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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...

Beeline Moto review - the simple sat nav system

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Beeline Moto motorcycle sat nav offers a streamlined alternative to traditional units that can be bulky, unattractive or obtrusive on your handlebars. It offers only basic functionality and relies...

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...

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...

Garmin Zumo XT review - the sophisticated sat nav

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Garmin Zumo XT sat nav has been around for a wee while and is one of two major standalone motorcycle sat navs for motorcycles. While the other sat nav is based on years of use and experience, the...

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...

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...

MCN's complete guide to motorcycle GPS trackers | Why they're important and which ones are the best

17 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

GPS trackers are a valuable piece of motorcycle security in the fight against bike theft and are so effective that they have actually changed the behaviour of many bike thieves. Rather than taking...

Motorcycle ground anchor buying guide | The best way to keep your motorbike safe at home explained

17 August 2023 by Phil Clarke

When using a lock and chain to secure your bike, the best case is to find something immovable to lock it to; be it a bicycle rack, metal gate, or a lamppost. If you don’t have anything suitable at...

Lock it or lose it | A buyers guide to motorcycle locks

17 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

One of the first lessons you learn when you get a bike is to use a motorcycle security of some kind or else it might not be there when you return. However, that ‘might’ from 20 years ago has become...

Put the brakes on bike theft: Best motorcycle disc locks tested by the experts at MCN

17 August 2023 by Phil Clarke

Motorcycle disc locks are often a cheap and easy way of adding at least one layer of security to your bike, especially when you’re parking away from your home. Security you can carry with you is a...

Best motorcycle security | Protection against theft that... actually works!

17 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

Unfortunately, motorbikes are a huge draw to thieves, but many will be put off by decent motorcycle security. A disc lock, lock and chain, ground anchor and a cover will help, and a tracker could mean...

Best heated motorcycle kit | You'll wish you made the switch to electrically heated gear years ago

17 August 2023 by Phil Clarke

Winter riding can be a daunting experience if you aren’t prepared for it, but nothing is more effective at battling the cold than heated motorcycle kit. Whether you commute year-round with the bike or...

How to Completely Secure your Garage by MCN | The Best Garage Security Products

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When learning to ride, we’re told that storing our bikes in the garage is by far the best solution – for security and cheaper motorbike insurance – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider some...

Portable motorcycle locks buying guide | How to protect your ride wherever you go and our top picks

17 August 2023 by Phil Clarke

Portable motorcycle locks are a great addition to your motorcycle security to keep your bike safe when you’re out and about, without lugging a 20kg+ chain around with you. Motorbike theft costs the...

MCN’s pick of the best motorcycle earplugs | Protect your hearing from permanent damage as you ride

17 August 2023 by Robin Kirkley

Riding motorbikes is a noisy business and so motorcycle earplugs are generally considered to be a good idea. According to data from charity Tinnitus UK*, the combination of engine noise, road noise...

Best motorcycle security with alarms, tested by MCN | The prime thief deterrent

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We’ve said before that creating layers of security around your bike is key to helping prevent it from being stolen – and a motorbike alarm can be a great additional layer of motorbike security. A...

MCN’s guide to the best action cameras for capturing your motorcycle adventures in stunning detail

17 August 2023 by Robin Kirkley

Action cameras are an essential piece of kit on most motorcycle adventures these days. We invest so much time and money in our tours and travels and saving the best parts for posterity pays us back...

Keis V106 Heated Vest Review

14 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Keis V106 Heated Vest is designed to keep you toasty and warm on your motorbike, even when it’s seriously cold on the road. Lots of people avoid riding when it is properly cold like the plague...

Best motorcycle balaclavas buying guide | Why winter riders swear by them and what to look for

14 August 2023 by Phil Clarke

Whether you like the bank robber aesthetic or not, a motorcycle balaclava is an undeniably useful accessory for any motorcycle helmet. Criminal undertones aside, it’ll keep long hair in check while...

Best Heated Motorcycle Socks

14 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Staying warm in winter on the bike can be a challenge sometimes though there is plenty of kit like these best heated motorcycle socks to help you. Jackets and trousers, for example, can come with...

Black Friday 2024 - Grab yourself some biking bargains, hand picked by MCN's team

01 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

Black Friday Deals will be back in 2025! Our team will be working hard to bring you the most up-to-date information on all the incredible discounts, offers, and must-have deals for Black Friday...

Motorcycle adventure-sports tyre test | RiDE's Roundup of the top road-biased tyres for ADV bikes

25 July 2023 by Matt Wildee

This test was performed by the team at our sister title RiDE Magazine – the biker’s champion that guarantees useful advice on buying a new or used motorbike, thorough testing and tips on which bits of...

The best sportsbike tyres as tried and tested by MCN, for a spirited ride or trackday fun

25 July 2023 by Michael Neeves

Before you can choose the best sportsbike tyres for your bike, or indeed pick any motorcycle tyre, it’s important to think about the kind of riding that you do. A set of the stickiest track tyres will...

The best motorbike trackday tyres without the fuss of slicks? Here are our expert picks!

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When you ride on track, whether on a trackday or actually racing, you want the highest performance, grippiest, best motorcycle tyres available fitted to your performance sportsbike. For pure racing...

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa review

25 July 2023 by Michael Neeves

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyres sit below the top-spec Super Corsa range in the Italian firm’s line-up of sports tyres. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle tyres Pirelli Diablo...

Best motorcycle tyre warmers

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle racing fans will be familiar with ‘tyre warmers’, the electrically-heated blankets used to warm tyres up to optimum temperatures before the start of a race. But they’re now also widely...

Best home motorcycle tyre changing kit

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Where major motorcycle servicing is a highly-skilled and daunting job in most cases requiring taking your machine to a dealer’s workshop, fresh motorcycle tyres can be fitted at home with a little...

With a TPMS you’ll know instantly if there’s a problem with your tyres - don’t be taken by surprise

25 July 2023 by Robin Kirkley

A Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will let you know in real time if there’s a problem with your motorcycle tyres. It gives a constant reading of the pressure in both front and rear tyres as you...

Best motorcycle tyre valve caps

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Even the best motorcycle tyre valve caps are hardly the most enthralling aspect about bikes for riders. However, they are important. They help to minimise air leakage by providing a secondary air seal...

Gear Gremlin motorcycle tyre repair kit

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Gear Gremlin motorcycle tyre repair kit is a great bit of kit to stick in your pannier or rucksack to avoid getting stranded with a flat tyre. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle tyres...

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...

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...

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...