Accessories

Chigee Car Play AIO-5 review | "It's not perfect but I'd highly recommend it"

08 November 2024 by Joseph Wright

After damaging two iPhones due to excessive vibrations on my bike, I decided it was time to find a more rugged, purpose-built display. Enter the Chigee AIO 5 Play—a device that offers Apple CarPlay...

Cambox V4 Pro camera is reviewed by MCN's videographer who "was left disappointed"

22 October 2024 by Joseph Wright

As the videographer at MCN, I’m always on the lookout for the best tools to capture my rides. With track-day restrictions tightening around chin mounts for safety reasons, I thought the idea of a...

Weiser Technik’s blindingly bright indicator lights | Walking the line between subtlety and safety

15 October 2024 by Saffron Wilson

Weiser is based in both California and the UK and made their appearance on the market in 2007 with bright LED indicator lights to increase visibility for bikers on the road. From there, they have a...

The Garmin Zumo XT2 is a reliable companion on road or trail, but with a flaw that makes me nervous

01 October 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessor, the Garmin Zumo XT (which is still available from retailers at a significant discount), the Garmin Zumo XT2 is a dedicated motorcycle sat-nav...

The Bikerguard visor wiper is a thoroughly excellent but expensive bit of kit that I just don't need

24 September 2024 by Ben Clarke

Before I took delivery of the Bikerguard visor wiper system, I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I’ve tried a few novel and niche bits of bike kit over the years and they’re often a bit mad...

The Goose motorcycle tent from Wingman of The Road review | Quality sleeping option but it's bulky

06 September 2024 by Joseph Wright

After years of using plastic and nylon camping tents on my adventures, I decided to switch things up this year with the Wingman of the Road Goose tent, an all-in-one motorcycle camping system. If...

The Beeline Moto II may be simple on the outside but ever wondered how the tech inside works?

29 August 2024 by Nye Davis

Not everybody wants a huge tablet funnelling information towards them as they ride their motorcycle. For many riders, a simpler setup is a welcome antithesis to the huge electronic screens that now...

Garmin zūmo® XT2 | The advantages of using a purpose-built motorcycle sat nav

09 July 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with Garmin When it comes to navigating on a motorcycle, there are loads of options to choose from these days. And a purpose-built standalone sat nav represents a significant investment for the rider so it can be...

Best motorcycle gadgets and accessories | Improve your riding experience

04 July 2024 by Charlotte King

We live in a digital age where we can’t really get by without technology. There are lots of gadgets and accessories on the market now that aim to make your riding experience easier and more enjoyable.

Bright lights save lives | Be seen with Weiser Motorcycle lighting

18 June 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with Weiser Technik As bikers, we know the importance of being seen by other road users. From hi-viz vests to LEDs in helmets, there are plenty of products on the market designed to make you stand out. But Weiser Technik...

Lone Rider MotoTent review | Space to park the bike inside but bulky to carry

17 June 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Choosing the right tent for motorcycle travel is all about compromises, and making a trade-off between pack size, weight and practicality. My personal preference is to keep things small, and I’d...

Wherever you’re headed, MCN shares the best motorcycle sat navs and mobile apps to take you there

31 May 2024 by Robin Kirkley

Motorcycle sat navs are now a commonplace accessory. Many motorcyclists use them for plotting routes and following directions, but also for having sight of useful guidance information as they ride.

Cardo to the rescue | New premium intercom has got your back in an emergency with auto crash detection

30 May 2024 by Nye Davis

Intercom units aren’t exactly the first thing that springs to mind when you think about motorcycle safety items, but Cardo are looking to change that. We’ve tested it! Read our full Cardo...

Beeline Moto II review | Still not a full sat nav replacement but even better at what it does well

29 May 2024 by Ben Clarke

The Beeline Moto II is the much-anticipated and improved follow-up to the Beeline Moto sat nav with a bigger screen, more detailed map view and a raft of other features and developments. You could...

Motorcycle crash protection buying guide | Prevention is better than a cure so consider these options for your motorbike

10 May 2024 by Ben Clarke

Put simply, motorbike crash protection can make the difference between picking your bike up and riding away after a spill or having to write it off. Even the best-built modern bikes are increasingly...

RiDE Magazine tested six smartphone mounts back-to-back including vibration measurements to see which is best

22 April 2024 by Jim Blackstock

This test was performed by the team at our sister title RiDE Magazine – the biker’s champion that guarantees useful advice on buying a new or used motorbike, thorough testing and tips on which bits of...

