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Spooktacular savings this Halloween! Here's my pick of some frighteningly good biking bargains

31 October 2024 by Charlotte King

Spooktacular savings this Halloween! Here's my pick of some frighteningly good biking bargains

It’s spooky season, the end of October means it’s time for the US originated holiday of Halloween. As with most public holidays or celebration dates, many retailers will have limited time offers...

Bridgestone claim 47% improvement in tyre range with latest Battlax Sport Touring T33

31 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Bridgestone claim 47% improvement in tyre range with latest Battlax Sport Touring T33

Bridgestone have today launched a new Battlax Sport Touring T33 radial motorbike tyre, due to arrive in stores from January 2025 with a claimed 47% improvement in mileage over the outgoing...

Dan reviews the LS2 Thunder Carbon helmet after several track days and many road miles

25 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

Dan reviews the LS2 Thunder Carbon helmet after several track days and many road miles

The LS2 Thunder Carbon is a motorcycle helmet that is designed for sporty road and trackday riders, as well as some lower-level racers. Starting at £399.99 for a basic colour, it sits second in the...

Fox Ranger jacket & trousers review | Brilliant for leading the pack off-road, not so much on-road

24 October 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Fox Ranger jacket & trousers review | Brilliant for leading the pack off-road, not so much on-road

FOX have been a big hitter in the world of off-road apparel and equipment for donkey’s years, but just recently they’ve stuck a toe into the touring market with a range of textiles aimed at adventure...

Cambox V4 Pro camera is reviewed by MCN's videographer who "was left disappointed"

22 October 2024 by Joseph Wright

Cambox V4 Pro camera is reviewed by MCN's videographer who "was left disappointed"

As the videographer at MCN, I’m always on the lookout for the best tools to capture my rides. With track-day restrictions tightening around chin mounts for safety reasons, I thought the idea of a...

Sportsbike Shop Winter Clearance Deals are here: Save on your winter kit just in the nick of time

21 October 2024 by Phil Clarke

Sportsbike Shop Winter Clearance Deals are here: Save on your winter kit just in the nick of time

Sportsbike Shop is currently running a clearance sale on winter kit, including some heated gloves, just in time for the cold season. That means now’s the time to grab some winter kit if you haven’t...

Best retro motorcycle helmets | Classic looks with modern safety, as tested by MCN

18 October 2024 by Anders Carlson

Best retro motorcycle helmets | Classic looks with modern safety, as tested by MCN

Love riding in the classic sense? You should look the part. And while the riders of yore made do with minimal protection (or none), modern materials and design mean you don’t have to choose between...

MCN tested these sport helmets for over 30k miles | Here are our favorite options

18 October 2024 by Anders Carlson

MCN tested these sport helmets for over 30k miles | Here are our favorite options

A sportbike describes a wide array of differing motorcycles. Sport, Naked, Super Naked, Hooligan and even Streetfighters are all descended from the same enthusiast DNA. Sport gear and sporty motorbike...

Get the best of both worlds with MCN's pick of the best flip-front motorcycle helmets

18 October 2024 by Anders Carlson

Get the best of both worlds with MCN's pick of the best flip-front motorcycle helmets

Looks aside, many riders love flip-front motorcycle helmets. The upside is obvious. You don’t have to remove sunglasses or gloves, undo the chin strap and find a safe place to put your helmet before...

Long-distance comfort meets sporty styling in these sports-touring helmets | Tried and tested by MCN

18 October 2024 by Anders Carlson

Long-distance comfort meets sporty styling in these sports-touring helmets | Tried and tested by MCN

Sport Touring is a classic term for a riding category that’s still very much alive. Most Sports Touring happens today on an ADV or Adventure Bike. Sport Touring motorcycles aren’t as common as they...

MCN's favorite FIM homologated motorcycle helmets | Tried and tested for thousands of miles

18 October 2024 by Anders Carlson

MCN's favorite FIM homologated motorcycle helmets | Tried and tested for thousands of miles

Beyond mere sport bike helmets, there’s another option. You can face danger with the same protection as professional racers do. FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) homologated helmets come...

This motorcycle helmet buying guide will help you choose whatever your budget and riding type

16 October 2024 by Anders Carlson

This motorcycle helmet buying guide will help you choose whatever your budget and riding type

A helmet has one job and is designed to do it exactly once. But there’s dozens of different ways to accomplish this. Whether you’re hitting triple digits at the track or tackling muddy ruts in the...

