New Kit News | Stay close to the edge with the newest releases on motorcycle kit

Updated: 30 April 2025

Innovation is always on the horizon in the motorcycling world, and that means there’s no shortage of new kit being released, but how can you keep track of everything when it’s moving so quickly?

We’ve scoured every corner of the motorcycle industry for all the newest kit releases, so you can stay up to date with the latest and greatest every week – right here, with MCN’s New Kit News.

New kit this week

Kriega Multicam Black Backpacks

Price: From £125

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Kriega’s popular R15 and R20 backpacks are now available in the stealthy MultiCam Black colourway, providing a welcome option to the traditional monochrome look. Both feature the firm’s trademark Quadloc-lite harness, an uber-tough 500D Cordura construction and are compatible with the Hydrapak and back protector system.

Pre-order for the new R20 Black colourway here.

Touratech BMW R 1250 GS Shocks

Price: From £1286.70

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Offering a significant upgrade over stock units, these limited edition shocks are aimed at the GS rider looking to tackle more challenging terrain. Developed to replace both conventional and electronic DDA equipped units, they’re fully serviceable and available as either a single unit or pair for standard and Adventure models.

Alpinestars SMX-6 V3 Boots

Price: £249.99

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The latest version of Astars’ sporty street boots has an all-new rubber sole that makes them just as practical on the track as wearing on the ride to work. A combination of soft and hard armour provides impact protection, with a lateral ankle brace for support. Construction is microfibre, reinforced with TPU in key areas.

Dainese Smart Air

Price: £599

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Designed to be worn under or over a jacket, the latest airbag in Dainese’s D-air line up is certified to the higher CE level 2 for both chest and back protection. The activation system is fully automated, and once inflated the vest can absorb seven times more energy than traditional armoured kit.

Oxford Micro Tent

Price: £199.99

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Weight and space are crucial considerations when packing for any kind of adventure, and at just 2.5kg and 32 x 14 x 19cm, Oxford’s new Micro Tent should be a shoe in. Despite the small pack size, it’s big enough for rider and kit once erected, with a claimed setup time of just 5 minutes.

Last week’s releases

Nexx X.Lifecountry Carbon Helmet

Price: From £539.99

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It could be argued that a flip-front adventure lid is as versatile as safety helmets get, in which case the new X.Lifecountry ticks all the boxes. Designed and manufactured in Portugal, it boasts a full carbon shell with dual homologation, so you can ride with it open or closed, and it’s prepped for an integrated mesh intercom.

Oxford Stormex Pro Bike Cover

Price: From £149.99

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Keeping your bike out of sight should be the first line of defence in any security set up. But not only will this high quality bike sheath from Oxford shield it from prying eyes, it’s also waterproof up to 10,000mm HH on the outside, with a soft, fully tethered inner liner to keep your shiny bits scratch free too.

Power-TEC Cordless Hot Stapler Kit

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Repairing fairing lugs is par for the course on older bikes, as the plastic material gets brittle with age. A hot stapler can make the job a whole lot easier than messing about with glue, and this rechargeable device from Power-TEC even has a built in LED so you can see exactly what you’re fixing. Comes with three 50-packs of staples.

Triumph Throttle Cables from Venhill

Price: £35.29

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Owners of Hinckley built Triumphs such as the 955/1050 Sprint, Speed Triple and Tiger family, 675/955 Daytona and 900 Thruxton can now benefit from Brit based Venhill’s home grown Featherlight throttle cable upgrade. With a marine grade stainless steel core and PTFE liner, they promise increased strength and less friction.

Duchinni Speed Racer Jacket

Price: £119.99

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Designed for 6 to 16 year olds, this waterproof, retro styled bomber jacket is certified to CE AA standard and comes with back, shoulder and elbow armour. A clever sleeve design allows for up to 3cm of extension in the arms, so it should see them through the odd growth spurt or two. Available in sizes XS to XL.

Tune in next week for even more brand new kit finds to keep you on the edge.

In the meantime, you can satisfy your kit craving with our picks of the best bargains on biking kit right now. Or, check out more of the latest motorcycle news, here on MCN.

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By Justin Hayzelden

Shed dwelling saddle tramp powered by wanderlust.

Selecting boots off the shelf

Alpinestars SMX-6 V3 Boots

Dainese Smart Air

Kriega Multicam Black Backpacks

Oxford Micro Tent

Touratech BMW R 1250 GS Shocks