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MCN's complete guide to motorcycle GPS trackers | Why they're important and which ones are the best

17 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

GPS trackers are a valuable piece of motorcycle security in the fight against bike theft and are so effective that they have actually changed the behaviour of many bike thieves. Rather than taking...

Keis V106 Heated Vest Review

14 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Keis V106 Heated Vest is designed to keep you toasty and warm on your motorbike, even when it’s seriously cold on the road. Lots of people avoid riding when it is properly cold like the plague...

Best motorcycle balaclavas buying guide | Why winter riders swear by them and what to look for

14 August 2023 by Phil Clarke

Whether you like the bank robber aesthetic or not, a motorcycle balaclava is an undeniably useful accessory for any motorcycle helmet. Criminal undertones aside, it’ll keep long hair in check while...

Best Heated Motorcycle Socks

14 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Staying warm in winter on the bike can be a challenge sometimes though there is plenty of kit like these best heated motorcycle socks to help you. Jackets and trousers, for example, can come with...

Black Friday 2024 - When it's happening and why you should care about it as a biker

01 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

It’s that time of year where we start to wonder what deals will be coming up in Black Friday – which will fall on November 29 in 2024. The Black Friday sales may not seem like something to get...

Motorcycle adventure-sports tyre test | RiDE's Roundup of the top road-biased tyres for ADV bikes

25 July 2023 by Matt Wildee

This test was performed by the team at our sister title RiDE Magazine – the biker’s champion that guarantees useful advice on buying a new or used motorbike, thorough testing and tips on which bits of...

Road to race: The best sportsbike tyres on the market right now

25 July 2023 by MCN

Before you can choose the best sportsbike tyres for you, it’s important to think about the kind of riding it is that you do. A set of the stickiest track rubber will suit a sunny day at Cadwell Park,...

The best motorcycle tyre pressure gauges

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Checking your motorcycle tyre pressure is often considered an inconvenience by many, meaning some don’t even bother finding out at all. But this can be a mistake. Wrong tyre pressures can ruin your...

Best motorcycle tyre warmers

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle racing fans will be familiar with ‘tyre warmers’, the electrically-heated blankets used to warm tyres up to optimum temperatures before the start of a race. But they’re now also widely...

The best motorbike trackday tyres without the fuss of slicks? Here are our expert picks!

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When you ride on track, whether on a trackday or actually racing, you want the highest performance, grippiest, best motorcycle tyres available fitted to your performance sportsbike. For pure racing...

Best home motorcycle tyre changing kit

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Where major motorcycle servicing is a highly-skilled and daunting job in most cases requiring taking your machine to a dealer’s workshop, fresh motorcycle tyres can be fitted at home with a little...

Best motorcycle tyre pressure monitoring systems

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the ‘new fangled’ safety systems that some manufacturers fit to higher-specification motorcycles is a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle...

Best motorcycle tyre valve caps

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Even the best motorcycle tyre valve caps are hardly the most enthralling aspect about bikes for riders. However, they are important. They help to minimise air leakage by providing a secondary air seal...

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa review

25 July 2023 by Michael Neeves

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyres sit below the top-spec Super Corsa range in the Italian firm’s line-up of sports tyres. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle tyres Pirelli Diablo...

Motorcycle puncture repair kit buying guide | Learn all about the quick-fix every rider needs

25 July 2023 by Ben Clarke

Your motorcycle’s tyres are the only part of the bike that touches the tarmac (at least when you’re not busy channelling Rossi), so they’re the only bit that has to take all the road cruft in their...

Wheeler dealers: Best motorcycle wheel and tyre accessories

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The best motorcycle wheel and tyre accessories and tools are handy in specific situations. Whether that’s fitting some better motorcycle tyres to improve performance, or customising rims to make them...

The Best Motorcycle Heated Vests

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When the weather is cold – as it is for huge chunks of the year in the UK – a motorcycle heated vest can be a great way to stay warm on your bike. Staying warm in winter is a safety issue as much as...

Best mid-layer motorcycle clothing

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

In a world of base layers, mid-layers are often an overlooked item of motorcycle clothing. They are a great way of keeping warm in winter and can usually be worn with your existing kit to save having...

Gear Gremlin motorcycle tyre repair kit

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Gear Gremlin motorcycle tyre repair kit is a great bit of kit to stick in your pannier or rucksack to avoid getting stranded with a flat tyre. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle tyres...

Forcefield Tech 2 Base Layers reviewed

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Forcefield Tech 2 base layers are designed for use in summer and have a compression fit to support your muscles, too. The Tech 2 base layers from the company have recently been superseded by the...

Dainese D-Core Aero summer base layers review

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Dainese D-Core Aero base layer is a summer undergarment designed to keep you cool in hot weather, wick moisture away from your body and offer some muscle support with its compression...

Forcefield Tech 3 base layers review

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Forcefield Tech 3 base layers superseded the excellent Tech 2 version as the firm’s summer undergarment with compression features, too. Related: Your expert guide to motorcycle base...

These base layers will keep you comfortable for summer or winter

25 July 2023 by Ben Clarke

One of the most obvious places to start protecting yourself from the cold weather is a trusty set of base layers. In basic terms, these are tight-fitting, thermal undergarments that create an...

How To: Look After Your Motorbike's Tyres

24 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Looking after your motorbike tyres doesn’t take a lot of time and effort, but it’s a crucial part of motorcycle ownership that shouldn’t be overlooked. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle...

Best sports-touring tyres for your motorbike as tested by the experts at MCN

24 July 2023 by Michael Neeves

Tyres are a crucial part of any motorcycle, they are what connects you to the road. Poor tyre choice can have catastrophic consequences, not enough grip and you could find yourself in at best a...

CE ratings explained: MCN's guide to understanding motorcycle kit safety standards

03 November 2022 by Jim Blackstock

In April 2018, there was a major shakeup in the way motorcycle clothing was rated for its protective abilities with the introduction of CE ratings. That includes all motorcycle clothing, from budget...

Great biking books to read for the times you can't be in the saddle

02 November 2022 by MCN

In no particular order, for when the weather is a bit pants or even when you fancy riding your bike somewhere and stopping off for a rest, read one of these books: Autobiographies, history and...

The best Halfords deals on tools this Black Friday

01 November 2022 by Adam Binnie

A well-stocked toolbox full of spanners and sockets that promise to last a lifetime might seem like an unachievable holy grail but we reckon the Halfords Advanced range offers just that. With boxes...

Black Friday 2023 UK deals on Sportsbikeshop - 20% or more clearance sale ending today

01 July 2022 by Adam Binnie

A one-stop solution to anything motorcycle related, Sportsbikeshop stocks pretty much anything you can think of from every brand that matters when it comes to bikes. The official Black Friday sale may...

The best Machine Mart Black Friday deals

01 December 2021

Where would motorcycles be without a decent selection of tools to keep them going? From the most basic screwdrivers and wrenches to motorcycle lifts and chain tools, the best Machine Mart deals should...

Best RevZilla Black Friday Deals 2023

01 September 2021 by Adam Binnie

Black Friday 2023 is here and the internet is awash with great deals on end-of-season kit right across the board. It can be a bit overwhelming, so to save you from getting fazed by flicking through...