2016

Year: 2016

Month: ALL

Arai Chaser-X from £389.99

19 November 2016 by MCN News

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...

Givi S150 universal top rack £53.38

17 November 2016 by MCN News

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...

Alien Moto A51-RR

11 November 2016 by Liam Marsden

MCN Shop Swedish company Alien Moto are hoping to revolutionise motorcycle protection with their new suit, the A51-RR, which was launched at EICMA. Unlike most mainstream race suits which are made of leather,...

Kushitani K-5567 and K-5568 Gore-Tex Gloves £139.95

04 November 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop Japanese firm Kushitani might lack imagination when it comes to naming their products (these new pairs of gloves sound more like droids from Star Wars), but there’s no questioning the craftsmanship in...

Wunderlich Wind Deflectors for S1000XR £125

03 November 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop German engineering firm Wunderlich have added these new wind deflectors to their range, with the aim of making BMW S1000XR owners more comfortable. Bee-Emm’s whopping superbike-engined beastie is a...

Draggin Jeans Roo Hoody RRP £139.99

31 October 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop Having gathered almost 20 years of experience in making protective riding jeans, Draggin have turned their attention to the upper half of the body. The new Roo Hoody looks from the outside like any...

SHARP 5-star rated lids

31 October 2016 by James Archibald

MCN Shop Helmets sold for use on the road have to comply with European standards – but there’s also the UK SHARP scheme which rates lids according to the results of 32 different tests. Run by the government,...

Beemer GS Desert Trail watch €149

30 October 2016 by MCN News

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 more...

New Gore-Tex gear from Richa

28 October 2016 by James Archibald

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...

Due for 2017 release: HJC Star Wars lids

28 October 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop HJC Star Wars helmets, £549.99 The Korean lid manufacturer have chosen to celebrate their 45th anniversary with the launch of two special Star Wars-themed paint schemes. Adorning the range-topping...

11 great all-season jackets

26 October 2016 by James Archibald

MCN Shop The clocks change this weekend – but that’s no reason to cut down on your riding time. All you need is the right gear, and a decent all-weather jacket can be your first line of defence. TOP STORIES ...

AirHawk Integrated Seat, £549

25 October 2016 by MCN News

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...

Avon TrekRider £200 a pair (est)

24 October 2016 by MCN News

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...

Armour plating: Best of the vest

23 October 2016 by MCN News

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 announce new Seattle suit

20 October 2016 by Liam Marsden

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,...

Alien Moto reveals vegan motorcycle suit

19 October 2016 by Liam Marsden

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...

Givi Easy-T luggage range from £17.44

16 October 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop Luggage folks Givi have a new range of urban kit for riders who value style right up there with carting capacity. Many of them are available in this new ‘denim’ finish. It’s available on a 22-litre...

Indian and Red Wing Shoes collaborate

13 October 2016 by James Archibald

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...

Kiddimoto Valentino Rossi balance bike £139.99

13 October 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop It’s taken a while, but the most idolised bike racer in the world now has a Kiddimoto balance bike in his honour. The Valentino Rossi range of Kiddimoto bikes includes this £139.99 Hero bike, which is...

BMW Motorrad Street Air by Alpinestars jacket, £1600

11 October 2016 by Tony Hoare

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 tempts you to the dark side with Star Wars designs

11 October 2016 by Liam Marsden

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’...

Top 10 textile jackets

10 October 2016 by MCN News

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...

Buse Torino Evo textile jacket £174.99

08 October 2016 by MCN News

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...

Skidmarx hugger for Triumph Tiger Explorer XR and XC from £94.95

06 October 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop If you’re going to let a Tiger Explorer do what it promises on its tin then you’ll want a bit of protection. Bodywork folks Skidmarx are here to help, with a new hugger for the luxurious shaft-driven...

XCP Professional Motorcycle Maintenance pack RRP £29.95

05 October 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop Winter is on its way and you have two choices – 1) cry into your mulled cider and hope spring hurries its backside up, or 2) give your bike a bit of love and get on with it. This new kit from...

AGV Pista GP R Sole Luna RRP £999

04 October 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop MotoGP levels of protection will come closer to the normal rider’s head next year with AGV’s introduction of the new 2017 Pista GP R. It’s a massive revamp of the lid Valentino Rossi has been wearing...

Fancy Bike Thing for BMW R nineT RRP £299

27 September 2016 by Liam Marsden

This futuristic looking piece of kit is the Fancy Bike Thing rear light, designed to fit BMW’s popuar R nineT. The LED system covers the functions of running light, brake light and indicators,...

Forcefield Tornado Advance mid- layers £49.99 (top)

27 September 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop Armour people Forcefield don’t just concentrate on protecting against impact – they’ve been making top-notch windproof clobber for 10 years now. The revamped Tornado Advance range is made from a...

Ducati 90th anniversary collection from £5

26 September 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop Help the people from Bologna celebrate their 90th anniversary (and 70 years since the company moved into motorcycle production) with a range of memorabilia designed especially to mark the occasion.

Rev'IT Fulton jacket RRP £229.99

25 September 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop The classic parka jacket is three-quarter length, but that can be a pretty awkward shape while riding a bike – so this new-for-2016 jacket from Dutch brand Rev’IT delivers all the parka style but...

Dainese Mugello R D-air Racing suit £3400 (est)

24 September 2016 by MCN News

Dainese’s new D-air racing suit will bring the benefits of research and development work by Valentino Rossi to the trackdayer and amateur racer. The new airbag-equipped leathers have been developed...

Furygan Canvas Range messenger bag RRP £24.99

19 September 2016 by RiDE magazine

A classic messenger bag with two simple adjustable clips fastening the main flap. That won’t form a perfect waterproof seal, though the PVC-coated canvas of the bag itself is waterproof, so any water...

Oxford Aqua 15C bag RRP £49.99

18 September 2016 by RiDE magazine

This is a simple, no-nonsense PVC shoulder bag at an exceptionally good price. You roll the top over to form a waterproof seal, clipping it to adjustable straps on the side of the bag. Inside there’s...

Kriega Urban messenger bag RRP £125

17 September 2016 by RiDE magazine

This high-spec bag is designed with motorcyclists very much in mind. Made of Cordura and Hypalon, it has a rolltop closure on the main compartment, plus a heavy-duty flap with buckles on long...

Skidmarx Honda CBR650F screens from £49.95

16 September 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop Skidmarx have designed three new screens for Honda’s CBR650F sports tourer, which are available in a range of colours and designs. Click here for more new motorcycle gear. The £49.95 standard...

Furygan leather jacket RRP £379.99

13 September 2016 by MCN News

MCN Shop Furygan have unveiled a new retro clothing range designed to tap into the ever-popular new-age classic bike market. Offering an older look, all four products come with the modern technical features...