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SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 Review

10 October 2023 by Saffron Wilson

The SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 line was specifically designed to complement retro-style motorcycles and sits alongside a range of luggage options such as tank bags, backpacks, saddlebags and...

Our favourite Cardo intercom is 20% off - here's why you should snap it up while you can

10 October 2023 by Adam Binnie

Current range-topper, the Cardo Packtalk Edge motorcycle intercom, is on sale during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 10th/11th) with a saving of 20%. It comes with all the key tech you’d expect –...

Next-gen sports-touring rubber: Metzeler Roadtec 02 tyres announced for 2024

09 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

Motorcycle tyre specialists Metzeler have announced a new version of their popular Roadtec 01 sports-touring tyre. The Metzeler Roadtec 02 will be available for purchase from January 2024 with claimed...

Can't stand wet hands? The Gore-Tex in these Richa Altantic gloves is so stealthy I didn't even notice it

27 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

Getting caught in a downpour can happen at any time of the year, and while it might be possible to stash a jacket drop liner somewhere on the bike for emergencies, I really don’t have space for a...

No need to break the bank or your fingers with these sub-£100 gloves: MCN's Oxford Nexus 1.0 review

25 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

Any motorcycle kit offering more than two attributes from the “affordable/protective/comfortable” pyramid demands a closer inspection, which is exactly why we’ve got these Oxford Nexus 1.0 gloves on...

Sporty styling meets touring practicality: HJC R-PHA 70 helmet review

19 September 2023 by Alison Silcox

I’ve been a fan of HJC motorcycle helmets for a number of years and have tried various flip-front and full-faced versions. This particular model, the HJC R-PHA 70 helmet has been around for a few...

Tank toppers: Best motorcycle tankbags as chosen by MCN

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle tankbags are a great way to carry your essentials while keeping them all within easy reach. The’re perfect for things like maps, phones, keys, passports and wallets and particularly handy...

Best universal motorcycle panniers | Case study

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There may well come a time when you need to carry luggage on your bike and universal motorcycle panniers can be a cheap and practical option – whether you’re heading on a multi-day camping trip or...

Best motorcycle tailbags tried and tested by expert MCN staff

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

Even the most leisure-based weekend warrior will occasionally need to transport stuff by motorcycle. Whether for nipping away on a riding trip on your tourer, commuting to work on a scooter or...

MCN's guide to the best motorcycle backpacks with our tried and tested favourites

14 September 2023 by Charlotte King

From time to time, you will need to carry things with you when you head out on your bike, there are a number of motorcycle luggage options including tail packs, top boxes, tank bags, saddle bags or...

Canvas opinion: Best motorcycle camping kit

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re heading off on a long, multi-day trip or tour, then you’ll need to stay in different places overnight, and motorcycle camping kit can be a great way to do it. While many people in this...

Motorcycle rollbags buying guide | Our top picks and why you should add one to your bike

14 September 2023 by Phil Clarke

Unless you ride a scooter, storage space can be hard to come by as a motorcyclist, and that’s where rollbags come into their own. Named after their roll-top style closure, they’re simple but effective...

Fully loaded: Best motorcycle luggage racks

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Sometimes, you don’t want full-on fitted luggage on your motorcycle. Sometimes, you just want to chuck a bag across the back, strap it on and go. And while this can often be entirely possible with an...

The winner takes it all: MCN's best motorbike kit bags

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There will be times when you need to travel in a car or van or even, by train or air and need to carry your gear with you; you might be heading to a track day in the van, you may be heading off on a...

Oxford's Aqua Rollbags are a versatile, rugged and dependable luggage option for any trip | MCN review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Oxford Aqua Rollbag is a soft motorcycle luggage option available in four capacities, 20, 30, 50 and 70 litres. All are made from PVC tarpaulin outer with a rigid-edges roll-top closure that has...

Luggage that delivers: Best motorcycle messenger bags

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle messenger bags are a firm favourite with bikers, particularly in an urban environment. They are the chosen way of carrying goods by dispatch riders and – you guessed it, messengers – as...

Lifesavers: Best motorcycle first aid kits

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s an unavoidable fact of motorcycling life that, despite whatever precautions we may take and whatever protective riding gear we wear, as motorcyclists we’re vulnerable to injury which is why it...

