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Product review: Venhill 1/4 inch square ratchet handle
05 March 2017 by
Time tested: One year What’s good? I have to put my hand up to being a bit of a tool nut, and enjoy having the right tool for the job. This Venhill swivel ratchet has pride of place on my tool board...
Metal Mule exhaust can last the distance
04 March 2017 by
Time tested: 10 years/24,000 miles What’s good? Quite a lot: it’s British made in stainless steel, throaty without being anti-social, very high quality and weighs around a quarter of the standard...
RiDE review: Sena Prism
04 March 2017 by
Max resolution: 1080p @ 30fps Weight: 125g Size: 44mm high, 23mm wide, 63mm deep What’s in the box? Waterproof housing, plus helmet, surface, suction and bar mounts Battery: 1100mAh, removable, 2-hour...
RiDE review: Sony FDR-X1000VR
03 March 2017 by
Max resolution: 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 120fps Weight: 114g Size: 51.7mm high, 24.4mm wide, 89mm deep What’s in the box? Waterproof housing, liveview remote, adhesive mount Battery: 1240mAh,...
Product review: Oxford Hot Vest
03 March 2017 by
We test the Oxford hot vest to find out its good and bad points Time tested 2925 miles Price £149 What’s good? This the first winter I’ve tried a heated vest and it’s pretty much changed my life.
RiDE review: 360 Fly 4K
02 March 2017 by
Max resolution: 2880x2880 pixels @ 30fps Weight: 172g Size: 61mm sphere What’s in the box? Power cradle, tilt mount, case Battery: 1780mAh, fixed, 1.5-hour life Angle of view: 360° horizontal, 240°...
Product review: Givi 34 litre Top Case and fitting kit
02 March 2017 by
We look at the good and bad points with Givi's 34 litre top case and fitting kit. Time tested three years/6500 miles Price Top Case £67 fitting kit £97 What’s good? I fitted luggage to the MT-07...
RiDE review: Olfi one.five
01 March 2017 by
Max resolution: 4K @ 24fps, 1080p @ 60fps Weight: 110g (with case) Size: 78mm high, 61mm wide, 37mm deep (all with case) What’s in the box? Case, waterproof housing, multiple GoPro-system mounts and...
What's good and what's not about the Shoei X-Spirit III?
27 February 2017 by
What's good and what's not about this Shoei X-Spirit III? Time tested: 11 months/4000 miles Price: £699.99 What’s good? This is the third incarnation of the X-Spirit and it’s the...
Product review: Vulcanet wipes
26 February 2017 by
What's good and what's not about these Vulcanet wipes? Price: Vulcanet wipes £32.99 (For 80) Time tested: Three months What’s good? Vulcanet wipes will banish even the toughest...
Hardcore Racing aqua blasting
25 February 2017 by
What's good and what's not about hardcore racing aqua blasting? Time tested: One session Price: Dependent on items What’s good? When you’re restoring an old bike, sometimes no amount of...
Product review: Acerbis Adventure Suit
24 February 2017 by
What's good and what's not about this Acerbis Adventure Suit? Price: Acerbis Adventure suit £355 Time tested: Eight months/two events What’s good? Unlike a great deal of off- road gear,...
Top 5 motorcycle crash protectors
20 February 2017 by
MCN Shop Specifically designed to protect your bodywork and engine in the event your bikes ends up on its side, here are five sturdy examples from the MCN Shop to prevent tears and oil being shed. R&G...
Top 5 motorcycle body armour
19 February 2017 by
MCN Shop Body armour is of huge importance to a biker, so we've selected five stand-out products from MCN's Shop just for you. Protective vests and jackets usually feature CE Level 2-rated protection,...
Product review: Draper hand fuel syphon
19 February 2017 by
Product: Draper hand fuel syphon Price: £12.95 Time tested: Two years What’s good? This is a simple, hand-operated fuel pump which I use primarily for transferring race fuel from a 25-litre...
Product review: Ammo Mucky Mitts Hand cleaner
18 February 2017 by
Product: Ammo Mucky Mitts Hand cleaner 500ml Price: £5.95 Tester Time tested: Six months What’s good? An industrial- strength hand cleaner and effective skin conditioner in one bottle. Containing a...
Top 5 motorcycle ground anchors
17 February 2017 by
MCN Shop Bike theft is a serious issue so we've collated our top five ground anchors from the MCN Shop and Amazon just for you. Mammoth Security Bolt-In Ground Anchor This heavy-duty ground anchor bolts...
Top 4 adventure helmets
16 February 2017 by
MCN Shop For those of you who enjoy trials, enduro or are just interested in off-road riding, we've selected our top four adventure helmet picks from the MCN Shop. Which of these would you pick? Arai Tour...