The Shoei GT-Air 3 is finally available in America!!! Here's why that's such good news...

16 October 2024 by Richard Newland

The Shoei GT-Air 3 is finally available in America!!! Here's why that's such good news...

The Shoei GT-Air 3 is the latest version of the iconic Japanese manufacturer’s premium sports touring motorcycle helmet. It’s been available in our native UK market for months but has finally now hit...

Weiser Technik’s blindingly bright indicator lights | Walking the line between subtlety and safety

15 October 2024 by Saffron Wilson

Weiser Technik’s blindingly bright indicator lights | Walking the line between subtlety and safety

Weiser is based in both California and the UK and made their appearance on the market in 2007 with bright LED indicator lights to increase visibility for bikers on the road. From there, they have a...

Bull-it Heron Ladies Slim Jeans review - These have become my go-to jeans for good reason

14 October 2024 by Charlotte King

Bull-it Heron Ladies Slim Jeans review - These have become my go-to jeans for good reason

I’m pretty confident in saying that almost every motorcycle rider these days will have a pair of motorcycle jeans in their wardrobe. We want a pair of comfortable jeans that we can wear all day if...

I’ve been using the LiteLok X3 Moto for the past year and now I don’t want to test other security

11 October 2024 by Ben Clarke

I’ve been using the LiteLok X3 Moto for the past year and now I don’t want to test other security

The LiteLok X3 Moto is a D-shackle type portable security device that is designed to repel angle grinder attack. It’s got the highest Sold Secure rating of Diamond for powered cycles (which is their...

Best budget motorcycle helmets tested by MCN that offer comfort and safety from under $220!

11 October 2024 by Anders Carlson

Best budget motorcycle helmets tested by MCN that offer comfort and safety from under $220!

In a perfect world, every rider could afford the best, safest motorcycle helmet money can buy. But the biggest safety dividend a helmet offers is simply wearing one in the first place. Perfect...

The Adventure Spec Linesman Jacket review | It's basic but brilliant

11 October 2024 by Nye Davis

The Adventure Spec Linesman Jacket review | It's basic but brilliant

The Linesman Jacket is a lightweight soft-shell trail and dual sport riding garment built by British firm Adventure Spec. It’s geared more towards the off-road end of the spectrum than many...

Get off the beaten track with MCN's pick of the best adventure bike helmets we've tested lately

11 October 2024 by Anders Carlson

Get off the beaten track with MCN's pick of the best adventure bike helmets we've tested lately

Adventure bikes have gone from niche to near-ubiquitous on American roads and trails. Thanks in large part due to BMW’s legendary GS platform, ADV motorcycles have supplanted traditional Sports...

Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days are over but there are still some bargains to be had on cleaning products

08 October 2024 by Ben Clarke

Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days are over but there are still some bargains to be had on cleaning products

Amazon Prime’s Big Deal Days may over but you can still save money on these essential cleaning products before they creep back up to full price. Grab a bargain while they last. Related...

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 is over but there are still a few bargains to be had on tools

08 October 2024 by Ben Clarke

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 is over but there are still a few bargains to be had on tools

The bad news is that Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has now finished. There are a few tool deals still running (see below) but most of the savings have now disappeared. The good news is that you only...

This older motorcycle sat nav is still on offer, even now Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is over

08 October 2024 by Ben Clarke

This older motorcycle sat nav is still on offer, even now Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is over

Motorcycle sat navs are a polarising topic, but if you’re nav-curious there’s still a good offer to be had, even now that Amazon Prime Big Deals Days is over. Specifically, the Garmin Zumo XT – it...

Dunlop Mutant tyre review |They seem like the perfect winter tyres, so what's the catch?

04 October 2024 by Emma Franklin

Dunlop Mutant tyre review |They seem like the perfect winter tyres, so what's the catch?

Have Dunlop made choosing the right motorcycle tyre that much easier with the new Mutant? With one of the most aggressive tread patterns outside of a race paddock, Dunlop’s Mutant looks like a full-on...

Oxford Atlas B30 Backpack review | Innovative modular luggage that should last a lifetime

03 October 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Oxford Atlas B30 Backpack review | Innovative modular luggage that should last a lifetime

Oxford have always made bloody good motorbike luggage. It must be well over twenty years ago that I had a Kawasaki ZX-6R kitted out with the ‘Sports’ lifetime tank, tail and side bags, which converted...

