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Motorbikes for dummies
Back in the early days, a motorbike was an engine, two wheels, handlebars, and a seat. Nice and simple. And then someone inverted marketing. So now we have motorcycles for all purposes and images.
Specialist Spotlight: Kreiga
Launching your company by facing a lawsuit? Not the ideal start for a fledgling organisation! Yet this is what faced Dom Longman and Michael Cottam. High-end, top quality luggage for motorcyclists wasn’t readily available in [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Furygan
French motorcycle clothing specialist Furygan was formed in 1969 by Jacques Segura. As the name implies (“gant” being French for “gloves”), they started out making gloves for the cycle, ski and motorcycling sectors. Mr Segura [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Clean My Ride
Combined bikewash degreaser for motorcycles, cycles, karts, cars, motor homes, caravans, boats Like so many products, Clean MyRide saw it’s genesis from not being able to find something that perfectly filled a need. [keep reading...]
Honda reveals NEW Super Cub and Monkey for 2021
The Japanese factory has updated two of its most iconic learner legal machines. The big news for the Monkey 125 and Super Cub 125 is the introduction of a new, highly efficient Euro 5 compliant [keep reading...]
Specialist Spotlight: Cardo Systems
Cardo Systems pioneered the motorcycle communications market 15 years ago, when it launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth headset - and since then, the company has been constantly innovating to achieve its mission of ‘making [keep reading...]
USED BIKE RIDE: Moto Guzzi V7 III Special
Moto Guzzi has been making motorcycles from their Mandello del Lario factory since 1921. The V7 Special is a nod to Guzzi’s long history, launched in 2012, with annual updates leading to the Model III, [keep reading...]
SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT: Bike-Seal
A punctured tyre, bad on any vehicle, especially on a bike (ever tried pushing a bike with a completely flat tyre? And that’s if you’ve stayed on). Puncture repair kits are useful, but what if [keep reading...]
Quick spin electric special – the commuter solution
By Bob Pickett. Previously, we reviewed the Zero SR/F. The results were impressive, but as always the up-front cost was an issue for many. What if the difference in price was minimal? According to research [keep reading...]
Quick Spin: 2020 Royal Enfield Himalayan
The Himalayan precedes the Interceptor and Continental models by a few years (in original Indian spec, a year earlier for the UK spec, Euro4 model). What it is, is a clever positioning; an adventure bike [keep reading...]
RST Sabre leather jacket
Made from a soft touch, matte finish cowhide leather, the Sabre jacket is supported by stretchy motion panels throughout for maximum comfort and movement. The motion panels wrap around the arms to give versatility and [keep reading...]
Copper v2 denim
The Copper v2 is an urban commuting jean that fuses protection for the knee and hips and a stylish, customised design detailing. With its pre-shaped leg construction and quality denim fabric, the Copper Denim v2 [keep reading...]
Furygan Dirt Road gloves
Constructed from six technical fabrics, the Dirt Road gloves have a thermal lining, waterproof and breathable membrane and a palm slider. There are multiple reinforcements throughout and metacarpal protectors. They also feature Furygan’s Sensitive Science [keep reading...]
SW-Motech Pro Blaze panniers
Riders of machines with limited luggage capability now have a versatile and cost-effective way to carry kit. The attachment system uses a clever Quick-Lock rail, which is discreet, light and doesn’t clutter the machine. The [keep reading...]
Bell Cruiser Eliminator
When you consider that 60 years of evolution has gone into the creation of a stripped down helmet, we are talking about a legendary reputation when it comes to head protection. The 2020 Eliminator sits [keep reading...]
Andy Strapz
Safe, strong, super quick and easy to use, Andy Strapz are a game-changer for attaching luggage to bikes. They are stronger than bungee cords, 50mm wide so they won’t cut into or roll off cargo, [keep reading...]
Tucano Urbano Areos 2G / Areas 2G jackets
The Areos 2G for men, and Areas 2G for ladies, are two classic, CE-approved, short-cut jackets. Constructed with a breathable polyamide, providing both wind resistance and water resistance, and a polyester mesh lining, as well [keep reading...]
Adventure helmets – head to head
Helmets with adventure peaks are as popular as bikes with adventure beaks. We tested two top-end options to see what they’re like. AGV AX9, Price: £399, Sizes: XS-XL, Weight: 1500g (tested), Warranty: 2 years, extra [keep reading...]
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