Top 5 motocross goggles
15 February 2017 by
MCN Shop Are you into motocross? Or even just thinking about getting into it? Then one of these five goggles may be for you. Hand-picked from MCN's Shop: MT MX Goggles Intended for use with any MX Helmet, MT...
Rev’It! Taurus GTX gloves do the business
14 February 2017 by
Rev’It! Taurus GTX £169.99 Time tested 2500 miles What’s good? When it comes to keeping your hands warm and dry, the Taurus gloves are virtually faultless. I commute around 180 miles per day, most of...
‘Perfect kit for any Sunday antics’
13 February 2017 by
We tested Malcolm Smith Racing Voyager jacket (£239.64) and Summit trousers (£157.05) over 1500 miles and here's what we thought... What’s good? I have been getting back into off-road riding but all...
What's good about the Richa Hammer jeans?
12 February 2017 by
Time tested: two months/1000 miles What’s good? Whereas some riding jeans are bulky, heavy and sweaty, the Richas sit at the more fashionable end of the spectrum – a pair of denims that look great...
Frando master cylinder improves braking feel
11 February 2017 by
Time tested: Four months/2000 miles What’s good? Fitted as a replacement to the stock unit on my 2015 KTM RC390 long termer, this Frando master cylinder helped improve the feel of the front brake for...
Top 5 mirrors for your bike
10 February 2017 by
MCN Shop Seeing what’s behind you, or what you have left in your dust, is more important than you think. They aren’t just for doing your make-up in, or for checking whether or not your hair is in place –...
The Givi GRT703 can swallow almost anything
10 February 2017 by
Time tested: Four months/3000 miles What’s good? This bag has proved essential on camping trips – its 40-litre capacity is perfect to hold all the gear I need for a weekend away. The roll-top means...
The Scott Ergonomic Pro aren't your normal waterproofs
09 February 2017 by
Time tested: Four months/2000 miles What’s good? These are the best waterproofs I’ve ever tested. It’s not your typical rain suit – which can often feel and look like it’s constructed from thin bin...
Top 5 panniers and top boxes
06 February 2017 by
MCN Shop Living and breathing bikes here at MCN, we do sometimes have a bit of a road-block with our love for our two-wheeled companions and that is that, the lack of luggage space can sometimes be a...
Top 5 Valentine's Day gift ideas
06 February 2017 by
MCN Shop Bored with the usual lovey-dovey gifts stereotypical of the day of love? Struggling with the monotony of flowers, sweets, wine and over-sized teddy bears? Crying out for new, motorcycle-themed...
Product Review: Nolan N87 helmet
03 February 2017 by
Product: Nolan N87 Helmet Price: £179.99 Time tested: Six months/4500 miles What’s good? I was a little apprehensive as I’d not worn Nolan before but now wonder why I’ve waited so...
Book review: McQueen's Motorcycles
03 February 2017 by
What’s good? McQueen's Motorcycles is a book that, as you may have guessed, details the King of Cool's motorcycle passion, right from his first ever bike - a 1946 Indian Chief complete with...
Lomo Elwood sunglasses: Stylish, cheap, and they float!
02 February 2017 by
Time tested: One month/500 miles Price: £10 What’s good? A pair of cool-looking sunglasses for £10? Yes please! Watersport and wetsuit firm, Lomo, produce a bunch of waterproof gear for motorcyclists...
Review: Oxford Rainseal Jacket and Trousers
31 January 2017 by
Oxford Rainseal Jacket £34.99 & Trousers £24.99 Tester Richard Newland Time tested Six months/8000 miles What’s good? I’ve had a lot of waterproof oversuits during my 25-year riding career,...
Review: AGV K-5 Enlace
30 January 2017 by
MCN Shop Price: AGV K-5 Enlace £249.99 Time tested: Seven months/5500 miles What’s good? This is my first-ever AGV and I’m impressed. Firstly, it’s pleasingly quiet – I still wear earplugs but wind...
Falco Eso LX 2.1 Italy boots
29 January 2017 by
Falco Eso LX 2.1 Italy boots £220 Tester Freddie Paul, MCN Sport contributor Time tested Five months/3000 miles What’s good? They’ve been to Austria and back, and done daily...
Review: SW Motech Legend Gear LS2 saddle bags
28 January 2017 by
Time tested: Five months/2650 miles What’s good? The canvas outer bags are sturdy, have some great detailing, and the waterproof inner bags are exactly that – waterproof. There’s easily enough space...
The top 7 motorcycle accessories for 2017
27 January 2017 by
mcn shop There are a lot of new products this year that will make our motorcycling lives that little bit easier, regardless of what or where you ride. Here are a few of the accessories we’re looking forward...