I've ridden through more than 30 winters, here's some chill-beating kit bargains that caught my eye

Updated: 14 November 2024

Staying warm, dry and protected is the holy trinity of winter riding, and with that covered you’re free to focus all your attention on the ride. Road conditions are at their worst in winter, affected by adverse weather and limited daylight, so the more you can do to stay comfortable, the better your concentration will be.

Best deals at a glance

Rukka Rimo-R Gore-Tex Textile Jacket

Save 33%

Price: £449.99 (was £674.99)

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The Rukka name is synonymous with gear built to survive whatever is thrown at it, and this offer of a full Gore-Tex laminated suit at a third of RRP is not to be sniffed at. It’s fully prepared for shoulder, back, elbow and chest armour, but you’ll need to supply your own - as result the Rimo-R is CE ‘B’ certified for abrasion resistance only. Aimed at adventure riders, it also has plenty of ventilation panels to call on as required. Matching trousers attach with a full 360° zip and are on offer at £369.99, down from £550.

Richa Arc Gore-Tex Jacket

Top spec textiles

Save 26%

Price: £559.99 (was £759.99)

www.infinitymotorcycles.com

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Packing D3O armour for back, elbows and shoulders, the CE AA certified Arc takes protection seriously. It’s also got a twin layer Gore-Tex membrane to keep you dry and comfortable, and multiple vents for airflow when you need it.

Macna Cloud Heated Gilet

Toasty to the core

Save 35%

Price: £119.99 (was was £184.99)

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Keeping your core cosy means you can focus fully on the ride, and there’s no substitute for the effectiveness of heated kit. This gilet connects direct to your bike’s electrical system for reliable warmth, and can be controlled by an app for convenience.

Tuzo Soft Shell Muffs

Give your mitts a muff

Save 49%

Price: £15.00 (was £29.99)

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Wind chill can produce a significant drop in ambient temperature, so keeping your hands out of a biting breeze when you’re trying to stay warm makes sense. Bar muffs are a simple solution and have been popular with couriers for decades.

Tech7 Heated Grips

Keep your hands happy

Save 53%

Price: £29.99 (was £64.99)

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With four selectable heat settings, these heated grips should be just the ticket for keeping your digits frost free and flexible when the temperatures drop. They’re a simple, universal fit for any bike with 7/8” (22mm) handlebars.

Held Tonale Gore-Tex Gloves

Wet weather bar grabbers

Save 28%

Price: £99.99 (was £138.95)

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Held are experts at high-end handwear, and these winter gloves combine a Gore-Tex moisture management membrane with a Thinsulate lining for waterproofing and cosiness. A stretchy inner cuff and drawstring outer should keep draughts out.

RST Storm 2 Gloves

Ride with the storm

Save 30%

Price: £41.99 (was £59.99)

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Full grain leather gloves, with a padded, reinforced palm and hard knuckle armour earning a CE 1 KP certification. Motion panels give fingers flex, and a waterproof membrane will keep them dry. They’re also touch screen friendly and incorporate a visor wipe.

RST Maverick Evo Jacket

Top gun textiles

Save 32%

Price: £154.99 (was £229.99)

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A khaki grey colourway gives this CE AA certified jacket a low profile retro look, with removable waterproof and thermal layers providing modern practicality. Elbow, shoulder and back armour is included, and matching trousers are available too.

Last week’s bargains

There’s never a bad time to invest in a new helmet, after all it’s where all the decision making takes place when you’re out for a ride, so it should be as pleasant, comfortable and safe a place to be as possible. Now could be a particularly good time to upgrade your lid though, as we’re starting to see some great offers on helmets certified to the latest, and more stringent, ECE 22.06 standard. We’ve picked the cream of the crop from across the board, with a deal to suit every budget.

Best deals at a glance

Schuberth E2

Get a head start with these hot deals on helmets

Save 30%

Price: £409.99 (was £614.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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Schuberth’s E2 is the epitome of versatility, as flip-front lid with an adjustable peak and integral drop-down sunshade. It comes ready for the firm’s Bluetooth intercom, with speakers and antenna pre-installed, along with a Pinlock insert already fitted to the class 1 optical visor. The exceptional build quality is backed up by a 5 year guarantee with online registration.

Scorpion Exo-1400 Evo Carbon Air

Sting in the tail

Save 31%

Price: £239.99 (was £349.99)

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Supplied with both a clear and smoke visor, this carbon composite shelled lid also sports a drop-down sunshade so you can go double dark as conditions allow. Fit is optimised thanks to Scorpion’s inflatable Airfit cheek pads.

Arai Quantic

Quantic leap

Save 30%

Price: £419.99 (was £599.99)

www.infinitymotorcycles.com

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One of the first ECE 22.06 helmets to hit the market, the Quantic is typical of Arai’s top notch build quality. Comfort is second to none, with an interior that oozes organic plushness and an innovative ventilation system.

HJC RPHA-1

Podium magnet

Save 25%

Price: £524.99 (was £699.99)

www.infinitymotorcycles.com

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FIM homologated helmet approved for use at the top level of racing, yet just as happy on a blat to the shops as it is on the track. Construction is complex laminate for strength and lightness and boasts a specs friendly EPS.

Shark Spartan GT PRO Carbon

All mod cons

Save 30%

Price: £349.99 (was £499.99)

www.helmetcity.co.uk

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The moniker of this sports touring helmet is a bit misleading, as it’s absolutely jam-packed with high end features. A lockable optical class 1 visor, Pinlock anti-fog insert and drop-down sunshade, plus 3D cheek pads to name just a few.

Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS

From MX to the M4

Save 18%

Price: £149.99 (was £199.99)

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Boasting MIPS technology for an extra level of protection against rotational injuries, the MX-9 is as happy to perform on tarmac as it is on trails. Goggles fit easily with the visor flipped up, and the multi position peak is removable.

AGV K1 S

Basic brilliance

Save 30%

Price: £124.99 (was £179.99)

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The entry level lid punches well above its weight and offers a level of quality hard to find elsewhere at this price point. Comfort is spot on, thanks to a fully removable interior, and it’s nicely weighted for everyday use.

AGV K3

Top touring

Save 30%

Price: £144.99 (was £209.99)

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Ticking all the sports touring boxes, the K3 is a helmet designed to be worn all day, every day. The aerodynamic shell keeps it light on your head, and it features a drop-down sun visor to throw shade across the 190° eye port.

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