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The TCX Airtech 3 GTX are as waterproof as wellies, without feeling like them under foot

31 January 2024 by Richard Newland

Traditional all-weather touring motorbike boots always feel like wellies to me, and from my first winter of discontent as a biker with a set that impressed less than wellies would have, I’ve always...

Lego Kawasaki Ninja H2R sells out within 72 hours! Back order yours now for a mid-March delivery

26 January 2024 by Nye Davis

Lego have sold out of their latest Kawasaki Ninja H2R Technic kit and have started taking back orders for online purchases of the £69.99 model. Providing customers aged 10 and over the chance to...

Bag a bargain and keep bad weather at bay with the RST Paragon 6 Ladies gloves

24 January 2024 by Emma Franklin

RST’s Pro Series Paragon range is the British firm’s top-spec touring line, which on paper make the Paragon 6 RST’s best motorcycle gloves for bad weather. Related: RST Paragon 6 heated gloves...

2024 deadline brings huge savings on ECE 22.05 helmet stocks | Grab one while you can

19 January 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Now is the perfect time to bag a huge saving on your next motorcycle helmet, with retailers selling off the last of their ECE 22.05 stock, following a change of regulations. Back in 2020, a new ECE...

The Forma Hyper Dry boots will keep you riding in urban style, come rain or shine

15 January 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Low profile protective footwear is a popular choice for urban riding, and these Forma Hyper Dry motorbike boots provide an option that is both lightweight and waterproof. They have a distinctive...

The Zerofit Heatrub Move strives to keep you chill-free without falling apart at the seams

12 January 2024 by Saffron Wilson

Zerofit may be a relative newcomer to the UK base layer scene, but they’ve quickly established themselves as a favourite in the MCN offices thanks to products like the Heatrub. Related: Best...

RST Paragon 6 heated gloves are selling like hotcakes – here’s why they’re so popular

11 January 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

These RST Paragon 6 heated gloves are the latest version of the firm’s popular cold weather mitts and the second generation to have an integrated heating option. They’ve been available since 2020,...

Arai Tour-X 5 review: Does this latest adventure lid still have the X-factor?

09 January 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

The Arai Tour-X 5 is the latest version of the iconic Japanese manufacturer’s versatile adventure touring motorcycle helmet. It features a raft of improvements over the previous model, the Tour-X 4,...

The Alpinestars HT-7 heated gloves aim for the top spot of winter kit to save your digits

05 January 2024 by Michael Neeves

The HT-7s are Alpinestars’ top of the range, battery-powered heated, leather/textile CE-certified winter motorcycle gloves. They also produce a cheaper heated glove for town riding (HT-3 Heat Tech...

Keeping customers safe: MCN joins trading standards for a look around Motorcycle Live 2023

24 December 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Bike shows have always been a rich hunting ground for anyone looking to bag a bargain on new kit, but how can you be sure that the gear you’re grabbing at discount prices is everything it’s supposed...

Touratech release suspension upgrades to take Ducati DesertX to another level

20 December 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Premium German accessory brand Touratech have come up with uprated off-road suspension kits for Ducati’s £14,995 DesertX retro-styled adventure bike. The new ‘Extreme’ shock absorber and matching...

Adventure-ready: Dunlop Trailmax Raid 50/50 tyre review

15 December 2023 by Michael Guy

In-line with the exponential growth of the adventure bike class, motorbike tyre manufacturers (including Dunlop) are working overtime to develop their products to meet the ever increasing demands of...

Tyre test: Metzeler M9 RR sports tyre review

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Seven years after their launch, Metzeler’s Sportec M7 RR sports motorbike tyres can still mix it with the best. Related: Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE review But under attack from new rivals in the...

Verdict: Metzeler’s Karoo 4 raises the bar for on and off-road riders

15 December 2023 by Michael Guy

It’s a question that gets asked constantly. What’s the best motorcycle tyre for my adventure bike? It obviously all comes down to the type of riding you intend to do, but if your answer is a...

Pirelli's 2022 Diablo Rosso IV Corsa is a real world easy to manage trackday tyre

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

If you put adventure and dual-purpose rubber to one side there are three basic motorcycle tyre types for the road. Sports touring, sports and trackday. That all sounds simple enough, but there’s...

Tyre test: Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE review

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Metzeler’s Roadtec motorbike tyre has been at the top of the sports touring tree for a decade now, firstly the Interact Z8 version, followed by the 01 in 2016 – both offering class-leading levels of...

Vredestein Centauro ST tyre review: new kid on the block

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

This is Vredestein’s first big bike radial tyre. The Dutch firm, better known in the car world, have been owned by the Indian Apollo group since 2009 and are kicking off their motorcycle range with...