Insta360 X3 camera | The all round action camera

14 March 2024 by Joseph Wright

As a motorcycle videographer continually pushing the boundaries of video production, the quest for cutting-edge tools led me to explore the Insta360 X3 camera, a contender challenging GoPro’s...

Oxford Mondial 2.0 review | This jacket & pants size up well for when it pours down hard

04 March 2024 by Alison Silcox

I’ve tested the first generation Oxford Mondial suit and was really impressed, so I jumped at the chance to put the updated version through its paces. It now comes with CE Level 2 protectors and...

Oxford HotGrips Pro review | Keep your hands toasty without lifting a finger - currently 30% off!

14 February 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Heated grips like these Oxford HotGrips Pro are essential kit these days, and not just to stop your hands freezing in winter. There are occasions all year round when I find they come in handy, such as...

Oxford SmartFingers review | The missing functionality you can't quite put your finger on

08 February 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Oxford SmartFingers are self-adhesive pads designed to add touch screen connectivity to motorbike gloves not otherwise equipped. Six pads are included in the pack, and each covers a significant area...

Alpine MotoSafe Earplugs review

24 November 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Alpine Motosafe are a reuseable earplug that come in two flavours – ‘Race’, with an SNR (Single Number Rating, the value given to their sound reduction as rated by ISO standards) of 20, and the ‘Tour’...

Baffling options: Best motorcycle exhaust end-cans

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There used to be a time when adding a replacement exhaust silencer would gain you additional power and performance but also a healthy dose of resentment from the outside world for the extra noise that...

A guide to motorcycle exhausts | Everything you need to know if you're considering an upgrade

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

There are a number of ways that we can upgrade and customise our bikes to make them our own, from smaller motorcycle accessories to one of the most popular motorcycle upgrades, an aftermarket exhaust,...

Royal Enfield Bar End Mirrors review

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Mirrors tend not to gain a huge amount of attention when it comes to motorcycles, except for several key areas. One is the off-road world, where they need to be as strong and resilient as possible.

Top motorcycle lever replacements and upgrades to improve your bike's comfort and safety

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the most tactile, touchy-feely parts of your bike are its control levers, for the front brake and clutch. But it’s also true that they’re one of the most vulnerable motorcycle accessories in...

A cleaner rear end: Best motorcycle tail tidies

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Bikes are usually well-designed and stylish but the one area that often lets them down is around the rear number plate and mudguard, where clumsy fenders and overlarge hangers often clutter up the...

Scratch-stoppers: Best motorcycle tank protectors

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are a couple of good reasons you might want to fit a tank protector to your bike’s fuel tank, both cosmetic and practical. On the first hand, one on the very rear of the tank will help protect...

Balancing act: Best motorcycle bar-ends

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s a fact we must accept somewhere along the line that some motorcycles are not perfect. I know; it’s hard to accept but it’s true. One of the things that can detract from the perfection of a ride...

Virtual racer: Best motorbike video games

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re anything like me, you harbour fantasies of racing against Valentino Rossi, taking on Dougie Lampkin or flying high over a motocross course. But a combination of age, lack of talent and...

Crossing continents pads: Best motorcycle seat pads

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

For a long-distance rider, there’s little more likely to cause dread on a ride than an uncomfortable seat. The feeling of ‘numb bum’, where sitting on a hard or uncomfortable saddle for a long period...

Build your dream bike: Best Lego motorcycles as chosen by MCN

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Not all biking ‘buys’ have to be sensible. It’s not always about purchasing prudent protective gear or investing in wise accessories. Lego motorcycles show bikes can be fun and frivolous as...

Pack it away: Best motorcycle kit storage options

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you only have a single motorbike outfit and helmet, then keeping your kit stored when you’re not using it will probably be fairly straightforward. However, if you have more than one set of kit, you...

Valentino Rossi: All His Races book review

10 October 2023 by James Taylor

This could have been a simplistic book. Some nice pictures, a quick summary of each race, job done. But there’s more to it than that in this All His Races book of Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP career.

Warm hands, cold start: Best heated grips for your motorbike

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Contrary to what many people think, a pair of the best heated motorcycle grips isn’t purely the domain of riding in the deepest of winter. Of course, when the temperature drops, they can help...

Pit-lane essentials: Everything you need to get the most from a motorcycle trackday

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It doesn’t matter what bike you ride and how you ride it. You may be a courier, a commuter, a recreational chip-hunter with your mates or a track day addict with a hotblooded sportsbike. Somewhere...

Performance page turners: Best motorbike-related books

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There was a time when the choice of best motorcycle books was limited to Haynes repair manuals or a round-up of the grand prix racing year – not anymore though. And rumours of the demise of printed...