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Sena squeeze 60S functionality into helmet with front and rear lights and AI noise cancellation
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Sena’s new Phantom will be their first ECE 22.06 full-face helmet that has been designed and manufactured in their new high-spec factory. This has allowed Sena to produce a motorcycle helmet where the...
Zerofit launch cooling IceSkin baselayer developed in partnership with BSB front-runner Glenn Irwin
Yesterday 10:26 by
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Baselayer specialists, Zerofit have announced a new IceSkin design ahead of this summer’s riding season, which has been developed in conjunction with 27-time British Superbike race winner, Glenn...
Cardo RISER offers an extended 60 day free trial of the app to celebrate Valentine's Day
11 February 2025 by
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To celebrate Valentine’s Day, they are offering an extended 60-day trial of RISER PRO so that riders can try it out for free, from the 7th to the 21st of February, 2025. Global motorcycle community...
Best heated motorcycle gloves for riding in the cold | A hands on (and in) guide
10 February 2025 by
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Every ride begins and ends with your fingertips. It sounds simplistic, but hands and fingertips are critical to riding and control. When hands go numb, your riding day is done. Thermal motorcycle...
Best heated motorcycle gear tested by MCN! Cold is no match for these heated gloves and grips
10 February 2025 by
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Any rider who lives “Up Nort’” dreads the end of the riding season. And if you live down south, even mild weather gets chilly when traveling through it at 70mph. Riding is basically an exercise in how...
Motorcycle wheel and tire accessories buying guide | How to keep your bike rolling for the long term
10 February 2025 by
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Your motorcycle tires and wheels are the only part of the bike that ever touch the tarmac (hopefully), so it’s important to have some wheel and tire accessories and tools on hand to keep them in good...
The Oximiser Pro range could significantly extend the lifespan of your battery, saving you money!
07 February 2025 by
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Paid partnership with Oxford Products Oxford has been designing market-leading OXIMISER battery optimisers for over 20 years. Having launched our first battery optimiser over two decades ago, we understand the importance of ‘user-centric’...
American helmet manufacturer Simpson branch out into the adventure helmet market with two new lids
07 February 2025 by
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American helmet manufacturer, Simpson announce two new models for their lineup. The Journey Bandit and Xcursion Bandit are Simpson’s first adventure helmets, with the Journey’s flip front design aimed...
The best motorcycle cleaning products tried and tested by MCN | The stuff that really works
04 February 2025 by
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Some bikers relish getting out the bucket and sponge and setting about cleaning their motorcycle with all manner of lotions and potions – but I am definitely not one of them. The easier you can make...
The best summer motorcycle gear rated by MCN for adventure, cruising, racing and touring
04 February 2025 by
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One of the best times to go riding is in the summer; bright sunshine, warm weather and long hours of daylight make any ride even more fun. And the prospect of a ride to the seaside for fish and chips...
Best motorcycle shoes | Why we live in them and how to pick the right ones for you
04 February 2025 by
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Motorcycles are a great way to get to work, nip down to the shops, and make social calls in style. But as practical as they are for getting around, that means the kit we wear is often made with...
Best motorcycle locks to keep your motorcycle safe and secure
04 February 2025 by
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One of the first lessons you learn when you get a bike is to use motorcycle security of some kind or else it might not be there when you return. However, that ‘might’ from 20 years ago has become...
Wherever you’re headed, MCN shares the best motorcycle sat navs and mobile apps to take you there
04 February 2025 by
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Motorcycle sat navs are now a commonplace accessory. Many motorcyclists use them for plotting routes and following directions, but also for having sight of useful guidance information as they ride.
Best motorcycle gadgets and accessories | Improve your riding experience
04 February 2025 by
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We live in a digital age where it’s difficult to get by without technology. There are lots of gadgets and accessories on the market now that aim to make your riding experience easier and more...
A guide to cleaning your motorcycle chain including tips and the best cleaners
04 February 2025 by
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Looking after your motorcycle chain is a really important chore, after all it is the part of your bike that runs the power to your rear wheel unless you own a belt or shaft-driven motorcycle. So chain...
Your guide to top motorcycle camping tents for self-sufficient touring adventures, whatever your budget
04 February 2025 by
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Motorcycle camping tents are a home away from home that can be carried on your touring bike on any self-sufficient motorcycle camping adventure. It’s where you rest your weary head after a day in the...
Best motorcycle gear for new riders | A buyers guide to finding the kit for you
04 February 2025 by
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If you are looking to buy your first motorbike, chances are you are going to be looking to buy yourself some protective kit. The only legal requirement is to wear a helmet (in most states) but there’s...
Motorcycle phone mounts | For easy access to navigation and other apps on your phone while you ride
04 February 2025 by
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Motorcycle phone mounts are a game changing accessory for riders who like to also use their phones for navigation, and want quick access to their apps while they ride. That includes connecting a...
