Hideout Leather offers something genuinely specialist. From its Essex workshop and showroom, the business makes bespoke and made-to-measure motorcycle clothing, sells off-the-peg garments and carries out alterations and repairs. For a rider who wants clothing created around individual measurements, that expertise is difficult to replace.
Moto Central serves a different need. We are the stronger choice when you want to compare a large range of ready-to-wear motorcycle kit and take it away without commissioning a bespoke garment. Our two-floor showroom brings helmets, textiles, leathers, jeans, boots, gloves and accessories together, with fitting help across many established brands.
Bespoke Craftsmanship or a Large Ready-to-Wear Range?
If standard sizes repeatedly fail you, Hideout Leather's made-to-measure service may be exactly the right answer. Its British manufacturing, alteration and repair work are genuine specialist strengths, and we would not claim that selecting an off-the-peg jacket is the same experience.
Our advantage is immediate variety. You can try different cuts from several manufacturers, compare leather with textile or casual protective clothing and build a complete outfit during one visit. For many riders, one of those options will fit well without the extra time and commitment involved in a bespoke order.
Much More Than Leather
Leather remains important in our sports and retro departments, but it is only one part of what we stock. Riders can compare waterproof touring garments, laminated and drop-liner textiles, adventure kit, protective jeans, overshirts, hoodies and classic-style jackets. Brands include RST, Richa, REV'IT!, Alpinestars, Dainese, Rukka, Merlin, Furygan, Bering, Spidi, Halvarssons and Held.
That breadth is useful when you are not yet certain which material or style will suit your riding. Our team can talk through how you use the bike and help you try realistic alternatives, with no need to turn the visit into a technical exercise.
Complete the Outfit in One Place
Hideout's focus is clothing craftsmanship. Our showroom extends from clothing into every main rider-worn category. Daytona, TCX, Sidi, Forma, Falco and Gaerne feature in our boot department. Gloves sit close enough to jackets for cuff fit to be checked, and Cardo or Sena communications can be considered alongside the helmet that will carry them.
Kriega luggage, Oxford accessories and rider technology from Quad Lock, Beeline, Garmin and TomTom add practical finishing options. Stock changes regularly, but the ability to compare a complete setup is central to what we do.
Helmet Fitting and a Dedicated Ladies' Showroom
We display more than 1,000 helmets from makers such as SHOEI, Arai, AGV, HJC, Shark, Schuberth, Bell, LS2 and Nolan. Our team can help with fit, and we offer SHOEI Personal Fitting System support for eligible SHOEI models.
Women riders also have a fully stocked showroom of their own, complete with dedicated changing facilities and a substantial choice of women-specific cuts. This can be especially valuable for riders who want to exhaust the ready-to-wear options before considering made-to-measure clothing.
See the Ready-to-Wear Choice at Moto Central
If you are travelling from Essex, this short film lets you see the size and layout of our showroom before deciding to make the journey.
Find Moto Central
Our address is Asfare Business Park, Hinckley Road, Wolvey, Leicestershire, LE10 3JG. Free parking is available outside the showroom.
