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Shark Spartan RS Review 2023

10 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Shark Spartan RS was one of the first motorcycle helmets from the French safety firm to meet more stringent ECE 22.06 safety regulations – meaning it should perform better in rotational impacts. A...

Held Phantom Pro Review

10 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Held Phantom Pro is the most expensive sports glove in brands racing range and combines abrasion resistant kangaroo leather with strips of stingray leather and aramid fibres to produce a highly...

Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar Review

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

A well-known brand for off-road bike gear and these Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar motorbike boots are the latest in a long line of popular, high-quality dirt bike kit. When I ride on the...

Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves review

10 October 2023 by Alison Silcox

I was pleasantly surprised to find this pair of Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves without a three-figure price tag. Priced at just shy of £60, these three-season gloves have been a great find.

Oxford Original Approved AA MS Shirt Review

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

Riding shirts like the Oxford Original Approved AA MS have been around for a few years now and are a more protective option than wearing a Carhartt or Dickies lumberjack number on your...

SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 Review

10 October 2023 by Saffron Wilson

The SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 line was specifically designed to complement retro-style motorcycles and sits alongside a range of luggage options such as tank bags, backpacks, saddlebags and...

KTM eDrive 16 electric balance bike review

10 October 2023 by Emma Franklin

Balance bikes are the perfect first step to getting nippers on to two wheels, but powered versions take things that one step further by introducing the concept of throttle control. Made by US company...

Stay dry whatever the weather: Alpinestars Hurricane waterproof oversuit review

10 October 2023 by Michael Neeves

These two-piece motorcycle waterproofs are designed to be worn over road riding kit. A one-piece version is also available of the Alpinestars Hurricane Waterproof oversuit as well. Is the...

Shad SW45 Rucksack Review

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

The Shad SW45 Rucksack is a little bit like a roll bag that’s been transformed into a highly effective waterproof motorbike rucksack with a few adaptations. The main body of the rucksack is a...

Warm hands, cold start: Best heated grips for your motorbike

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Contrary to what many people think, a pair of the best heated motorcycle grips isn’t purely the domain of riding in the deepest of winter. Of course, when the temperature drops, they can help...

Comfort Air seat cushion review

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are lots of accessories available on the aftermarket to make your motorcycle more comfortable. And one of the most important things to keep comfy on a bike is your bum. In this respect, the...

Pit-lane essentials: Everything you need to get the most from a motorcycle trackday

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It doesn’t matter what bike you ride and how you ride it. You may be a courier, a commuter, a recreational chip-hunter with your mates or a motorcycle track day addict. Somewhere along the line, you...

Valentino Rossi: All His Races book review

10 October 2023 by James Taylor

This could have been a simplistic book. Some nice pictures, a quick summary of each race, job done. But there’s more to it than that in this All His Races book of Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP career.

Top Heated Motorcycle Kit

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Many motorcyclists approach winter in the same way some animals do; stock up on luxuries, hunker down and wait for spring and the onset of better weather. Others use a more arctic approach, adapting...

Best Kids' Motorcycle Gear

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We’ve said it before – it’s both hugely exciting and a little scary when your kids express an interest in following you onto two wheels. Generally, they can either do this themselves or on the back...

Best motorcycle clothing for new riders | MCN's buying guide

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

If you are looking to buy your first motorbike, looking to take your full motorbike licence or maybe you are about to take your CBT, chances are you are going to be looking to buy yourself some...

Our choice of motorcycle helmets with a feminine touch

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

Women’s helmets seems to be a frequently searched term, but in reality there isn’t really such a thing as a helmet designed specifically for women. All it really comes down to is the colour and design...

Best Motorcycle Shelters

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you don’t have a shed or garage to keep your motorbike in, then it will have to stay exposed to the elements and prying eyes of potential thieves. While a cover will help protect it from sun and...

