plus Motorcycle Boots are touring boots designed for all weathers and all seasons.

● The BMW Pro Race GTX 2022 Motorcycle Boots are intended for all-season sports use.

With one of these pairs of winter boots, you won't risk catching cold! Keep your feet and hands dry, your neck protected from the wind, there are still a few winter pieces of equipment that can help you enjoy your passion in all seasons.

The other essential accessories for the biker in winter

To ride comfortably during the winter, you can also acquire other biker equipment. These garments will help you get through the winter season by staying warm.

Winter socks for biker

Always to protect your extremities, we offer you these BMW Function Merino 2022 functional socks. They are made of 58% merino wool, 27% polypropylene wool, 12% polyamide and 3% elastane. They are to be put on under your motorcycle boots. Thanks to efficient ventilation, they keep you warm in winter while being comfortable and breathable.

Winter functional pants for warm riding

Under your trousers, you can also put on one of our BMW Merino Functional Trousers 2022, available for Men and for Women. Elastic, these underpants keep you warm during the winter and adapt to your size. Comfortable and breathable, it is made of 60% wool and 40% recycled polyester.

Winter T-Shirt for motorcycling

Under the jacket, you can also opt for a BMW Function Merino 2022 Winter Long-Sleeved Functional T-Shirt, also available for Men and Women. Matching the underpants presented above and of the same composition, they are pleasant to wear and keep you warm in cold temperatures. To complete your gear, you can finally opt for a BMW GS Men's 2022 Fleece Sweater or Women.

A heated vest for winter driving

Finally, we offer you a HeatUp heated vest. Intended for the coldest temperatures, it warms you up effectively. Lightweight, you can wear it under your motorcycle jacket.

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