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Tucano Urbano launch two new affordable airbag vests with emergency call functionality

17 June 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Italian urban riding specialists Tucano Urbano are looking to make city dwellers safer, and airbag technology more affordable, with a new range of vests featuring emergency call...

Expert advice: Choosing the best motorcycle tyres for you

17 June 2024 by MCN

Tyres are the most important part on your bike – your sole connection with the road for the overwhelming majority of the time – but choosing motorbike tyres can be a minefield, and finding a good deal...

MCN's guide to choosing the best motorcycle gloves for you whatever the season or how you ride

14 June 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

One of the most vulnerable areas of the body when riding a motorcycle are your hands, which is why a proper pair of motorcycle gloves is a must, whatever kind of bike you ride. Are you in America?...

Save money and learn how to do basic oil and filter servicing on your motorcycle with MCN's expert

13 June 2024 by Bruce Dunn

The oil in your motorbike’s engine plays an incredibly important role. It acts as a cushion between moving parts, such as between camshaft and head, reducing friction and wear. Jump to: The right...

Kriega Rollpack 40L | Lightweight waterproof luggage

12 June 2024 by Alison Silcox

Made from Cordura, this fully waterproof roll bag has a 40-litre capacity, and is ample in size for a week’s tour to Germany. A good option for luggage that should fit most motorcycles. Related...

Motorcycle touring pack list guide | Freedom is not being weighed down by too much stuff

12 June 2024 by Robin Kirkley

Motorcycles are not beasts of burden. “Less is more” is the simple principle in packing for a two-wheeled adventure. I’ve seen some on tour that seem to have loaded everything except the kitchen sink...

Richa Inferno heated gloves | Top end price tag but are they worth it?

12 June 2024 by Carl Stevens

Heated gloves are nothing short of magical in wintertime, making those sub-zero rides bearable, and sometimes, almost even enjoyable. I always tend to feel the cold quite heavily which is why I always...

SW Motech Pro City Tank Bag | Not the cheapest but it's got a tick from Neevesy

12 June 2024 by Michael Neeves

This quick release, mid-size tank bag is from SW-Motech’s PRO tank bag range. The German company also produce a plethora of high quality luggage, including side bags, racks, top cases, back packs,...

The best budget motorbike kit | Is expensive always better, or should you bag a bargain?

11 June 2024 by Charlotte King

There’s an old saying that states; ‘You get what you pay for’. And, to an extent, this is true of motorcycling kit. You can pay upwards of £1000 for a motorbike jacket or a helmet and they will excel...

Shad unveil the new expandable SH38X panniers - their slimmest ever but also their highest capacity

11 June 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with SHAD Shad have pulled off an impressive trick by unveiling a new pannier set that is simultaneously both their smallest and biggest. The SH38X luggage uses Shad’s “compensated tension system”, which...

Nexx X.Wed3 review | MCN puts the latest adventure helmet to the test and it's got some flaws

10 June 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

I tested the Nexx W.Wed2 motorcycle helmet on a trip to Spain back in 2017 and was impressed with the suite of features that the Portuguese manufacturer had packed into their flagship adventure lid.

Get off the beaten track with MCN's pick of the best adventure bike helmets we've tested lately

05 June 2024 by Ben Clarke

Choosing a motorbike helmet to wear on an adventure bike is all about compromise. Peaks are handy off-road, for example, but can be a pain on the motorway. You want maximum ventilation on a sweaty...

Long-distance comfort meets sporty styling in these sports-touring helmets | Tried and tested by MCN

05 June 2024 by Ben Clarke

Sports-touring motorcycle helmets, as the name suggests, are a mixture between sporty lids and comfier touring models that take the best bits from each for an aerodynamic, good-looking end result you...

Best motorcycle paddock stands as tested by MCN for stability and value

04 June 2024 by Jim Blackstock

There are lots of reasons why a motorcycle paddock stand is a fundamental accessory, even if you’ve only got a basic tool set-up. First and foremost, bikes like being stored upright. There are...

The best ring mounted tank bags - carry more with MCN's used and reviewed favourites

04 June 2024 by Charlotte King

When it comes to riding motorbikes, there is often a need to carry more with us than we can fit into our pockets, especially if you are a sportsbike rider in full leathers. This where motorcycle...

MCN's expert guide to buying the best motorcycle helmet in 2024 for all budgets and bike types

03 June 2024 by Ben Clarke

You only have one brain and so it’s important to buy the best motorbike helmet you can afford. That doesn’t always mean spending £1000+ on a race-ready carbon lid, though, and there are plenty of...

LS2 Advant X helmet review | Alison Silcox's thoughts after 3,500 miles on test

31 May 2024 by Alison Silcox

At £300 this is a mid-priced lid with some nice touches and has been comfortable from the get-go. LS2 have been making lids for near on 20 years and offer a full range, from top spec Carbon full-faced...

Wherever you’re headed, MCN shares the best motorcycle sat navs and mobile apps to take you there

31 May 2024 by Robin Kirkley

Motorcycle sat navs are now a commonplace accessory. Many motorcyclists use them for plotting routes and following directions, but also for having sight of useful guidance information as they ride.

