Quick answer: Most of the motorcycle gear industry still treats women's clothing as an afterthought, a men's cut resized or recolored rather than a genuine fit range. OZ MOTOGEAR's answer is the Ladies Series: a CE AA-certified armored hoodie and Kevlar-reinforced mesh shirt, flannel shirts, motorcycle pants options, built across a full size run. OZ MOTOGEAR much wider ladies catalog includes the BlackThorne hoodie line, an 18-colorway Highway66 flannel shirt line, and a full range of pants (cargo, denim, leggings, and summer mesh.
The Real Problem With Women's Motorcycle Gear
Women riders aren't a niche anymore. They make up roughly 19% of motorcycle owners overall and 26% of Millennial owners — the fastest-growing segment in the sport. The women's riding gear market reflects that: valued at an estimated $1.8 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $3.5 billion by 2033. Demand isn't the problem.
Fit is. Industry market research consistently flags a lack of sizing and fit options tailored to women's body types as a primary source of buyer dissatisfaction — gear that's marketed to women but engineered, cut, and sized for men. A jacket in a smaller size isn't the same as a jacket built for a different fit, and a limited size run stops covering real riders long before it should.
The Ashborne Series: OZ MOTOGEAR's Flagship Ladies Tops
Ashborne is one line within a wider ladies catalog, not the whole of it — but it's the flagship for a reason: full CE AA garment certification on the hoodie, a matched summer mesh option, and sizing that runs the same XS–6XL range as the men's line.
| Product | Best for | Protection | Sizes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies Ashborne Reflective Pullover Hoodie | Year-round riding, commuting, cool weather | EN 17092-3:2020, AA rated for seam strength, abrasion & tear resistance; removable Level 1/2 CE armor at shoulders, elbows & back | XS–6XL | $199.99–$229.99 |
| Ladies Drifter Mesh Hoodied Shirt | Warm-weather and summer riding | DuPont Kevlar aramid reinforced mesh; removable Level 1/2 CE-approved armor pockets | XS–6XL | $189.00–$219.99 |
| Ladies Drifter Night Hawk Mesh Shirt | Summer riding with low-light/night commutes | Same Kevlar-reinforced mesh construction plus added reflective detailing for visibility | XS–6XL | $189.00–$219.99 |
All three share the same underlying hardware: heavy-duty YKK zippers, water-sealed taffeta interior pockets, 3 waist belt loops to anchor the garment to riding pants, and a modular armor system compatible with three CE-certified brands — Flying Bats, Keep Tech, and Smooth Ways — so the protection level is a rider's choice, not a fixed spec. Worth being precise here: CE AA / CE AAA ratings certify the garment or fabric itself under EN 17092-3:2020. Level 1 / Level 2 ratings certify the armor insert — a separate certification. The hoodie carries a full EN 17092-3:2020 AA garment certification; the mesh shirts are built around Kevlar reinforcement and Level 2-approved armor inserts, but are not independently EN 17092-rated as a garment, so treat them as a warm-weather protective layer rather than a direct substitute for the AA-certified hoodie in a high-speed slide.
Beyond Ashborne: The Rest of the Ladies Catalog
Ashborne isn't the only ladies line. OZ MOTOGEAR also carries the BlackThorne hoodie family (CE AA and CE AAA certified variants, zipper, pullover, softshell and reflective styles), an 18-colorway Highway66 flannel shirt line (CE AA/AAA certified, Kevlar-reinforced), and a full pants range — cargo, denim, leggings, and summer mesh If you're comparing hoodie options specifically, look out for our dedicated hoodie comparison guide.
Which Ladies Ashborne Piece Fits Your Riding?
- Commuting year-round or riding in cooler weather: the Ashborne Hoodie is the highest-rated piece in the range and doubles as streetwear off the bike.
- Riding through summer heat: the Drifter Mesh Shirt trades some garment-level certification for significantly more airflow.
- Summer riding that extends into dusk or night commutes: the Night Hawk Mesh Shirt adds reflective detailing on top of the same mesh construction.
- Many riders own both a hoodie and a mesh shirt — one for cold starts and highway stretches, one for peak summer heat.
Sizing That Actually Fits: XS to 6XL
Every piece in the Ashborne line runs the full XS through 6XL size range — the same span offered on the men's line, not a truncated version of it. That directly addresses the fit and sizing gap that market research identifies as the biggest source of dissatisfaction with women's motorcycle gear: a size run that actually reflects the range of women who ride, rather than stopping at a size large enough to sell in a catalog photo. Note that this XS–6XL scale applies to tops; the pants range uses waist/inseam sizing instead — see the Pants Guide for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes does women's motorcycle gear from OZ MOTOGEAR come in?
Every product in the Ladies Series is available from XS through 6XL. Pants use waist/inseam sizing instead.
Is the Ladies Ashborne Hoodie as protective as the men's version?
Yes. It carries the same EN 17092-3:2020 AA garment certification and the same modular Level 1/2 CE armor compatibility as the men's Ashborne Hoodie.
What's the difference between the Drifter Mesh Shirt and the Night Hawk Mesh Shirt?
Both use the same Kevlar-reinforced mesh construction and Level 2-approved armor compatibility. The Night Hawk adds reflective detailing for better visibility during low-light or night riding.
Why is women's motorcycle gear harder to find than men's?
Market research points to fit and sizing, not demand, as the core gap. Women make up roughly 19% of motorcycle owners and 26% of Millennial riders, but many brands still offer women's gear as a resized version of men's cuts rather than a purpose-built fit range.
Sources
Product specifications sourced directly from OZ MOTOGEAR's live Ladies Ashborne Series listings. Market and demographic data referenced from: Riders Share — Motorcycle Demographics 2026: Aging Riders & Market Trends and Verified Market Reports — Women's Riding Gear Market Size & Forecast.
