Street Bike Commuter Accessories

Street bikes make the perfect commuting vehicle. They are extremely fuel-efficient, they don’t clog the road half as much as cars do, and most importantly, they’re fun to ride. Imagine yourself zipping through the traffic, zooming around corners, and getting to work earlier, happier, and more energized. Imagine yourself doing so in the following street bike commuter-specific accessories.

One-Piece Riding Suit

Riding a street motorcycle blasts you with air, and if there’s precipitation in the air or on the road, with water, too. The more gaps you have in your attire, the more water will get through. A one-piece riding suit solves this problem by creating a seamless barrier to the outer weather. 

If you’re going to invest in one, go ahead and put some money into it and find a trusted, fully waterproofed model. You’ll be glad you did once the weather starts cooling down and afternoon showers become more common.

Top-Side Box

If you’re commuting to work on a street bike, you’ll probably have a few things you need to bring along. A top-side box is a great option when you need cargo space. Saddlebags work fine, but few are wide enough to allow for a full-sized helmet. Top-side boxes allow you to carry your cargo to your destination and then store your helmet when you’re away from your bike. These boxes also maintain your bike’s narrow profile, which is helpful when you need to make the sort of nimble moves that are required to gain distance in heavy traffic.

Insulated Boots and Gloves

Boots and gloves may seem like an obvious part of street bike riding, but finding the right boots and gloves is an underappreciated challenge. Good motorcycle gloves will be sufficiently insulated to keep your fingers warm in even the coldest winds. They might also feature plastic shielding to keep your fingers protected from rocks and other debris, but most importantly, they’ll be thin enough to allow you to maintain dexterity with the bike’s controls.
Good boots might be more of a personal preference, but they should be fully waterproofed, insulated, and provide ankle support. This is helpful when you’re planting at stop signs or parking your bike. Whether you choose a pair with a shock-absorbing heel, calf protection, or made from a specific material like leather or nylon, is up to you.

Neck Protection

The simple addition of a scarf or bandana to your neck will help to keep you much warmer in the winter. In the summer, a lighter bandana or thin scarf can be doused in water to help cool your neck down.
Ready to check out commuter accessories for yourself? Stop by SoCal Honda Powersports. Our team of experts will help you find everything you need for your street bike. Located in Carson, CA, we proudly serve all those in Los Angeles and Long Beach.