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Pirelli's 2022 Diablo Rosso IV Corsa is a real world easy to manage trackday tyre

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

If you put adventure and dual-purpose rubber to one side there are three basic motorcycle tyre types for the road. Sports touring, sports and trackday. That all sounds simple enough, but there’s...

How we test bike kit

08 December 2023 by Ben Clarke

The team at Motorcycle News (MCN) think of ourselves as bikers first and foremost. With a vast wealth of knowledge and experience ranging from racing to off-roading, with all types of road riding in...

Please Santa! Treat yourself, your bike or a loved one with these great Christmas gifts for bikers

07 December 2023 by Ben Clarke

Whether you’re buying a Christmas present for a bike-mad pal, loved one, your bike or just purchasing yourself a little reward for getting through the festive period without moaning too much, here’s...

TCX S-TR1 WP review: Proof that waterproof, practical boots don't have to be boring

04 December 2023 by Ben Clarke

The TCX S-TR1 WP is listed on TCX’s website as a road/racing boot but I tend to think of them more like a set of very stylish touring boots. If you want the comfort and practicality of a sensible...

Shark’s aero revolution: How Aeron GP's moving flaps could transform helmet design

29 November 2023 by Phil West

Shark are entering a new realm of aerodynamic stability with their new Aeron GP race helmet – said to be the first in the world to adapt to its wearer’s riding position and prevailing conditions via...

Alpine MotoSafe Earplugs review

24 November 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Alpine Motosafe are a reuseable earplug that come in two flavours – ‘Race’, with an SNR (Single Number Rating, the value given to their sound reduction as rated by ISO standards) of 20, and the ‘Tour’...

Best motorbike t-shirt deals on Black Friday 2023

23 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

If motorcycling is your life (or even if you’re just pretty keen on it) then there’s no better way to continue to look the part even when off the bike than with one of these motorbike t-shirts. A...

The REV'IT! Poseidon 3 GTX will become Justin's first choice for textiles for some time

23 November 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The REV’IT! Poseidon 3 GTX jacket and trousers is the third generation in a line of premium textile adventure suits that were first introduced back in 2013. The Poseidon 3 is intended for all-season...

Find all the latest Muc-Off deals, bargains and sales events here and be in the pink year-round

20 November 2023 by Ben Clarke

Muc-Off motorcycle cleaning products have been keeping our bikes looking showroom-clean for more than 20 years (even longer if you include their pushbike products) and if you’re anything like me,...

Amazing deals on RST's Sabre range, including 40% off my favourite airbag jacket

20 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

I’ve been riding in the RST Sabre leather jacket since 2023, and it’s become my first choice when I’m heading out the door, mainly because It’s AAA rated for abrasion and comes with the added...

The best Black Friday motorcycle tyre deals that we expect to see in 2024

16 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

We all know the importance of making sure your motorbike has the best tyres possible. The thing is though, tyres are expensive, and like all perishable items need to be replaced regularly before they...

Shoei GT-Air 3 review | Top-end sports-touring

15 November 2023 by Richard Newland

• Fancy an upgrade for your helmet but can’t stretch to the Shoei GT-Air 3? The outgoing GT-Air 2 is currently on sale with £240 off. We’ve also got plenty of helmet deals and more on our roundup...

Prices slashed in Quad Lock sale - here's our pick of the deals

14 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

There are many reasons why you’d want to hard-mount your phone to your motorbike, not just as a cost-effective way of using its sat-nav directions. Whatever you reasons, it’s essential you use a phone...

Save 30% on the multi-purpose Arai Tour-X4 - now £200 off

08 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

We’re lucky enough to have two opinions on the Arai Tour-X 4 helmet here at MCN, based on nearly 14,000 miles of testing – from product expert Justin Hayzelden and off-road legend Michael Guy. They...

MCN's Editor gave this CTEK battery charger five stars - and it's 20% off for Black Friday

02 November 2023 by Aaron Hussain

The current range topper and fan favourite of the CTEK trickle charger range, the CTEK CS Free, is on sale during Black . It comes with a saving of 20% off – that’s nearly £50 – for a limited time...

The Sportsbikeshop guide to laminated waterproof motorcycle gear

31 October 2023 by Adam Binnie

Paid partnership with Sportsbikeshop Staying warm and dry on the bike in poor whether is every rider’s top priority, but you can’t count on the first unless you take care of the second- there’s no point investing in thermal base layers...

