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NEW helmets for Norton
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Norton Motorcycles has launched its Hedon for Norton helmet collection, in partnership with Hedon. The collection, named Series 1, will feature two full-face styles. The Series 1 – Glass Fibre helmet features a full glass fibre shell, while the Series 1 – Carbon Fibre features a full carbon fibre shell. Both helmets have platinum, black and red…
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NEW KIT: LS2 Dragon Helmet
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A new full-face performance helmet from premium Chinese maker LS2, the Dragon lid has a top spec at a very decent price. Designed at the firm’s R&D centre in Barcelona, the Dragon comes with a 6K carbon fibre outer shell – giving a light lid (from 1400g), with full ECE22.06 approval. All the vents and…
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NEW KIT: RST Pro Series Adventure X ladies textiles
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A high-spec textile riding suit, in ladies’ fitments, the Adventure X features MaxTex outer shell with a removable thermal/waterproof breathable membrane liner, extensive venting and full CE armour in elbows, shoulders and a supplied back protector. The trousers and jacket zip together with 360 degree fastening, and there are loads of adjusters, pockets and airflow…
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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.nevis.uk.com
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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