10 Best Last Minute Gifts for Motorcyclists

Finding the right gift for your favorite rider can be a challenge, but don’t worry. We’ve rounded up our favorite motorcycle gifts for every kind of rider. These are great moto gift ideas for yourself, too, if you haven’t nailed down your wishlist this year.

Quad Lock smartphone holder.

1. Quad Lock phone mounts and cases
Our first choice is one of our most-used pieces of riding gear, and it fits just about any motorcycle you can imagine. It’s Quad Lock's line of smartphone mounts and cases: a simple, secure system that couldn’t be easier to install and use. But more importantly, Quad Lock securely holds your phone in place using a case with a twist-lock design There’s also an anti-vibration mount that can be added to protect the delicate mechanisms in your phone’s camera while riding on- or off-road. Quad Locks can also be adapted to cars, bicycles, scooters, and more if you’d like to expand this gift idea. You just need two pieces of information before gifting a Quad Lock. What kind of phone does your favorite rider have, and what kind of motorcycle do they ride? That should be enough to choose the right case and mount combination. There’s also an adhesive mount option that attaches to almost any phone case.

GloveTacts V3 Smart Fingertip Touchscreen Pads.

2. Glovetacts V3 Smart Fingertip Touchscreen Pads
Touchscreens are great. Smartphones, GPS devices, and even some motorcycle dashes use this technology to help riders on their way. Unfortunately, many motorcycle gloves do not work with touchscreens, which becomes a real hassle on the road. Glovetacts solve that problem by instantly adding touchscreen compatibility via stick-on pads that attach to any glove fingertips. Glovetacts work better with textile gloves than leather, but either way, they're a nice little upgrade riders will use every time they ride.

ROK Straps.

3. ROK Straps
ROK straps add loads of versatility to any motorcycle at a very affordable price point. These elasticated straps cinch down with quality buckles that are easy to release for access to your cargo. They’re indispensable for everything from carrying your lunchbox to loading up for a tour, and because they take up barely any room in a backpack, pocket, or underseat storage area, they’re always at the ready. Pick up a dual pack for the perfect stocking stuffer.

Speedmetal Motorcycle Covers.

4. Speedmetal motorcycle covers
A motorcycle without a cover is asking for trouble. Keep motorcycles safe from rain, wind, damaging UV rays, and prying eyes with a quality cover. Even motorcycles parked in a climate-controlled garage will benefit from a cover to block dust. Speedmetal’s motorcycle covers have a soft inner liner and an elastic bottom seam to keep the cover in place. A lock can be used to secure the cover if needed, and there’s even a license plate window in the back. The cover packs down into a manageable package for storage or transport. Choose from three sizes to get a perfect fit.

"Stealing Speed" graphic novel.

5. Stealing Speed graphic novel
Does your favorite rider love a good story? The graphic novel version of Mat Oxley’s “Stealing Speed” is one of our absolute favorite motorcycle books. Even better, this version is fairly recent, so there’s a very good chance that your gift recipient doesn’t already have a copy. The book tells the true story of how a champion motorcycle racer used secret engine technology to escape the Iron Curtain in the middle of the Cold War. That technology made its way to Japan, where it changed motorcycle history. It’s a story that every motorcyclist should know, and frankly, even if you can’t read, the illustrations are worth the cost of admission.

Leatherman Signal Multitool.

6. Leatherman Signal Multitool
Seasoned riders don’t leave home without a few basic tools on hand. Most new motorcycles do not include tool kits, so a quality multitool like the Leatherman Signal is a perfect choice that fits in any pocket or gear bag. It also includes some tools like wire strippers, a fire starting striker, a bottle opener, and a knife blade that you won’t find in standard motorcycle tool kits. The pliers, screwdrivers, and “hammer” face are invaluable on the road. Even better, the Signal is made in Portland, Oregon and carries a 25-year warranty.

USWE packs.

7. USWE Packs
Do you have an off-road rider on your gift list this year? You can’t go wrong with a backpack from the Swedish packmasters at USWE. These bags are specialized for trail, enduro, and ADV riding, though they work pretty well on the street, too. Options range from the $110 Ranger 4 hydration pack to the bigger $145 Patriot 15-day pack, and all of them use USWE’s award-winning suspension system with four-point harness construction and built-in elastic elements. All the bags either include or accept USWE’s three-liter water bladder because hydration is absolutely essential on the trail.

Motion Pro Fill Air Chuck.

8. Motion Pro Fill Air Chuck
Totally stumped on what to give a motorcyclist? Maybe you don’t even know what kind of motorcycle they ride? Don’t sweat it. There’s a universal thing that all of us need: the right amount of air in our tires. Air is added to the tires using an air chuck, and Motion Pro makes one of the best on the market. It uses full billet aluminum construction for a premium feel, and the swivel end means it’ll even fit tire valve stems with minimal clearance.

Drag Specialties Center Jack Scissor Lift Stand.

9. Drag Specialities Center Jack Scissor Lift Stand
Another truly universal gift idea is a scissor lift stand that raises a motorcycle off its wheels for all kinds of maintenance and service tasks. Our choice is this stand from Drag Specialties, especially for cruisers, classic motorcycles, and dirt bikes. A ratchet and socket are all you’ll need to safely raise and lower the entire motorcycle for tasks like tire changes, suspension work, and fluid changes. The jack winds down as low as 3.5 inches and extends to 14.5 inches. Choose from narrow and wide options. Both are around 15 inches long, but the wide version is nine inches while the narrow is five inches. Get the wide jack for more stability on larger motorcycles, or go for the narrow option to fit a broader range of motorcycles.

Antigravity Micro-Start XP-3 Power Supply.

10. Antigravity Micro-Start XP-3 Power Supply
Motorcycles have much smaller batteries than cars, and that means a greater risk of running into electrical trouble. Save the day for your favorite rider with a compact yet mighty power supply from Antigravity. This little beast can jump start a motorcycle (or car!) with the included cables. It also has a built-in flashlight and USB ports to charge smartphones, Bluetooth communicators, GPS units, and more. Power supplies like this Antigravity always ride along in the backpacks and saddlebags of our staff, and we think you’ll find them invaluable, too.

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