Bike Kit
Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves review
10 October 2023 by
I was pleasantly surprised to find this pair of Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves without a three-figure price tag. Priced at just shy of £60, these three-season gloves have been a great find.
A guide to motorcycle exhausts | Everything you need to know if you're considering an upgrade
10 October 2023 by
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
10 October 2023 by
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
10 October 2023 by
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
10 October 2023 by
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
10 October 2023 by
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
10 October 2023 by
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...
Scratch-stoppers: Best motorcycle tank protectors
10 October 2023 by
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...
Virtual racer: Best motorbike video games
10 October 2023 by
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...
Best Motorcycle Mirrors and Accessories
10 October 2023 by
Sometimes, no matter how hard they try, manufacturers can’t get everything right. And something that can be completely dependent on the size and shape of the rider is how well the mirrors and...
The Best Aftermarket Motorcycle Replacement Screens
10 October 2023 by
Part of the attraction of motorcycling is the freedom, the exposure to the environment, the wind-in-the-hair (helmet notwithstanding, of course) riding experience. Sometimes though, that can get a bit...
Best motorcycle indicator upgrades
10 October 2023 by
Motorcycle indicators are hardly the stuff of legend or discussion; you will rarely get another biker coming up to you at a bike meet or a bacon-butty stop to ask where you got them, how you find they...
A guide to motorcycle seat pads to help you stay comfortable while covering big miles
10 October 2023 by
For those that like to cover long-distance, be that big day trips or long tours abroad, there’s little more likely to cause dread on a ride than an uncomfortable seat. The feeling of ‘numb bum’, where...
Stay dry whatever the weather: Alpinestars Hurricane waterproof oversuit review
10 October 2023 by
These two-piece motorcycle waterproofs are designed to be worn over road riding kit. A one-piece version is also available of the Alpinestars Hurricane Waterproof oversuit as well. Is the...
Comfort Air seat cushion review
10 October 2023 by
There are lots of accessories available on the aftermarket to make your motorcycle more comfortable. And one of the most important things to keep comfy on a bike is your bum. In this respect, the...
Build your dream bike: Best Lego motorcycles as chosen by MCN
10 October 2023 by
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...
KTM eDrive 16 electric balance bike review
10 October 2023 by
Balance bikes are the perfect first step to getting nippers on to two wheels, but powered versions take things that one step further by introducing the concept of throttle control. Made by US company...
Pack it away: Best motorcycle kit storage options
10 October 2023 by
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...
Shad SW45 Rucksack Review
10 October 2023 by
The Shad SW45 Rucksack is a little bit like a roll bag that’s been transformed into a highly effective waterproof motorbike rucksack with a few adaptations. The main body of the rucksack is a...
Motorcycle armour buying guide | The best ways to protect yourself on a motorcycle explained
10 October 2023 by
Riding a motorcycle gives a feeling of liberation unlike any other, but the more we do it, the higher the chances we’ll find ourselves in a difficult situation. That’s where good motorcycle armour...
Valentino Rossi: All His Races book review
10 October 2023 by
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.
Oxford Original Approved AA MS Shirt Review
10 October 2023 by
Riding shirts like the Oxford Original Approved AA MS have been around for a few years now and are a more protective option than wearing a Carhartt or Dickies lumberjack number on your...
Pit-lane essentials: Everything you need to get the most from a motorcycle trackday
10 October 2023 by
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...
Best Kids' Motorcycle Gear
10 October 2023 by
We’ve said it before – it’s both hugely exciting and a little scary when your kids express an interest in following you onto two wheels. Generally, they can either do this themselves or on the back...
Get Your Kids Into MX: Best junior off-road bike kit
10 October 2023 by
For many riders who have been on or around bikes their entire lives, the chances are they first got their feet up on a dirt bike or a motocross bike. There are numerous reasons for trying MX but the...
SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 Review
10 October 2023 by
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...
Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Stella Airbag Vest Review
10 October 2023 by
Alpinestars’ Tech-Air motorcycle airbag project has been around since 2003, but back then it was strictly the preserve of world championship riders only. Since then the brand has gone commercial and...
MCN’s pick of the the best motorcycle books | Great stories still matter in the age of digital
10 October 2023 by
Motorcycle books might seem like they’re from a bygone era in this online age where YouTube and social media dominate. But humans are still humans, and the love of great storytelling has been part of...
Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar Review | "The best bit of off-roading kit I own"
10 October 2023 by
A well-known brand for off-road bike gear and these Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar motorbike boots are the latest in a long line of popular, high-quality dirt bike kit. When I ride on the...
Insta360-ONE-R-Ultimate-Kit: Is It Worth The Price?
10 October 2023 by
If you’re looking for a way to capture your rides for insurance purposes or just for fun, it’s worth getting an action camera like this one from Insta360. Small and easy to mount, they give you peace...
Held Phantom Pro Review
10 October 2023 by
The Held Phantom Pro is the most expensive sports glove in brands racing range and combines abrasion resistant kangaroo leather with strips of stingray leather and aramid fibres to produce a highly...
Motorcycle Touring Essentials
10 October 2023 by
There’s a lot more to heading off motorcycle touring than simply chucking a few bits of clothing in a bag and chucking a leg over a touring bike. It doesn’t need to be a particularly complicated...
Shark Spartan RS Review 2023
10 October 2023 by
The Shark Spartan RS was one of the first motorcycle helmets from the French safety firm to meet more stringent ECE 22.06 safety regulations – meaning it should perform better in rotational impacts. A...
Oxford Protex Stretch Motorcycle Cover Review
10 October 2023 by
There are two main reasons to keep your bike under a cover like this Oxford Protex Stretch. The first is if you don’t have anywhere ‘indoors’ to keep your bike, such as a garage, workshop or shed. A...
Top Casual Motorcycle Clothing
10 October 2023 by
There’s a lot of casual riding gear on the market that looks stylish, is great for warmer riding days around town and doesn’t compromise safety. In fact, more and more riders are looking for casual...
Top Heated Motorcycle Kit
10 October 2023 by
Many motorcyclists approach winter in the same way some animals do; stock up on luxuries, hunker down and wait for spring and the onset of better weather. Others use a more arctic approach, adapting...