Black Friday 2024 - When it's happening and why you should care about it as a biker

It’s that time of year where we start to wonder what deals will be coming up in Black Friday – which will fall on November 29 in 2024.

The Black Friday sales may not seem like something to get excited about from a motorcycling point of view, but there’s often clearance stock to be snapped up as retailers make room for the following year’s ranges.

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Tech items like earphones, sat-navs and intercoms can sometimes be discounted on Amazon, making them pretty hard to resist. And we usually see deals on workshop products and tools, too, with battery chargers, tyre inflators and jump packs historically reduced.

if you’re not into buying from Amazon that doesn’t mean you have to miss out, either, plenty of other retailers run equivalent sale events around the same time. In previous years, this has meant clearance on end of range helmets and motorcycle tyres.

Amazon Black Friday motorbike deals 2024

Amazon’s Black Friday deals will be available from November 21 – December 2 this year, although the online retailer says that prices will change during the course of the event. There will also be limited time ‘lightning deals’ on a first come, first served basis. Here are some of the stand-out deals so far or you can browse our dedicated Amazon Black Friday page for more.

Price: £38.21 (was £99.99)
This jump pack from tool brand Stanley was a best-seller in Amazon Prime Deals Days 2024, and the compact and multifunctional unit is back in the Black Friday event too. Up to 20 jump starts per charge are advertised, with two USB-A ports so you can use it like a regular battery bank.
Peak current output 700 amps
Dimensions 24cm (H) x 15cm (W) x 7cm (D)
Weight 0.86kg
Additional ports 2 x USB A
  • LCD charge level percent indicator
  • Up to 20 jump starts per charge
Price: £17.13 (was £22.99)
Tested by Ben Clarke for 3 months
 
"These bike covers from little-known American brand Favoto often drop to silly prices in Amazon sale events and so we thought we’d get hold of one to see if it’s any good. I got the XXL (245cm) option and it’s the right size for the Triumph Scrambler 400X I’m currently testing.

"I was immediately impressed by the front and rear clips to fix it over the bike as I’ve never got on with the under the belly fasteners you get on many covers. It seems really robust and has weathered a few blustery storms without tearing so far, plus you get a UV reflective layer for sun protection.

"On the flipside, some customer reviews on Amazon say it’s shredded in bad weather. That hasn’t been my experience despite the cover being used through some nasty storms but the bike lives in a sheltered location behind a wall.

"At full price I’d say it’s worth buying, but in Amazon sales like Black Friday it's hard to ignore."

Pros

  • Incredible value, especially in sales events
  • Robust fabric and strong seams
  • UV-resistant layer under the waterproof membrane
  • Front and rear fitment clips
  • Holes for feeding through a modest security chain

Cons

  • A bit shapeless and baggy in places
  • Some customer reviews claim it shredded in severe weather (not my experience)
  • Security chain holes aren’t big enough for big chains
  • Water resistance
    5.0
  • Heat resistance
    3.0
  • Abrasion resistance
    4.0
  • Ease of use
    5.0
Construction Oxford fabric with double stitched seams
Size As tested: 245x105x125cm (other sizes available)
Fitment clips Front and rear
  • Two lock loops
  • Reflective strips
  • UV layer
Price: £22.79 (was £32.99)
Tested by Ben Clarke for 3 months 
 
“You’ve probably not heard of Reapp – and nor had we until recently – but the deals on their disc locks are hard to ignore, especially in Amazon sale events. 
 
“At full price, the Reapp costs £32.99 and for that money you’d probably go for a brand you’ve heard of like Oxford who have alarmed disc locks in this price range. 
 
“But when it’s on offer at Amazon for as little as £23.99, it can look very tempting. So tempting, in fact, that we bought one. 
 
“The first thing you notice as you take the lock out of the packaging is that it is incredibly light. The whole top casing is made of thin cast metal and is pretty much hollow apart from the alarm circuitry. It doesn’t fill you with confidence. 
 
“The bottom section is made from solid metal but has such a cheap and scratchy finish that I initially thought it was made of plastic. 
 
“It’s not all bad, though, as the alarm sound is genuinely ear-splitting. It’s high-pitched and very loud and would definitely demand attention if someone was trying to steal your bike. 
 
