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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

These waterproof suits are the best way to stay dry on your motorcycle. Here are five we've tested

14 September 2023 by Ben Clarke

Motorcycle waterproofs can be a real life-saver – especially in the UK where even the sunniest of mornings can become torrential afternoons. There’s plenty of purpose-made waterproof kit on the market...

Tried and tested: ABS plastic fairings review

13 September 2023 by Joseph Wright

Following my booking of my first track day, I decided to switch out the OEM fairings on my ZXR400 as a precautionary measure in case of any accidents during the event. Since I needed to commute to and...

Insta360 ONE RS review | Some great features, but difficult to recommend for most

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Insta360 ONE RS is a supercharged replacement for the One R – one of the most interesting action cameras on the market. Switching things up with a unique module option, the R gives you the...

The best motorcycle earplugs to protect your hearing on the bike and keep tinnitus at bay

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Riding motorbikes is a noisy business and so motorcycle earplugs are generally considered to be a good idea. According to data from charity Tinnitus UK, the combination of engine noise, road noise and...

Keep those clothes clean! Best motorcycle kit cleaning products

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle kit cleaning products can make the mundane but necessary job of maintaining your bike kit as painless and easy as possible. It should go without saying that cleaning your motorbike kit...

Beeline Moto review - the simple sat nav system

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Beeline Moto motorcycle sat nav offers a streamlined alternative to traditional units that can be bulky, unattractive or obtrusive on your handlebars. It offers only basic functionality and relies...

Garmin Zumo XT review - the sophisticated sat nav

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Garmin Zumo XT sat nav has been around for a wee while and is one of two major standalone motorcycle sat navs for motorcycles. While the other sat nav is based on years of use and experience, the...

Best heated motorcycle clothing - tips to stay toasty!

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Heated motorcycle clothing uses an electrical current either from a battery or your bike to generate heat and keep you warm as you ride. Its killer quality is that it actively generates heat and so...

Never miss a thing! The best motorcycle action cameras

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The best motorcycle action cameras offer bikers a safe and simple way to record their ride by either attaching to their helmet, body or bike. These small, powerful and tough devices are able to...

TomTom Rider 550 review: a great standalone sat nav

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The TomTom Rider 550 is a purpose-built, standalone motorcycle sat nav that clamps onto your handlebars or an accessory bar and gives clear navigation instructions through its waterproof, colour...

Quad Lock motorcycle smartphone mount review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Quad Lock Motorcycle Smartphone Mount offers bikers a way to use their smartphone as a sat nav – giving a wide choice of navigation software options without having to fork out for a standalone sat...

FLM Stormchaser waterproofs review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

These FLM Stormchaser waterproofs have unfortunately been dropped from FLM’s range, but there are still some around and they are worth the effort in trying to find, as they work incredibly well and...

Akaso EK7000 Pro review - 4K action cam tested

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

They say that imitation is the best form of flattery and when it comes to action cameras like the Akaso EK7000 Pro, that is most definitely true. There are numerous inexpensive action cams around that...

Ultimateaddons phone Case and mount review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Ultimateaddons Phone Case and Mount smartphone holder is the perfect accessory for those who want to use their phone as a sat nav. Many riders like to use their smartphones as a motorbike sat...

GoPro Hero 10 Review - one of the best way to record your rides

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Action cameras like the GoPro Hero 10 are compact, full of features and incredible sturdy – and this latest version from GoPro replaces their market-leading Hero 9 version, and makes for a perfect...

MCN’s guide to choosing the best motorcycle helmet cameras to capture all the action of your ride

17 August 2023 by Robin Kirkley

What some call motorcycle helmet cameras others call action cameras, bodycams or adventure cameras. Different names for the same piece of kit – a camera mounted on your body or motorcycle that...

Motorcycle dash cam buying guide | These high-tech video cameras give you added peace of mind

17 August 2023 by Robin Kirkley

Many of us are familiar with dash cams in cars, but not so much with motorcycle dash cams. For the uninitiated, ‘dash cam’ is short for ‘dashboard camera’ and is a nickname for what is officially...

RAM mount tough charge review: no plugging in, baby!

17 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The RAM Mount Tough Charge is a motorcycle phone holder with a trick up its sleeve. It can charge your phone wirelessly as you ride.We’ve previously evangelised about RAM’s clever ball and socket...

Flare Isolate Pro earplugs review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

These Flare Isolate Pro earplugs offer a reusable solution to helmet wind noise and engine noise that costs more than disposable alternatives but lasts much longer and takes a more technical...

RAM Mount Quick-Grip XL phone holder review

17 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The RAM Mount Quick-Grip XL Phone Holder is a motorcycle phone holder that offers a strong and simple way to mount a smartphone on your motorbike handlebars. There are lots of options on the market...

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...