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Look after your lid: Best motorcycle helmet maintenance products

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Helmet maintenance products are often overlooked by bikers, even though a motorcycle helmet is one of the most important – and expensive – investments you can make. It needs to be cleaned,...

Visor spray review: Nikwax Visor Proof tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Nikwax Visor Proof works by forcing the water on your helmet to band together so that the droplets get big and heavy enough to run off. Now most helmet visors will do this though you may need to...

Mist opportunity | Best anti-fog products for your motorcycle helmet visor

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Riding in wet conditions or exerting yourself at slow speed off-road can lead to your motorbike helmet‘s visor or goggles steaming up – which is where anti-fog products come into play. Arguably the...

Liven up your lid: How to refresh your motorcycle helmet

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Helmet cleaning is one of those jobs that many of us put off for as long as possible. Aside from wiping the bugs of your visor in summer, the task tends to drop down the to-do list for months (or...

Here are the best Bluetooth helmets, but should you buy one or stick with a universal comms device?

31 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

Bluetooth connectivity has become a part of everyday life, whether we like it or not. From wearable tech like smartwatches to headphones, cars, speakers, motorcycles… the list goes on and on. One...

Visor spray review: Muc-Off Premium anti-fog spray tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Muc-Off Anti-Fog Spray is an inexpensive way to avoid misting up when wearing goggles or a helmet visor with no Pinlock option. Most riders will know by now that the best way to keep the inside of...

Double glaze your helmet: How to fit a Pinlock visor insert

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The adoption of the Pinlock anti-fog visor insert has been huge – virtually all helmet manufacturers now offer this system to prevent the inside of the visor from misting and for some, an insert is...

Schuberth flip front C5 helmet tried and tested by MCN staff

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The benefits of a flip-front motorcycle helmet like the Schuberth C5 are numerous – not only does it make for clearer conversations when you’re off the bike, but it’s also much easier to squeeze onto...

Riding jeans review: Spada Rigger tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the most hotly-contested areas of motorcycle clothing at the moment is riding jeans; just about every kit manufacturer has at least one pair in its wardrobe, such as these Spada motorcycle...

Jacket review: Merlin Edale tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Merlin Edale is a waxed cotton motorcycle jacket that combines protection, a classic look and some waterproofing performance. When I think of waxed cotton jackets, I either conjure images of...

Helmet review: Arai RX-7V Evo tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Emma Franklin

This updated version of the flagship Arai RX-7V Evo motorcycle helmet, is now certified to the more stringent ECE 22.06 safety standard. It’s Arai’s second lid to be tested to the new tougher...

Jacket review: Spada Peacedog tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

After a helmet, a leather motorcycle jacket is perhaps the most well-known – and desirable – item of motorcycle clothing that people want – and recognise. And while there are lots of retro-styled...

Riding trousers review: Spidi Traveler 2 H2Out tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Spidi Traveler 2 H2Out: tested for 2177 miles / 6 months These trousers got me through winter – no doubt about it. They’ve taken me through rain, sleet and even 11 snowstorms (yes, I counted) and I...

Jacket review: Duchinni Strike tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The recent explosion in retro-styled motorcycles has led to a subsequent explosion in retro-styled clothing to match. This leather from Duchinni, the Strike, isn’t necessarily retro-styled but is...

Tried and tested: Shark Skwal i3 review

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The SHARK Skwal i3 is the latest in the French motorcycle helmet manufacturer’s line of LED equipped lids, noted for standing out from the crowd, quite literally, with their on board running lights.

Jacket review: Richa Atlantic tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

If you’re a year-round rider who is short on wardrobe space, or simply like the idea of buying once and buying right, a laminated suit like the Richa Atlantic is a solid all-rounder. With no...

Helmet review: Nishua NFX-3 Carbon tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Nishua NFX 3 Carbon flip-front carbon helmet is a bit of an odd-looking beast, it has to be said. But below that slightly unconventional exterior lies a comfortable and very useful helmet that is...

Riding hoodie review: RST X Kevlar Tech tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The RST X Kevlar hoodie is a casual style hooded sweatshirt with a trick up its sleeve – it’s CE rated so you can have some peace of mind when you’re heading out in warmer weather without...

