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Jacket review: Spada Ascent tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Spada Ascent is a touring/adventure style textile jacket that’s good to go whether you’re commuting through winter or taking on a round-the-world trip. There are some genuine bargains around...

Tailored to your needs: Best high-end textile motorcycle suits

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Nothing protects like leather when it comes to motorcycle jackets and trousers, but textile motorcycle suits have the edge in practicality. By using the very latest materials such as Gore-Tex,...

Spidi Alpentrophy Textile Suit review | A laminated suit for all occasions

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Spidi Alpentrophy is my second suit from the brand and is even more impressive than the predecessor, which I also had. It’s a very highly-specified combination that has seen me through several...

Textile suit review: Oxford Mondial tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When it launched, the Oxford Mondial jacket was £250 and the trousers were £200, making a laminated textile suit for well below £500 – a huge achievement. However, many other manufacturers have caught...

In it for the long haul: Best touring motorbike jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The best motorcycle touring jacket is perhaps one of the most versatile bits of motorcycling gear. A decent one will keep you warm and dry when the weather gets unpleasant but allow you to stay cool,...

A buying guide to women's motorcycle jackets written by our female experts at MCN

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Choosing women’s motorcycle kit can be fairly tricky, what with sizing being so unpredictable and various style choices on offer. Picking out which motorcycle jacket is best for you can be quite a...

Punching above their weight: Best lightweight motorcycle textiles

31 August 2023 by Maria Martin

Lightweight motorbike kit can be a versatile option for new riders and seasoned veterans alike. With plenty to choose from, you could opt for the do-it-all textile jacket or trousers, or perhaps...

Best motorcycle shirts and hoodies | MCN have tested these casual armoured options

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Motorbike shirts and hoodies are a great way to stay comfortable and look casual on the road without sacrificing your safety, if you don’t want to wear a proper leather motorcycle jacket. There are...

Best summer motorcycle jackets | keep your cool

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Everyone loves riding in the summer. The sun’s out, the temperature is up, and the beach is a perfect ride away – what can be better than a blast to the seaside for fish and chips or an ice cream.

Youth of today: Best children's motorcycle jackets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Just like your grown-up clothing, children’s motorcycle jackets should feature abrasion-resistant outer materials and protective armour in the key locations, including shoulders and elbows. You may...

Riding shirt review: Resurgence Pekev Ultra tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Simon Relph

This riding Resurgence Pekev Ultra riding jacket/shirt looked so tempting that I couldn’t resist ordering one. When it arrived a few days later, I couldn’t wait to get it out and try it on because the...

Beat the chill: Best winter motorcycle jackets as chosen by MCN

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are two very obvious requirements for a winter motorcycle jacket; it needs to keep you warm, and it needs to keep you dry. Numerous jackets can do one or the other but for winter, you need both...

Best motorcycle back protectors for road and track | Tested and reviewed by MCN

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We constantly talk about protective kit and how it is available for every condition, every journey and every style of bike. And one of the most important areas after a motorcycle helmet to protect...

Best two-piece motorcycle touring suits | MCN's top tested touring jacket and trouser sets

31 August 2023 by Charlotte King

Thinking of loading your adventure bike or sports tourer up and heading out on an amazing adventure, but not sure what you need to wear? A two-piece motorcycle touring suit offers versatility with...

Textile suit review: Dane Drakar tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

In its most basic form, the Dane Drakar is a mesh suit that is lightweight and comfortable and allows masses of cooling air to keep the rider cool – essential for any tour in warmer climates. However,...

Best motorcycle airbag protection | Bags for life

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle airbag vests were once the preserve of factory riders, but these days there are affordable systems available from lots of manufacturers and with various payment models. The development...

Getting fresh: How to wash textile motorbike kit

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s a fact of life that if you ride year-round or in all conditions, then you will probably need to wash your kit sooner or later. Mud, salt and road grime make a right mess of clothing. While it...

Autumn bargain: Oxford Hinterland tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Oxford Hinterland is the flagship textile jacket-and-trouser combination from the British brand’s product range, which is itself already famous for among other things, great value riding kit and a...

