Product Reviews

Two months and 2000 winter miles Adam's keeping his mitts toasty with these aftermarket grips from Gear Gremlin. What’s good? These Gear Gremlin heated grips warm up quickly and keep my hands toasty.

mcn shopRiding in winter can be a chore for some, so they keep their pride and joy locked up tight and kept under cover until spring. But for the avid winter warrior, a bit of cold and salt are nonsense...

Maria's been top to toe in EDZ thermals for the last three months. How toasty have they kept her through winter? What’s good? My EDZ top and leggings are just 200g in weight each, meaning they are so...

Does the addition of the £150 thermal lining make a big improvement to our man James' Held suit? What’s good? This Held suit, with its removable Gore-Tex and thermal layers, is the real deal. It feels...

Fancy a bit of bed-time reading..... What’s good? When it comes to technical journalism, Neil Spalding is the leading authority on MotoGP. He has the credentials – as well as following the MotoGP...

Six months of muddy fun and this Arai MXV Motocross lid is proving to be top notch. What’s good? This is the third Arai off-road helmet I’ve had and it’s largely a case of evolution rather than...

Forte products aren't that well known but worth giving a try if you can track them down. What’s good? I hadn’t personally heard of Forté before being approached to test these products, so I wasn’t...

4,000 miles and seven months prove this £1500 is worth the investment What’s good? Rukka is the Rolls Royce of motorcycle clothing. The quality and attention to detail are exceptional. I now...

Shoei have protected the heads of some of the fastest racers around in the modern era; Wayne Rainey, Marc Marquez Eddie Lawson and John McGuinness to name a few. They're one of the top brands when it...

In winter, you’ll soon notice the effects of not wearing a neck warmer when you give yourself a stinking cold, sore throat and all the rest… It’s a small, and relatively cheap bit of kit with a really...

MCN SHOPYou can get by with a normal rucksack while riding a bike – but it’ll never be ideal. A proper bike rucksack has chest and waist straps to stop the ones on your shoulders being pulled apart, as well...

One month and 1,500 miles in some pretty heavy rain, and they've not leaked. What’s good? At last! An affordable pair of waterproof textile trousers. These Weise Outlast Seattle trousers haven’t let a...

Six months, 2,000 miles and this rugged piece of kit is still looking good. What’s good? KTM aren’t just fine purveyors of snazzy orange motorcycles, they also do funky clothing, too. This soft-shell...

For those last minute Christmas buys this weekend, we've got you covered. Here are 9 gift ideas to get you in the mood for Santa's arrival: AGV K-3 SV Guy Martin – £199.99 What is it? Live out your...

Six months, 6,500 miles of use and one sleep in these oh-so comfortable Alpinestars Corozal adventure boots. What’s good? These are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever worn in 32 years of riding...

mcn shopCheck out this selection of some of the best boots you can look to buy in 2017. Buse Touring B40 boots, £127.99 RRP No fuss, no frills, just nicely made leather touring boots to help keep your feet...

This is the third Tour-X variant I've owned and after six months and 6,500 miles of use I've found the comfort to be superb. What’s good? This is the third Tour-X variant I’ve had over the last decade...

MCN ShopIt’s important to keep your motorcycle battery in tip-top condition; but especially important during the colder months as poor weather can take its toll on your bike’s battery. We’ve selected some of...

Heated kit is a winter essential for me and I’ve covered about 6,000 miles wearing the SHS Venture heated vest. Here’s how I’ve been getting on with it…   What’s good? If you can keep your...

I’ve been using this Pro Vest X-V for the past three months and it’s relegated my old back protector to the cupboard now. What’s good? I never ride without a back protector, and this protective vest...

My four-year-old son, Archie tested this Kiddimoto Hero Balance Bike, Marc Marquez and Kiddimoto Marquez Helmet (RRP £159.99, £39.99) for 21 months. Here's how he got on... What’s good? My son got his...

MCN ShopIt’s the midst of winter, but that doesn’t mean you need to be cold on the bike. Heated kit is a game changer when riding in freezing temperatures and will make all the difference between a...

With almost 3000 miles completed in all kinds of differing conditions and roads, I’ve been seriously impressed with Metzeler’s Roadtec 01 tyres.  What’s good? With a big trip and a trackday...

I’ve covered around 13,000 miles in these Knox Zero2 Mk2 gloves and am about to tackle my second winter with them. Here’s how I’ve been getting on so far… What’s good? These stylish Knox gloves are...

Six months and 3,500 miles of use have left me pretty happy with the Shark Spartan. What’s good? This is my third or fourth Shark lid – I must have been bitten by the bug! And it doesn’t stray from...

I have been spending time testing the Sena 30K - Dual (RRP £499) and Sena 20S EVO (RRP £233.10) on my KTM 125 Duke, which I have been running as part of the #MCNFleet17.  In fact I've covered...

I tested these TCX Street Ace Ladies Boots (RRP £124.99) for three months and covered 1000 miles. Here's how I got on.... What's good? I like the relaxed style of these ankle boots. They’re modern,...

I tested this Weise Houston motorcycle jacket (RRP £159.99) for six weeks, covering 1000 miles.  Here's how I got on... What’s good? This Weise Outlast Houston is good value and fully waterproof.

I tested this Piccadilly iPhone case (RRP £24.99) over 4 months covering 700 miles. Here's how I got on... What’s good? I’m a bit of a snob, so I like the fact that this sleek Piccadilly case for...

I tested these Oxford Scootmuff (RRP £39.99) for nine months, covering 1250 miles. Here's how I got on... What’s good? These easy-to-fit, semi-rigid, universal muffs have been a godsend when...

I tested this AGV K5-S Darkstorm helmet, red, (RRP £231.99) for one year, covering 10,000 miles. Here's how I got on... What’s good? The AGV K5-S is advertised as a premium sports helmet and is packed...

MCN ShopIt’s important to maintain your motorcycle over the winter months - especially if you want it ready to perform in the spring and summer seasons. Many of the items mentioned in this article are focused...

I tested Alpinestars' T-GP Plus RV2 Air jacket (RRP £199.99) and Ramjet Air pants (RRP £169) over three months, covering 1750 miles. Here's how I got on... What’s good? Apart from being freezing cold...

I tested this BMW softbag in small (RRP £125) for four months, covering 1200 miles.  Here's how I got on... What’s good? You don’t tend to think about how much an empty box weighs, but while...

I tested this Shoei RYD helmet (RRP £349.99) for six months, covering 7500 miles.  Here's how I got on... What's good? Sometimes keeping it simple is the best approach and it has worked wonders...

I tested this Icon Squad 2 backpack (RRP £146) for one year, covering 10,000 miles. Here's how I got on...  Browse MCN Shop For More Gear What’s good? The Squad 2 is Icon’s biggest backpack, and...