r/motorcyclegear

Community Overview

About r/motorcyclegear

We’re here to discuss and share the motorcycle gear we wear when we race on the track and ride on the street!

The community at a glance

r/motorcyclegear is a Subreddit for Riders with roughly 98K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Motorcycles communities list.

Roughly 54K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Helmet, Gear, and Boots.

On Reddit
98K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +54K members
Growth: +121.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 332 members
  • 2021: 1K members
  • 2022: 813 members
  • 2024: 10K members
  • 2025: 57K members
  • 2026: 28K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 4K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 4K members
  • Jul: 2K members

Topics

  • Helmet
    39 posts in the past month
    #1
    Helmet
    39
  • Gear
    36 posts in the past month
    #2
    Gear
    36
  • Boots
    17 posts in the past month
    #3
    Boots
    17
  • Jacket
    17 posts in the past month
    #4
    Jacket
    17
  • Gloves
    11 posts in the past month
    #5
    Gloves
    11

Flair

  • Street
    30 posts in the past month
    1. New set of gear for the UK summer.
    2. Got my new helmet.
    3. Finally got a bike
    #1
    Street
    New set of gear for the UK summer. · Got my new helmet. · Finally got a bike
    30
  • Opinion
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Is this a good solution for making boots less squeaky?
    2. First one piece suit and I think I hate it
    3. What’s the OPPOSITE of ATGATT?
    #2
    Opinion
    Is this a good solution for making boots less squeaky? · First one piece suit and I think I hate it · What’s the OPPOSITE of ATGATT?
    19
  • Question
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Extra wide boots?
    2. What kind of helmet is this?
    3. Thoughts on the 5 year helmet lifespan
    #3
    Question
    Extra wide boots? · What kind of helmet is this? · Thoughts on the 5 year helmet lifespan
    16
  • Track
    7 posts in the past month
    1. What is the point of rubbing the race suit’s butt on the asphalt?
    2. Big wheelies for the king
    3. He who does not fall does not win.
    #4
    Track
    What is the point of rubbing the race suit’s butt on the asphalt? · Big wheelies for the king · He who does not fall does not win.
    7
  • Crashed Gear
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Daily reminder that Alpinestars Bionic Armour is NOT street safe
    2. Make sure to wear your gear!
    3. The kit that saved my life, and the one thing i wish i had
    #5
    Crashed Gear
    Daily reminder that Alpinestars Bionic Armour is NOT street safe · Make sure to wear your gear! · The kit that saved my life, and the one thing i wish i had
    5

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/motorcyclegear for?
Best for Riders enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/motorcyclegear free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/motorcyclegear have?
Roughly 98K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/motorcyclegear on?
r/motorcyclegear runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/motorcyclegear cover?
On the Hive Index, r/motorcyclegear is organized under Riders.
How do I join r/motorcyclegear?
You can join r/motorcyclegear by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Motorcycles communities like?
Communities for motorcycle enthusiasts, riders, and fans of all bike types from sport bikes to cruisers.