Motorcycle gear: say what exactly you’re looking for

Motorcycle gear in New Zealand

Updated 5 November 2026

Motorcycle gear in New Zealand ranges from about NZ$36 for a pair of gloves to around NZ$2,100 for a leather or airbag-ready suit. Helmets from NZ$199 and textile jackets from about NZ$167 are the everyday middle. Prices are approximate, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. For current offers on the gear you need, post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Helmets and the rules that apply

An approved motorcycle helmet must meet one or more of the approved international standards, such as UN/ECE Regulation No. 22. New Zealand riders can also look for MotoCAP ratings, a gear-testing scheme built for riders in Australia and New Zealand. Replace a helmet after any significant impact, or every five years at the latest.

Clothing standards and work use

If you ride a motorcycle to do your job, your clothing needs to comply with EN 13595 to be CE certified. Check the label of any jacket, suit or pair of trousers for the CE mark and the standard it meets, so you compare like with like. Helmets and clothing are sold as separate items, so check each one.

Summer and winter gear

November is the month to buy before summer, from December to February, when breathable textile jackets and shorts are the most useful. Winter runs from June to August, and rain suits and trousers are listed from about NZ$129, so buy rainwear before the wet winter months. Cold-weather layers are worth planning alongside it.

What to put in your request

Name the item (helmet, jacket, trousers, boots, gloves or full suit), your size and fit, and whether you need the CE standard named. Add helmet liners or balaclavas if you need them, and say which city you want delivery to: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton or Tauranga. Give your budget as well.

Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. Start with a request on the home page, read how BlaBlaPrice works, or browse motorcycle helmets.