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Tried and tested: T.ur G-Zero winter gloves review

14 September 2023 by Adam Binnie

On the other hand the T.ur G-Zero promises maximum warmth in even the most extreme weather, with a clever double glove structure than keeps unnecessary padding to a minimum too. Passive gloves that do...

Tried and tested: Cardo Packtalk Bold review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

While for many, motorcycling is about isolation and distraction from the rest of the world, others like to stay in touch, and for them, a motorcycle intercom – such as the Cardo Packtalk Bold – fitted...

Tried and tested: Shark Ridill review

14 September 2023 by Gareth Evans

Shark’s Ridill is a low-price, high-feature motorbike helmet that would suit new riders perfectly. It’s not perfect, as you’d expect for a lid at this price point, but for a starting point it’s ideal,...

Tried and tested: Kappa WA402S rucksack review

14 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Kappa WA402S rucksack is formed from PVC tarpaulin, the material will prevent any and all water from entering, ensuring that your contents stay safe and dry whatever the conditions. There are...

Your guide to top motorcycle camping tents for self-sufficient touring adventures, whatever your budget

14 September 2023 by Robin Kirkley

Motorcycle camping tents are a home away from home that can be carried on your touring bike on any self-sufficient motorcycle camping adventure. It’s where you rest your weary head after a day in the...

Tried and tested: ABS plastic fairings review

13 September 2023 by Joseph Wright

Following my booking of my first track day, I decided to switch out the OEM fairings on my ZXR400 as a precautionary measure in case of any accidents during the event. Since I needed to commute to and...

Muc-Off help to clean-up crime: Tracker holder gives bikers an affordable security solution

11 September 2023 by MCN

Muc-Off have released a special motorbike security device to keep Apple’s new AirTag tracking devices hidden and tamper-proof in a bid to keep bike thieves at bay. The handy Apple AirTag holder can...

Tried and tested: Sena 20S Evo review

11 September 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Sena 20S Evo motorcycle intercom is the latest in the comms specialists’ range of Bluetooth-powered hardware. It isn’t mesh compatible (though you can add it with a £99 optional adapter), so it...

Tried and tested: Dainese Racing 3 jacket review

06 September 2023 by Michael Neeves

This Dainese Racing 3 jacket was launched back in 2017 and updated with the Racing 4 version in 2022. It featured some light upgrades and new colours, but both versions are essentially the same.

It’s ice to meet you: Zerofit promise summertime comfort with cooling new Ice Weave base layers

06 September 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Undersuit and base layer experts Zerofit, the Japanese brand who claim to manufacture the ‘world’s warmest base layer’, are now offering something to help keep you seriously cool this summer, with...

Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa V4 SP review: Racey tyres that also work on the road

01 September 2023 by Michael Neeves

The Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyre has always been the fast road/trackday rider’s motorcycle tyre of choice, as well as standard equipment on the tastiest super nakeds and superbikes. It’s a hard act...

Shoei Neotec 3 review | This feature-packed flip front has set a new benchmark for top-spec helmets

01 September 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The Shoei Neotec 3 is the latest version of the Tokyo based manufacturer’s highly regarded modular motorcycle helmet. As an evolution of the six-year-old Neotec 2, it’s been significantly updated to...

Riding jeans review: Furygan K11 X Kevlar tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are plenty of riding jeans around on the market and if you are after a pair, you are faced with several decisions; what protective CE rating will you accept? Do you want single-layer jeans or...

MCN's guide to the best waterproof motorcycle jeans and trousers that we've tested

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

When we talk about waterproof motorcycle jeans, we don’t necessarily mean that they are made from denim. Riding jeans are motorcycle trousers that are more jeans-like in their cut and fit rather than...

Riding jeans review: Bull-it Covert Evo tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Michael Neeves

There’s a comprehensive range of Bull it motorcycle jeans, right at the top of which are the Covert Evo Covec. These straight cut jeans claim to offer high levels of protection and are intended for...

Best motorcycle trousers | Expert guide to legwear you should wear on a bike, tested by our team

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Just like any other part of your motorcycle riding gear, choosing the best motorcycle trousers is crucial and should be given as much consideration as when you buy a motorcycle jacket or helmet, to...

Best summer motorcycle trousers | We've tested these trousers to help keep you cool

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

While multi-season textile jackets, with various detachable linings and waterproof membranes, are now commonplace, finding a pair of the best summer motorcycle trousers with plenty of ventilation...

