Product Reviews

What’s good about the Arc-on Apex race gloves? Fit and feel. The all-new, all-roo Apex race glove, designed by London-based leather manufacturer Arc-on, is rammed with armour and all the usual selling...

MCN SHOPIt's the time of year to think about warmer rides - especially if you're heading south. Here are five picks for mesh riding jackets to get the air flowing and keep you chilled. Alpinestars T-GP Plus R...

What’s good about the Aldi Touring Boots? The value for money! If you need a pair of boots to keep your feet warm and dry, but don’t have a lot of money, then these are just the ticket. They’re light...

What’s good about the Arai MX-V motocross helmet? While fit, weight, look and price are key when it comes to buying a new helmet, ultimately the most important single factor is its ability to protect...

What’s good about the BMW GS Trophy helmet? The GS helmet is at the top end of the adventure helmet market and has a quality feel as well as the versatility to work well in both on or off-road...

What’s good about the Falco Pepper 2 boots? You’d be forgiven for thinking these are a little too plain and lightweight for a good motorcycle boot. They don’t feature any vents, titanium or plastic...

An open-face helmet gives you a wider view of the world around you - with the obvious compromise on protection from the elements and in a spill. AGV RP60 Royal (£149.99) Authentic styling helps AGV’s...

What’s good about the Knox Handroid gloves? I think the Handroid gloves look really cool, although many don’t. Knox gloves seem to be an almost perfect fit for my hands, and it’s the same with the...

What’s good about the Alpinestars Oscar Monty jacket? It might be the ‘year of the retro’ for bikes, but it’s also boom-time for classically-styled riding kit, too. This riding jacket is from...

What’s good about the Gear Gremlin Fury Lock and chain? This is a heavy, chunky lock with a very solid feel about it and a good covering too. It’s long enough to weave through a wheel and...

What’s good about the Weise Shark gloves? If I could only have one pair of gloves for riding in Britain they would be like these – sporty gloves with a waterproof membrane but no thermal wadding. They...

What’s good about the KTM two-piece rainsuit? This is like the Rolls-Royce of rain suits - the quality is lovely and it doesn’t feel like it’s been made out of an old Tesco carry-bag like some cheaper...

What’s good about the Rev’It Neptune Gore-Tex jacket and trousers? It's been a damp start to the year so I’ve worn this kit for my daily commute plus a couple of trips away. So far I’ve not had any...

What’s good about the Furygan Lynx textile over trousers? Massive convenience. A generous cut and full-length, two-way zips on each leg mean they slip easily over normal jeans and take just...

What’s good about the Auritech Biker earplugs? You get all the benefits of permanent earplugs over disposable ones – they’re washable, don’t turn into a soggy, puffy mess if they get wet, store in a...

What’s good about the Electrex World RR50 regulator-rectifier? Not many miles covered on this particular specimen, but I’ve used a few Electrex World reg-recs in my part-time business building looms...

What’s good about the Dainese Ridder D1 jacket and trousers? ? I’ve used this two-piece Gore-Tex jacket and trousers through the worst of the winter and it has been brilliant at keeping me warm and...

What’s good about the Oxford Maximiser 3800? Buying new bike batteries has to be the most soul-destroying of all biking purchases, and having ruined more than a few through neglect over the years,...

What’s good about the Mammoth Security lock and chain? You can’t argue with sub-£40 for a decent length chain. There are two bikes in my garage at the moment and at 1.8 metres the Mammoth is easily...

What’s good about the Gear Gremlin Tempest disc lock? The fluoro yellow paint is easily visible both to potential thieves, and to myself to remind me it’s there and stop me trying to ride off with it...

What’s good about the AIM Mychron 5 GPS dash and datalogger? This Mychron 5 dash has all the looks and functionality of something that should cost much more, in fact I originally thought the price was...

What’s good about the Sidi ST Air? I got these Sidi boots for a long jaunt to Spain last year, in 30oC heat the ventilation system worked brilliantly and my feet were left cool and dry while my...

What’s good about Leather Genie balsam? An old brown leather jacket I have had hanging up on the back of my workshop door for ages, which had become dry and almost flaky looking, is now back in use. I...

What’s good about the Forge Steel 8-piece T-bar Allen key set? While I’m no expert with spanners, I do at least like working with decent tools whenever I have to work on my bikes. This T-bar Allen key...

What’s good about the Oxford RP-2 gloves? These are a good-looking, cheap pair of sporty summer gloves. And while the price may suggest a few corners have been cut it’s actually quite hard to find...

What’s good about the Oxford W2 Waist Bag? I feel like Batman wearing a utility belt, it’s a great bit of kit. I’m riding a Harley-Davidson this year, which doesn’t lend itself to fitting a tankbag,...

What’s good about the Alpinestars Oscar Monty? These hand-finished CE-certified riding boots are fresh from Alpinestars’ new Oscar range of retro protective clothing. Made from thick, vintage-effect,...

MCN ShopRace boots offer the best protection for your feet, either on the road or on the track. Here are our top five race boots over £250 currently available at the MCN Shop.   Sidi Vortice, £299.99...

What’s good about the Putoline RS1 Wax Polish? I’ve never really used wax when washing bikes, but this silicon-free foam spray was drafted in to bring my 2015 long term test bike back up to scratch...

What’s good about the Acerbis Bombshell? This Acerbis lid has seen me through hundreds of miles and days of off-roading through Death Valley in Nevada, the hottest place on earth, countless adventure...

AGV K3-SV Guy Martin £189.99 The most affordable Guy Martin replica is based on the blue and pink design he slid over his bushy bonce when he rode the revered Britten V-twin race bike. Martin, who...

What’s good about the Spada Staffy wax jacket? You have to love the looks of a jacket like this – spot on if you are riding a Ducati Scrambler, Yamaha XSR, Triumph Bonneville or similar. What you are...

What’s good about the EDZ Microfleece Jacket? This fleece is hard to beat as the last layer before my riding kit. I’ve worn it on some very cold rides and it adds an extra layer for warmth. With the...

What’s good about the Oxford Rainseal fluorescent over jacket? The Oxford Rainseal over-jacket has given me an extra level of weather protection all winter and improved my visibility. I’ve worn it...

What’s good about the Conti Trail Attack tyres? I’ve actually been through two sets of these tyres, on a Yamaha XT660R I share with my son Fred. The 9200 miles in a year equals both pairs pretty much...

What’s good about the Shoei VFX-W? This beautifully made, top-of-the-range Shoei is targeted at off road riders who know what they’re doing but it works for me too. It’s incredibly light (1270g in a...