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Get your hands dirty: Best motocross and dirtbike gloves

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When it comes to riding off-road, whether that’s mild trail riding perhaps on an adventure bike, to doing more serious dirt biking all the way up to enduro and motocross riding, apart for needing the...

Tried and tested: LS2 Swift racing glove review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

These LS2 Swift gloves are a sporty leather option from the firm best known for making helmets. They offer great feel and protection without breaking the bank. Gloves are an essential part of your...

MCN's complete waterproof summer gloves guide | What to look for and which ones are best

14 September 2023 by Phil Clarke

What are waterproof summer gloves for? Even in the height of summer (especially in the UK), you can never fully rule out the possibility of a storm to rain on your parade while you ride. But when...

Tried and tested: Oxford Montreal 4.0 gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Oxford Montreal 4.0 is one of the latest gloves to be added to the British brand’s line-up alongside the fourth generation of its award-winning Montreal textile suit. The company doesn’t specify...

These are the best winter gloves to keep you riding all year, as reviewed by our team

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

A good pair of winter motorcycle gloves is essential through the colder months. Riding a motorbike with cold hands can be uncomfortable, painful or even dangerous once numbness sets in and affects...

These are the best women's motorcycle gloves our expert testers have reviewed

14 September 2023 by Charlotte King

There are now many more options available in terms of women’s riding gear than ever before. Gone are the days of simply buying small men’s kit, or all ladies’ variants featuring pink accents. However,...

Tried and tested: Held Air N Dry gloves review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Held Air N Dry gloves attempt to satisfy two very distinct riding conditions; hot and dry or wet and cold. We all know that finding biking kit that covers every eventuality is tough – while...

Motorcycle boots buying guide | MCN's top picks and pro tips to step up your ride in 2024

14 September 2023 by Phil Clarke

Motorcycle boots might be worn at the lowest part of your body, but that doesn’t make them the lowest priority thing to buy when considering your riding kit. Yes, they can make your feet feel like...

Wet weather performers: Best waterproof sportsbike boots

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

For riding sportsbikes you need sporty kit, and a pair of protective and comfortable boots with excellent feel for the bike’s controls is essential. However, inevitably — in the UK at least — even a...

Tried and tested: TCX RT-Race review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The TCX RT-Race is the standard, full-material microfibre-upper sports boot and it’s great for both the road and the track – but how does it stack up against cheaper rivals like the Frank Thomas...

World-beaters: Best waterproof touring boots for year round riding

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

For road riders, getting your kit right is never more important than when you’re contemplating big miles and a pair of waterproof motorcycle touring boots is a good place to start. If you’re just...

Tried and tested: DXR Skoga review

14 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

These DXR Skoga touring boots caught my eye with their low-key looks – the synthetic upper doesn’t shine like leather and under a pair of jeans their slimline profile could almost pass off as a pair...

Tried and tested: Alpinestars Web GTX review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Alpinestars Web GTX are a great all-round boot that will keep your feet warm, protected and reasonably warm but don’t sparkle in any particular area. That isn’t a criticism by any means – if...

Get shorty: Best short motorcycle boots

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

If you’re going casual in a pair of jeans, riding around town on an urban commute or just want a bit more comfort and mobility when you’re off the bike, then a short motorcycle boot may well be the...

Subtle safety: Best scooter boots as chosen by

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

For scooter riders, bikers who are hopping across town or those wanting more fashionable, comfortable biking footwear to go with a pair of motorcycle jeans, ankle boots are a great option. One of...

Tried and tested: TCX Street 3 boots review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The TCX Street 3 are a motorcycle boot with a casual, street style that offers protection without making it obvious you’re wearing them when you walk around off the bike. While some riders’ blood...

Tried and tested: Spada Striders boots review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Spada Striders are motorbike boots with a baseball or high-top trainer feel to them. They look very street-like, with a suede finish to their nubuck leather outer. Available in black or brown,...

Baby steps: Best kids’ motorcycle boots

14 September 2023 by Maria Martin

When it comes to kids’ motorcycle boots, most of what dominates the market are off-road or motocross versions. It’s hardly surprising, as the best way to get them going on two wheels and give them...

Best waterproof motorcycle boots | A guide to finding fashionable footwear to keep your feet dry

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

A decent pair of waterproof motorcycle boots should be essential kit in every biker’s armoury. There’s nothing worse than riding with cold, wet feet, regardless of how far you’ve got to go, as not...

