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Product review: MotoGP Technology Book
22 January 2018 by
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...
Product Review: Arai MXV Motocross Helmet
21 January 2018 by
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...
Product review: Forte Protectant Products
20 January 2018 by
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...
Product review: Rukka Suki Women's Two Piece
19 January 2018 by
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...
Best 5 Shoei helmets for all occasions
11 January 2018 by
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...
10 top toasty neck warmers
10 January 2018 by
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...
5 top rucksacks just for you
03 January 2018 by
MCN SHOP You 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...
Product review: Weise Outlast Seattle trousers
26 December 2017 by
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...
Product Review: KTM Two 4 Ride jacket
23 December 2017 by
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...
Top 9 last minute Christmas gift ideas
22 December 2017 by
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...
Product review: Alpinestars Corozal adventure boots
22 December 2017 by
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...
Top 6 boots for 2017
21 December 2017 by
mcn shop Check 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...
Product review: Arai Tour-X4 Vision Helmet
21 December 2017 by
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...
Top 5 motorcycle battery chargers
20 December 2017 by
MCN Shop It’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...
SHS Venture Heat Men’s Heated Fleece Vest
18 December 2017 by
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...
Product review: Forcefield Pro Vest X-V
17 December 2017 by
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...
Product review: Marquez Kiddimoto Hero Balance bike
16 December 2017 by
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...
Top 5 heated motorcycle gear
12 December 2017 by
MCN Shop It’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...
Product review: Metzeler Roadtec 01 tyres
10 December 2017 by
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...
Product review: Knox Zero2 Mk2 winter glove
09 December 2017 by
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...
Product review: Shark Spartan
08 December 2017 by
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...
Product review: Sena 30K v Sena 20S EVO
07 December 2017 by
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...
Product review: TCX Street Ace ladies boots
06 December 2017 by
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,...
Product review: Weise Outlast Houston
03 December 2017 by
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.
Product review: Piccadilly iPhone case
02 December 2017 by
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...
Product review: Oxford Scootmuff
01 December 2017 by
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...
Product review: AGV K5-S Darkstorm helmet
30 November 2017 by
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...
A top kit to maintain your bike over winter!
29 November 2017 by
MCN Shop It’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...
Tested! Air jacket and pants
26 November 2017 by
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...
Product review: BMW Softbag
25 November 2017 by
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...
Shoei's RYD helmet receives 5 MCN stars
24 November 2017 by
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...
Product review: Icon Squad 2 backpack
21 November 2017 by
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...
Product review: Ogio RIG 9800 wheeled gear bag
20 November 2017 by
I tested this Ogio RIG 9800 wheeled gear bag (RRP £189.99) over five years, covering 250,000 miles. Browse the MCN Shop for more gear Here's how I got on... What's good? This has been my...
Product review: SW-Motech Legend Gear 48-litre LR2 tail bag
19 November 2017 by
I tested this SW-Motech Legend Gear 48-litre LR2 tail bag (RRP £269.83) over 15 months, covering 2500 miles. Browse the MCN Shop Here's how I got on... What’s good? If you enjoy...
Product review: ARMR Moto WP670 all-weather gloves
18 November 2017 by
I tested these ARMR Moto WP670 all-weather gloves (RRP £69.99) for one month, covering 600 miles. Browse MCN Shop Here's how I got on... What’s good? With my daily riding getting...
Top 5 heated motorcycle jackets
17 November 2017 by
MCN Shop Riding in winter can be tedious –and incredibly dangerous – if not adequately prepared for it. However, heated kit is the perfect solution for those sub-temperature spells in the saddle and will keep...