Best Gifts for Motorcycle Riders: 12 Leather Ideas They'll Actually Use

Buying a gift for someone who rides is harder than it looks. Most riders already own the gear that matters to them, and they are picky about anything that goes on the bike or in their pocket. Cheap novelty items end up in a drawer. What riders keep are things that are useful on the road, tough enough to survive it, and good-looking enough to carry every day.

Leather checks every one of those boxes. It handles wind, sun and rain, it gets better with age, and it has been part of motorcycle culture for as long as there have been motorcycles. Below are our picks for leather gifts that riders actually use, grouped by budget. Everything here is made by hand in our workshop in Chernihiv, Ukraine, by a team led by a rider.

Under $50: small gifts they will carry every day

1. Minimalist leather ID card holder

Many riders hate a bulky wallet pressing into their leg on a long ride. A slim card holder with a clear ID window holds a license, a bank card and some folded cash, and it disappears in a jacket pocket. Our Minimalist Leather ID Card Holder is a simple, low-risk gift that almost anyone will use.

2. Leather passport cover with AirTag pocket

For riders who cross borders or fly to rallies, a passport cover with a hidden AirTag pocket means their documents can be located through Apple's Find My network (AirTag sold separately). See the Leather Passport Cover with AirTag.

3. Biker arm wallet

A wrist wallet keeps cash, a card and a key on your arm, so there is nothing to dig for at the gas station. It is also popular at festivals. Take a look at the Leather Biker Arm Wallet.

4. Leather belt pouch

A hands-free pouch that sits on the belt, with two snap pockets for cards and cash and a steel carabiner for the bike keys. Good for riders who want their pockets empty. See the Leather Belt Pouch.

5. Leather travel journal for riders

For riders who log routes, mileage and trip notes, the Leather Travel Journal for Riders is a refillable leather notebook cover in A6, A5 or A4 with a passport pocket, card slots and a pen loop. When the notebook fills up, swap the insert and keep the cover.

About $50 to $100: the classic biker gifts

6. Chain wallet

The chain wallet is the most recognizable piece of biker gear after the jacket itself, and for good reason: a wallet clipped to your belt loop cannot slide out on the highway. Choose between the compact Bifold Chain Wallet (9 card slots), the rugged Biker Chain Wallet in distressed leather, the Chain Wallet with Magnetic Clasp in six colors, or the Long Leather Chain Wallet with 14 card slots for riders who carry everything. For a smaller budget, the Leather EDC Wallet can be ordered with a chain too. Not sure which one? Read our chain wallet buying guide.

7. Engraved leather biker belt

A heavy leather belt with a motorcycle logo engraved on it is a gift that shows you know who they are. Our Engraved Leather Biker Belt comes in sizes S to XL.

8. Cigar or pipe case

Plenty of riders enjoy a cigar at the end of a long day on the road. A leather cigar case protects cigars, a cutter and a lighter in a saddlebag. For pipe smokers there is a pipe and tobacco travel case.

$100 and up: gifts for the serious rider

9. Magnetic leather tank bag

A tank bag puts the phone, wallet and documents right in front of the rider. The Leather Motorcycle Tank Bag holds to a steel fuel tank with six sewn-in magnets, has two zip compartments and a quick-access phone pocket, and converts to a crossbody or hip bag off the bike. One check before buying: the tank must be steel, because magnets do not hold on plastic, aluminum or fiberglass tanks.

10. Leather motorcycle tool roll

Every rider who does their own maintenance needs a way to carry tools without them rattling around. A leather tool roll with 17 holders straps neatly to the bike. See the Leather Motorcycle Tool Roll.

11. Leather hip bag or leg bag

A leg bag keeps a phone, wallet and keys within reach while riding, without a backpack. Our Men's Leather Hip Bag can be worn on the hip, leg, waist or chest. There is also a women's version with a chain strap for riders and passengers.

12. Leather motorcycle duffle bag

For touring, a leather trunk bag with mounting loops turns a day bike into a weekend bike. The Leather Motorcycle Duffle has 10 mounting loops, steel buckles and a YKK zipper.

Make it personal

Almost every RIDL item can be engraved with a name, initials, a date or a club name. That small detail is what turns a nice wallet into the wallet they keep for twenty years. Every order also comes with a free wool gift pouch, so it is ready to hand over.

Ordering for the holidays

Each piece is made to order in 1–5 business days and ships free. Delivery to the United States and Europe usually takes 12–14 days after dispatch, so order early if the gift needs to arrive by a specific date.

Quick tips before you buy

• Check what they already carry. If they have a good wallet, go for a belt, tool roll or bag instead.
• Think about their bike. Cruiser and touring riders use tool rolls and duffles more than sport bike riders; a tank bag needs a steel tank.
• Choose a color that matches their gear. Black goes with everything; brown and whiskey tones age into a warm vintage look.

See all of our picks in the Gifts for Riders & Travelers collection. Shopping for someone who carries a lot every day or travels often? Try our EDC gift guide and travel gifts for men.