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Best motorcycle shirts and hoodies | MCN have tested these casual armoured options

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Motorbike shirts and hoodies are a great way to stay comfortable and look casual on the road without sacrificing your safety, if you don’t want to wear a proper leather motorcycle jacket. There are...

Best summer motorcycle trousers | We've tested these trousers to help keep you cool

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

While multi-season textile jackets, with various detachable linings and waterproof membranes, are now commonplace, finding a pair of the best summer motorcycle trousers with plenty of ventilation...

Best motorcycle airbag protection | Bags for life

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle airbag vests were once the preserve of factory riders, but these days there are affordable systems available from lots of manufacturers and with various payment models. The development...

MCN's best women's motorcycle leggings and jeans tested by our female riders

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

The market for women’s motorcycle gear has been growing steadily in recent years, giving female bikers a wider choice both in terms of fit and protection. If you are a casual rider who isn’t looking...

Best textile motorcycle trousers tried and tested by MCN to complete your two piece suit

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Getting the best textile motorcycle trousers to go with your textile jacket is a key element of sorting your motorcycling kit. Many manufacturers will produce a matching pair of trousers – or...

Arai's outgoing Tour-X 4 helmet is still a go-to adventure touring option - here's why

31 August 2023 by Michael Neeves

The highly acclaimed, top-spec Arai Tour-X motorbike helmet has been around for decades and I’ve been testing the fourth-generation Tour-X4 for the past three years. It’s designed for adventure bike...

Best two-piece motorcycle touring suits | MCN's top tested touring jacket and trouser sets

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Thinking of loading your adventure bike or sports tourer up and heading out on an amazing adventure, but not sure what you need to wear? A two-piece motorcycle touring suit offers versatility with...

Hit the dirt: Best enduro helmets as picked by MCN

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re an off-roader, then the chances are that somewhere along the line, you’ll decide you want a proper off-road enduro helmet. That’s not to say that adventure-style helmets are not for you –...

In it for the long haul: Best touring motorbike jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The best motorcycle touring jacket is perhaps one of the most versatile bits of motorcycling gear. A decent one will keep you warm and dry when the weather gets unpleasant but allow you to stay cool,...

Goggle search: Best motocross and dirtbike googles

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

A pair of motocross goggles is essential to maintain vision and protect the rider’s eyes when wearing certain types of helmet. Goggles are preferred to visors here as they allow that airflow to keep...

Italian flair: MCN picks the best AGV helmets on the market

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When it comes to motorcycle protection, AGV helmets are considered to be up there with the best of them. Their lids protect the heads of many of the world’s leading racers, with both Valentino Rossi...

Peewee adventures: Best kids dirtbike helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When kids make their start in motorcycling it’s likely to be off-road somewhere, so of all the helmet options a kids’ dirtbike helmet would be ideal. There are a variety of reasons for this, not least...

Best motorcycle trousers | Expert guide to legwear you should wear on a bike, tested by our team

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Just like any other part of your motorcycle riding gear, choosing the best motorcycle trousers is crucial and should be given as much consideration as when you buy a motorcycle jacket or helmet, to...

Adventure motorcycle jacket buying guide | Why globetrotters all wear them and how to find yours

31 August 2023 by Phil Clarke

When you’re packing up for an adventure ride, your motorcycle jacket is one of the most important pieces of adventure kit to consider. Chances are you’ll be basically living in it the whole time, so...

Stand out from the crowd: Best hi viz motorbike kit

31 August 2023 by MCN

There’s no doubt that if you want to be seen on your motorcycle or scooter, then wearing and using hi viz motorbike kit is the way to go. It does what it says on the tin; high visibility. It means...

Best motorcycle back protectors for road and track | Tested and reviewed by MCN

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We constantly talk about protective kit and how it is available for every condition, every journey and every style of bike. And one of the most important areas after a motorcycle helmet to protect...

Down and dirty: Best adventure bike trousers

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When we looked at adventure motorcycle jackets, we established that they have a wide range of requirements; keep you protected from falls and weather while also allowing your body to dissipate sweat...

Best motorcycle jackets tried and tested by MCN | An expert buying guide, whatever you ride

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

After a helmet, the most well known piece of kit that bikers wear is a good motorcycle jacket. Motorcyclists have been wearing leather jackets ever since riders first discovered that cow hide was...