Motorcycle dash cam buying guide | These high-tech video cameras give you added peace of mind
03 February 2025 by
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Motorcycle dash cams are just as crucial for capturing incidents and proving innocence as automobile dash cams, yet most motorcyclists don’t bother. Until they wish they had. Jump to: What...
A guide to buying the best women's motorcycle boots, carefully curated by the female riders at MCN
30 January 2025 by
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Stereotypically, we ladies love a good pair of shoes, and motorcycle boots should be no different. It’s just as important to protect our feet as it is any other part of our bodies when riding a...
Motorcycle Jump Packs Buying Guide | Bring your bike back from the grave in a flash here on MCN
30 January 2025 by
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There’s no worse feeling than getting ready to go to ride only to hop on, press the ignition, and be met with nothing but cold dead silence. We’re all secretly hoping it won’t happen every time we...
MCN’s guide to choosing the best motorcycle helmet cameras to capture all the action of your ride
30 January 2025 by
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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...
There's no such thing as women's motorbike helmets and here's why | Expert buying guide
30 January 2025 by
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Women’s helmets seems to be a frequently searched term, so I wanted to offer some guidance explaining motorcycle helmets from a female perspective . I spoke with the other ladies on the MCN team about...
Sportsbike Shop open Norwich store on Saturday 1st February bringing their total to 10
29 January 2025 by
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Motorcycle kit retailer, Sportsbike Shop are opening a new store in Norwich, bringing their total to ten. It will open it’s doors on Saturday 1st February at 9am, and will be located on Ber Street, in...
RST release new and upgraded Pro Series range with the Paragon 7 jacket and trousers
29 January 2025 by
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RST have updated their popular Pro Series textile jacket range with the release of the Paragon 7, the new and improved version of the older Paragon 6. RST claim that the new textiles are the ‘ultimate...
These Continental ContiAttack SM2 tyres took everything we threw at them on road and track
24 January 2025 by
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Supermotos may be light, but they ask a lot of their tyres – whether they are being used for urban commutes or wild, sideways action. For that reason, a supermoto tyre has to deal with a lot. Not only...
Merlin Curborough Heated Gloves | If you’re going to ride through the winter be safe and comfortable
24 January 2025 by
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The Merlin Curborough Heated gloves can be used as both warm and protective winter gloves without the heating element, and as toasty heated gloves when the temperature drops way down low. Is...
Furygan announce their new and improved range of adventure and touring kit set for 2025 release
23 January 2025 by
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French motorcycle kit manufacturer Furygan have revealed their new range of touring and adventure focused kit for 2025. Several new items have been added to the line for this year, including textile...
Sena and Shark team up to release new 2025 intercom systems to replace the previous Sharktooth line
22 January 2025 by
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Shark have announced a new line of integrated communication systems in collaboration with Sena. Previously Shark specific intercoms had been coined Sharktooth, but the new units are to be named ‘Sena...
Best textile jacket winter deals | Snag up to 45% off textile jackets we actually wear this winter
21 January 2025 by
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Sportsbike Shop are currently offering a range of textile jackets on discount while stocks last, featuring some of our favourite jackets from top brands like Dainese, Rev’it, Richa, RST, and Oxford.
MCN's buying guide to the best women's ankle motorcycle boots with tried and tested reviews
17 January 2025 by
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Ankle length motorcycle boots can be a handy option: they’re shorter cut allowing for a bit more movement and they eliminate the issue of trying to get boots that fit your calves. However, the lower...
Metzeler Roadtec 02 tyre review - 'After over 1000 miles in all conditions they're hard to fault'
16 January 2025 by
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Nowadays, it’s not enough for a motorcycle tyre to do just one thing well. Trackday tyres need to perform in all conditions, off-road tyres need to endure tarmac, and sporty, touring tyres? Well, not...
Neevesy reviews the Oxford Loop Lock, saying "I take this Oxford Loop Lock with me everywhere"
15 January 2025 by
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Oxford offer a range of security devices, from lever locks to ground anchors, U-locks, disc locks and chains. They also sell an array of cable locks from simple zip locks to heavy duty armoured cable...
What's the deal with the Sena 60S Bluetooth headset? Find out what it is and how it works here
13 January 2025 by
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Well-known motorcycle intercom manufacturer SENA announced their latest flagship smart communication unit at the Italian Motorcycle Trade Show called EICMA last November, designed to compete with the...
Cardo announce new Mesh Boost features for unlimited connectivity, available to download free soon
13 January 2025 by
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Cardo has announced a major update to its Mesh software, unlocking greater connectivity for second-generation Packtalk devices. Mesh Boost is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2025—the...
Sena vs Cardo - MCN's guide to choosing the best helmet headset brand to keep you connected
13 January 2025 by
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If you’re trying to pick your first Bluetooth motorcycle headset and have done some research, you’ve probably noticed that two brands keep coming up: Sena and Cardo. The two companies have oddly...