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Product Review: GB Racing engine protection for BMW S1000RR

Andy Downes, 10 June 2013 08:46

GB Racing engine protection for BMW S1000RR, £168 Tester: Andy Downes Time tested: 9500 miles/seven months What’s good? These are the same items as seen on racing bikes at British Superbike, the Isle of Man TT and club racing around the country and the quality is top notch. I’m not a fan of crash bungs, having seen what they can ...

Tyre Review: Bridgestone T30 tyres

Andy Downes, 28 May 2013 09:26

Bridgestone T30 tyres, £200 approxTester: Andy DownesMiles/time: 2400 miles/two monthsWhat’s good: These slot into Bridgestone’s range as sports touring tyres for road riders who cover big mileage in all conditions; a role in which they excel. The T30s replace the BT023 and are a huge improvement. I’ve used them on my Ducati Multistrada 1200 and they gave huge confidence in ...

Textile Review: Aerostich Roadcrafter suit

Andy Downes, 13 May 2013 08:35

Aerostich Roadcrafter suit: £600 approx (plus import duty and shipping of about £300) Tester: Andy Downes Time/miles: 50,000-plus/eight years What’s good? If you ride every day the Aerostich Roadcrafter suit is the answer to the hassle of getting in and out of riding kit – you step in fully-clothed, close two zips and then it’s on. All I need to ...

Gloves Review: Alpinestars Tech Road GTX gloves

Andy Downes, 07 May 2013 17:09

Alpinestars Tech Road GTX gloves £149.99 Time tested: 1500 miles/6 weeks What’s good: These have barely been off my hands over the past six weeks as my daily commuting winter gloves. They have seen temperatures as low as -8°C, lashing rain, snow, sleet, and more rain. So far they have been impregnable which comes as a massive relief, having had ...

Accessory review: Visorcat wash & wipe

Andy Downes, 02 May 2013 16:48

Visorcat wash/wipe, £30 (£3.60 for subsequent 50ml fluid refills)Time tested: 550 miles/two weeks What’s good: This integrated sponge and squeegee with fluid reservoir works with a wipe-and-clean action and attaches to your left hand over a glove. I ride all year round so the idea of the Visorcat intrigued me as I have been more than happy with a damp ...

Product review: Airhawk 2 inflatable saddle

Andy Downes, 26 November 2012 11:21

Airhawk 2 inflatable saddle, £159Miles covered/time: 1200/three days What’s good: I used an Airhawk saddle for the first time earlier this year when I did a trip around the UK on a Triumph Explorer 1200 which saw me covering more than 1200 miles in three days. I knew it was a long trip and I had been warned the Triumph ...

Luggage review: Givi B47 Blade topbox and rack

Andy Downes, 22 November 2012 11:26

Givi B47 Blade topbox and rack, £240 (approx.) Miles covered/time: 700/six months What’s good: My 1998 Honda CBR600F is my own bike and I need it to be practical so a topbox was pretty much essential. The new Givi B47 Blade is big enough for two full face lids, has remained completely waterproof in even the harshest of downpours and ...

Product review: Zero Gravity Sport Touring screen

Andy Downes, 12 October 2012 14:41

Zero Gravity Sport Touring screen, £78Miles covered/time: 950/eight months What’s good: There are some screens I have fitted which have left me cursing, sweating and drilling holes to desperately try and line up the poorly made aftermarket part with carefully made original fairings. The Zero Gravity screen on my 1998 Honda CBR600F is the complete opposite. Not only did it ...

Luggage review: BMW Motorrad tankbag

Andy Downes, 08 August 2012 14:15

BMW Motorrad tankbag, £127Miles covered/time: 3500/four months What’s good: Sports bikes, by their very track-honed, performance missile nature, aren’t practical. BMW knew this and went to great lengths to design luggage specific to the BMW S1000RR I am running as my long term test bike this year. The five-litre tankbag is an official BMW accessory and works brilliantly. It has ...

Product review: Weise Neck Tube

Andy Downes, 15 June 2012 10:40

Weise Neck Tube £15.99Time used: Six months What’s good: This neck tube has been in almost daily use throughout the winter and has managed to make even the coldest and wettest days more bearable. It’s hard to think of a better value bit of kit when you consider its wind- and waterproof yet it remains breathable, too. Worn in combination ...