Motorcycle accessories buying advice and reviews

Welcome to our motorcycle accessories homepage, where you'll get the very latest in-depth reviews of the products we're testing. Our team put thousands of miles on each pair we test to ensure we can deliver verdicts you can trust.

But it doesn't stop there. Our motorcycle accessories buying guides deliver exactly what they say: helpful, essential information so you can make the right choice when you decide to take the plunge.

Motorcycle wheel and tire accessories buying guide | How to keep your bike rolling for the long term

Motorcycle wheel and tire accessories buying guide | How to keep your bike rolling for the long term

Your motorcycle tires and wheels are the only part of the bike that ever touch the tarmac (hopefully), so it’s important to have some wheel and tire accessories and tools on hand to keep them in good...

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

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

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.

Best motorcycle gadgets and accessories | Improve your riding experience

Best motorcycle gadgets and accessories | Improve your riding experience

We live in a digital age where it’s difficult to 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...

Motorcycle phone mounts | For easy access to navigation and other apps on your phone while you ride

Motorcycle phone mounts | For easy access to navigation and other apps on your phone while you ride

Motorcycle phone mounts are a game changing accessory for riders who like to also use their phones for navigation, and want quick access to their apps while they ride. That includes connecting a...

Motorcycle dash cam buying guide | These high-tech video cameras give you added peace of mind

Motorcycle dash cam buying guide | These high-tech video cameras give you added peace of mind

Motorcycle dash cams are just as crucial for capturing incidents and proving innocence as automobile dash cams, yet most motorcyclists don’t bother. Until they wish they had.  Jump to: What...

MCN’s guide to choosing the best motorcycle helmet cameras to capture all the action of your ride

MCN’s guide to choosing the best motorcycle helmet cameras to capture all the action of your ride

What some call motorcycle helmet cameras others call action cameras, bodycams or adventure cameras. Different names for the same piece of kit – a camera mounted on your body or motorcycle that...

The best motorcycle earplugs to protect your hearing on the bike and keep tinnitus at bay

The best motorcycle earplugs to protect your hearing on the bike and keep tinnitus at bay

Riding motorbikes is a noisy business and so motorcycle earplugs are generally considered to be a good idea. According to a study published by Cambridge University, there is “evidence of both...

Vsysto Motorcycle Dash Cam review | A good value unit delivering high-quality images day and night

Vsysto Motorcycle Dash Cam review | A good value unit delivering high-quality images day and night

If you are out riding and the worst happens, a dash cam like this one from Vsysto would have you covered and the video evidence would be acceptable to the police, your insurance company, and the...

Thork Racing DMD-T865 Nav Tab | The only off-road navigation tool you'll ever need

Thork Racing DMD-T865 Nav Tab | The only off-road navigation tool you'll ever need

The Thork Racing DMD T865 Nav Tab V2 is an off-road focused touchscreen navigator built using an 8″ Android tablet but upgraded to become rugged, waterproof and ready for adventure on the path less...

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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 can be temperamental

The Garmin Zumo XT2 is a reliable companion on road or trail, but can be temperamental

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Best motorcycle gadgets and accessories | Improve your riding experience

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

Bright lights save lives | Be seen with Weiser Motorcycle lighting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Motorcycle phone mounts | For easy access to navigation and other apps on your phone while you ride

Motorcycle phone mounts | For easy access to navigation and other apps on your phone while you ride

Motorcycle phone mounts are a game changing accessory for riders who like to also use their phones for navigation, and want quick access to their apps while they ride. That includes taking calls,...

Insta360 X3 camera | The all round action camera

Insta360 X3 camera | The all round action camera

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

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

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 17% off!

Oxford HotGrips Pro review | Keep your hands toasty without lifting a finger - currently 17% off!

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

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

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

Alpine MotoSafe Earplugs review

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’...

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

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

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,...

Baffling options: Best motorcycle exhaust end-cans

Baffling options: Best motorcycle exhaust end-cans

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...

Royal Enfield Bar End Mirrors review

Royal Enfield Bar End Mirrors review

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.

A cleaner rear end: Best motorcycle tail tidies

A cleaner rear end: Best motorcycle tail tidies

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...

Balancing act: Best motorcycle bar-ends

Balancing act: Best motorcycle bar-ends

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...

Top tried and tested touring essentials for any long distance motorcycle trip

Top tried and tested touring essentials for any long distance motorcycle trip

If you’re planning your first big motorcycle tour then you may be wondering what the most important things to pack are. Maybe, you already have your packing list written out and you are just looking...