Rok straps review: A motorcycle luggage essential

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the great things about motorcycling is the ability to chuck a bag on the back seat and head off into the sunset on an adventure. But before you do that, you need a few luggage essentials and a...

Added extras: Best motorcycle luggage accessories

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Purpose-designed motorcycle luggage can be brilliant. Whether you use hard or soft panniers, a topbox or tankbag, all are brilliant ways of carrying your clobber around for commuting to work or going...

Waisting away: Best motorcycle waistbags

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We all sniggered when we realised that Americans called waistbags (or bumbags, as they are better known this side of the pond) ‘fanny packs’ but a waistbag can be a really useful bit of riding kit.

Tried and tested: Royal Enfield official accessories review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Royal Enfield Himalayan is a great bike – but what about the aftersales accessories? We’re going to have a look at a couple of the more popular items here and work out whether they are worth...

Tried and tested: Sena SRL2 Intercom review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Sena SRL2 is a Bluetooth intercom system that has been designed specifically to fit within the Shoei Neotec 2 helmet – as well as two other models from the Japanese manufacturer – and work...

Tried and tested: Cardo Freecom 4X intercom headset review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

if you like listening to music, sat-nav instructions and making or taking phone calls when you are riding, you will need a Bluetooth headset or motorcycle intercom – like the Cardo Freecom...

Cardo Packtalk Edge review: king of comms?

14 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

The Cardo Packtalk Edge motorcycle intercom sits at the top of the firm’s range, featuring all the latest key technologies like Bluetooth 5.2, mesh connectivity for 15 riders and premium sound from...

Shiny, happy people: Best motorcycle chrome cleaners

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Chrome cleaner will let you take care of the ultra-reflective plated surfaces on your motorbike, especially common on customs, cruisers and some retro models. Cleaning a motorbike properly involves...

MCN's guide to the best motorcycle maintenance sprays

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Any self-respecting motorcyclist will have a cupboard full of lotions and potions to look after their bike. Anything from cleaning it to preventing it from corroding; keeping rain off your visor to...

Tried and tested: ACF-50 corrosion preventer review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s a sad fact of life that, unless you only ride on dry days and in the warmer months, you will need some form of corrosion prevention on your bike. It might just be a light dusting if you prefer...

Comms away: How to fit an intercom to your motorcycle helmet

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re one of the many riders who like to listen to music or hear sat-nav instructions, or make or take phone calls and chat to passengers on your touring bike or other riders, then a motorcycle...

Jet wash: Best motorcycle carburettor cleaners

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

While for most engine work, a can of degreaser will suffice to clean up parts prior to reassembly. However, when it comes to fuel systems, you need a motorcycle carburettor cleaner. Something that...

A guide to cleaning your motorcycle chain including tips and the best cleaners

14 September 2023 by Charlotte King

Looking after your motorcycle chain is a really important chore, after all it is the part of your bike that runs the power to your rear wheel unless you own a belt or shaft-driven motorcycle. So chain...

Listen up! The best motorcycle earphones as chosen by MCN

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

For many riders, the solitude and peace of riding a motorcycle is what they love; no phones, emails or questions, just them and their bike and the road. However, others, myself included, like to...

Care for your bike and the planet: Best eco-friendly motorcycle cleaners

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We all want to keep our bikes clean. Not only is it the best way to pride and joy looking its best but it’s an important part of its maintenance schedule and a vital way to ensure it’s performing to...

Shift the toughest crud: Best motorcycle degreasers

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

No matter how scrupulously clean you keep your bike, there will come a time when you need to clean something that is particularly filthy or has a build-up of old oil or grease, meaning you need a good...

Tried and tested: Worx Hydroshot brushless review

14 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

While it’s not a great idea to blast your wheel bearings or electronics with a pressure washer, you can safely clean your motorbike with Worx Hydroshot Brushless if you are careful. Thing is, going...

Keep corrosion at bay with the best rust-prevention products for your motorbike

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

Rust is the enemy of the motorcyclist, especially if you ride all year round, whatever the weather. Once corrosion sets in it is extremely hard to get rid of and can make a once beautiful machine look...

We ride hundreds of thousands of miles per year and these are the best chain lubes we've found for all conditions

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

Chain lube is an essential maintenance spray for any motorcycle that uses a drive chain (which is the vast majority). Chain cleaning and lubrication is an important step in chain care and should be a...