Each week MCN prints the latest results from its MCN Biking Britain survey – results influenced by almost 12,000 readers who’ve told us what their favourite kit and bikes are. This week we’re looking at high-end two-piece leather suits. Click here to have your say in our survey Compare and buy two-piece leathers 1. Alpinestars RC1, £699.95Made from 1.2-1.4mm ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Leathers, jackets & suits
- 22 May 2009
Best thing about it: Beautifully made glove and because they’re kangaroo they weigh nothing and have so much feel. The wrap-around carbon-wrist guard gives piece of mind, and looks proper trick. Compare and buy motorcycle gloves Worst thing about it: The ends of the finger tips have started to fray a little, and some of the grippier finger panels have ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Gloves
- 18 May 2009
Best thing about it: It’s one of the best up-to-date retro-styled jackets around. It’s a trusted all-year-round jacket thanks to a thermal liner and CE armour. Armour out and I can get away with it down the pub, too. Compare and buy motorcycle jackets Worst thing about it: It’s a very short cut, and that’s part of the design. But ...
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- Leathers, jackets & suits
- 18 May 2009
Written by Mick Walker Breedon Books £19.99 (from £13.77 on Amazon.co.uk) Little Bloke, Giant Heart! Bill Ivy, the 1967 125cc world champion, lived fully the pulsating life of that great decade in which he became a factory rider, riding capricious 125 and 250cc V4 two-strokes for Yamaha. Ivy looked like he could have been the bass player in the Rolling ...
- Motorcycle Products
- 15 May 2009
MCN’s recent Helmet Buying Guide showcased some of the most protective and coolest looking lids on the planet. Here we’re concentrating on looks… Compare and buy motorcycle helmets AGV LONGWAY £119.99-£129.99SHARP rating: 4Sizes: XS-XLColours: Four plain (silver, white, gloss and matt black), and two multis (inc the Daytona, above) Shell: ThermoplasticContact: www.agv.com We say: The Longway is AGV’s only ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Helmets
- 14 May 2009
Best thing about it: Versatility is the key – you can choose whether to have the full-on off-road look with goggles or fit a visor. Really quick and easy to adapt between the two. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets Worst thing about it: I got it to use primarily as a road lid with the visor to wear on a ...
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- Helmets
- 11 May 2009
Best thing about it: When your foot is in it, it’s one of the most comfortable boots I’ve worn. Loads a feel through the sole, very water-resistant for a non-WP boot and all the Puma kit has a certain stylish stigma attached. Worst thing about it: The ratchet across the back of the boot can sometimes loop over the top ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Boots
- 07 May 2009
As voted for by you.... The ratings in this test were all proviced by over 11,000 readers who filled out MCN's Biking Britain survey. Each week in MCN we bring you the latest results from our survey, building into the most comprehensive review of the kit that thousands of us wear. Compare and buy motorcycle helmets in the MCN Shop ...
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- Helmets
- 30 April 2009
As voted for by you.... The ratings in this test were all proviced by over 11,000 readers who filled out MCN's Biking Britain survey. Each week in MCN we bring you the latest results from our survey, building into the most comprehensive review of the kit that thousands of us wear. Compare and buy motorcycle gloves in the MCN Shop Complete ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Gloves
- 23 April 2009
Product name: Alpinestars SP-1 gloveCost: £89.95Still available: Yes. www.alpinestars.comMiles covered: 1500Time owned: six months Best thing about it: A great pair of gloves for colder summer days and with a middleweight liner it’s nice and comfortable. Not a sign of wear or tear on them yet.Worst thing about it: Can’t fault them right now. They’re no longer available in this ...
- Motorcycle Products
- Gloves
- 08 April 2009