Pirelli Angel GT II tyre review - ultimate all-rounders

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Pirelli only had themselves to beat when it came to developing their new Angel GT II sports touring motorbike tyre. Of course, it needed to be better than the Angel GT (Gran Turismo) original, but it...

Bridgestone Battlax AT41 review: Are these new tyres too off-roady for Neevesy?

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

With their deep, chunky tread blocks Bridgestone’s new AT41 motorcycle tyres have been designed to give your adventure bike a rugged look and a modicum of off-road performance. They suggest around an...

Bridgestone S22 tyre review

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Bridgestone’s new S22 motorcycle tyre might be designed for life on the street, but here at their world launch in Jerez they’ve proved they can handle a day at one of the finest MotoGP circuits in the...

RoadSmart IV tyre review: Dunlop's ever-improving all-rounder

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Dunlop’s RoadSmart are right up there in the top tier of motorcycle tyres and now there’s a new version: the RoadSmart IV. Available in a staggering 24 sizes (the biggest fitment range of all the...

Dunlop SportSmart Mk3 review

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Dunlop says their new SportSmart Mk3 motorcycle tyre offers more wet and dry grip, but unlike rivals, that improved performance lasts the life of the tyres, right down to its wear blocks. That’s an...

A Tiger's best friend: Mezteler Tourance Next suit Triumph’s new adventurer down to the ground

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

One of the things that really blew me away when I first rode my Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer long termer was its handling. For such a tall, heavy beast it can be stuffed into a corner like a...

Continental ContiTrailAttack 3 tyre review

15 December 2023 by Chris Moss

Replacing the successful Continental ContiTrailAttack 2 motorcycle tyres, the new third generation is claimed to offer quicker warm up times, greater grip in wet and dry, offer longer life and more...

How we test bike kit

08 December 2023 by Ben Clarke

The team at Motorcycle News (MCN) think of ourselves as bikers first and foremost. With a vast wealth of knowledge and experience ranging from racing to off-roading, with all types of road riding in...

Please Santa! Treat yourself, your bike or a loved one with these great Christmas gifts for bikers

07 December 2023 by Ben Clarke

Whether you’re buying a Christmas present for a bike-mad pal, loved one, your bike or just purchasing yourself a little reward for getting through the festive period without moaning too much, here’s...

TCX S-TR1 WP review: Proof that waterproof, practical boots don't have to be boring

04 December 2023 by Ben Clarke

The TCX S-TR1 WP is listed on TCX’s website as a road/racing boot but I tend to think of them more like a set of very stylish touring boots. If you want the comfort and practicality of a sensible...

Shark’s aero revolution: How Aeron GP's moving flaps could transform helmet design

29 November 2023 by Phil West

Shark are entering a new realm of aerodynamic stability with their new Aeron GP race helmet – said to be the first in the world to adapt to its wearer’s riding position and prevailing conditions via...

Alpine MotoSafe Earplugs review

24 November 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Alpine Motosafe are a reuseable earplug that come in two flavours – ‘Race’, with an SNR (Single Number Rating, the value given to their sound reduction as rated by ISO standards) of 20, and the ‘Tour’...

Best motorbike t-shirt deals on Black Friday 2023

23 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

If motorcycling is your life (or even if you’re just pretty keen on it) then there’s no better way to continue to look the part even when off the bike than with one of these motorbike t-shirts. A...

The REV'IT! Poseidon 3 GTX will become Justin's first choice for textiles for some time

23 November 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The REV’IT! Poseidon 3 GTX jacket and trousers is the third generation in a line of premium textile adventure suits that were first introduced back in 2013. The Poseidon 3 is intended for all-season...

Give your bike some springtime love with 30% off Muc-Off products in the Easter Sale

20 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

Muc-Off motorcycle cleaning products have been keeping our bikes looking showroom-clean for more than 20 years (even longer if you include their pushbike products) and if you’re anything like me,...

Amazing deals on RST's Sabre range, including 40% off my favourite airbag jacket

20 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

I’ve been riding in the RST Sabre leather jacket since 2023, and it’s become my first choice when I’m heading out the door, mainly because It’s AAA rated for abrasion and comes with the added...

The best Black Friday 2023 UK motorbike tyre deals - right here, right now

16 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

We all know the importance of making sure your motorbike has the best tyres possible – the contact patch that keeps you pointing in the right direction is tiny, so needs to be made of high-quality...

Top end touring: Shoei GT-Air 3 review

15 November 2023 by Richard Newland

• Fancy an upgrade for your helmet but can’t stretch to the Shoei GT-Air 3? The outgoing GT-Air 2 is currently on sale with £240 off. We’ve also got plenty of helmet deals and more on our roundup...

Prices slashed in Quad Lock sale - here's our pick of the deals

14 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

There are many reasons why you’d want to hard-mount your phone to your motorbike, not just as a cost-effective way of using its sat-nav directions. Whatever you reasons, it’s essential you use a phone...