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Liven up your lid: How to refresh your motorcycle helmet

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Helmet cleaning is one of those jobs that many of us put off for as long as possible. Aside from wiping the bugs of your visor in summer, the task tends to drop down the to-do list for months (or...

Here are the best Bluetooth helmets, but should you buy one or stick with a universal comms device?

31 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

Bluetooth connectivity has become a part of everyday life, whether we like it or not. From wearable tech like smartwatches to headphones, cars, speakers, motorcycles… the list goes on and on. One...

Visor spray review: Muc-Off Premium anti-fog spray tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Muc-Off Anti-Fog Spray is an inexpensive way to avoid misting up when wearing goggles or a helmet visor with no Pinlock option. Most riders will know by now that the best way to keep the inside of...

Double glaze your helmet: How to fit a Pinlock visor insert

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The adoption of the Pinlock anti-fog visor insert has been huge – virtually all helmet manufacturers now offer this system to prevent the inside of the visor from misting and for some, an insert is...

Schuberth flip front C5 helmet tried and tested by MCN staff

31 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

The benefits of a flip-front motorcycle helmet like the Schuberth C5 are numerous – not only does it make for clearer conversations when you’re off the bike, but it’s also much easier to squeeze onto...

Helmet review: Agrius Rage SV tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

There is a well-known adage that you get what you pay for. Generally, this is true and suggests that the more you pay for something, the better quality it will be and conversely, if something is...

Helmet review: Arai RX-7V Evo tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Emma Franklin

This updated version of the flagship Arai RX-7V Evo motorcycle helmet, is now certified to the more stringent ECE 22.06 safety standard. It’s Arai’s second lid to be tested to the new tougher...

Tried and tested: Shark Skwal i3 review

31 August 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The SHARK Skwal i3 is the latest in the French motorcycle helmet manufacturer’s line of LED equipped lids, noted for standing out from the crowd, quite literally, with their on board running lights.

Helmet review: Shark Spartan Carbon tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Shark Spartan Carbon is a comfortable, light and protective helmet and is my go-to sports helmet. For some, a helmet is a distress purchase; it’s the only part of motorcycle kit that is a legal...

Caberg Tourmax helmet review | A comfy flip-up lid with some off-road attitude

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Caberg Tourmax is a mixture of many things; it is a peaked, dual-homologated flip-front touring helmet that would arguably look as at home on a dusty desert trail as it would on the daily...

Helmet review: Nolan N70-2 X tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Adventure helmets, like the Nolan N70-2 X are a bit of an odd beast and have several seemingly mutually exclusive requirements. They are intended for bikes that can be used on-road as well as off so...

Helmet review: HJC RPHA 11 tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The HJC RPHA 11 is the range topping sports motorcycle helmet from the brand that comes in a dizzying array of designs, from race inspired graphics to Marvel movie tie-ins. Certified to ECE 22.05,...

Helmet review: Nishua NFX-3 Carbon tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Nishua NFX 3 Carbon flip-front carbon helmet is a bit of an odd-looking beast, it has to be said. But below that slightly unconventional exterior lies a comfortable and very useful helmet that is...

Repellent review: Ipone Visor Rainoff tried and tested

31 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Ipone Visor Rainoff may not be the sexiest or most exciting product you buy this year, but a rain repellent could be something that’s worth giving a go, especially as summer draws to a close. We...