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Sportsbike Shop open Norwich store on Saturday 1st February bringing their total to 10

29 January 2025 by Charlotte King

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 Charlotte King

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...

Furygan announce their new and improved range of adventure and touring kit set for 2025 release

23 January 2025 by Charlotte King

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 Charlotte King

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 Phil Clarke

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.

What's the deal with the Sena 60S Bluetooth headset? Find out what it is and how it works here

13 January 2025 by Charlotte King

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 Charlotte King

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...

Cardo announce new Mesh Boost features for unlimited connectivity, available to download free soon

02 January 2025 by Charlotte King

Cardo have announced a major update to their Mesh software that will unlock greater connectivity for second-generation Packtalk devices. Are you in America? Find the USA version of this page...

Most popular bike kit of 2024 | The gear that stole your hearts this year on MCN

25 December 2024 by Phil Clarke

The polls are in for the most popular bike kit of 2024: this year we’re thrilled to see a staggering amount of kit snapped up by our readers, whether it was a great deal or just a great product we...

Last minute Christmas gift ideas for the biker in the family... or just to treat yourself!

11 December 2024 by Charlotte King, Ben Clarke and Gareth Evans

It’s that time of year again: the Christmas lights are up, the shops are getting busier and it’s time to get the Christmas gift shopping out of the way, so that there’s plenty of time left for...

Sportsbike Shop slash prices on Merlin motorcycle kit with up to 50% off selected products

09 December 2024 by Charlotte King

Sportsbike Shop are currently offering up to 50% off on a selection of Merlin Kit. British based motorcycle clothing manufacturer, Merlin are known for their classic and retro looking safety gear.

Beat the new year blues with a bike kit bargain from the January sales!

02 December 2024 by Ben Clarke

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have both been and gone in 2024 but here’s a selection of some great deals to kick off 2025 with a bang – but don’t hang around! January sale deals at a...

Black Friday Motorcycle Helmet Deals | Head-turning savings: Up to 55% off top lids while stocks last

29 November 2024 by Phil Clarke

Black Friday 2024 is here, and with it comes a whole host of deals on motorcycle helmets. All kinds of lids for every rider are available on discount while stocks last, from adventure helmets, to...

The best Black Friday deals on motorcycle boots | Deals that MCN staff would buy themselves

29 November 2024 by Charlotte King

Black Friday 2024 is here! Many retailers have posted deals on motorcycle boots that you won’t want to miss out on. Sportsbike shop have already launched their Early Bird Black Friday Event with 20%...

Motorcycle jacket Black Friday deals | Zip up and ride out with 55% off top brands while stocks last

27 November 2024 by Phil Clarke

Black Friday deals are here, bringing a storm of discounts and offers on a wide range of motorcycle jackets. There are big savings to be had on top brands from Alpinestars to Triumph, many of which...

Oxford Hot Seat first-ride review | A budget friendly but capable winter wonder, even at sub-zero

27 November 2024 by Michael Guy

The Hot Seat is Oxford’s new universal-fit heated motorcycle seat cover, that’s both a successor and companion to their range of HotGrips heated grips. MCN’s Michael Guy has gotten hands-on (or,...

Best Black Friday motorcycle clothing deals for 2024 with up to 70% off

27 November 2024 by Charlotte King

Black Friday Deals will be back in 2025! Our team will be working hard to bring you the most up-to-date information on all the incredible discounts, offers, and must-have Black Friday motorcycle...

Sportsbike Shop Black Friday Event has 20% off Alpinestars kit

26 November 2024 by Charlotte King

Sportsbike Shop have a big Black Friday sale. They are many people’s go-to motorcycle gear shop thanks to their wide range and system that allows you to reserve lots of kit and try it on in your...

Grab a deal on LEGO motorcycle kits while there's up to 30% off this Black Friday week

25 November 2024 by Phil Clarke

Right now there’s deals available on LEGO’s range of build-yourself motorcycle sets, giving you the chance to build a miniature replica of your dream bikes for less. These kits have proven very...

Lower Rider? Low prices! Harley-Davidson Black Friday branded merchandise sale now on

22 November 2024 by Charlotte King

You’ve probably heard of Harley Davidson. Almost every biker has, and most people that have never even ridden a motorcycle will know about them too. Well, the iconic American bike manufacturer...

Monimoto GPS trackers are up to 31% off in the Black Friday sales | Bargain bike security

19 November 2024 by Charlotte King

GPS tracker manufacturer MoniMoto have reduced their prices with up to 31% off for Black Friday! These motorcycle GPS trackers are known for being an affordable, hassle free option. The device is...

Up to 70% off at Webbs Motorcycles this Black Friday: Here's their best deals on riding kit

18 November 2024 by Phil Clarke

Webbs Motorcycles have slashed their prices on bike kit and casual clothing for the 2024 Black Friday sales event. With savings of up to 70% off certain brands it’s a great opportunity to upgrade your...

Save 25% from Muc-Off direct PLUS the cheapest Nano-Tech prices from Amazon and Sportsbike Shop

15 November 2024 by Charlotte King

The well known British brand, famed for their pink product range including the incredibly popular nano tech bike cleaner, are kicking off their Black Friday Deals with 25% off everything across the...

Discounted mounts! Get 30% off Quad Lock in Sportsbike Shop's Black Friday Sale

14 November 2024 by Charlotte King

With 30% off everything on their website, the Black Friday sale is the perfect chance to get a Quad Lock setup for less. “This is the only time we ever go on sale!” said Ben Goss, CMO of Quad Lock.

Amazon’s Black Friday sale 2024 is live! The best motorcycle deals as chosen by MCN

08 November 2024 by Ben Clarke

Black Friday Deals will be back in 2025! Our team will be working hard to bring you the most up-to-date information on all the incredible discounts, offers, and must-have deals for Black Friday...

Sena's latest 60S intercom is in stock and available to buy now - full spec and details here

06 November 2024 by Charlotte King

Well known motorcycle intercom manufacturer SENA, have just announced their latest flagship smart communication unit at EICMA 2024, to rival the Cardo Packtalk Pro, which was released earlier this...

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

31 October 2024 by Charlotte King

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 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...

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 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...

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 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 is over but there are still a few bargains to be had on tools

08 October 2024 by Ben Clarke

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. Last remaining tool offers from...

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

08 October 2024 by Ben Clarke

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...

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

27 September 2024 by Justin Hayzelden

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 70% off selected Ruroc helmets in the Black Friday Sale!

25 September 2024 by Charlotte King

With Black Friday just around the corner, Ruroc have kicked off their Black Friday Sale with an offering of up to 70% off a selection of motorbike helmets. Well known for their distinctive...

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

23 September 2024 by Charlotte King

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

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...