Is it legal to ride my motorbike with ear plugs?

When you're riding a motorbike, it is legal to wear ear plugs or motorbike earphones. While you are not allowed to wear two ear plugs at the same time in some countries, riding your bike while protecting your ears is not prohibited in New Zealand if you're aware of surrounding traffic conditions.We sell a number of custom moulded ear plugs for motorcycle riders, including professional motorbike earplugs, disposable foam earplugs, motorcycle ear plugs with speakers, and motorcycle custom ear plugs.

What are the best motorcycle ear plugs?

Just like motorbike riders themselves, ear plugs for motorcycle riders come in lots of shapes and sizes. While all designs attempt to reduce external engine and environmental noise, the materials used and comfort levels available can differ considerably.We stock a number of ear plug solutions for motorcycles, with the following five models highly popular:Alpine Motosafe PRO Ear PlugsEarasers Motorcycling Ear PlugsEarjobs DIY Custom Moulded Ear PlugsAlpine Motosafe RACE Ear Plugs

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Q: Is it legal to ride my motorbike with ear plugs?

When you&#39;re riding a motorbike, it is legal to wear ear plugs or motorbike earphones. While you are not allowed to wear two ear plugs at the same time in some countries, riding your bike while protecting your ears is not prohibited in New Zealand if you&#39;re aware of surrounding traffic conditions.We sell a number of custom moulded ear plugs for motorcycle riders, including professional motorbike earplugs, disposable foam earplugs, motorcycle ear plugs with speakers, and motorcycle custom ear plugs.

Motorcycling Ear Plugs

The constant drone of wind noise while riding is both a safety threat and a health hazard. It affects your concentration- making riding more risky- and can cause you to arrive at your destination fatigued and with aching ears. This heightens your vulnerability to permanent hearing loss. The best way to protect against these dangers and to make riding a whole lot more pleasant is by using motorcycle ear plugs.

Which Motorcycling Ear Plugs are right for me?

Why motorcyclists need ear plugs.

Riding a motorcycle exposes your ears to constant wind noise, which can easily exceed 100 dB at highway speeds — more than enough to cause permanent hearing damage over time. Even with a full-face helmet, prolonged exposure to wind and engine noise can lead to ringing ears, fatigue, and long-term hearing loss.

Motorcycle-specific ear plugs are designed to reduce harmful noise while still allowing you to hear important sounds like traffic, sirens, and intercom systems. Whether you're commuting or touring, protecting your ears helps you stay focused, alert, and safe on the road.

What kind of ear plugs are best for motorcycling?

The best motorcycle ear plugs are low-profile, comfortable under a helmet, and designed to reduce wind and engine noise without blocking essential sounds. Filtered ear plugs are ideal for riding — they reduce high-frequency noise like wind while allowing voices and ambient noise to pass through clearly.

Look for soft silicone or custom-fit plugs that can be worn for long rides without discomfort. Many riders prefer reusable plugs with acoustic filters, which strike the perfect balance between protection and awareness. We also stock multi-pack options so you’re never caught without a pair.

Bluetooth Hearing Protection for Motorcycling

Electronic earphones for motorcycling are designed to give you the best of both worlds: hearing protection and high-quality audio while you ride. They block out harmful wind and engine noise while letting you listen to GPS directions, music, or calls — all without compromising your safety or focus.

Unlike standard earphones, these models are made with noise-isolating or filtered tips, providing passive protection while maintaining audio clarity. Many also feature Bluetooth connectivity, built-in microphones, and glove-friendly controls, so you can stay connected without removing your helmet or stopping the ride.

Perfect for commuting, touring, or long solo rides, electronic earphones built for riders make your journey smoother, safer, and more enjoyable — all while protecting your hearing on the road.

What about spectating motorsports?

Motorsports environments — whether you’re racing, spectating, or working in the pits — expose your ears to extremely high noise levels, often well above 100 dB. Prolonged exposure without protection can cause irreversible hearing damage, even over a single event.

Whether you're into track days, drag racing, motocross, rallying, or any other motorsport, ear protection is essential. We recommend filtered ear plugs for drivers and riders who still need to hear important sounds like engine feedback or team comms, and high-NRR foam or silicone plugs for spectators who just want to block out the roar of the engines.

Don’t let hearing damage be part of the adrenaline — protect your ears so you can keep enjoying the thrill of motorsports for years to come.

Motorsport earphones and ear plugs

Our motorcycling ear plug range includes several big brand options that are among the best motorcycle ear plugs available. Choose from many options including professional motorbike earplugs (Alpine MotoSafe Pro Earplugs), disposable foam earplugs and motorcycle custom ear plugs (Earjobs DIY Custom Ear Plugs) which are moulded uniquely to every ear.

Riding a motorbike is lots of fun, but the sound of the engine and the wind racing past you can get very noisy. Motorcyclists are exposed to noise levels that exceed 90 dBA, with repeated exposure possibly causing tinnitus and hearing damage over time. While sounds at or below 70 dBA are unlikely to cause ear damage, repeated exposure at or above 85 dBA can cause problems. Earjobs sells specialised motorcycling ear plugs to protect your ears on the road.

But our incredible range doesn’t stop there. Our ear plugs also include sleeping ear plugs for that good night's sleep, flying earplugs for those who suffer from ‘Airplane Ear,’ and earmuffs for noisy workplaces. If you’d prefer that perfect fit, we even offer custom molded ear plugs.