Bike Stop 15% trade-in: Deal will see donated gear benefit local charity

25 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Leading motorcycle clothing retailer Bike Stop is offering a new discount scheme saving customers cash on bike kit, whilst also benefitting local charity. From now until the end of October,...

Racer with a day job: Bell Race Star DLX Flex review

24 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

The Bell Race Star Flex DLX is a carbon-fibre, sporty street motorcycle helmet that sits at the upper end of the market – and quite rightly so. This E CE22.06 version of the Race Star is a distant...

Oxford Leggings recall: Which products are affected and what to do next

24 October 2023 by Phil West

Oxford Products has issued a recall for one of their pairs of women’s leggings designs. The leggings concerned are the TW228101 Oxford Original Approved AA Women’s Legging in all sizes and leg...

One size fits all: is the RST Pro Series Evo Airbag the ultimate all-rounder suit?

18 October 2023 by Adam Binnie

Sitting in the middle between more street and track-focussed one-piece suits, the RST Pro Series Evo Airbag is a Goldilocks set of leathers – offering a bit more protection than the Tractech Evo 4,...

The HJC RPHA 1 is a top-spec helmet designed for the track but it actually feels more at home on the road

13 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The HJC RPHA 1 is HJC’s most track-focused helmet available to the bike buying public. It meets FIM standards to be used in racing at levels as high as MotoGP, and is not designed with road comfort,...

Best motorcycle suspension upgrades and tools

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Forget about engine tuning or performance pipes if you want to make a dramatic change to your bike’s performance. If you’re looking for something that’ll affect every aspect of your riding,...

Best adventure motorcycle boots

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re heading off-road on your bike, then you need a pair of adventure motorcycle boots that are ready for the job. Like your jacket and trousers, they need to be supportive and keep you dry yet...

There's no such thing as women's motorbike helmets and here's why | Expert buying guide

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

Women’s helmets seems to be a frequently searched term, so I wanted to offer some guidance explaining motorcycle helmets from a female perspective . I spoke with the other ladies on the MCN team about...

Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves review

10 October 2023 by Alison Silcox

I was pleasantly surprised to find this pair of Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves without a three-figure price tag. Priced at just shy of £60, these three-season gloves have been a great find.

Baffling options: Best motorcycle exhaust end-cans

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There used to be a time when adding a replacement exhaust silencer would gain you additional power and performance but also a healthy dose of resentment from the outside world for the extra noise that...

A guide to motorcycle exhausts | Everything you need to know if you're considering an upgrade

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

There are a number of ways that we can upgrade and customise our bikes to make them our own, from smaller motorcycle accessories to one of the most popular motorcycle upgrades, an aftermarket exhaust,...

Royal Enfield Bar End Mirrors review

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Mirrors tend not to gain a huge amount of attention when it comes to motorcycles, except for several key areas. One is the off-road world, where they need to be as strong and resilient as possible.

Top motorcycle lever replacements and upgrades to improve your bike's comfort and safety

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the most tactile, touchy-feely parts of your bike are its control levers, for the front brake and clutch. But it’s also true that they’re one of the most vulnerable motorcycle accessories in...

A cleaner rear end: Best motorcycle tail tidies

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Bikes are usually well-designed and stylish but the one area that often lets them down is around the rear number plate and mudguard, where clumsy fenders and overlarge hangers often clutter up the...

Scratch-stoppers: Best motorcycle tank protectors

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are a couple of good reasons you might want to fit a tank protector to your bike’s fuel tank, both cosmetic and practical. On the first hand, one on the very rear of the tank will help protect...

Balancing act: Best motorcycle bar-ends

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s a fact we must accept somewhere along the line that some motorcycles are not perfect. I know; it’s hard to accept but it’s true. One of the things that can detract from the perfection of a ride...

Best motorcycle clothing for new riders | MCN's buying guide

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

If you are looking to buy your first motorbike, looking to take your full motorbike licence or maybe you are about to take your CBT, chances are you are going to be looking to buy yourself some...

Best Motorcycle Mirrors and Accessories

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Sometimes, no matter how hard they try, manufacturers can’t get everything right. And something that can be completely dependent on the size and shape of the rider is how well the mirrors and...

Virtual racer: Best motorbike video games

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you’re anything like me, you harbour fantasies of racing against Valentino Rossi, taking on Dougie Lampkin or flying high over a motocross course. But a combination of age, lack of talent and...

The Best Aftermarket Motorcycle Replacement Screens

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Part of the attraction of motorcycling is the freedom, the exposure to the environment, the wind-in-the-hair (helmet notwithstanding, of course) riding experience. Sometimes though, that can get a bit...