Helmet Hair’s TOP TEN: Most Accommodating Companies Towards Women Riders

Here are HH’s Top 10 company picks that have proven they care about women riders. Our helmets off to you!

#1 Wicked Women Choppers – WWC is making history as the first woman-owned and operated chopper company that designs and builds custom women-righteous bikes for the female-fit in mind. You rock Christine! Read our interview with Christine Vaughn. 

#2 BMW – BMW has created an appealing marketing campaign for the serious, yet hip woman rider, and they’ve also proven a leader in supporting our market by advertising in women rider magazines. Vision is everything! 

#3 Kawasaki – Kawasaki has shown to believe in women riders by generously offering a full line of demo bikes for several years in women-only sport track events like Femmoto. Going beyond that, during these events they also provide a team of female instructors to help other women riders. And they don’t even yell when you crash their bikes (giggle)Honorable mentions: Aprilla and Moto Guzzi

#4 Towanda Women – Towanda Women is the first motorcycle tours provider for women by women who ride throughout some of the Earth’s most beautiful places – all while protecting it at the same time. They also introduce a new concept of motorcycling with like-minded women by gaining valuable insights into the culture, history and geography of different countries they tour. 

#5 Harley Davidson - With an attractively designed new web site section dedicated to women riders and their history, as well as offering a ladies-only riding course, Harley proves that women bikers matter, too. How’s that for bringing home the bacon! 

#6 Ducati / BCM LTD - With women riding their bikes in droves, it's no surprise that Ducati has been sponsoring Ladies Track Day events at the BCM Racing School in New Hampshire since 1998. BCM gets high praise for its racing school instructors, who have invested a lot of time and thought into their LTD material, making the experience for all level of riders a pleasant one.

#7 Cycle Gear - You don't feel like you're walking into a man's store when shopping at Cycle Gear. With its impressive range of cool motocross, street, and racing styles for females, as well as its wide variety of sizes, this national chain has done its homework.

#8 Lady Rider - Designer Catherine Cox has combined her 25 years motorcycle experience with her degree in Art to create sleek apparel that incorporates a unique spandex and leather blend that not only beautifully fits the female figure, but also is equally functional. These high quality fabrics are made right here in the USA! lrider.com

#9 Pacific Coast Sunglasses (PC Sun) - Has created "Biker Chix" wraparound sunglasses that are specifically designed to fit a smaller face for better protection from riding in nature's elements. Kudos to PC for going that extra mile to keep women safer on their journey. pcsun.com

#10 Ride Like A Pro: For the Ladies - Watch women demonstrate how to maneuver heavy bikes with ease in this instructional video, which doubles as a good source to brush up on your basics. We hope in the near future to find more "how to" for the female rider. Hint.