An Original Gift for a Motorbiker

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a motorbike enthusiast, there’s one thing you can be sure of: motorcyclists are mad about their bikes. So we know how difficult it is to find an original motorbike-themed gift. They often know everything there is to know about the accessories they need, and when it comes to clothing, you have to take safety into account as well as personal taste. Time for some advice!

MotoShare is an online platform with 40,000 active motorcyclists and over 14,000 followers on Facebook and Instagram. So we simply asked: what would you like for your birthday? Over 1,000 motorcyclists responded.

Over 50% said they’d like a day’s motorbike ride. We’ve written a separate blog post on this, explaining how you can give the gift of a day’s ride. But the remaining 50% gave completely different answers. We’ve summarised the answers for you in this top 10 list of gifts for motorcyclists!

Top 10 Motorcycle Gifts for Motorcycle Enthusiasts

Motorcyclists love reading about motorbikes, are keen to try out all sorts of polishes to make their bikes shine, and enjoy seeing the logo of ‘their’ motorbike brand on coffee mugs, key rings and T-shirts. Motorcyclists also personalise their ‘bike’ with racks, brackets, stickers, extra lights, handlebar grips and so on. Fortunately, the best accessories are available for almost every motorbike brand. From riding gear to gloves, and from helmet liners to sturdy waterproof boots, the true motorcyclist can never get enough.

1. Bandana or scarf

You’ll be doing any motorcyclist a favour with a lovely cotton (summer) or woollen (winter) bandana, neck warmer or scarf. After all, as a motorcyclist, you’re bound to get a cold neck. Available from €10.00.

2. Motormagazine

It’s always great fun, of course! After all, true enthusiasts love nothing more than reading about motorbikes. Some Dutch magazines include MotoPlus, Big Twin, Moto73, Noppennieuws and Promotor.

3. Harley-Davidson or Deus Ex Machina T-shirt

A true chopper fan? Then a T-shirt from Harley-Davidson or Indian Motorcycles is almost always a good choice. These are available online or from a local dealer. Another great option, especially for vintage or custom bike enthusiasts, is a T-shirt from custom builder Deus Ex Machina.

4. Motorcycle books

A number of genuine books about motorbikes have been written.

• The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: a brilliant book for anyone who loves tinkering
• From here to Tokyo: journalist Paul van Hooff embarks on a bizarre journey on an old Moto Guzzi
• Dancing Buffaloes: a travelogue by two women
• Jumping Jack, memories of Jack Middelburg: a story about the Netherlands’ most famous courier from the 1970s and 1980s. Particularly enjoyable for the sporty rider, then

5. Key ring

A lovely key ring featuring the motorbike’s brand logo is sure to make your motorbike-riding friend really happy. Available from around €10.00.

6. Stickers

Particularly great for adventurers and owners of touring enduro or touring motorbikes. Stickers from a motorbike brand, custom builder or magazine look great on panniers.

7. Cleaning products

It might not seem like a particularly festive present, but trust us: a motorcyclist will be absolutely delighted with a jar of high-quality chrome polish. Available from around €12.50.

8. Accessories

How about a disc brake lock, a waterproof rucksack, earplugs or a waterproof cover? Pop into a motorbike shop and be amazed by all the options on offer. You can buy an accessory from as little as €15.00.

9. Compact Tool Kit

For 80 per cent of motorbike owners, riding involves regular repairs and/or maintenance. A compact multi-tool kit is therefore ideal, as it is easy to carry around.

10. A MotoShare Gift Voucher

Do you know anyone who has a motorbike licence but doesn’t (yet) own a motorbike? Or do you think your friend or family member might fancy spending a day riding someone else’s motorbike? Then a MotoShare gift voucher is the perfect present. With this gift voucher, you’re giving them rental credit to enjoy a lovely day’s ride on a motorbike of their choice. Whether the recipient wants to hire a rugged cruiser, a fast race bike or a sturdy all-road bike… with the MotoShare gift voucher, they can choose from our full range. Gift vouchers are available in denominations of €10, €30, €60 and €90.