October

Year: 2016

Month: October

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...

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...