MCN’s top tested textile motorcycle jackets for safety, comfort, and all-weather riding

31 August 2023 by Robin Kirkley

There are two broad categories of motorcycle jackets: textiles and leathers. Each has its own distinct features, and often choosing between them comes down to personal preference and the type of...

Woven winners: Best sporty textile motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

While leather can offer the highest levels of protection rating, a sporty textile jacket can come close and add functionality such as breathability alongside waterproofing and a range of other options...

The best motorcycle leathers for track or road use as chosen by MCN testers

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

The one piece leather suit is considered the pinnacle of sportsbike kit, there’s a reason motorcycle racers wear leather suits; it’s considered the most abrasion-resistant material there is, so it...

A buying guide to women's motorcycle jackets written by our female experts at MCN

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Choosing women’s motorcycle kit can be fairly tricky, what with sizing being so unpredictable and various style choices on offer. Picking out which motorcycle jacket is best for you can be quite a...

Here are the best Bluetooth helmets, but should you buy one or stick with a universal comms device?

31 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

Bluetooth connectivity has become a part of everyday life, whether we like it or not. From wearable tech like smartwatches to headphones, cars, speakers, motorcycles… the list goes on and on. One...

The best off-road motorcycle tyres

18 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you want to ride off-road, you will need to have a dirt bike or adventure motorcycle. To make the most of that, you would need a set of the best off-road motorcycle tyres. Adventure-sport tyres...

The best motorcycle neck warmers you need in all weathers

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle neck warmers or neck tubes are an essential bit of kit. Whether you want to stop your neck getting cold in winter (as well as prevent draughts going down into your jacket or up into your...

Insta360 ONE RS review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Insta360 ONE RS is a supercharged replacement for the One R – one of the most interesting action cameras on the market. Switching things up with a unique module option, the R gives you the...

RAM Mount Quick-Grip XL phone holder review

17 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The RAM Mount Quick-Grip XL Phone Holder is a motorcycle phone holder that offers a strong and simple way to mount a smartphone on your motorbike handlebars. There are lots of options on the market...

RAM mount tough charge review: no plugging in, baby!

17 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The RAM Mount Tough Charge is a motorcycle phone holder with a trick up its sleeve. It can charge your phone wirelessly as you ride.We’ve previously evangelised about RAM’s clever ball and socket...

TomTom Rider 550 review: a great standalone sat nav

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The TomTom Rider 550 is a purpose-built, standalone motorcycle sat nav that clamps onto your handlebars or an accessory bar and gives clear navigation instructions through its waterproof, colour...

Quad Lock motorcycle smartphone mount review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Quad Lock Motorcycle Smartphone Mount offers bikers a way to use their smartphone as a sat nav – giving a wide choice of navigation software options without having to fork out for a standalone sat...

Ultimateaddons phone Case and mount review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Ultimateaddons Phone Case and Mount smartphone holder is the perfect accessory for those who want to use their phone as a sat nav. Many riders like to use their smartphones as a motorbike sat...

Flare Isolate Pro earplugs review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

These Flare Isolate Pro earplugs offer a reusable solution to helmet wind noise and engine noise that costs more than disposable alternatives but lasts much longer and takes a more technical...

Akaso EK7000 Pro review - 4K action cam tested

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

They say that imitation is the best form of flattery and when it comes to action cameras like the Akaso EK7000 Pro, that is most definitely true. There are numerous inexpensive action cams around that...

FLM Stormchaser waterproofs review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

These FLM Stormchaser waterproofs have unfortunately been dropped from FLM’s range, but there are still some around and they are worth the effort in trying to find, as they work incredibly well and...

GoPro Hero 10 Review - one of the best way to record your rides

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Action cameras like the GoPro Hero 10 are compact, full of features and incredible sturdy – and this latest version from GoPro replaces their market-leading Hero 9 version, and makes for a perfect...

Almax Immobiliser Series VI chain review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When it comes to motorcycle security, this Almax Immobiliser Series VI Chain and padlock combination from Almax is indeed a behemoth. It is a 1.85m long chain made of links formed from 25mm wire –...