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Dainese D-Core Aero summer base layers review

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Dainese D-Core Aero base layer is a summer undergarment designed to keep you cool in hot weather, wick moisture away from your body and offer some muscle support with its compression...

Forcefield Tech 3 base layers review

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Forcefield Tech 3 base layers superseded the excellent Tech 2 version as the firm’s summer undergarment with compression features, too. Related: Your expert guide to motorcycle base...

Motorcycle puncture repair kit buying guide | Learn all about the quick-fix every rider needs

25 July 2023 by Ben Clarke

Your motorcycle’s tyres are the only part of the bike that touches the tarmac (at least when you’re not busy channelling Rossi), so they’re the only bit that has to take all the road cruft in their...

Forcefield Tech 2 Base Layers reviewed

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Forcefield Tech 2 base layers are designed for use in summer and have a compression fit to support your muscles, too. The Tech 2 base layers from the company have recently been superseded by the...

These base layers will keep you comfortable for summer or winter

25 July 2023 by Ben Clarke

One of the most obvious places to start protecting yourself from the cold weather is a trusty set of base layers. In basic terms, these are tight-fitting, thermal undergarments that create an...

The best motorcycle tyre pressure gauges to keep your rubber in the right shape

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Checking your motorcycle tyre pressure can be considered an inconvenience, meaning (believe it or not) some don’t even bother! But this is a mistake. Wrong tyre pressures can ruin your fun at best,...

Best motorcycle tyre pressure monitoring systems

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the ‘new fangled’ safety systems that some manufacturers fit to higher-specification motorcycles is a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle...

Motorcycle wheel and tyre accessories buying guide | How to keep your bike rolling for the long term

25 July 2023 by Phil Clarke

Your motorcycle tyres and wheels are the only part of the bike that ever touch the tarmac (hopefully), so it’s important to have some wheel and tyre accessories and tools on hand to keep them in good...

How To: Look After Your Motorbike's Tyres

24 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Looking after your motorbike tyres doesn’t take a lot of time and effort, but it’s a crucial part of motorcycle ownership that shouldn’t be overlooked. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle...

Best sports-touring tyres for your motorbike as tested by the experts at MCN

24 July 2023 by Michael Neeves

Tyres are a crucial part of any motorcycle, they are what connects you to the road. Poor tyre choice can have catastrophic consequences, not enough grip and you could find yourself in at best a...

CE ratings explained: MCN's guide to understanding motorcycle kit safety standards

03 November 2022 by Jim Blackstock

In April 2018, there was a major shakeup in the way motorcycle clothing was rated for its protective abilities with the introduction of CE ratings. That includes all motorcycle clothing, from budget...

Great biking books to read for the times you can't be in the saddle

02 November 2022 by MCN

In no particular order, for when the weather is a bit pants or even when you fancy riding your bike somewhere and stopping off for a rest, read one of these books: Autobiographies, history and...

The best Halfords deals on tools this Black Friday

01 November 2022 by Adam Binnie

A well-stocked toolbox full of spanners and sockets that promise to last a lifetime might seem like an unachievable holy grail but we reckon the Halfords Advanced range offers just that. With boxes...

Black Friday 2023 UK deals on Sportsbikeshop - 20% or more clearance sale ending today

01 July 2022 by Adam Binnie

A one-stop solution to anything motorcycle related, Sportsbikeshop stocks pretty much anything you can think of from every brand that matters when it comes to bikes. The official Black Friday sale may...

The best Machine Mart Black Friday deals

01 December 2021

Where would motorcycles be without a decent selection of tools to keep them going? From the most basic screwdrivers and wrenches to motorcycle lifts and chain tools, the best Machine Mart deals should...

Best RevZilla Black Friday Deals 2023

01 September 2021 by Adam Binnie

Black Friday 2023 is here and the internet is awash with great deals on end-of-season kit right across the board. It can be a bit overwhelming, so to save you from getting fazed by flicking through...