Riding jeans review: Bull-It Tactical Icon tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Richard Newland

Bull it Tactical Icon jeans are the lightest in the range, yet claim to offer the same high-end performance as their more substantial siblings. MCN editor Richard Newland has been trying out a pair of...

MCN's best women's motorcycle leggings and jeans tested by our female riders

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

The market for women’s motorcycle gear has been growing steadily in recent years, giving female bikers a wider choice both in terms of fit and protection. If you are a casual rider who isn’t looking...

Best textile motorcycle trousers tried and tested by MCN to complete your two piece suit

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Getting the best textile motorcycle trousers to go with your textile jacket is a key element of sorting your motorcycling kit. Many manufacturers will produce a matching pair of trousers – or...

Down and dirty: Best adventure bike trousers

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When we looked at adventure motorcycle jackets, we established that they have a wide range of requirements; keep you protected from falls and weather while also allowing your body to dissipate sweat...

Premium bond: The best laminated motorcycle trousers

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

As with textile motorcycle jackets, the features and materials of laminated motorcycle trousers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with the latest laminated versions being the most recent...

Leathers review: Dainese Mugello R crash tested

31 August 2023 by Bruce Dunn

Tested by Bruce Dunn for four years, 10,000 miles The Mugello R D-air is Dainese’s very highest specification leather race suit and it’s as close as you can get to wearing what MotoGP and WSB stars...

The best motorcycle leathers for track or road use as chosen by MCN testers

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

The one piece leather suit is considered the pinnacle of sportsbike kit, there’s a reason motorcycle racers wear leather suits; it’s considered the most abrasion-resistant material there is, so it...

Apex predators: Best motorcycle knee sliders as chosen by MCN

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re serious about fast riding, particularly on track, then you’ll already know you need a set of leathers; one-piece for full-on racing, though you can use two-piece for trackdays and they are a...

Adventure motorcycle jacket buying guide | Why globetrotters all wear them and how to find yours

31 August 2023 by Phil Clarke

When you’re packing up for an adventure ride, your motorcycle jacket is one of the most important pieces of adventure kit to consider. Chances are you’ll be basically living in it the whole time, so...

Best motorcycle jackets tried and tested by MCN | An expert buying guide, whatever you ride

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

After a helmet, the most well known piece of kit that bikers wear is a good motorcycle jacket. Motorcyclists have been wearing leather jackets ever since riders first discovered that cow hide was...

Best RST airbag clothing

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

RST airbag clothing offers an affordable way for many riders to get the latest safety tech. There are many, me included, who passionately feel that personal airbag clothing is the next game-changer...

Jacket review: Richa Daytona 2 tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Richard Newland

Leather motorcycle jackets that look good on all types of bike are, oddly, relatively hard to find. Sporty is easy, and so is out-and-out retro, but finding a timeless and well-spec’d jacket that I’d...

MCN’s top tested textile motorcycle jackets for safety, comfort, and all-weather riding

31 August 2023 by Robin Kirkley

There are two broad categories of motorcycle jackets: textiles and leathers. Each has its own distinct features, and often choosing between them comes down to personal preference and the type of...

Retro practicality: Best waxed cotton motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There was a time that there were only a couple of ways to keep water out of your riding jacket. One was to make it from leather (cows are, after all, waterproof) and the second was to make it from...

Stand out from the crowd: Best hi viz motorbike kit

31 August 2023 by MCN

There’s no doubt that if you want to be seen on your motorcycle or scooter, then wearing and using hi viz motorbike kit is the way to go. It does what it says on the tin; high visibility. It means...

Woven winners: Best sporty textile motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

While leather can offer the highest levels of protection rating, a sporty textile jacket can come close and add functionality such as breathability alongside waterproofing and a range of other options...

Safety in style: Best casual textile motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Casual textile motorcycle jackets offer all the comfort and style of a fashion garment but also carry some level of proper protection to the rider. Sometimes, you want the full-length protection...

Brace for the cold: Best winter motorbike jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Winter motorbike jackets are a crucial purchase if you ride year round because, if there’s one thing you can be sure about motorcycling in winter – at some point it will be cold. But while that...

Winter warmers: Best heated motorcycle jackets and vests

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Riding in winter and unpredictable spring can be tedious – and incredibly dangerous – if riders are not adequately prepared for it. However, heated vests and motorcycle jackets are the perfect...