Dunlop Roadsmart tyres, %XA394.49 front; %XA3118.99 rear on MCN ShopMiles covered/time: 4000/six months What%X92s good? The wet weather performance of the Dunlop Roadsmarts is nothing short of incredible. They%X92re confidence-inspiring, predictable and remarkably grippy. Save %XA3%XA3%XA3s on motorcycle tyres In fact, they%X92re so good it%X92s almost like riding in the dry! During the first half dozen or so wet rides I actually found...
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- 06 January 2011
The new water-cooled 2013 BMW R12000GS isn%X92t even in dealers yet but that hasn%X92t stopped aftermarket off-road specialists Touratech from getting to work with a full list of goodies for the adventure bike. Touratech has been making mouth-watering bolt-ons for the GS and many other adventure bikes for years and the GS is about the best catered for of all. The new...
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- 20 February 2013
Arai RX-7 GP. %XA3649.99Time used: Three years What%X92s good: This is my everyday lid %X96 the classic white with a black visor combo. I save my Rich Art painted Arai for road testing duties, but this is what I use the rest of the time for commuting, long bike trips and so far, three 3000-mile European holidays. The quality of the shell,...
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- 30 April 2012
Alpinestars 365 Gore Tex gloves %XA3169.99Time used: Three years What%X92s good: These are the best gloves I%X92ve ever had. They%X92re a cross between a lightweight, dextrous racing glove and a warm, fully-waterproof Gore-Tex winter glove %X96 the very best of both worlds. I wear them all the time for commuting, biking holidays and even racing when it%X92s really cold and wet,...
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- 24 April 2012
California Superbike School, Level 4, Silverstone Stowe Circuit, %XA3399 (%XA3648 with bike hire and fuel) What%X92s good: When you enter a CSS briefing room normality is suspended. For the next few hours the focus of your life becomes track reference points, hook turns and two-step vision plans. It%X92s intense and brilliantly nerdy -- like giving up your job and going...
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- 24 September 2012
Each week we bring you the latest results of our massive reader survey. From the votes of 12,000 readers, here are your most waterproof riding boots. Save %XA3%XA3%XA3s on motorcycle boots 1. TCX Competitzione S Gore-Tex, RRP: %XA3209.99These feature TCX%X92s Torsion control system, restricting the flex of the foot in the boot to prevent breaks, and also have a Gore-Tex lining. There%X92s a...
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- 15 October 2009
After upgrading from 50cc to 125cc, I decided it was time to buy some proper gear rather than risk injury or worse. So I looked at a range of boots and decided on the Alpinestar SMX-5 none waterproof in black and white. Trying them on for the first time they felt comfortable, secure and snug while still giving freedom of movement. This feeling continued when I tried...
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- 28 January 2013
Mileage: 9000 miles Time used: 9 months Useage: Heavy Cost New: %XA374.95 (offer price) Additional costs: nil I've used these boots for every day riding through all weathers, with a 100 mile motorway commute twice a week and 12 mile town/country commutes three times a week plus the occasional ride out. They've had their fair share of abuse. You could almost forgive them...
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- 28 January 2013
Shoei XR1000 (superseded by the XR1100, from %XA3329.99)Miles covered/time: 4500/4 years (didn%X92t ride for 2 of these years) What%X92s good: This is the second Shoei that I%X92ve owned and, as with the first, it suits my head shape and fits well. While the padding was initially a bit snug and when removing the lid I felt like my temples where going to...
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- 24 April 2012
The Shock Tube is a waterproof vented tube that fits over your rear shock (either monoshock or twin-shock) within 15 minutes. Save cash on motorcycle products Its UK-based makers claim it will shield against road salt, water, stone chipping, dust and dirt. Is it the new alternative to an unsightly rear hugger? For further details, and to order your Shock Tube, visit www.shocktube.co.uk
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