2017

Year: 2017

Month: ALL

Spada Peacedog jacket - retro feels with practical protection

27 April 2017 by James Archibald

The oddly-named Peacedog is a new jacket from Spada which marries practical protection with a retro and casual aesthetic. The jacket is made with a unique tumbled sheep hide construction, a soft...

Vespa handlebar lock does away with chains

27 April 2017 by Liam Marsden

Locks and chains are the preferred security device for many motorcyclists and scooter riders, but they’re heavy and quickly get grubby when you’re threading them through your wheels everyday, which is...

Brembo take braking to next level

26 April 2017 by James Archibald

Change how you stop with the new Brembo 19RCS Corsa Corta master cylinder Brake heroes Brembo have released a new radial master cylinder that features a high specification and MotoGP-derived...

Suzuki add cool threads to their Spring range

23 April 2017 by James Archibald

If you love Suzuki, own a Suzuki or simply like parading around wearing Suzuki gear, then look no further…Suzuki have added to their Spring collection. They have been adding classically styled...

New gear: Bike It Crossfire gloves

23 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Bike It’s £49.99 Crossfire gloves? The good…Decent quality gloves for a bargain price. Made from tough cowhide leather with a reinforced palm, the Crossfire also...

New gear: Kushitani Racing Protex Flight Case

22 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Kushitani’s Racing Protex Flight Case? The good… This tough, lockable 79-litre flight case is ideal for foreign trackday enthusiasts. It has a retractable handle,...

Secure your R1200RT Sat-Nav with Wunderlich

21 April 2017 by James Archibald

If you’re running a BMW R1200RT then Wunderlich have a cool new gadget for you. With reliable theft protection and simple assembly features the German accessories company have released a Security and...

New gear: Kriega Bottpower R20 backpack

21 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Kriega’s £110 Bottpower R20 backpack? The good…Brit luggage firm Kriega have teamed up with Spanish race bike builder Bottpower to bring you this range of branded...

New gear: Oxford Heritage bags

20 April 2017 by MCN News

When you need luggage space on your custom or retro machine, but just don’t have a bag that fits the aesthetic of the bike then Oxford may just have a solution for you. The Heritage bags come with a...

New gear: 1Down5Up hoodie

20 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about 1Down5Up’s £27 hoodie? The good…New British biker lifestyle brand brings a fresh selection of amusing casual hoodies to keep you warm on chilly spring nights. The...

New gear: Givi 40.5 X-Carbon lid

19 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Givi’s 40.5 X-Carbon lid (£385)? The good…The first carbon lid from the Italian luggage supremos. Designed with sports touring in mind, the new X-Carbon is...

New gear: SW-Motech Evo footrests

15 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about these £125.99 SW-Motech Evo footrests? The good bits… Available for a range of touring and dual-sport bikes, the new Evo footrests allow you to fine tune your peg...

New gear: TCX Lady Bluma GTX boots

14 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about these £219.99 TCX Lady Bluma GTX boots? The good bits… Backed up with Gore- Tex, these waterproof touring boots for women are beautifully made and really protective.

Give your GSX-R1000 a hug(ger)

13 April 2017 by James Archibald

Suzuki have finally brought their flagship GSX-R1000 up to date for 2017 with cutting edge electronics and variable valve timing. It’s a decent bit of kit, but doesn’t come with a hugger as...

New gear: Airoh's ST 701

12 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Airoh’s ST 701 (£399.99)? The good… Sport-touring lid made from a 100% carbon- kevlar outer, the ST 701 is seriously lightweight. In fact, the Italian brand say that...

TCX Street Ace WP - casually waterproof boots

06 April 2017 by MCN News

The Street Ace boots are a casual looking motorcycle boot from Italian footwear specialist TCX. They feature as part of the 24/7 range of products that the company offers, giving a fully protected...

Furygan Coburn jacket goes back to the '70s

05 April 2017 by MCN News

This new retro jacket from French manufacturer Furygan is based on the firm’s GTO jacket from the 1970s, using the same shoulder design and quilted red lining. The jacket might look retro, but it has...

Protect your GSX-R1000

04 April 2017 by James Archibald

New R&G products for the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Crash protection and accessory specialist R&G have launched a new range of products to fit Suzuki’s new GSX-R1000. The range boasts not only protective...

Protect your GS with this Nippy Norman Frame Hole Kit

02 April 2017 by MCN News

For 2014 BMW R1200GS This Frame Hole Kit from Nippy Norman is a simple product that plugs the holes in the GS’s frame. It improves the asthetics the bike and also has a functional use too by keeping...