Repellent review: Ipone Visor Rainoff tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Ipone Visor Rainoff may not be the sexiest or most exciting product you buy this year, but a rain repellent could be something that’s worth giving a go, especially as summer draws to a close. We...

Jacket review: Richa Charlestone tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Most people know quality when they come across it and the Richa Charlestone jacket really ticks the box. There are numerous ways to judge the quality of clothing and this jacket scores in each and...

Riding jeans review: Merlin Warren tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s not difficult to find a pair of riding jeans that look, feel and fit like a pair of regular jeans. The Merlin Warren cargo jeans are a variation on a theme, with a completely different design...

Jacket review: Knox Urbane Pro tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Knox Urbane Pro Mk2 is a versatile armoured under jacket that can form the foundation of whatever clothing system you want. All in one motorcycle jackets are great, however by their very...

Textile suit review: Duchinni Hurricane jacket and Pacific pants tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s a fallacy that you have to pay top money for top protection when it comes to motorcycle clothing. Sure, there are benefits to spending more, like extra features but that doesn’t mean that you...

Jacket review: Oxford Dakar Dry2Dry Air 1.0 Textile tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The Oxford Dakar jacket is a sports-adventure garment that promises to cope with anything a British summer can throw at it – from scorching hot sun one minute to barbecue-dowsing rain the next, and...

Jacket review: Goldtop Bobber tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

From the minute you pick up the Goldtop Bobber motorcycle jacket you can feel its quality – there’s a reassuring heft to it, the leather is soft and sumptuous, all the zips, buckles and fasteners feel...

Airbag review: Furygan Universal Vest tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Furygan airbag vest system uses technology developed by French firm In&motion which also provides the technology to other manufacturers, such as RST, Klim, Held and previous Furygan zip-in...

Laminated textile jacket buying guide | Brave the worst conditions and keep dry whatever the weather

31 August 2023 by Phil Clarke

Motorcycle textiles are a technical marvel, featuring advanced abrasion resistant fibres and intelligent design to make all-weather riding a joy. In order to achieve this, many textiles employ...

Helmet review: Agrius Rage SV tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There is a well-known adage that you get what you pay for. Generally, this is true and suggests that the more you pay for something, the better quality it will be and conversely, if something is...

Helmet review: Shark Spartan Carbon tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Shark Spartan Carbon is a comfortable, light and protective helmet and is my go-to sports helmet. For some, a helmet is a distress purchase; it’s the only part of motorcycle kit that is a legal...

Caberg Tourmax helmet review | A comfy flip-up lid with some off-road attitude

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Caberg Tourmax is a mixture of many things; it is a peaked, dual-homologated flip-front touring helmet that would arguably look as at home on a dusty desert trail as it would on the daily...

Jacket review: Furygan Narval tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Furygan Narval is designed specifically to take its cues from the company’s sports leather jackets but with that flexibility that being formed in textile material offers. It’s a relatively short,...

Riding jeans review: Weise Gator tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are plenty of riding jeans available on the market; single or multiple layers, classic or contemporary style, different colours or jeggings for female riders. However, if you’re after a pair of...

Riding jeans review: Oxford Original Approved tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The latest raft of material technology now means that single-layer jeans can do the same job but without the need for heavyweight denim outer layer and a separate protective layer acting as a liner.

Jacket review: Alpinestars T-Fuse tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Alpinestars T-Fuse is a short, sporty motorcycle jacket that was first released a couple of years ago. It has now been discontinued, but you can still find it online if you go looking, bear in...

Textile suit review: RST Pro Series Adventure X-CE ladies tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Saffron Wilson

Since I have the Aprilia Tuareg as my long-term test bike this year (2022), it was the perfect opportunity to try out some off-road kit, and the RST Pro Series Adventure X suit has been my go-to every...

Textile suit review: T.ur’s J-Zero jacket and P-Zero trousers tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The T.ur J-Zero jacket and P-Zero trousers promise long-distance comfort in hostile climates, with a cut and style more suited to spoked wheels and crash bars than plainer touring...