RST TracTech Evo 5 textile jacket review | It’s been the ideal commuting companion

03 October 2024 by Dan Sutherland

RST TracTech Evo 5 textile jacket review | It’s been the ideal commuting companion

The RST TracTech Evo 5 is the most complete three season textile jacket I have ever used. It’s unlikely to be your go-to protection on the coldest of winter mornings, but from spring to autumn, it’s...

The Garmin Zumo XT2 is a reliable companion on road or trail, but with a flaw that makes me nervous

01 October 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

The Garmin Zumo XT2 is a reliable companion on road or trail, but with a flaw that makes me nervous

Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessor, the Garmin Zumo XT (which is still available from retailers at a significant discount), the Garmin Zumo XT2 is a dedicated motorcycle sat-nav...

The Shark Aeron GP has stunning looks and gorgeous quality, but I would buy the Race R Pro GP

01 October 2024 by Emma Franklin

The Shark Aeron GP has stunning looks and gorgeous quality, but I would buy the Race R Pro GP

The first motorcycle helmet in the world to feature active aero, Shark’s Aeron GP sits at the very top of their range alongside the Race R Pro, and has been designed with the high speeds of MotoGP in...

Get geared up for autumn with Ghost Bikes' clearance sale - Bargain kit and security products

27 September 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

Get geared up for autumn with Ghost Bikes' clearance sale - Bargain kit and security products

Long days and summer rides may be a fleeting memory, but that’s no reason to hang up your helmet until spring. I’ve been having a nose around the web for deals on kit that can help keep you riding...

Up to 60% off selected Ruroc helmets | Grab one before they're gone

25 September 2024 by Charlotte King

Up to 60% off selected Ruroc helmets | Grab one before they're gone

There is up to 60% off online with motorbike helmet manufacturer Ruroc. Well known for their distinctive streetfighter style, the firm are offering a sale on selected EOX and Atlas 4.0 Carbon models...

The Bikerguard visor wiper is a thoroughly excellent but expensive bit of kit that I just don't need

24 September 2024 by Ben Clarke

The Bikerguard visor wiper is a thoroughly excellent but expensive bit of kit that I just don't need

Before I took delivery of the Bikerguard visor wiper system, I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I’ve tried a few novel and niche bits of bike kit over the years and they’re often a bit mad...

Save 30% off selected Schuberth helmets at Sportsbike Shop | Great deals on MCN reviewed lids

23 September 2024 by Charlotte King

Save 30% off selected Schuberth helmets at Sportsbike Shop | Great deals on MCN reviewed lids

Sportsbike Shop have some top helmets from the German manufacturer Schuberth on sale with 30% off some popular flip front helmet models. If you’re currently looking to upgrade to a ECE 22.06 rated...

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is over so here's the deals that are still running

23 September 2024 by Ben Clarke

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is over so here's the deals that are still running

The bad news is that Amazon Prime Big Deal Days in October has now finished, however there are still some great deals running as shown below. The good news is that Black Friday is still to come at the...

TCX Blend 2 WP Ladies Boots | 'A great pair of year-round riding boots, these are almost full marks'

17 September 2024 by Alison Silcox

TCX Blend 2 WP Ladies Boots | 'A great pair of year-round riding boots, these are almost full marks'

No-frills motorcycle boots that have a leather upper and waterproof membrane, which make them ideal for year round riding. They sit comfortably under textile trousers and look great with riding jeans...

Alpinestars AMP-7 rucksack review | Neevesy gives five stars across the board after 10k miles

12 September 2024 by Michael Neeves

Alpinestars AMP-7 rucksack review | Neevesy gives five stars across the board after 10k miles

The AMP-7 (Alpinestars Motion Pack) sits in the middle of the Italian firm’s comprehensive range of motorcycle rucksacks and it’s one of the most useful, well thought-out I’ve owned. Over the past...

Tucano Urbano Airscud Flex review | Adds airbag tech to your existing jacket, but for a price

12 September 2024 by Gareth Evans

Tucano Urbano Airscud Flex review | Adds airbag tech to your existing jacket, but for a price

The Airscud Flex is Tucano Urbano’s latest airbag-ready jacket, and is designed with dual use in mind: it can be worn over lightweight clothing for protection while riding in the city, or...

Roadskin Tyrian jeans review | Quality jeans with timeless styling for years of casual riding

11 September 2024 by Adam Oldfield

Roadskin Tyrian jeans review | Quality jeans with timeless styling for years of casual riding

The Roadskin Tyrian motorcycle jeans for men are produced by a UK based family run company that have put our biker needs at the core of their design. They make classically styled jeans and gear,...