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Crossing continents pads: Best motorcycle seat pads

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

For a long-distance rider, there’s little more likely to cause dread on a ride than an uncomfortable seat. The feeling of ‘numb bum’, where sitting on a hard or uncomfortable saddle for a long period...

Best motorcycle indicator upgrades

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle indicators are hardly the stuff of legend or discussion; you will rarely get another biker coming up to you at a bike meet or a bacon-butty stop to ask where you got them, how you find they...

Build your dream bike: Best Lego motorcycles as chosen by MCN

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Not all biking ‘buys’ have to be sensible. It’s not always about purchasing prudent protective gear or investing in wise accessories. Lego motorcycles show bikes can be fun and frivolous as...

Pack it away: Best motorcycle kit storage options

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

If you only have a single motorbike outfit and helmet, then keeping your kit stored when you’re not using it will probably be fairly straightforward. However, if you have more than one set of kit, you...

Valentino Rossi: All His Races book review

10 October 2023 by James Taylor

This could have been a simplistic book. Some nice pictures, a quick summary of each race, job done. But there’s more to it than that in this All His Races book of Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP career.

Warm hands, cold start: Best heated grips for your motorbike

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Contrary to what many people think, a pair of the best heated motorcycle grips isn’t purely the domain of riding in the deepest of winter. Of course, when the temperature drops, they can help...

Best Kids' Motorcycle Gear

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We’ve said it before – it’s both hugely exciting and a little scary when your kids express an interest in following you onto two wheels. Generally, they can either do this themselves or on the back...

Get Your Kids Into MX: Best junior off-road bike kit

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

For many riders who have been on or around bikes their entire lives, the chances are they first got their feet up on a dirt bike or a motocross bike. There are numerous reasons for trying MX but the...

Pit-lane essentials: Everything you need to get the most from a motorcycle trackday

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It doesn’t matter what bike you ride and how you ride it. You may be a courier, a commuter, a recreational chip-hunter with your mates or a track day addict with a hotblooded sportsbike. Somewhere...

Performance page turners: Best motorbike-related books

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There was a time when the choice of best motorcycle books was limited to Haynes repair manuals or a round-up of the grand prix racing year – not anymore though. And rumours of the demise of printed...

Top Heated Motorcycle Kit

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Many motorcyclists approach winter in the same way some animals do; stock up on luxuries, hunker down and wait for spring and the onset of better weather. Others use a more arctic approach, adapting...

Motorcycle Touring Essentials

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There’s a lot more to heading off motorcycle touring than simply chucking a few bits of clothing in a bag and chucking a leg over a touring bike. It doesn’t need to be a particularly complicated...

Best Motorcycle Shelters

10 October 2023 by Robin Kirkley

No garage or shed to store your motorcycle? If you’ve got the spot, we’ve got some pop-up motorcycle shelter ideas that might solve your problem of how to best store your bike outdoors. Jump...

Keep it under wraps | Best motorcycle covers for indoor and outdoor use tested by us

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Not everyone will feel that they need a cover for their motorcycle, after all aren’t they supposed to be pretty weatherproof already? However a cover can be really useful for a number of reasons,...

Top Casual Motorcycle Clothing

10 October 2023 by Maria Martin

There’s a lot of casual riding gear on the market that looks stylish, is great for warmer riding days around town and doesn’t compromise safety. In fact, more and more riders are looking for casual...

Best kit for adventure bikes | MCN's top picks whether you're blazing trails or traversing coffee shop car parks

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

As we’ve said before, getting the right kit for your ride and your motorcycle are crucial and it’s the same for riders of adventure bikes. Whether you are hitting the trails or travelling through the...

Best kit for the retro bike rider | Let MCN take you back with our old school gear choices

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

There is a definite retro vibe going on in motorcycling right now. All the big manufacturers – and a fair few of the smaller ones as well – have retro machines in their line-up. It’s an...

Best Motorcycle Cleaning Brushes

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

It’s always nice to be able to spray a cleaning product onto a bike, let it dwell for a little while and then, simply rinse off. We all love it when cleaning the bike takes no more effort than that to...

Best Vegan Motorcycle Gear From Vegan Boots To Vegan Gloves

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Life is all about choices and more people are choosing to live their lives as vegan, avoiding the use of any form of animal products. Brands are introducing vegan motorcycle products which use more...

