Bike Kit
Riding shirt review: Resurgence Pekev Ultra tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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
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...
Autumn bargain: Oxford Hinterland tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Getting fresh: How to wash textile motorbike kit
31 August 2023 by
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...
Textile suit review: T.ur’s J-Zero jacket and P-Zero trousers tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Jacket review: Richa Atlantic tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Textile suit review: RST Pro Series Adventure X-CE ladies tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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: Dane Drakar tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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,...
Hit the dirt: Best enduro helmets as picked by MCN
31 August 2023 by
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 –...
Goggle search: Best motocross and dirtbike googles
31 August 2023 by
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...
Helmet review: Shark Evo GT tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Peaky blinders: Best peaked motorcycle helmets chosen by MCN
31 August 2023 by
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...
Caberg Tourmax helmet review | A comfy flip-up lid with some off-road attitude
31 August 2023 by
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...
Schuberth flip front C5 helmet tried and tested by MCN staff
31 August 2023 by
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...
Helmet review: Shark Spartan Carbon tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Italian flair: MCN picks the best AGV helmets on the market
31 August 2023 by
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...
Helmet review: Shark Skwal 2.2 tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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.
Helmet review: Agrius Rage SV tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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: Arai RX-7V Evo tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Feel the breeze: Best open-face motorcycle helmets
31 August 2023 by
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...
City slickers: Best jet motorcycle helmets
31 August 2023 by
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: Nolan N70-2 X tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
Adventure helmets, like the Nolan N70-2 X are a bit of an odd beast and have several seemingly mutually exclusive requirements. They are intended for bikes that can be used on-road as well as off so...
Helmet review: Nishua NFX-3 Carbon tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Peewee adventures: Best kids dirtbike helmets
31 August 2023 by
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...
Helmet review: Shoei GT-Air II tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Helmet review: Klim Krios Pro tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Next-gen safety: Best kids’ motorbike helmets
31 August 2023 by
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: Arai Quantic tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Arai's outgoing Tour-X 4 helmet is still a go-to adventure touring option - here's why
31 August 2023 by
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...
Helmet review: Shoei EX-Zero ‘Equation’ tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
World-class eyewear: Best motorcycle goggles
31 August 2023 by
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
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...
Visor spray review: Muc-Off Premium anti-fog spray tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Visor spray review: Nikwax Visor Proof tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Repellent review: Ipone Visor Rainoff tried and tested
31 August 2023 by
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...
Clear view ahead: Top motorcycle anti-misting visor inserts
31 August 2023 by
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,...