Scrambler Motorcycle Gear That Earns Its Keep
You didn’t buy a scrambler to blend in. You bought it because you wanted something that looks like it means something — a bike that actually earns its keep on gravel roads as much as it turns heads on the commute. The problem is, the gear world hasn’t quite caught up with the scrambler aesthetic. Half the “retro motorcycle gear” out there is costume. The other half is functional but ugly. Finding gear that actually works for how scramblers are ridden, and looks right while doing it, takes real digging.
This is that dig — and it comes from riders who’ve spent real money on real gear. Eight categories of gear that actually suit the scrambler life — chosen for how they perform on a real ride, not just how they photograph on a showroom floor. Everything listed here is available at Motorock, with full warranty support.
What Makes Gear “Scrambler Worthy”?
Before the specific recommendations — the actual criteria. A scrambler isn’t a sport bike and it isn’t a tourer. It’s a street bike with trail ambitions, and the gear should reflect that:
- Open-face friendly. Scramblers and open-face helmets are a natural pair. If your gear list doesn’t include an open-face lid, you’re missing the point.
- Weather adaptive. A scrambler gets ridden in conditions that would have a sport bike turning around. Your gear needs to layer and adapt.
- Wears the look. It doesn’t have to be leather and brass studs. But if it looks like something a motocross rider in 1967 would recognise, you’re on the right track.
- Actually works off-road. Knee pads, tank protection, proper luggage — the scrambler life puts demands on gear that pure street riding doesn’t.
The Best Open-Face Helmet for Scrambler Style
The scrambler/open-face combination is instant. It looks right, it works, and on a bike with a taller screen it’s genuinely practical. The key is finding an open-face lid that doesn’t look like it came from a fancy dress box — which is harder than it sounds.
The Stealth Helmet range hits the right notes — graphic designs that reference motorcycle culture without being cartoonish, solid ECE-rated construction, and a price point that doesn’t make you nervous about leaving it on the handlebars at a trailhead.
The Stealth Helmet Canna di Fucial and Casinò Royal are the two that fit the scrambler aesthetic best. Both use full-face shell construction with an open-face viewport — the best of both worlds if you’re doing mixed riding.
Neck Gaiters and Tubulars — The Scrambler’s Secret Weapon
No piece of gear does more for the scrambler rider per euro spent than a quality neck gaiter. A cold morning — and scrambler riding happens in cold mornings — is where the gaiter earns its keep: it seals the collar gap that no jacket can solve. Come a dusty trail, it filters grit. On a hot day, it pulls down as a neckerchief.
What’s more, HolyFreedom’s tubular range is the stand-out here. Italian-made, genuinely seamless (continuous circular knit — not a stitched seam that presses into your throat), and available in insulation levels from unlined microfibre to PrimaLoft to Polar fleece. The graphic designs — SAETTA, BULLIT, ARMAGEDDON — look like they were made by someone who’s actually ridden a scrambler, not a committee of brand managers.
For scrambler riding specifically, the Bullit PrimaLoft (€29) is the pick — warm enough for cold trail riding, still breathable enough for summer roads, and the BULLIT graphic works with any colour scrambler.
The Foulard — When a Neck Gaiter Is Too Much
Not every ride demands the full gaiter. For mild weather, the HolyFreedom BULLIT Foulard (€39) is a lighterweight option — still technically a gaiter in construction, but lighter fabric that works as a neckerchief or dust guard on summer rides.
Jackets and Pants — The Core of the Kit
The jacket and pants are the non-negotiable core of any riding kit. Everything else is an upgrade. For scrambler riding specifically, you’re looking for gear that doesn’t scream “I just came from a track day” and doesn’t look like you’re wearing costume — gear that reads as functional and considered.
The Scrambler Jacket — M65 WP
The M65 WP Jacket (€165) is the scrambler jacket in this catalogue. Military heritage, slim fit, fully waterproof. The M65 field jacket silhouette is one of those rare shapes that looks right on a scrambler and also just looks like a jacket someone would wear. Waterproof construction means it handles the conditions scrambler riding actually encounters.
The Leather Option — Twin Leather Jacket
If you want leather, the Twin Leather Jacket Black (€259) is worth serious consideration. Full-grain leather construction, CE-certified, with a silhouette that works on a scrambler without looking costume. Shoulder and elbow protectors included.
The Summer Textile Option — Air Tate Jacket
For warm-weather scrambler riding, the Air Tate Jacket (€115 on sale) is a well-equipped textile jacket. Made by Pando Moto from 900D polyester with mesh panels, CE-approved to EN 17092-4:2020 Class A, with integrated D3O Ghost CE level 1 armour at elbows and shoulders, a removable waterproof inner liner with sealed seams (10,000mm waterproof rating), and air vents on chest and sleeves.
