Scorpion Exo 1000, £265 (plain black is £259) Tester: Laura Kennerley Miles covered/time: 1500 miles/one month What's good? The everclear anti-fog visor didn't steam up once, not even in the most severe downpours the British summer could throw at me. The visor was also a doddle to get on and off, and didn't need locking in to place even at ...
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- 09 December 2009
Bags Connection Cargo Bag £115 Miles covered/time: 1500/two monthsWhat’s good? The best thing about this bag is how easy it is to secure to the bike. Save £££s on motorcycle luggage It’s attached with just four mounting straps and two little support straps which can be left permanently attached to the numberplate - it is literally on and off in ...
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- Parts & accessories
- 18 November 2009
Rev It Apex Sport Gloves £129.99Miles covered: 4000/five monthsWhat’s good? Perfect for summer riding, these lightweight gloves are well ventilated, without being chilly when the sun goes in. Save money on motorcycle gloves They have all the necessary knuckle protection, in the form of an all-new hard-shell knuckle with kevlar, making them sporty and track-friendly. The goatskin leather is incredibly ...
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- Gloves
- 18 November 2009
Rev It GT Ladies Trousers £249.99Miles covered/time: 3500 miles/four months What’s good? The first time I pulled these trousers on I thought I was sure to expire from oxygen deprivation, they were so snug. Save cash on motorcycle trousers But once the nice, soft leather had given and the lycra had expanded, they moulded to my shape and are now ...
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- Leathers, jackets & suits
- 18 November 2009
TCX SS Sport Woman £129.99Miles covered/time: 900/one month What’s good? The oil- and petrol-resistant sole is reassuringly grippy in the rain. For the first couple of hundred miles they were a bit rigid, but now they are broken in they are comfy, flexible and lightweight. Save money on motorcycle boots They are also easy to wander round in off the ...
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- Boots
- 04 November 2009
What's good? Fine for riding in milder winter temperatures, with the benefit of not being too chunky or cumbersome. What's not? Useless when the mercury is hovering around zero or below. My hands would have been warmer and drier wrapped in carefully crafted origami gloves. Contact: weise-clothing.co.ukRating: **Product: Weise Sascia Waterproof Glove, £29.99 Miles covered/time: 500/four months
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- Gloves
- 16 July 2009
What's good? It's waterproof, windproof, breathable and stylish. It is perfectly cut for a curvy figure, gets compliments from fellas, and other women riders. It has loads of ventilation, for comfortable riding in summer showers, but can be cosy in colder conditions too. It is lightweight and, despite having all the usual protection is easy to move around in. Compare ...
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- 10 July 2009
What's good? It's not pink or overtly feminine, but it is well cut for the female form with flattering lines. It is also incredibly comfortable, if not a bit heavy and warm enough for riding early in the season thanks to the removable thermal lining. It could do with a few more pockets as I don't travel light, but that ...
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- 10 July 2009
