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Alpinestars Tech Road Gore-Tex two-piece suit review
Reviewed by: Tony Carter for 10,000+ miles RRP: Tech Road Gore-Tex jacket, £649.99; Tech Road Gore-Tex pants, £499.99 Okay, let’s tackle the big issue here before we get into the nitty-gritty of this long-term test of the Alpinestars Tech Road Gore-Tex two-piece – the price. At £1149.98 for the jacket and pants together, the suit…
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Schuberth SR1 quick review
RRP: £649.99 I’m new to Schuberth, but already I’m a big fan. I got this SR1 a few months back and have enjoyed its quality feel and great fit for a good few hundred miles to date. The ventilation is top notch and the visor mechanism is really easy to work. It’s noisy, but what else…
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Double Biker Tidy (Wall Mounting) review
RRP: £69.98 Finding somewhere to store your bike kit is often a challenge. I know it was for me before I got my hands on this wall-mounting Biker Tidy, which proved quick and easy to assemble. Mine’s mounted high enough to stow full length leathers on hangars, along with my helmets on the shelves and…
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BST Black Diamond Carbon Fibre wheels review
RRP: £2805.90 (including both rims, sprocket carrier, sprockets and necessary lightweight bolts) SIZES: 120/70 x17 – 190/50 x 17 I wanted these rims for two reasons; the first being that they looked superb and the second being that I’d heard how beneficial lightweight wheels are to a bike’s handling. Which I can now reaffirm having…
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Knox K-Pack Rucksack review
Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson RRP: £49.99 This rucksack’s fit for purpose. In the few months that I’ve known it, it’s proven itself to be a great motorcycling companion, but the love stops the minute I dismount. Sounds crazy, but all the features that make this bag suitable for motorcycling in my opinion, work against it…
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Tucano Urbano Steve AB jacket review
Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson RRP: £106.99 (with armour £126.99) Some people look cool naturally, while others, like me, need a little bit of help from jackets like Tucano Urbano’s Steve AB. It caught my attention ahead of a cruiser launch in the States, on which I knew the temperatures were set to be baking.Article continues…
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Shoei GT Air Wanderer TC-5 helmet review
Reviewed by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £469.99 This is my new lid from Shoei – the GT Air. It’s the first in the manufacturer’s range to feature an integrated sunvisor which offers 99% UV protection. Often with this ‘integrated’ items, they are a pain to try and open/close/move with your gloves on – but not…
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KTM Performance Jacket review
Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson RRP: £89.92 I picked this jacket up mid-January. The weather was pants, so its usage was relentless. And it’s still getting a hammering six months on. I love it. Without a doubt, my favourite jacket of now.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE…
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BMW Function 3 Rucksack review
Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson for 2000 miles RRP: £105 It’s rare I go a day without lugging a rucksack around, which explains why I’ve got through so many over the years. But none of them have proved quite as well thought out as BMW’s Function 3.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly…
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Goodridge Braided Brake Lines review
Reviewed by: Nigel Hole RRP: Front standard brake lines (three lines) – £82.76 Rear standard brake line (one line) – £27.59 It’s hard to describe what a difference a set of braided hoses does for your motorcycle until you’ve tried them. My 1991 Honda CBR600FM was an aged girl when I bought her off an internet auction…
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Arai RX-7GP Takahashi helmet review
Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson for 20,000+ miles RRP: 699.99 To be honest, I got this helmet more based on its looks than its specs. I’ve worn Arais for the past six years and never once have I questioned their performance. Maybe the visor changing system isn’t the smoothest of operations, but that aside, they really are awesome…
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2012 AJS Firefox 50
£1049 www.ajsmotorcycles.co.uk This nippy little Firefox was new in 2012, it’s a 50cc two stroke with LED lights, rear rack and quite nice styling. Just £1049 on the road, so it’s worth a look.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE Online. Issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine:…
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Hagon Z550 Shocks quick review
RRP: £205.50 I got these shocks for my Z550 project bike. The originals were beyond repair and these were an affordable alternative. They were straightforward to mount and have performed well on test. Despite lacking any real adjustability, they damp well and have transformed the bike’s handling.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by…
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Rev’It Air Jacket review
Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson RRP: £119.99 I really rate this jacket. To be honest, I don’t get to wear it that much in the UK, but on the odd occasion when the weather perks up, there’s nothing better for keeping you cool, comfortable and feeling safe. I’ve probably used it more off- road than on Tarmac,…
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Forcefield Limb Tube Knee Protectors review
Reviewed by: Tony Carter for 2000 miles RRP: £54.9 I don’t know about you, but I quite like wearing bike jeans and a jacket when the weather’s decent. And as great as bike jeans are, they’re often made uncomfortable by poor fitting knee armour, which is why I invested in Forcefield’s Limb Tube Knee Protectors. They’re a fantastic…
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RST One-Piece leathers review
Reviewed by: Malc Wheeler RRP: £399.99 RST has built an enviable reputation for making a product that is the match for much more expensive lines and being able to sell at an affordable price. Just £399.99 for a leather suit of this quality has to be a bargain. Made from 1.1 to 1.2mm cowhide, the suit is double…
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Interphone F3 Universal Twin Pack intercom review
Reviewed by: Tony Carter for 3000 miles RRP: £199.99 Okay, confession time. I’ve tried these things before but secretly I’ve never really wanted them to work too well. For me, one of the joys of riding a bike is that once the helmet is on I can be alone. No phones, no demands on my time, just me and…
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TCX X-Street Waterproof boots review
Reviewed by: Malc Wheeler for 2000 miles RRP: £89 What a great idea these TCX boots are. They look like normal, everyday, baseball boots and yet they offer far more protection than you would get from your normal trainers. And they are waterproof. Honest, they really are. Mine have just ‘enjoyed’ a week at the Manx Grand…
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Shoei XR1100 review
Reviewed by: Steve Rose for 50,000 miles RRP: £419.99 It’s my favourite helmet right now because it fits me the best and stays comfier for longer. The lining is still snug, all the vents still work (it’s like switching on the air-con when you flick ’em open) and the visor seal is still perfect after 50,000 miles. Shoei claims it’s…
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Harley-Davidson FXRG Textile suit review
Reviewed by: Malc Wheeler for 10,000+ miles RRP: £807 This could be a very short feature. The Harley-Davidson FXRG textile two-piece is, without doubt, the finest all weather riding gear I have ever used. There I’ve said it.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE Online. It arrived…
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Arai Viper GT helmet review
Reviewed by: Steve Rose for 80,000 miles By rights, this helmet should have been retired a long time ago. Four years old and with somewhere around 80,000 miles covered, you can see by the scuffs and scrapes that it hasn’t had an easy life.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper,…
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Harley-Davidson Ogio Street Rucksack review
Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson for 6000miles RRP: £100 This bag’s been everywhere with me. On every launch, on every road test and every trip into the office. It’s been my loyal companion for well over a year now and I’ve been overly impressed by it for several different reasons. It’s comfortable, it’s practical… and it…
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Alpinestars GP Pro gloves review
Reviewed by: Tony Carter for 10,000+ miles RRP: £1500 I’m on my third pair of these gloves for one simple reason, they work extremely well. The body armour is plentiful and tough. Don’t worry if these gloves look a bit ‘too much’ body armour for you because although they do look like they should be uncomfortable…
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Sidi B2 Gore-Tex review
Reviewed by: Bruce Wilson for 10,000 miles RRP:£224.99 These boots are great. I’ve had them for just over a year now and I’m keen to wear them at every given chance. They fit well, look good and do a damn good job of keeping your feet warm and dry. In fact, never once have my feet…
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