Bike Reviews

If you’re the type of rider that likes to switch up between light and dark visors depending on the light conditions, then this clever Visorstash from Oxford Products could be perfect for you.

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There is nothing worse than 
wet weather ruining your ride and not content with just protecting your motorcycle

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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen¦From £122.99¦www.hoodjeans.co.uk¦01953 861166 The K7 jeans from Hood offer impressive levels of protection. They feature a K-tech para-aramid lining, which is soft to touch, but highly abrasion-resistant. The lining runs all the way from the waist to the top of the boots, unlike some riding jeans which only have the protective lining…

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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen¦£59.95¦www.absaar.co.uk When I first saw the new 6Ah Absaar pack, I couldn’t believe that this tiny box (not much bigger than my phone) could provide enough power to jump start a bike. However, as the owner of a 2005 Yamaha Fazer FM1000 with the original battery still in place, it wasn’t long…

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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen¦£369.99¦www.tranam.co.uk¦01425 620580 I love retro leather jackets, and the Carter from Bering is a particular favourite of mine. The design is simple but effective; no stripes or big logos, just a classy 70s-style cut, high-quality materials, and features that make a difference. The Carter may be a retro style, but there’s nothing…

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Tested by: John Milbank¦£835.32¦www.ktm.com/gb Tested on my own 1050, this can is a direct replacement suitable for the 1050, 1090 and 1290 adventure bikes, made of stainless steel, with a titanium outer skin and carbon-fibre end-cap, as well as a carbon heel guard. It’s beautifully made, and looks fantastic on the bike… as it should,…

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Tested by: John Milbank¦£259.99¦01425 478936   Yet again, I find myself extolling the virtues of TCX boots. Like every other pair I’ve worn, they’re comfortable, CE-approved, secure and great looking. The Drifters are a vintage off-road-style waterproof boot made of gorgeous, thick brown leather using aluminium cam-over buckles and tough plastic ratchet adjusting straps. The…

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Tested by: John Milbank¦£359.99¦www.factoryagencies.co.uk¦01749 342491 Multi-purpose helmets tread a fine line between being a practical, good-value way of covering all the bases, and being a compromise too far in every format. Nexx has nailed it though, the Voyager being the best all-rounder I’ve ever used. Working with Touratech, the carbon-shelled Aventuro was released to acclaim…

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Tested by: John Milbank¦From £109.99¦www.blinkforhome.co.uk As a means of monitoring the security of your bike, it’s hard to imagine a more simple, effective, and cheap device. Blink is a subscription-free wireless video monitoring system that automatically records when movement is detected. Each camera is self-contained, powered by two easily-replaceable lithium AA batteries. The cameras connect…

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