“If you have a good-quality disc lock already without an alarm then the Reapp would make a good addition to your security armoury and it’s definitely better than nothing at all but if you have the budget there are better-quality options out there.” 

MoniMoto GPS Tracker Black Friday Deals

MoniMoto Black Friday sale means that there’s up to 31% off GPS trackers! These motorcycle GPS trackers are known for being an affordable, hassle free option.

Tested by Richard Newland for three years and 30,000 miles

"This tracker is an affordable and simple option. I’ve been using previous versions for years, and most recently added two of these to my fleet. The unit cost includes two months of SIM coverage, then it’s just £36 per year.

"Set-up is as easy as deploying the batteries (no wiring needed) and syncing to your smartphone via the App, through which you can see unit status, battery life, connection and location of your bike when tracking. If the unit senses movement, but can’t contact the fob, you’ll get a call on your device and live tracking will begin."

Pros

  • Ease of use
  • Easy to install

Cons

  • Needs to be in range of key fob
  • Quality
    5.0
  • Value
    5.0
Coverage Globally
Alert types Movement with fob not present
  • No wiring
The MoniMoto 9 is the latest battery-powered and self-fitted unit from the firm and joins the range alongside the 7 (see above). Our Products Editor, Justin Hayzelden is testing one currently and we will bring you a review as soon as it's ready.

Muc-Off Black Friday deals

Muc-Off have slashed 25% off their entire website for Black Friday, meaning everything from brushes and Nano Tech Cleaner to pressure washer bundles is on offer.

Price: 1L £7.79 (was £11.99) 5L £23 (was £39.99)
1L £7.79 (was £11.99) 5L £23 (was £39.99)
Price: £97.50 (was £130.00)
£97.50 (was £130.00)

Quad Lock Black Friday deals

If you want to mount your phone to your motorbike (and there are many reasons to do so) then a system from Quad Lock is a great way to go. For Black Friday 2024, you can get 30% off all Quad Lock at Sportsbike Shop.

Price: From £27.99 (was £39.99)
Tried and tested by Jim Blackstock

"When you add in all the elements that form this system, it’s not cheap. However, it is a very convenient and well-engineered system that makes using your phone as a sat nav or camera on your bike incredibly easy.|"

"It also keeps the battery topped up and the rain away. However, most importantly, it reduces the vibrations that can kill an iPhone in as few as a couple of rides, and that alone has to be worth the investment."

Pros

  • Very well engineered
  • Separate and effective vibration dampening
  • Weatherproof wireless changing head

Cons

  • Costs can mount up
  • Quality
    5.0
  • Value
    4.0
Construction Glass filled nylon with stainless steel
Size 22mm, 25mm, 28mm and 32mm (⅞", 1", 1-⅛" and 1-¼")
Use Handlebar phone mount
  • Simply twist and lock in one motion to attach your smartphone
  • Dual-stage lock system
  • Add a coloured lever to style your Quad Lock® Out Front Mount or Out Front Mount PRO to your bike

Halfords Black Friday deals

If you sign up for a free Halfords Motoring Club membership then you can already gain access to some great deals on socket sets and a Karcher pressure washer. There are only a few offers for the time being but we expect it to grow throughout November.

Price: £200 (was £330)
The price drops to £200 with a Halfords Motoring Club free membership.
Price: £178.50 (was £255)
The price drops to £178.50 with a Halfords Motoring Club free membership.
Price: £94.99 (was £134.99)
The price drops to £94.99 with a Halfords Motoring Club free membership.

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What Is Black Friday?

It’s something that sly marketing executives for retailers caught onto in America. Over there, Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving, thus allegedly signalling the beginning of the Christmas season.

It’s been a wonderful excuse for retailers to boost sales with in-store and online deals and businesses in the UK have been fanning the flames of the burning holes in pockets for some years now.

When is Black Friday?

Traditionally on the last weekend of November, meaning this year it will take place on the weekend starting November 29. However, we’ve noticed online shops announcing great deals earlier and earlier in the past. Amazon have announced that their deals will run from November 21 – December 2, 2024.

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