Riding Gear

The Rider Training Institute (RTI) maintains its commitment to safe, sensible and enjoyable motorcycling by enforcing strict policies regarding the use of appropriate safety gear through all its training programs.

Please note the basic riding gear requirements for ALL RTI programs:

• D.O.T or Snell approved helmet; we recommend a full-face style
• Leather jacket, riding jacket (with armour) or a heavy denim jacket without any holes or tears
• Heavy denim or leather pants covering the ankles
• Heavy Leather gloves covering the wrist bone
• Suitable leather motorcycling or hiking boots covering the ankles. Cowboy boots or work boots are also acceptable.

What to Wear

Item of Equipment	Recommended Gear	Minimum Gear	Unacceptable
Helmet	DOT and Snell approved full face style helmet	DOT approved helmet	Crash damaged or old helmets (helmets should be replaced after 5 years)
Jacket	Heavy grain leather or textile jacket built for motorcycling with armour	Heavy grain leather or heavy denim jacket	buttery soft fashion leather, suede, or windbreakers.
Pants	Leather or textile motorcycling pants with armour	Leather or heavy denim pants	ripped jeans, track pants or pants too short to cover the ankle
Boots	Leather motorcycling boots with ankle protection	Leather hiking boots or work boots	hightop running shoes, shoes or boots below the ankle, boots held on with elastic side panels
Gloves	Leather motorcycling gloves with a high gauntlet and two layers of leather over the palm area	Leather gloves covering the wrist	suede gloves, motocross gloves (non-leather motorcycle gloves), fingerless gloves