Pants — Cargo Style Motorcycle Jeans
The Desert Cargo Black (€289) sits between casual and technical — chino-style cut so it looks like regular trousers, but built with Cordura and equipped for real riding. The cargo pocket detailing is functional, not decorative, and the olive or black options both work with the scrambler aesthetic.
For a step up in protection, the MARK OLIVE AAA (€329) uses Balistex armour lining — a serious upgrade in abrasion resistance — while keeping the cargo styling that suits the scrambler look. For a more casual option, the Ryan Cargo Trousers in olive green (€189) work as everyday riding trousers with a look that matches the scrambler aesthetic.
Bags and Storage — Carrying Your Kit Without Killing the Look
Scrambler luggage is a specific challenge. You want capacity for a day ride or light touring, but a full set of panniers makes a scrambler look like an adventure tourer.
The Bushcraft Backpack
The Bushcraft Backpack (€139) was designed for exactly this kind of use — a compact, rugged pack that doesn’t look out of place on a scrambler. The green canvas option especially suits the Felsberg 125 XC or Crossfire 500 XC aesthetic.
Waratah Saddle Bag
For the rear of the bike, the Waratah Saddle Bag (€162) hits the right tone. Leather-look construction with brass hardware, but built from modern materials. It mounts to the existing rear bracket points on most Brixton scrambler models.
The Hip Bag Option
If you don’t want luggage on the bike itself, the Leather Hip Bag (€47) worn around the waist or cross-body keeps your essentials accessible without affecting the bike’s clean lines.
Gloves — Grip, Feel, and Looking the Part
The scrambler rider wants a glove that works on dirt and tarmac in the same ride. Short cuff, genuine bar feel, enough protection for a minor off-road tip-over, and a look that doesn’t require apology.
The BULLIT Blemy Gloves (€100) are purpose-built for this. Short cuff so they don’t interfere with jacket sleeve placement, perforated for summer warmth, and a leather-and-mesh construction that reads correctly on any scrambler-style bike.
For cold weather, the Outlaw Ride Gloves (€109) add thermal lining without going full winter glove.
Base Layers — The Foundation Everything Else Builds On
Base layers for scrambler riding aren’t about warmth alone — they’re about managing the temperature swings you get on a mixed terrain ride. Morning cold, midday heat, evening chill.
The The HolyFreedom base layer range uses rider-specific cuts — not generic sports base layers. The Luchador Sleeves (€25) work as stand-alone upper body layers in warmer conditions, or as boosters under a lighter jacket when the temperature drops.
The Toolkit — What to Actually Carry
Every scrambler should carry a toolkit. Not because scrambler riders are more likely to break down, but because they ride further from help and on terrain that punishes neglect.
The Waratah II Toolkit (€52) is the right answer for most riders — comprehensive without being a full mechanic’s kit, compact enough to live under the seat or in a saddlebag pocket. Pair it with the Tyre Pressure Gauge Keyring for a simple, always-available pressure check.
The Scrambler Bike: Where It All Starts
The right gear pairs with the right bike. Motorock stocks scrambler-appropriate machines from Brixton across a wide price range:
- Brixton Felsberg 125 XC (€3,499) — The accessible entry scrambler. Genuine off-road capable, real ground clearance.
- Brixton Felsberg 250 (€4,499) — Same DNA, more displacement for highway commuting mixed with trail work.
- Brixton Crossfire 500 XC (€7,699) — The serious scrambler. 500cc parallel twin, proper off-road suspension.
- Brixton Sunray 125 (€3,599) — Cafe racer scrambler crossover, road-focused but retains the aesthetic.
The Gear List — Everything in One Place
| Category | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Open-face helmet | Stealth Helmet Canna di Fucial / Casinò Royal | From €119 |
| Neck gaiter | HolyFreedom Bullit PrimaLoft tubular | €29 |
| Neck / foulard | HolyFreedom BULLIT Foulard | €39 |
| Scrambler jacket | M65 WP Jacket Black | €165 |
| Leather jacket | Twin Leather Jacket Black | €259 |
| Summer textile jacket | Air Tate Jacket Black (Pando Moto) | €115 |
| Motorcycle jeans | Desert Cargo Black (Cordura) | €289 |
| Cargo trousers | Ryan Cargo Olive Green | €189 |
| Backpack | Bushcraft Backpack | €139 |
| Rear bag | Waratah Saddle Bag | €162 |
| Hip bag | Leather Hip Bag | €47 |
| Summer gloves | BULLIT Blemy Gloves | €100 |
| All-season gloves | Outlaw Ride Gloves | €109 |
| Base layer | HolyFreedom Luchador Sleeves | €25 |
| Toolkit | Waratah II Toolkit | €52 |
The right gear doesn’t make the scrambler rider. But it does make the ride better.
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