The Motorcycle Kidney Belt: A Classic Brought Back to Life by Nash Motorcycle Co.

Long before the modern era of smooth highways and plush suspension, early riders relied on a piece of gear as tough as the roads they traveled: the leather motorcycle kidney belt. Born in the late 1910s, these belts protected riders’ backs and internal organs from constant vibration and impact. Racers wore them. Long-distance riders lived in them. Motorcycle clubs customized them with studs, conchos, and personal markings — and they quickly became a staple of American riding culture.

At Nash Motorcycle Co., we’ve always been drawn to the gear that built the culture — the real stuff, made by hand, meant to last. Over twenty-five years of building custom choppers and parts, one of the first leather goods we knew we had to revive was the classic kidney belt. Not a modern knock-off. Not a fashion piece. A real belt built the way they used to make them… only tougher.

Our Long Tall Kidney Belt pays tribute to the originals, using high-quality local leather, old-school construction, and upgraded hardware options in brass, nickel, or black-coated steel. Every stress point is sewn and riveted for max strength. Every belt is handmade. This is heritage gear built with the same attitude we build our bikes.

Ride Further. Ride Better.

Whether you’re chasing miles, hitting rough roads, or just want more support for your lower back, abdomen, and kidneys — these belts help you ride longer, ride further, and finish the day feeling fresh. They’re for every rider, not just the ones who need extra support. They make every mile better.

Classic look. Real function. Built to last.

That’s the Nash way.

Check out the Nash Long Tall Kidney Belt today — and bring a piece of real motorcycle history back into your ride.

Enjoy the road, from the first mile to the last.