Winter blues beaters: Best winter motorcycle boots

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

As we head into winter, those of us who ride year-round often turn our attention to biking kit that will provide the best warmth and weather protection, and a good quality pair of winter motorcycle...

Tried and tested: Alpinestars SMX-6 V2 Drystar review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Alpinestars SMX-6 V2 Drystar boots are sporty style waterproof boot that’s comfy enough to use for touring with the kind of protection you would expect on a track. It can be a dilemma...

Rate of inflation: Airbag jeans come to market

14 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Airbag jackets are nothing new, with most major kit brands producing inflating safety vests designed to provide additional protection. But there are also airbag jeans. You can wear them under your...

Best universal motorcycle luggage buying guide | Find the best ways to haul it all on any bike

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

One of the drawbacks of riding a motorbike is that you can’t carry as much with you as you can in other types of vehicles – but this can be improved with some universal motorcycle luggage. Whether...

Hard as a diamond: Abus Granit 68 Xplus scores highest Sold Secure Diamond level rating

14 September 2023 by MCN

Abus are taking the fight to bike thieves with an updated range of Sold Secure approved locks and chains – including a Diamond rated cylindrical disc lock which meets the highest level of protection...

Race trim: Best sporty leather jackets

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

A leather one piece race suit is the way to go for track riding, but if you want to keep the race look on your road going sportsbike then a sporty leather jacket may be a more practical solution. Most...

Tried and tested: RST Pro Series Commander jacket review

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

The RST Pro Series Commander jacket is the firm’s flagship textile motorcycle jacket. It’s a completely waterproof laminate jacket thanks to its SinAqua Pro technology – meaning you don’t have to mess...

A century of the Manx GP: Arai celebrate with limited edition RX-7V Evo

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

Arai helmets are celebrating 100 years of the Manx GP with a UK exclusive, limited edition version of their RX-7V Evo helmet. The design was unveiled on the island at this year’s TT and features a...

Tried and tested: HJC C10 review

14 September 2023 by Emma Franklin

An all-new motorbike helmet for 2023, the HJC C10 is an entry-level model and replaces the CS-15. It is the first sub £100 helmet to meet the latest ECE22.06 safety standard, which replaced the...

Roadskin Taranis Elite AAA jeans review | Single-layer, AAA-rated jeans we can't stop wearing

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

Motorcycle riding jeans have come a long way over the years and these Roadskin Taranis Elite AAA genuinely boggle the mind with their combination of comfort, lightweight fabric and...

Classic chic: Best retro leather jackets as chosen by MCN

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Riders of classic, vintage or retro motorcycles have a duty to follow the visual impact of their machines, and donning an old school, retro leather jacket to complete the image is practically...

Alpinestars Supertech R10 available now: First full face road helmet from the firm goes on sale

14 September 2023 by Michael Neeves

To compete head-on with the road helmet establishment is the tallest of tall orders, but Alpinestars are on the right track with their new Supertech R10 – the first full face road crash helmet the...

MCN's favourite FIM homologated motorcycle helmets | Tried and tested for thousands of miles

14 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Whether you’re looking for an authentic race replica for the road or want to take to the track wearing the best protection available, then an FIM homologated motorcycle helmet Could be for you.

Bricking it! Yamaha team up with Lego for new MT-10SP build

14 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Yamaha have teamed up with Lego to launch a new MT-10SP Technic kit, set to arrive in shops next month. The £199.99 build will be available on Tuesday, 1 August 2023 and consists of 1478 pieces.

Defiant against thieves: New Squire lock ramps up protection against angle grinders

14 September 2023 by Stuart Prestidge

Squire have launched what they say is their toughest ever motorcycle brake disc lock, promising angle grinder resistance that should deter even the most tooled-up thief. Named the Defiant, the...

Spoiler alert: Taylor Mackenzie helps Ruroc develop trackday helmet

14 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Gloucestershire helmet manufacturer Ruroc have set their sights on the race circuit, developing a track-focused helmet based on their Atlas 4.0 that’s both lighter and more aerodynamic than...

Tried and tested: Shoei Neotec II review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Neotec 2 has now been replaced by the Shoei Neotec 3, which conforms to the later ECE 22.06 safety standard. It’s also got a number of tweaks to improve the six-year-old Neotec II. Flip-front...