Top tried and tested touring essentials for any long distance motorcycle trip

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

If you’re planning your first big motorcycle tour then you may be wondering what the most important things to pack are. Maybe, you already have your packing list written out and you are just looking...

Motorcycle armour buying guide | The best ways to protect yourself on a motorcycle explained

10 October 2023 by Phil Clarke

Riding a motorcycle gives a feeling of liberation unlike any other, but the more we do it, the higher the chances we’ll find ourselves in a difficult situation. That’s where good motorcycle armour...

Best kit for sportsbike riding | From club racing to pub cruising, MCN have got you covered

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

There’s lots of kit out there for sportsbike riders, from one-piece leather suits and FIM helmets to riding jeans and casual-style boots. Top-end sportsbike kit is some of the most expensive around...

Be seen and boost your vision with the best motorcycle spotlights for maximum visibility

10 October 2023 by Robin Kirkley

The benefits of adding riding or auxiliary spotlights to your bike are mainly two-fold. First, the additional lights will help you to see better at night, depending on where you position them on the...

Shad SW45 Rucksack Review

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

The Shad SW45 Rucksack is a little bit like a roll bag that’s been transformed into a highly effective waterproof motorbike rucksack with a few adaptations. The main body of the rucksack is a...

Comfort Air seat cushion review

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are lots of accessories available on the aftermarket to make your motorcycle more comfortable. And one of the most important things to keep comfy on a bike is your bum. In this respect, the...

KTM eDrive 16 electric balance bike review

10 October 2023 by Emma Franklin

Balance bikes are the perfect first step to getting nippers on to two wheels, but powered versions take things that one step further by introducing the concept of throttle control. Made by US company...

Stay dry whatever the weather: Alpinestars Hurricane waterproof oversuit review

10 October 2023 by Michael Neeves

These two-piece motorcycle waterproofs are designed to be worn over road riding kit. A one-piece version is also available of the Alpinestars Hurricane Waterproof oversuit as well. Is the...

The best women's motorcycle clothing: find kit that actually fits, with the experts from MCN

10 October 2023 by Charlotte King

Most women who ride motorcycles complain about how difficult it can be to find kit that genuinely fits, so what is the best women’s motorcycle clothing? That really is going to depend on what body...

Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar Review | "The best bit of off-roading kit I own"

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

A well-known brand for off-road bike gear and these Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar motorbike boots are the latest in a long line of popular, high-quality dirt bike kit. When I ride on the...

Insta360-ONE-R-Ultimate-Kit: Is It Worth The Price?

10 October 2023 by Curtis Moldrich

If you’re looking for a way to capture your rides for insurance purposes or just for fun, it’s worth getting an action camera like this one from Insta360. Small and easy to mount, they give you peace...

Held Phantom Pro Review

10 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Held Phantom Pro is the most expensive sports glove in brands racing range and combines abrasion resistant kangaroo leather with strips of stingray leather and aramid fibres to produce a highly...

Shark Spartan RS Review 2023

10 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Shark Spartan RS was one of the first motorcycle helmets from the French safety firm to meet more stringent ECE 22.06 safety regulations – meaning it should perform better in rotational impacts. A...

Oxford Original Approved AA MS Shirt Review

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

Riding shirts like the Oxford Original Approved AA MS have been around for a few years now and are a more protective option than wearing a Carhartt or Dickies lumberjack number on your...

Oxford Protex Stretch Motorcycle Cover Review

10 October 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There are two main reasons to keep your bike under a cover like this Oxford Protex Stretch. The first is if you don’t have anywhere ‘indoors’ to keep your bike, such as a garage, workshop or shed. A...

DJI Osmo Action Review: A Serious Rival to GoPro

10 October 2023 by Curtis Moldrich

Action cameras represent a great gadget for bikers. In addition to being an easy, engaging way to record your epic routes and tours, their recordings can also come in handy in the unfortunate event of...

Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Stella Airbag Vest Review

10 October 2023 by Emma Franklin

Alpinestars’ Tech-Air motorcycle airbag project has been around since 2003, but back then it was strictly the preserve of world championship riders only. Since then the brand has gone commercial and...