Keep it under wraps | Best motorcycle covers for indoor and outdoor use tested by us

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are lots of reasons for having a motorcycle cover – particularly if you have no garage and have to keep it outside. A cover can keep the wind, rain, and leaves off it so that you won’t need to...

Pack it away: Best motorcycle kit storage options

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you only have a single motorbike outfit and helmet, then keeping your kit stored when you’re not using it will probably be fairly straightforward. However, if you have more than one set of kit, you...

Let there be light: Best motorcycle spotlights

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Just like when we looked at uprated headlight bulbs, the benefits of adding riding or auxiliary spotlights to your bike are mainly two-fold. Firstly, the additional light will help you to see at...

Crossing continents pads: Best motorcycle seat pads

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

For a long-distance rider, there’s little more likely to cause dread on a ride than an uncomfortable seat. The feeling of ‘numb bum’, where sitting on a hard or uncomfortable saddle for a long period...

Build your dream bike: Best Lego motorcycles as chosen by MCN

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Not all biking ‘buys’ have to be sensible. It’s not always about purchasing prudent protective gear or investing in wise accessories. Lego motorcycles show bikes can be fun and frivolous as...

Best kit for adventure bikes | MCN's top picks whether you're blazing trails or traversing coffee shop car parks

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

As we’ve said before, getting the right kit for your ride and your motorcycle are crucial and it’s the same for riders of adventure bikes. Whether you are hitting the trails or travelling through the...

Top Motorcycle Touring Essentials

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Ask a dozen riders what they consider motorcycle touring essentials and you will likely get a dozen different answers. People tend to like to take different things, depending on their destination,...

MCN's review guide to the top motorcycle armour and protection

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the biggest attractions of motorcycling is the feeling of liberation that comes with being immersed in the greater environment, rather than being insulated from it like in a car, for example.

Motorcycle Touring Essentials

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There’s a lot more to heading off motorcycle touring than simply chucking a few bits of clothing in a bag, strapping it to the bike and chucking a leg over. It doesn’t need to be a particularly...

Best Motorcycle Cleaning Brushes

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s always nice to be able to spray a cleaning product onto a bike, let it dwell for a little while and then, simply rinse off. We all love it when cleaning the bike takes no more effort than that to...

Top motorcycle lever replacements and upgrades to improve your bike's comfort and safety

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the most tactile, touchy-feely parts of your bike are its control levers, for the front brake and clutch. But it’s also true that they’re one of the most vulnerable motorcycle accessories in...

Best motorcycle indicator upgrades

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle indicators are hardly the stuff of legend or discussion; you will rarely get another biker coming up to you at a bike meet or a bacon-butty stop to ask where you got them, how you find they...

The Best Aftermarket Motorcycle Replacement Screens

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Part of the attraction of motorcycling is the freedom, the exposure to the environment, the wind-in-the-hair (helmet notwithstanding, of course) riding experience. Sometimes though, that can get a bit...

Performance page turners: Best motorbike-related books

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There was a time when the choice of best motorcycle books was limited to Haynes repair manuals or a round-up of the grand prix racing year – not anymore though. And rumours of the demise of printed...

Mental exhaustion: Best aftermarket exhausts for your motorbike

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s safe to say that the most popular aftermarket motorcycle accessory of all is an upgraded aftermarket exhaust. Whether you want to make your sports bike or cruiser sound better, fancy giving...

Scratch-stoppers: Best motorcycle tank protectors

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are a couple of good reasons you might want to fit a tank protector to your bike’s fuel tank, both cosmetic and practical. On the first hand, one on the very rear of the tank will help protect...

Best motorcycle suspension upgrades and tools

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Forget about engine tuning or performance pipes if you want to make a dramatic change to your bike’s performance. If you’re looking for something that’ll affect every aspect of your riding,...

Balancing act: Best motorcycle bar-ends

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s a fact we must accept somewhere along the line that some motorcycles are not perfect. I know; it’s hard to accept but it’s true. One of the things that can detract from the perfection of a ride...