Street Bikes

  • NEW KIT: Full-Face helmet for under £50

    NEW KIT: Full-Face helmet for under £50

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    MTR launches new S-4 full face motorcycle helmet for under £50 Louis Moto, Europe’s leading motorcycle kit and accessories retailer, has revealed the S-4 full face motorcycle helmet from exclusive brand MTR, available now in the UK via the Louis Moto website for just £46.74*. Designed with a perfect balance of comfort, affordability, and the latest ECE…

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  • GEM calls for urgent action following rise in motorcycle fatalities

    GEM calls for urgent action following rise in motorcycle fatalities

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    Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling for renewed focus and shared responsibility among all road users, after newly released government figures revealed an 8% rise in motorcycle fatalities on Britain’s roads in 2024.  While it is encouraging to note small decreases in car occupant and cyclist deaths, these gains are overshadowed by…

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  • RIDDEN: Triumph Trident 660

    RIDDEN: Triumph Trident 660

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     Once seen as Triumph’s gateway drug, has the updated Trident outgrown its entry-level status? Dave Manning tells us what we need to know… While the 660 triple has been around for a few years, until now I’d not had chance to try it out, wondering how it’d compare to the original 675cc Street Triple I…

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  • MERLIN: Powers Up Winter Riding with New Heated Range

    MERLIN: Powers Up Winter Riding with New Heated Range

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    British motorcycle clothing specialist Merlin has launched its latest innovation for cold-weather bikers – the new ThermaVolt heated mid-layer collection, joined by the CE Level 2 Bednell Heated Glove. When winter sets in, staying warm on two wheels isn’t just about comfort – it’s about concentration and control. Merlin’s heated motorcycle clothing range is designed…

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  • NEW KIT: Roadskin® Introduces the Rhiannon Ladies Motorcycle Gloves

    NEW KIT: Roadskin® Introduces the Rhiannon Ladies Motorcycle Gloves

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    Roadskin has announced the launch of the Rhiannon Ladies Motorcycle Gloves, designed exclusively to provide female riders with unparalleled protection, comfort, and style. Built for the open road, the Rhiannon gloves combine cutting-edge premium materials with a sleek design, ensuring both safety and performance without compromise. “We believe that motorcycle gear shouldn’t force riders to…

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  • HJC F100 helmet

    HJC F100 helmet

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    The latest flip-front lid from Korean firm HJC, the F100 is ideal for daily rides or longer tours, especially on warmer days. It’s a full-rotation design, so you can wear it with the chinbar fully back as an open-facer for a breeze on the chin, or closed up as a full facer. There’s a built-in…

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  • LONDON MOTORCYCLE FILM FESTIVAL announces Roadskin as brand partner for UK debut

    LONDON MOTORCYCLE FILM FESTIVAL announces Roadskin as brand partner for UK debut

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    The roar of engines meets the magic of cinema this autumn as the London Motorcycle Film Festival (LMFF) makes its UK debut on 12–13 September 2025. Set in the striking Old Timber Store beneath the railway arches of Maltby Street Market, London, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of motorcycles, stories, and community, with Roadskin…

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  • BRITISH security chain maker is back

    BRITISH security chain maker is back

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    There was some sad news last year when the British Pragmasis security chain maker went out of business. But the firm is back, under new ownership, after it was taken over by ex-journalist Ben Cope (who launched the original Visordown website). Renamed Pragmasis Engineering Ltd., it’s set to restart work producing, designing and testing some…

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  • JOIN IN with ‘The Big Ride’ for charity…

    JOIN IN with ‘The Big Ride’ for charity…

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    Two Wheels for Life, the UK-based official charity of MotoGPTM is excited to launch an all-new event for 2025: ‘The Big Ride’. Set to take place on 16th August 2025, ‘The Big Ride’ is a brand new event for 2025 offering riders the chance to join big names from the world of motorcycling including Two…

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  • R&G range expansion

    R&G range expansion

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    Crash protection specialist R&G is continuing to expand its range this summer, with a host of new machines joining its already expansive lineup, including the Honda X-ADV (750), 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 and V2S, 2025 Ducati Panigale V2 and V2S, and 2025 Yamaha MT-07. Always eager to protect riders as soon as possible after riding…

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