Goggle search: Best motocross and dirtbike googles

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

A pair of motocross goggles is essential to maintain vision and protect the rider’s eyes when wearing certain types of helmet. Goggles are preferred to visors here as they allow that airflow to keep...

Hit the dirt: Best enduro helmets as picked by MCN

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re an off-roader, then the chances are that somewhere along the line, you’ll decide you want a proper off-road enduro helmet. That’s not to say that adventure-style helmets are not for you –...

Peaky blinders: Best peaked motorcycle helmets chosen by MCN

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

From adventure biking and trail riding to motocross, enduro and trials, there’s a peaked motorcycle helmet out there to suit every off-road occasion. The peak serves two main functions – to shield...

Helmet review: Shark Evo GT tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

They aren’t for everyone, but there’s no denying that flip-front helmets, like the Shark Evo GT, add a degree of convenience that you simply don’t get with either a full-face or an...

Helmet review: Shark Skwal 2.2 tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The LED lighting in the SHARK Skwal 2.2 is a unique feature that risks overshadowing everything else this helmet does well – particularly when people reviewing it refer to it in the first paragraph.

Italian flair: MCN picks the best AGV helmets on the market

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When it comes to motorcycle protection, AGV helmets are considered to be up there with the best of them. Their lids protect the heads of many of the world’s leading racers, with both Valentino Rossi...

City slickers: Best jet motorcycle helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Jet motorcycle helmets are the best helmets to feel the freedom you get from an open face without sacrificing all the safety. For many, the feeling of wearing an open-face motorcycle helmet and the...

Helmet review: Klim Krios Pro tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Michael Guy

The top of line Klim Krios Pro adventure helmet takes a revolutionary approach to protection, employing several cutting edge features to set it apart from the competition. Top of the list is the use...

Feel the breeze: Best open-face motorcycle helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We’ve all seen plenty of movies and TV shows – most notably from across the Pond – where bikers wear open-face motorcycle helmets and are bathed in glorious warm sunlight as they ride care-free along...

Helmet review: Arai Quantic tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The all-new Arai Quantic is the Japanese firm’s flagship sports touring motorcycle helmet, designed with regular riding and long distance touring in mind. Here’s what MCN Editor Rich Newland and Chief...

Helmet review: Shoei GT-Air II tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Michael Neeves

The Shoei GT-Air 2 motorcycle helmet replaced the original GT Air and has been around since in 2019. In that time, it’s received plaudits from customers and awarded a Ride magazine ‘Best Buy’ green...

Peewee adventures: Best kids dirtbike helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When kids make their start in motorcycling it’s likely to be off-road somewhere, so of all the helmet options a kids’ dirtbike helmet would be ideal. There are a variety of reasons for this, not least...

Arai's outgoing Tour-X 4 helmet is still a go-to adventure touring option - here's why

31 August 2023 by Michael Neeves

The highly acclaimed, top-spec Arai Tour-X motorbike helmet has been around for decades and I’ve been testing the fourth-generation Tour-X4 for the past three years. It’s designed for adventure bike...

Next-gen safety: Best kids’ motorbike helmets

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

A kids’ motorbike helmet should be the very first thing on your mind before you let your little one loose on a motorbike for the first time. Most parents would put their children’s safety and...

Helmet review: Shoei EX-Zero ‘Equation’ tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

The Shoei Ex-Zero Equation is a lightweight, comfy and fairly practical motorbike helmet (in fair weather at least) but I couldn’t really care less about all that. Look at it. It’s so...

Clear view ahead: Top motorcycle anti-misting visor inserts

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Back in the day, if you wanted to keep your helmet visor free of fog, mist or condensation on the inside, you would wipe washing-up liquid over it, dry it off and hope for the best. Thankfully today,...

World-class eyewear: Best motorcycle goggles

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Many riders like open-face helmets with motorcycle goggles for a variety of reasons; they like the feeling of air on their face, the bike they ride looks best with an open-face or they are off-roaders...

Lid luggage: Best motorcycle helmet bags and carriers

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Arguably your motorbike helmet is your most important bit of protective kit and it stands to reason that you should look after it. We all know that you should make sure you never drop it, but to...