April

Year: 2017

Month: April

Spada Peacedog jacket - retro feels with practical protection

27 April 2017 by James Archibald

The oddly-named Peacedog is a new jacket from Spada which marries practical protection with a retro and casual aesthetic. The jacket is made with a unique tumbled sheep hide construction, a soft...

Vespa handlebar lock does away with chains

27 April 2017 by Liam Marsden

Locks and chains are the preferred security device for many motorcyclists and scooter riders, but they’re heavy and quickly get grubby when you’re threading them through your wheels everyday, which is...

Brembo take braking to next level

26 April 2017 by James Archibald

Change how you stop with the new Brembo 19RCS Corsa Corta master cylinder Brake heroes Brembo have released a new radial master cylinder that features a high specification and MotoGP-derived...

Suzuki add cool threads to their Spring range

23 April 2017 by James Archibald

If you love Suzuki, own a Suzuki or simply like parading around wearing Suzuki gear, then look no further…Suzuki have added to their Spring collection. They have been adding classically styled...

New gear: Bike It Crossfire gloves

23 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Bike It’s £49.99 Crossfire gloves? The good…Decent quality gloves for a bargain price. Made from tough cowhide leather with a reinforced palm, the Crossfire also...

New gear: Kushitani Racing Protex Flight Case

22 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Kushitani’s Racing Protex Flight Case? The good… This tough, lockable 79-litre flight case is ideal for foreign trackday enthusiasts. It has a retractable handle,...

Secure your R1200RT Sat-Nav with Wunderlich

21 April 2017 by James Archibald

If you’re running a BMW R1200RT then Wunderlich have a cool new gadget for you. With reliable theft protection and simple assembly features the German accessories company have released a Security and...

New gear: Kriega Bottpower R20 backpack

21 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Kriega’s £110 Bottpower R20 backpack? The good…Brit luggage firm Kriega have teamed up with Spanish race bike builder Bottpower to bring you this range of branded...

New gear: Oxford Heritage bags

20 April 2017 by MCN News

When you need luggage space on your custom or retro machine, but just don’t have a bag that fits the aesthetic of the bike then Oxford may just have a solution for you. The Heritage bags come with a...

New gear: 1Down5Up hoodie

20 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about 1Down5Up’s £27 hoodie? The good…New British biker lifestyle brand brings a fresh selection of amusing casual hoodies to keep you warm on chilly spring nights. The...

New gear: Givi 40.5 X-Carbon lid

19 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Givi’s 40.5 X-Carbon lid (£385)? The good…The first carbon lid from the Italian luggage supremos. Designed with sports touring in mind, the new X-Carbon is...

New gear: SW-Motech Evo footrests

15 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about these £125.99 SW-Motech Evo footrests? The good bits… Available for a range of touring and dual-sport bikes, the new Evo footrests allow you to fine tune your peg...

New gear: TCX Lady Bluma GTX boots

14 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about these £219.99 TCX Lady Bluma GTX boots? The good bits… Backed up with Gore- Tex, these waterproof touring boots for women are beautifully made and really protective.

Give your GSX-R1000 a hug(ger)

13 April 2017 by James Archibald

Suzuki have finally brought their flagship GSX-R1000 up to date for 2017 with cutting edge electronics and variable valve timing. It’s a decent bit of kit, but doesn’t come with a hugger as...

New gear: Airoh's ST 701

12 April 2017 by MCN News

What’s good and what’s not about Airoh’s ST 701 (£399.99)? The good… Sport-touring lid made from a 100% carbon- kevlar outer, the ST 701 is seriously lightweight. In fact, the Italian brand say that...

TCX Street Ace WP - casually waterproof boots

06 April 2017 by MCN News

The Street Ace boots are a casual looking motorcycle boot from Italian footwear specialist TCX. They feature as part of the 24/7 range of products that the company offers, giving a fully protected...

Furygan Coburn jacket goes back to the '70s

05 April 2017 by MCN News

This new retro jacket from French manufacturer Furygan is based on the firm’s GTO jacket from the 1970s, using the same shoulder design and quilted red lining. The jacket might look retro, but it has...

Protect your GSX-R1000

04 April 2017 by James Archibald

New R&G products for the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Crash protection and accessory specialist R&G have launched a new range of products to fit Suzuki’s new GSX-R1000. The range boasts not only protective...