Product review: Triumph Brecon jacket 10 November 2018 by Jordan Gibbons After testing this Triumph Brecon motorcycle jacket over six months, covering 1500 miles, I discovered the jacket is very light and has plenty of vents, straps plus a couple of pockets. It makes a... Read more ...
Resurgence Rocker Classic Retro style jacket 08 October 2018 by Simon Relph This jacket is reserved for the hottest summer days so has seen plenty of use during this year’s scorcher. However tempting it is not to wear a jacket when the mercury rises, the Rocker gives me peace... Read more ...
Dainese Speciale Mr Martini jacket review 28 September 2018 by Bruce Dunn Part of Dainese’s collaboration with Italian customiser, Mr Martini, this jacket takes the Molvena-based brand’s cool rating to the next level. It’s truly sumptuous in terms of quality and feel, as... Read more ...
Product review: Alpinestars Stella T-Jaws V2 Air Textile jacket 23 August 2018 by Alison Silcox I reviewed this Alpinestars Stella T-Jaws V2 Air Textile jacket (worth around £199.99) over one month, covering 2800 miles. With temperatures in excess of 30°C on a recent riding holiday to Venice,... Read more ...
Product review: Dainese Avro D1 men's leather jacket 16 August 2018 by Bruce Dunn With its sporty styling and cut, this is my go-to jacket when I’m riding on the road. The Avro has full CE Level-2 certification and also features pockets for chest and back protectors (sold... Read more ...
Product review: Garibaldi Moka Racer jacket 17 July 2018 by Simon Brown I've been using my Garibaldi Moka Racer jacket for four months and in that time it has covered 1500 miles. Garibaldi may not be the best-known brand in biking but they’ve been around since 1972 and... Read more ...
Product review: Dainese HFD1 jacket 16 July 2018 by Matt Wildee Ive been using my Dainese HFD1 for 1500 miles over the last 10 months and there is no getting away from the fact that this is one of the coolest, best-looking jackets money can buy. At first glance... Read more ...
Product review: Roland Sands Clash jacket 15 July 2018 by Adam Child I've been using my Roland Sands Clash jacket for three years now and in that time it's covered 9000 miles, so what do I think? Legendary Californian bike builder Roland Sands has done it again with... Read more ...
Product review: Furygan Brutale Evo 3 14 July 2018 by Dan Sutherland I’ve been wearing this humpless leather jacket for the best part of a year now, either alongside riding jeans, or as one half of a two-piece leather suit. In that time it's covered 5000 miles. Used... Read more ...
Product review: Alpinestars Oscar Charlie Tech-Air jacket 13 July 2018 by Michael Neeves I've been using my Alpinestars Oscar Charlie Tech-Air jacket for six months, covering 2500 miles. Soft, smooth-finish full grain leather, un-burstable stitching and reassuring press-studs, give this... Read more ...
Product review: Richa Monza leather jacket 12 July 2018 by Richard Newland I've been using my Richa Monza jacket for three months and it has covered 1100 miles in that time. Richa always impress me with their combination of honest quality and affordability, blended with... Read more ...
Product review: DXR Charlize jacket 11 July 2018 by Alison Silcox One year on and I'm still loving my DXR Charlize leather jacket. Made from soft and supple leather, this well-priced jacket comes with CE approved armour at the shoulder, elbow and back. It was... Read more ...
Product Review: Rukka Orivesi jacket and trousers 09 July 2018 by Simon Relph This Rukka Orivesi jacket and trousers will be at the very top end of most budgets, but was my go-to suit all winter. I ride every day regardless of the weather and this suit kept me warm and... Read more ...
Product review: ARMR Moto Kiso 2 Jacket 15 May 2018 by Andy Calton Tester Andy Calton Miles used: 5000 miles over 18 months The Kiso 2 textile jacket certainly delivers quality at a sensible price. It’s comfortable and comes with many features, normally only found on... Read more ...
Product review: Acerbis Enduro One Jacket 29 March 2018 by Michael Guy Michael's our off-road specialist and he knows a thing or two about off-road riding kit, he's used this Acerbis jacket for four months and is mightily impressed. What’s good? I have to admit, it’s... Read more ...
Product review: Alpinestars Gordon Drystar Overcoat 28 March 2018 by Michael Neeves Michael's been putting this stylish overcoat to the test over the winter. He's ridden more than 2500 miles and learnt loads. What’s good? Remember when bike jackets were just that: things you’d only... Read more ...