Oxford Toledo 1.0 jacket – perfect for spring

31 March 2017 by James Archibald

The Toledo 1.0 jacket is an affordable and stylish offering from Oxford. Made from a 600D outer and underpinned by a waterproof membrane, it’s a jacket that offers all-year versatility thanks to its...

Givi's tough but light luggage system

30 March 2017 by James Archibald

Givi’s new Gravel-T GRT708 saddlebags have been designed for riders who require tough-yet-light luggage. The bags each have a 15-litre capacity, giving a total combined volume of 30 litres. They...

Buffalo BR30 gloves: Racing aesthetic on a budget

29 March 2017 by James Archibald

Buffalo have released a set of race-inspired gloves that are aimed at the more value-conscious buyer, proving that a pair of sporty gloves needn’t set you back hundreds of pounds. They are constructed...

What’s good and what’s not about this Kawasaki Akashi hoodie?

26 March 2017 by MCN News

For the avid Kawasaki fan comes this Akashi hoodie Here’s the good bits This subtle hoodie from Kawasaki comes in a tasteful grey. It’s super-warm and features a flock logo in the classic style, which...

Oxford Subway jacket has an impressive spec for budget offering

24 March 2017 by MCN News

The Subway 3.0 is an updated version of the old Subway 2.0 jacket from Oxford. It packs an impressive spec list for a budget jacket too. It’s made from a tough 600 denier fabric for abrasion...

PMJ Legend jeans provide stealthy protection

19 March 2017 by MCN News

These handmade Italian protective motorcycle jeans look like normal, everyday slim-fit jeans but they’re lined with ballistic Twaron abrasion-resistant material that conforms to EN13595, and...

New tyre launch: 2017 Continental RoadAttack 3

17 March 2017 by Bruce Dunn

Launched last week, Continental’s new RoadAttack 3 is the latest addition to the hugely important sports-touring tyre sector. A development of the popular and capable RoadAttack 2 Evo, Continental...

Anti-Gravity UltraLight X LED flashlight

17 March 2017 by MCN News

The Anti-Gravity UltraLight X led flashlight (try saying it all at once) is a nifty little number that’s ideal for taking touring when luggage space is tight. Essentially, it’s a multi-function 4-in1...

Pro-Bolt stainless steel range now available in black

16 March 2017 by MCN News

Pro-Bolt now offer their entire stainless steel range in this attractive black finish for those of you fond of the stealth look. That includes all the various bolts they offer as well as their quick...

Scorpion Exo 490 helmet

15 March 2017 by MCN News

The Scorpion Exo 490 is a pleasing and practical lid that offers brilliant value at £129.99 (or just £99.99 for a plain colour). It features a drop-down visor and a 3-position visor lock. The helmet...

Prepare to tour with Oxfords F1 luggage range

12 March 2017 by MCN News

Replacing Oxford’s award-winning First Time luggage, the F1 range has enhancements such as semi-rigid construction, removable waterproof linings and higher quality materials. The range includes tank...

Spada LaTour winter gloves

11 March 2017 by MCN News

Spada have a new pair of winter gloves to keep your mitts warm while we wait for the summer. With touchscreen-friendly fingers, the LaTour allow you to access your smartphone or satnav without having...

Richa Daytona jacket

10 March 2017 by MCN News

The 60S is a modern-day reworking of a jacket that’s been in Richa’s range for the past six decades. Loaded with cutting-edge safety features, underneath the buffalo leather there’s D30 armour at the...

Add some bling to your BMW

07 March 2017 by James Archibald

BMW release a range of customising parts for the R nineT family BMW have collaborated with custom bike guru Roland Sands to create a number of finely machined parts for the German marque’s family of...

Four new jackets from Indian

03 March 2017 by MCN News

Indian have released four new jackets as part of their 2017 Spring/Summer range, just in time for riding season. Do any of the below jackets take your fancy? TOP STORIES Suzuki GSX250R price...

Banish wind with Skidmarx Ducati 959 Panigale screen

02 March 2017 by MCN News

British bodywork manufacturer Skidmarx have released two new screens for the Ducati 959 Panigale. Made from 3mm cast acrylic, Skidmarx’ standard screen is a direct replacement for the Ducati item and...

A quickie with...Tucano Urbano Tebu gloves

19 February 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Tucano Urbano Tebu glove (£35.99)? What’s good? If you need proof of how good these off-road gloves are, just ask Dakar rider Paolo Ceci who’s just competed in the...