Leathers

Dainese Avro 4 review | A two-piece suit that promises the best of both but misses the mark

Dainese Avro 4 review | A two-piece suit that promises the best of both but misses the mark

Dainese have been making two-piece leather suits for a very long time, as part of their 50-plus year history. The Avro is just one of six options currently on sale at the beginning of 2024, and I...

One size fits all: is the RST Pro Series Evo Airbag the ultimate all-rounder suit?

One size fits all: is the RST Pro Series Evo Airbag the ultimate all-rounder suit?

Sitting in the middle between more street and track-focussed one-piece suits, the RST Pro Series Evo Airbag is a Goldilocks set of leathers – offering a bit more protection than the Tractech Evo 4,...

Leathers review: Dainese Mugello R crash tested

Leathers review: Dainese Mugello R crash tested

Tested by Bruce Dunn for four years, 10,000 miles The Mugello R D-air is Dainese’s very highest specification leather race suit and it’s as close as you can get to wearing what MotoGP and WSB stars...

Leathers review: Alpinestars Motegi V3 tried and tested

Leathers review: Alpinestars Motegi V3 tried and tested

The Alpinestars Motegi V3 are a brilliant all-round solution. I’ve found over the years that if I want clothing to fit me from top to toe, then I need to mix and match or go bespoke. A long-forgotten...

Apex predators: Best motorcycle knee sliders as chosen by MCN

Apex predators: Best motorcycle knee sliders as chosen by MCN

If you’re serious about fast riding, particularly on track, then you’ll already know you need a set of leathers; one-piece for full-on racing, though you can use two-piece for trackdays and they are a...

Ride fast? Then read our list of the best motorcycle leathers!

Ride fast? Then read our list of the best motorcycle leathers!

There’s a reason motorcycle racers wear leather suits; it’s the most abrasion-resistant material you can get (either real or synthetic for those who prefer their motorcycling cruelty-free), so...