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Welcome to our new products news landing page, where you'll find articles on all the latest key bike kit and accessories you need to know about.

From gloves to boots, and sat navs to security, our experts bring you the latest stories and in-depth insight, including first ride reviews of core models, sales events and recall or safety detail that matters to bikers.

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days will run from October 7-8, 2025 - Here's why you should care as a biker

16 September 2025 by Tommy Begley

Amazon have announced that their autumn Prime Big Deal Days sale event will run across two days in 2025 from the 7th to the 8th October. Amazon might not be the first retailer that comes to mind...

Grab some great seasonal deals on motorcycle textile jackets and trousers while stocks last

16 September 2025 by Robin Kirkley

Jack Frost is waking up, winter is approaching, and Sportsbike Shop have just released some heavily discounted textile motorcycle jackets and trousers from manufacturers like Rev’it, Macna, Spidi and...

The Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 PLASMA releases with an off-road mode and big weight savings

15 September 2025 by Phil Clarke

Alpinestars have released an updated version of their in-house electronic airbag, the Tech Air-5 PLASMA. The previous generation was praised by MCN’s Michael Neeves on test, saying it was peerless in...

The idea of cold weather riding getting you down? Merlin's new kit could melt away your winter blues

12 September 2025 by Tommy Begley

With the cold, dank winter weather just around the corner, Staffordshire-based, vintage-inspired motorcycle kit manufacturer Merlin has just unveiled their latest heated gear. The ThermaVolt range...

Is Merlin going modern? Their new autumn/winter drop gets some urban flair

11 September 2025 by Tommy Begley

The Staffordshire-based motorcycle clothing manufacturer Merlin have just announced the launch of their Autumn/Winter riding collection. Famous for their vintage-inspired heritage collections, this...

A Lite version of the Sena 50R has been released by Louis Moto for a lip-smacklingly good price

09 September 2025 by Tommy Begley

A new, more affordable Sena 50R motorcycle intercom has been released by the German motorcycle kit specialists Louis Moto under the name 50R Lite Louis Edition. Coming in at a launch price of...

Spanish off-road rider Pol Tarrés works with Dutch kit manufacturer Rev'it to design new range

04 September 2025 by Charlotte King

Dutch kit manufacturer Rev’It have put together a new adventure biased kit collection, in collaboration with Spanish off-road rider Pol Tarrés. The collection is born from three years of...

Roadskin launches the Dakota jacket with enhanced safety features for bikers

27 August 2025 by Robin Kirkley

UK-based motorcycle clothing brand, Roadskin, have incorporated a modern and relaxed styling into their new AA safety-rated Dakota Motorcycle jacket. It features the comfortable and durable Cordura...

Shoei pay homage to Australian racing legend Wayne Gardner with new X-SPR Pro helmet design

21 August 2025 by Charlotte King

Shoei’s flagship FIM sports helmet, the X-SPR Pro is now available with a nostalgic Wayne Gardner livery. The design pays homage the look of the helmets that Gardner wore in his Grand Prix heyday...

Sportsbikeshop Southampton to open its doors on Monday, 18th August

12 August 2025 by Robin Kirkley

An important date for south coast bikers: on Monday, 18th August, Sportsbike Shop opens a brand new store in Southampton. This is their 11th location, meaning UK motorcyclists are never too far from...

RST reveal all-new Spectre Air mesh jacket and it's priced at £109!

04 August 2025 by Robin Kirkley

Global motorcycle clothing and apparel brand, RST, have just released a new mesh jacket, the Spectre Air CE Mens Textile. It enters a growing niche in the motorcycle clothing market as temperatures in...

ZYON launch a hi-tech helmet that filters pollution and tracks crash damage

04 August 2025 by Phil Clarke

Spanish startup ZYON Helmets has opened pre-order reservations for their first helmet, after two years of product development and prototyping. Claimed to be the ‘smartest’ helmet on the market, the...

DJI enter the 360 video game with the Osmo 360, and it could be perfect for bikers!

04 August 2025 by Charlotte King and Ben Clarke

DJI have made their long-anticipated entrance into the 360-degree action camera market with the new Osmo 360, giving bike vloggers and budding YouTubers and those who just love to capture their rides...

Peg Perego are selling a new tiny Ducati GP electric motorcycle for kids

31 July 2025 by Charlotte King

Electric kids’ vehicle manufacturer Peg Perego have released a new Ducati GP inspired motorcycle. Designed to look just like a mini MotoGP bike and provide an authentic riding experience to young...

Dainese secure €25m investment amid 'ongoing discussions' regarding financial future

28 July 2025 by Ben Clarke

Italian bike kit maker, Dainese, have secured a €25 million investment from Arcmont Asset Management and HPS Investment Partners. The money follows a €15 million cash injection from Dainese’s...

LS2 brings menthol freshness to riding with new cooling technology to beat the summer heat

24 July 2025 by Charlotte King

British summers seem to keep on getting hotter, making it more and more uncomfortable to ride in a conventional leather motorcycle jacket. Most of us these days will have a mesh summer jacket tucked...

Beeline Moto II users can now add speed camera warnings to their ride

21 July 2025 by Ben Clarke

Popular minimalist sat nav firm, Beeline, have added a handy new upgrade for their paid subscribers that allows them to see speed cameras along their planned route. If you have a Moto II sat nav unit,...

Fed up with Amazon deals? Here's MCN's pick of some biking bargains from other retailers

10 July 2025 by Ben Clarke

Amazon may have been centre-stage this week thanks to their latest sale event, but there are still plenty of good biking deals around from other retailers, too. If you find Amazon a turn-off or...

