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  • NEW KIT: Richa Infinity Pro Gloves

    NEW KIT: Richa Infinity Pro Gloves

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    Richa says these are a ‘midseason’ glove, meaning they have a laminated waterproof membrane and fleece lining, so will be a decent touring fitment outside the very depths of winter. There’s CE-approvedarmour from British firm D3O, polyester outer shell, Velcro cuffs and the essential touchscreen fingers. £89.99 / www.nevisuk.com

  • NEW KIT: Furygan Chattan Boots

    NEW KIT: Furygan Chattan Boots

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    A properly sturdy-looking set of adventure touring boots from French firm Furygan, with chunky moonboot-stylng and loads of protection. They’re packed with British D3O armour in the ankle, plus reinforced shin, heel and toe sections. Super-quick release system on the back makes them easy to get on and off, and they have a grippy sole…

  • NEW KIT: Nomad luggage from Oxford Products

    NEW KIT: Nomad luggage from Oxford Products

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    A new range of super-modular luggage from Oxford Products, with a military feel thanks to the MOLLE nylon strap attachment system used. You start with a base harness for your bike, then pick and choose the add-on carriers you need, from a bottle holder, small-large pouches and full-sized bags. There’s even a cool bag to…

  • NEW KIT: Sidi Orion Boots

    NEW KIT: Sidi Orion Boots

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    Sometimes you just want a really good pair of sturdy black bike boots that will take anything you can throw at them. Like these new Sidi Orions – a full-on touring boot with a premium Gore-Tex XT 3L waterproof membrane, race-developed protection and superb comfort. The tough microfibre upper is reinforced with TPU protectors and…

  • NEW KIT: Oxford Beast disc lock

    NEW KIT: Oxford Beast disc lock

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    A solid disc lock is the first line of security defence, and the Oxford Beast definitely fits the bill. It’s a no-nonsense 1.3kg chunk of steel, with a cunning round design which is difficult for angle grinders and bolt cutters to get a hold of. Serious thieves might cut the disc, but even that’s tricky…

  • NEW KIT: Windmaster Base Layers

    NEW KIT: Windmaster Base Layers

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    Vanucci all-season VXU-10 Windmaster base layers Smart, all-season base layer kit from German bike firm Louis Moto, the Vanucci VXU-10 shirts and leggings come in both men’s and women’s sizes. Smart windproof materials wick away sweat in summer and keep a layer of warm, dry air next to the skin in cooler conditions. £49.64 www.louis-moto.com

  • KIT TESTED: Weise Detroit jacket and Ruroc AT4.0 Track helmet

    KIT TESTED: Weise Detroit jacket and Ruroc AT4.0 Track helmet

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    Dave Manning reports back on leather and lid… While I do have textiles, and find them near perfect for riding in inclement weather, I still like to pull on a leather jacket and jeans when the mercury is high enough and we’re not inundated with precipitation. And they do favour the look that matches the…

  • FEMALE motorcycle boot range expanded

    FEMALE motorcycle boot range expanded

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    Vanucci expands motorcycle boot range dedicated to female riders Louis Moto’s flagship exclusive brand, Vanucci, has introduced three new motorcycle boots in the UK with female riders in mind – the RV6 Performance sports boots, VUB-3 Lady urban boots and the unisex VAB-8 Sympatex touring boots. The new additions underline Vanucci’s commitment to combining safety,…

  • NEW KIT: Alpinestars Missile V3 leather jacket

    NEW KIT: Alpinestars Missile V3 leather jacket

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    A high-end leather jacket from Alpinestars, which comes in vented Airflow or standard unvented form. The firm says it uses lessons learned from MotoGP, and has the latest in protection: Nucleon PLASMA armour in elbows and shoulders, plus a back protector pocket. It’s also compatible with Alpinestars’ various Tech-Air airbags including the latest 7X model.…

  • CORROSION PROTECTION with XCP

    CORROSION PROTECTION with XCP

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    XCP (eXtra Corrosion Protection) was invented for maintenance workers in the printing industry, bizarrely (big printing presses have some proper heavy engineering in them) now it’s moved into the bike world, via automotive, offshore and even theme park maintenance tasks. It’s developed and manufactured in Scotland, and it’s fair to say they know a lot…


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