This Retro-Inspired Motorcycle Jacket Gets How Most Motorcyclists Actually Ride Most riders don’t need race leathers. This retro Dainese jacket delivers style, comfort, and protection you’ll actually wear. RideApart · Jun 11
Being Bought By Private Equity Was “The Best Thing That Could Happen” To Dainese, Says CEO Angel Sanchez In a world where private equity means a death knell for a brand, Dainese’s CEO Angel Sanchez sits down with RideApart and sets the record straight for his company, and lays out the future for the motorcycle gear behemoth. RideApart · Apr 7
Lindsey Vonn’s horror crash at Winter Olympics reopens ski safety debate Lindsey Vonn’s skis did not release when she crashed heavily at the Winter Olympics The Independent UK · Feb 18
Dainese Sale Approved By EU, It's Now Owned By Blackrock and Teachers (Yes, Really) After clearing the final competition approvals hurdle in the EU, 100% of Dainese is now officially owned by its two biggest creditors. RideApart · Feb 2
Dainese’s Winter/Fall 2025 Touring/ADV Collection Won’t Let Winter Stop the Ride Dainese’s Winter/Fall 2025 touring/adv collection has just dropped, including updates to three of its main gear combos along with a fresh paint scheme for the AGV AX9. RideApart · Oct 29, 2025
Dainese and AGV Made Ultra Fancy Gear for This Ultra Fancy Superbike Dainese and AGV have teamed up with MV Agusta to come up with some ultra rare gear to accompany the ultra-rare bike. RideApart · Jun 23, 2025
You Might Be Able To Recycle Your Old Motorcycle Helmet, But There's a Catch Global motorcycle gear experts Dainese are finally solving the problem of what to do with your old motorcycle helmet once it's reached its end of life. Sort of. RideApart · Jun 10, 2025
Dainese Just Dropped Some Sick New Racing Gear, Including a New Suit The summer riding season is upon us. Yes, I can still see snow from my kitchen window, but the trees are budding, the songbirds are singing, and tracks around the country are gearing up to accept all manner of two-wheeled hellions. And by the time the mercury rises to where… RideApart · Apr 10, 2025
Would You Rock This Motorcycle Helmet Made Out Of Natural Fibers? It goes without saying that helmets have come a long way from being just protective pieces of gear. These days, they’re probably more of a status symbol than anything else. You know, a way to flex on your buddies at bike night? And while I’d like to believe that all… RideApart · Jan 14, 2025
Never Heard Of Airoh Helmets? Well, You’re About To Motorcycling and Italy go way back, and it’s clear that bikes have a very special place in Italy’s heart. Some of the industry’s biggest brands call Italy home—think Ducati and Aprilia, Dainese and AGV. These companies have pretty much set the standard in their respective segments.But while big names like… RideApart · Jan 8, 2025
The Future of Helmets Lies in Recycling, at Least AGV Thinks So When you think about the life of a motorcyclist and how many helmets they go through, there's an undeniable amount of waste attached to each lid. Even if a rider hasn't crashed in or damaged a helmet, most manufacturers recommend that riders replace them every 5-7 years. Strange, then, that… RideApart · Dec 26, 2024
I Was Today Years Old When I Learned That Dainese Makes Airbags For Skiing Dainese is one of the biggest and most popular gear brands out there. If you’re just casually familiar with the name, you probably think they only make gloves, jackets, pants, and boots specific to us motorized two-wheel-loving folk.But there’s more to the Dainese group than meets the eye. The company… RideApart · Dec 13, 2024
Recall: Some AGV Tourmodular Helmets Could Have Buckle Not Engage Dainese, parent company of helmet maker AGV, is recalling certain Tourmodular helmets made in a specific date range because the buckles may not properly latch. RideApart · Feb 28, 2024
Fox Ranger Pants review – Fox’s latest generation everyday riding pants Lightweight and pared-back, Fox’s Rangers are stretchy trail riding trousers Bike Perfect · Nov 17, 2023
RideApart · Nov 16, 2023 Suit Up For Race Day With Dainese’s New D-Air Racing Suits Dainese has a new set of racing suits for track day enthusiasts. The new D-Air Mugello 3 and Misano 3 promise top-tier protection and comfort.
RideApart · Oct 27, 2023 New Dainese Funes Gore-Tex Gloves Are Here To Keep Your Hands Dry Dainese has a new pair of gloves to keep your hands warm and dry during the colder months: the Dainese Funes Gore-Tex.
RideApart · Oct 12, 2023 New Dainese Rolle WP Pants Keep You Dry During The Rainy Season Italian gear manufacturer Dainese keeps riders on the road during the mid-season with the launch of the new Rolle WP pants.
RideApart · Oct 4, 2023 Angel Sánchez Appointed As New CEO Of Dainese Group Dainese Group has appointed a new CEO in the form of Angel Sánchez, who will assume the position on November 2, 2023.
RideApart · Jul 24, 2023 Hit The Streets In Style With Dainese’s Atipica Air 2 Riding Shoes Italian gear and equipment specialist Dainese has launched its newest summer riding shoes in the form of the Atipica Air 2.
RideApart · Jun 22, 2023 Dainese Goes Urban With The New Metractive Air Sneakers Dainese's new Metractive Air riding sneakers takes styling cues from the world of mainstream fashion while cleverly integrating protective features.
RideApart · May 12, 2023 Stay Cool And Protected With Dainese's New Unruly Ergo-Tek Gloves For its 2023 summer collection, Dainese introduces the Unruly Ergo-Tek riding gloves, a lightweight pair of street gloves with comfort and protection in mind.
RideApart · May 4, 2023 Gear Up For The Long Haul With Dainese's Hekla Absoluteshell Pro 20K Jacket Dainese has introduced its newest touring jacket, the Hekla Absoluteshell Pro 20K, a waterproof, two-layer jacket that's designed to go the distance.
RideApart · Apr 12, 2023 Take A Look At Dainese's New Urbactive Textile Riding Sneakers Dainese has launched its newest pair of riding sneakers in the form of the Urbactive. These urban riding shoes focus on comfort without sacrificing protection.
RideApart · Mar 12, 2023 Check Out Dainese’s Air Fast Tex Jacket This Summer Dainese’s Air Fast Tex Jacket is new for the spring/summer collection of the brand, equipped with QuickDry, Mugello fabric, and Air Mesh panels.
RideApart · Feb 8, 2023 2023 Aprilia Racers Days Calendar Announces American, Canadian Dates Aprilia U.S.A. announced its 2023 lineup of Aprilia Racers Days events across North America, for riders to check out the latest Aprilia lineup on track.