New Gear (Jan - Dec 2016)

MCN Freelancer tested the Shad SH58X topbox for five months and has now reviewed it. Giving it 5/5 stars for quality and 3/5 stars for value here's how Bruce Dunn got on... What's good? Bruce says:...

What’s good: Made from a leather/poly-fabric mix, with carbon knuckle guards, it also packs a waterproof membrane and wrist protection.  Deputy Editor Richard Newland can attest to the waterproof...

The two ball bearings in these levers from Gilles replace the bushings in the standard levers giving better feel and control. TOP STORIES Top four motorbike films worth watching this Christmas Honda...

“Stuff everything, I’ve always got my bike” is a maxim that fans of iconic biker cartoon Orgi will want to wear with pride. TOP STORIES Top four motorbike films worth watching this Christmas Honda...

The Remus Okami slip-on can is lighter than the weight of the standard can that comes on the Honda Africa Twin and is much more stylish too. It requires no adjustment to the fueling and weighs in a...

Furygan release three new jackets Furygan have released three new jackets into their Autumn/Winter range of products. All feature CE-approved D30 armour in the elbows and shoulders and all three also...

Available in five colour options (Bolts Black, Checkers Black, Script Black, Script Chocolate (pictured) and Script Titanium) the Moto 2.0 goggles use an injection-moulded plastic frame that's...

The Hero boots are new from TCX and are fashioned from full grain leather. A side access zip makes getting them on and off a breeze, the waterproof liner makes them a versatile four-season option and...

What’s good: Made from ultra-lightweight PU-coated nylon, the £70 Hurricane promises to be 100% waterproof. A cool bonus is that the inside has been treated with a special coating to stop it sticking...

What’s good: Effectively the glow-in-the-dark Skwal without the LED lights, this lid replaces Shark’s popular S700, and features a polycarbonate shell for lightness, a drop-down sun visor for...

Not just a helmet maker, Davida recently brought us these touring gloves that are perfect for winter. The gloves keep the classic look but offer good functionality, with Kevlar stitching throughout, a...

HJC's new budget helmet, the CS-15 is available in stores now, priced at £79.99 for plain colours and £89.99 for graphics. The lightweight synthetic shell of the new helmet comes in two sizes while in...

The QV-Pro is the latest version of Arai’s top-end sports-touring lid and uses features filtered down from the Japanese brand’s flagship RX-7V racing helmet to produce a road lid that’s quieter,...

Legendary workwear brand Dickies have finally branched into the world of motorcycling with a range of protective clothing that is made to be both fashionable and functional. These jeans are fully...

The latest Prism from Sena is the first HD action camera suitable for bikes to feature Bluetooth so you can link to a Bluetooth helmet intercom or the built-in microphone and record live audio...

These new sport boots from TCX feature an internal lacing system, similar to the Alpinestars Supertech R, for added fit and protection. The RT Race boots (costing £299.99) use TCX's Double Flex...

This new fast-acting, bio-degradable cleaner from Putoline promises to protect against corrosion and leave a brilliant shine. TOP STORIES Ice, ice, baby Video: Aussie builds washing machine for...

Bell have brought back the true spirit of the 70s with the Moto III. The new Moto III looks like the old model but features a lightweight fibreglass composite shell and removable/washable terrycloth...

Designed specifically for the extremes of British weather, these UK-only Hot Grips now feature a new nine-level heat control, allowing quick, easy temperature control, with the most precise adjustment...

Skidmarx have introduced a new range of screens to fit the current BMW S1000RR. The range includes a replacement standard screen, which comes in both clear and tinted versions and costs £59.95. There...

Graphene, a material made from a layer of one-atom-thick carbon constructed in a honeycomb pattern has been proposed as the material with which to build a space elevator, but a bit closer to home,...

These new dual-sport tyres from Italian manufacturer Pirelli mix a rally-style tread pattern with claims of genuine on-road all-weather grip and feedback. TOP STORIES Bike of the day: Ducati 848 ...

Arai’s mid-range lid gets an update for 2017 thanks to technology lifted directly from the Japanese manufacturer’s top-flight race lid. The new Chaser-X features both the ventilation system and visor...

For those who don’t believe in packing light, luggage specialists Givi have launched this new top box rack. Thanks to its universal fitting kit, the Givi rack will attach securely to any Givi Monokey...

This chronograph (what posh folk call a watch) is not an official BMW product, though it is made in Germany. The orangey-brown face colour has been chosen to make you think of sand (hopefully...

Richa are launching a new range of protective clothing that will incorporate Gore-Tex for the first time. The new range will include four jackets and two pairs of trousers and will be released in...

Hardcore distance riders have long put their trust (and bottoms) into AirHawk’s seat cushions, from Iron Butt Rally regulars to Ewan McGregor on the original Long Way Round. Rather than simply add...

Last year Avon released the most advanced motorcycle tyre they had ever built: the TrailRider. Their first adventure tyre in more than 15 years, it combined almost all their two-wheeled technology and...

It's not just as simple as choosing one that fits, you'll want to decide what sort of riding you'll be doing while wearing it, the temperatures you ride in and whether or not you want chest...

Weise have unveiled the Seattle jacket and trousers, designed for unpredictable conditions and cold weather. The Seattle suit uses an Outlast lining - originally developed for NASA, which absorbs,...

Swedish company Alien Moto has revealed the future of motorcycle protection, with a race suit that uses no animal products and is completely vegan. TOP STORIES MotoGP: Nicky Hayden back on Repsol...

US brands Indian and legendary shoe firm Red Wing – who both have a history stretching back to the early 1900s – have teamed up to create new heritage-inspired riding boots. TOP STORIES Midalu 2.5...

The name may be quite a mouthful, but this new airbag jacket represents the first tie-up between BMW and protective clothing specialists Alpinestars. The Street Air adopts the airbag technology from...

HJC Helmets have teamed up with Lucasfilm, the creators of Star Wars, to create two paintschemes based on two iconic characters from the much-loved franchise. Designs based on the helmets of fans'...

When it comes to practicality textile suits are king. They're the best way to stay warm, protected and dry throughout the year, and excel in winter. The key to a good textile suit is layers. The ideal...

German brand Buse is new to the UK with a range of cost-effective riding clobber that includes this textile jacket. It’s made from a 500-denier polyester outer and rain is repelled by a Humax membrane...