Product review: Richa Atlantic Gore-Tex Jacket 21 March 2018 by Matt Wildee Matt's been putting this gore-tex jacket to the test over the last twelve months and ridden more than 3000 miles. Here's what he's learnt. What’s good? Richa have been slowly repositioning themselves... Read more ...
Product review: Furygan Arrow jacket and Duke trousers textile suit 15 March 2018 by Dan Sutherland Our man Dan is someone who chooses to live in his leathers and hadn't previously owned a full textile suit. He's now a textile convert and here's why. What’s good? As someone who chooses to live in... Read more ...
Product review: Belstaff Ariel Jacket 03 March 2018 by Adam Child Adam's got a secret passion, motorcycle jackets, and after five months of wear he's given this Belstaff Ariel jacket a five star review, here's why. What’s good? I have a confession to make; I’ve got... Read more ...
Product review: Rev’It Orlando H20 Denim Jeans 25 February 2018 by Jordan Gibbons Jordan's travelled over 5500 miles in the last six months wearing his Rev'it Orlando H20 denim jeans and here's why he's given them a five star review. What’s good? This a bold statement, but these... Read more ...
Product review: Rev’It Sand Urban Jacket 11 February 2018 by Jordan Gibbons Jordan's travelled over 4000 miles in the last six months in the Rev'it Sand Urban jacket and here's what he thinks. What’s good? The Sand Urban jacket is a pared down version of Rev’It’s hugely... Read more ...
Product review: Acerbis Adventure Suit 02 February 2018 by Jordan Gibbons Jordan's worn the Acerbis Adventure suit in the searing heat of the Moroccan Desert and a damp, cold Thetford Forest. How did it fare? What’s good? Most adventure branded gear is no good for actual... Read more ...
Product review: Held Luca Jacket & Telli Trousers 26 January 2018 by James Archibald 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... Read more ...
Product review: Rukka Suki Women's Two Piece 19 January 2018 by Alison Silcox 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... Read more ...
Product review: Weise Outlast Seattle trousers 26 December 2017 by Oli Rushby 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... Read more ...
Product Review: KTM Two 4 Ride jacket 23 December 2017 by Michael Neeves 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... Read more ...
Product review: Weise Outlast Houston 03 December 2017 by Oli Rushby 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. Read more ...
Tested! Air jacket and pants 26 November 2017 by Michael Guy 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... Read more ...
Product review: Tucano Urbano Parka Hide Park 03 November 2017 by Maria Vallahis Nine months on and after 2,600 miles use, the Tucano Urbano Parka Hide Park has proved to be windproof, waterproof and pretty bulletproof. What’s good? This parka is windproof, waterproof and... Read more ...
Product review: RST Blade II textile suit 27 October 2017 by Oli Rushby With 4500 miles and five months of use under my belt with RST’s Blade II textile suit, here’s how I’ve been getting on with it. What’s good? This RST two-piece is sporty, stylish and affordable. It’s... Read more ...
Product review: Alpinestars T-Jaws jacket 20 October 2017 by Adam Child I tested this Alpinestars T-Jaws waterproof textile jacket (RRP: £199.99) over six months, covering 10,000 miles. What’s good about it? This stylish Alpinestars jacket has been my go-to jacket... Read more ...
Product review: Furygan two-piece suit 13 October 2017 by Dan Sutherland I use this Furygan kit on my daily 110-mile commute to the MCN offices and have covered around 4500 miles with it so far. What’s good? This suit is a mix-match combination, consisting of the... Read more ...
Product review: RST Tractech EVO II One Piece Suit 07 October 2017 by Joe Dick Covering 5,000 miles in the RST Tractech EVO II has proved it to be a classy one-piece suit that is all-day comfy. What’s good? Nothing can compare to slipping into a one-piece and heading out for a... Read more ...
Product review:Held Luca Jacket and Telli trousers 02 October 2017 by James Archibald This Held suit has been accompanying me throughout the Great British summertime and has so far seen me through 3000 miles of some (very) wet and dry weather. It’s not cheap, but you pay for the... Read more ...
Product review: Büse Rain Jacket 30 September 2017 by Adam Child Six months of heavy-duty use have been enough to prove how good this rain jacket is. What’s good? I’ve finally found an over-jacket which is not only robust but waterproof. It’s only taken me 25... Read more ...
Product review: Alpinestars Charlie Leather Jacket 21 September 2017 by Simon Relph I've been testing the Alpinestars Charlie jacket over the summer and have covered 2500 miles with it so far. Here how I'm finding it. What’s good? I’m of an age that remembers the Oscar range... Read more ...