Save 38% on Loop Earplugs in the Amazon Prime Day sale event and protect your hearing for less

10 July 2025 by Ben Clarke

Loop’s Experience 2 earplugs are included in the Amazon Prime Day sale event with a massive 38% off RRP. But the Sale event finishes on Friday, July 11 so you’d better get yours while you...

From motocross legends to trailblazers, Fox Racing’s adventure gear is a game-changer for off-road riders

09 July 2025 by Ben Clarke

Paid partnership with Fox Racing If you’ve ever been involved in the motocross or mountain biking worlds, then you’ve heard of Fox Racing. It goes without saying, they’re a ubiquitous presence in those sports that runs through every...

Big savings at Sportsbike Shop including £100 off a GoPro Hero 13 bundle!

07 July 2025 by Charlotte King

Sportsbike Shop have loads of kit currently on sale, including Oxford, Alpinestars and GoPro. It’s the perfect time to grab yourself a bargain. Related: Amazon Prime Deal Days 2025 We’ve...

Arai unveil new limited-edition helmet to mark 25 years since Joey Dunlop's death

04 July 2025 by Tommy Begley

Arai are celebrating the legacy of road racing legend, Joey Dunlop by releasing a limited-edition helmet 25 years after his death, with the anniversary marked on July 2 this year. 600 individually...

First glimpse at the new Shoei J.O2, with vintage style and modern safety what's not to like?

04 July 2025 by Tommy Begley

Shoei have updated their classic open-face helmet to conform to the new ECE 22.06 safety standards and will release it in August. The J.O2 retro style helmet has had its first complete overhaul in...

Muc-Off deals don't come much better: we've scoured the web to find the best prices on Prime Day

03 July 2025 by Tommy Begley

Muc-Off’s lean, mean, pink cleaning machine, Nano Tech bike cleaner, can be found in garages nationwide. And it’s easy to see why – it efficiently breaks down bike crud, making washing your bike a...

Scorching hot kit deals to help you keep your cool in a heatwave!

20 June 2025 by Ben Clarke

Riding a motorcycle in hot weather is one of life’s great joys. Nothing beats the feeling of cruising along a fast road in the lightest kit you own, enjoying hot, sticky tarmac and warm, dry air. But...

New Riderr motorcycle accessories available across UK from Dorset based brand

18 June 2025 by Charlotte King

A new range of motorcycling accessories is now available from a manufacturer that you may not have heard of before. Riderr are a Dorset based business, that started life as a family run team, and with...

Muc-Off Mobile Pressure Washer Sale | 20% off the best way to clean your bike and all it's accessories

13 June 2025 by Phil Clarke

For one week only Muc-Off are selling their mobile pressure washer at a 20% discount, which includes bundles, spare batteries, and extra accessories. It’s no secret we think it’s a fantastic bit of...

Meet Rebelhorn! The bold new brand revolutionising UK motorbike kit

05 June 2025 by Ben Clarke

PAID PARTNERSHIP WITH REBELHORN If I asked you to name a motorcycle clothing brand off the top of your head, Rebelhorn may not be the first to spring to mind. Nor may they be the second, third or even fourth! But be prepared, this...

RST to incorporate flexible orange D3O armour in 2026 motorcycle clothing range

04 June 2025 by Dan Sutherland

Popular motorcycle clothing brand RST have confirmed that they will use D3O armour across their range in 2026 – following a year of development in race suits both on short circuits, and on the...

Shoei and Michael Rutter team up for limited run of hand-painted replica helmets

03 June 2025 by Ben Clarke

Michael Rutter and Shoei Helmets have teamed up to offer a limited run of hand painted X-SPR Pro helmets. The lids will be painted up by Rage Designs, the same firm that spray Rutter’s actual race...

Sportsbike Shop boots sale has up to 40% off many big brands like Sidi, Aplinestars and RST

02 June 2025 by Charlotte King

Are your old boots starting to look a bit ratty, or do you just have your eye on an upgrade? Sportsbike Shop have dropped the price on loads of motorcycle boots, so now could be the perfect time for a...

Sena revolutionise cross-brand intercom compatibility... and it doesn't cost a penny

19 May 2025 by Ben Clarke

Motorcyclists deciding which intercom brand to choose just had the job made simpler by an update to the Sena Wave app. Wave was first launched in 2024 but it took a while for the compatibility to...

Better than half-price Muc-Off! Save 50% on 5-litre bottles of Nanotech Motorcycle Cleaner here

14 May 2025 by Ben Clarke

Sportsbike Shop were selling 5-litre bottles of Muc-Off for just £17 – that’s a massive 57% off RRP and cheaper than anyone else at the time. Now you can find it for £20, which is still a cracking...

Be ready for anything your tour throws at you with Leatt adventure gear

07 May 2025 by Ben Clarke

Paid partnership with Leatt When you’re heading off for an extended tour, whether it’s a day of exploring your local trails or months of serious adventure, you need to be dressed for anything. Adventure-touring kit is some of...

Up to 65% off on helmets including HJC, AGV and Scorpion - now is the time to upgrade you lid

02 May 2025 by Ben Clarke

A motorcycle helmet is obviously a crucial bit of safety kit and the only part of your wardrobe you’re legally required to wear – but it’s also more than that, it’s an opportunity to express yourself.

Sportsbike Shop announce plans for new Southampton store

01 May 2025 by Charlotte King

Rapidly expanding UK motorcycle kit retailer Sportsbike Shop are set to open a new store in Southampton this summer. The new venue will be their second to open this year – following a new Norwich...