HJC i71 helmet | A seriously impressive helmet for the money

31 May 2024 by Steve Herbert-Mattick

HJC’s latest sports touring helmet features an advanced polycarbonate shell with the firm’s ACS ventilation system, which channels air from front to back to reduce heat and humidity. It has an...

Cardo to the rescue | New premium intercom has got your back in an emergency with auto crash detection

30 May 2024 by Nye Davis

Intercom units aren’t exactly the first thing that springs to mind when you think about motorcycle safety items, but Cardo are looking to change that. We’ve tested it! Read our full Cardo...

Alpinestars Banshee Leggings review | A great alternative to riding jeans for women

30 May 2024 by Saffron Wilson

Motorcycle leggings are one of the more recent additions to any lady biker’s wardrobe and have exploded in popularity over the past few years. As a fashion-forward motorcycle brand, Alpinestars...

It's time for the TT again | Check out Isle of Man themed products

30 May 2024 by Charlotte King

The legendary annual TT road race has begun in the Isle of Man for 2024. With the TT week upon us and another year of adrenaline-fueled action in the offing, we thought we’d take a look at some...

The kit list with Justin Hayzelden episode 2 | Dan Sutherland discusses his favourite kit for sportsbike riding

30 May 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Welcome to the kit list with MCN Products Editor, Justin Hayzelden. In each episode, Justin sits down for a chat about bike kit with a different member of the MCN team. That might be the stuff they...

How to pack your motorbike with Oxford Atlas luggage | The perfect combo whatever your trip

30 May 2024 by MCN

Paid partnership with Oxford Products Oxford’s latest Atlas Luggage range is built for serious adventures and its modular design means you can scale it up and down – use one, two, three, four or even five bags together. Perfect for any...

Ducati collaborate with Supreme to create special edition Streetfighter V4

29 May 2024 by Charlotte King

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati have collaborated with Supreme to create a collectors’ edition Streetfighter V4, working with Drudi Performance. This limited edition variation will be released...

Beeline Moto II review | Still not a full sat nav replacement but even better at what it does well

29 May 2024 by Ben Clarke

The Beeline Moto II is the much-anticipated and improved follow-up to the Beeline Moto sat nav with a bigger screen, more detailed map view and a raft of other features and developments. You could...

The best water repellents to help you see clearly in the rain

24 May 2024 by Jim Blackstock

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...

Grab yourself a deal on sportsbike and naked kit | Bargain Hunter bank holiday special

24 May 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

It’s a bank holiday weekend, and that means two things: biking and bargains! In this page I’ve thrown together what I consider to be some of the best deals around right now for sportsbike and naked...

Cardo Packtalk Pro first impressions | Top-spec intercom gets automatic crash detection and stealthy makeover

21 May 2024 by Ben Clarke

Intercom specialists Cardo have unveiled the latest generation of their top-spec Packtalk motorcycle intercom model called the Pro. We’ve tested it! Read our full Cardo Packtalk Pro review The...

How to fit a Scottoiler or other automatic motorbike chain oiler at home

20 May 2024 by Bruce Dunn

An automatic oiler can take a lot of the work out of looking after your chain and sprockets and can actually extend its life. It’s especially useful in the winter months when salt, dirt and water from...

Rukka Outlast Ladies Shirt review | An all-weather essential to keep you the right temperature year-round

20 May 2024 by Saffron Wilson

You might think that a base layer is only there to keep you warm on the coldest days, but more recently, summer base layers have begun to be engineered to keep you comfortable whatever the weather is.

Get the best of both worlds with MCN's pick of the best flip-front motorcycle helmets

17 May 2024 by Jim Blackstock

Unlike a single-piece full-face helmet, a flip-front has a separate chin-bar that lifts up, exposing the face while the helmet is still on. Not only does this allow people to see your face for ID,...

Shoei X-SPR Pro review | A quality race helmet with Neevesy's nod of approval

17 May 2024 by Michael Neeves

Shoei’s top of the range road and race helmet, replaced the X-Spirit 3 when it arrived in retailers Sep ’22. I’ve been wearing it for over a year on road and for track tests in the UK and Europe, in...

Huge savings on AGV, Dainese, Bull-it, RST and more! It's the Sportsbike Shop Spring Clean Clearance

16 May 2024 by Charlotte King

Everyone loves a bargain, don’t they? But they’re not always easy to find. Well worry not, because the MCN Bargain Hunter team have been searching through the Sportsbike Shop Spring Clean clearance...

MCN's chain and sprocket buying guide | Find out the pros and cons of the different types

15 May 2024 by Ben Clarke

A motorcycle’s chain and sprockets may, at first glance, seem like slightly old-fashioned bicycle technology but are actually one of the most sophisticated bits of kit on your bike. Related: Save...

The Muc-Off Powersports Dirt Bucket kit is your one-stop shop for easy bike cleaning

15 May 2024 by Saffron Wilson

Muc-Off is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, and during that time they have stood by their iconic pink cleaner and expanded to a wealth of other products. If you’re anything like me, the worst...