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NEW KIT: Alpinestars Missile V3 leather jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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24th April 2025

A high-end leather jacket from Alpinestars, which comes in vented Airflow or standard unvented form. The firm says it uses lessons learned from MotoGP, and has the latest in protection: Nucleon PLASMA armour in elbows and shoulders, plus a back protector pocket. It’s also compatible with Alpinestars’ various Tech-Air airbags including the latest 7X model.…
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TESTED: EDZ Midlayer Jacket review

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11th August 2016

£30 | www.edzlayering.com | 01900 810260 | Tested by: John Milbank, Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine EDZ has long been supplying top-quality layering for a range of outdoor activities – I’ve had one of the company’s original base-layers for well over ten years now; it’s not one I wear on every trip, but it’s had…
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TESTED: Bering Akkor jacket and Ride trousers review

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11th August 2016

£189.99 each | www.tranam.co.uk 01425 620580 | Tested by: Bob Pickett, MSL contributor The Akkor jacket is built for dryness and warmth – it features a waterproof and breathable insert, plus removable thermo-alu lining. The cuffs and storm flap fasten by Velcro allowing for accurate fitment. It’s made from a 500-denier material with CE protection at shoulders…
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TESTED: Dane Osted jacket & Lyngby trousers review

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10th August 2016

Jacket £499.99 / Trousers £399.99 | www.daneclothing.uk | 01892 457373 | Tested by: Bruce Wilson, Deputy Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine Before trying this kit I’d never even heard of Dane. A friend brought the brand to my attention and rated it really highly, so I figured I’d check it out for myself. I needed…
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TESTED: Alpinestars Calama Drystar jacket and trousers review

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11th January 2016

Jacket £379.99 / Trousers £279.99 | www.alpinestars.com | 0039 0423 5286 | Tested by: Bruce Wilson, Deputy Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine This kit keeps me warm, dry and comfortable on every journey, thanks in part to the high levels of adjustability. The complete suit is fully waterproof and windproof , plus both garments come…
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TESTED: Tucano Urbano Ermes jacket review

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11th November 2015

£194.99 | www.tucanourbano.com | Tested by: John Milbank, Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine Tucano Urbano gear seems to help even the least fashionable and chubby motorcyclist (ie me) obtain a sense of style. The Ermes is a slim fit, with removable CE Level 2 D3O armour in the elbows and shoulders. There’s an extra (removable)…
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TESTED: Tucano Urbano Pol jacket review

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10th September 2015

£129.99 | www.tucanourbano.com | Tested by: Bruce Wilson, Deputy Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine Milanese-based Tucano Urbano is the king of casual, stylish street kit, as highlighted by this wax-coated cotton canvas Pol jacket. Designed as a short urban summer jacket, the windproof and breathable garment has been a real joy to wear on some…
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TESTED: Gerbing 12V heated vest & battery review

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10th September 2015

£149.99 & £109.99 | www.gerbing.co.uk | Tested by: John Milbank, Editor Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine I always thought I was pretty resistant to the cold, but as age inevitably creeps in, I’m coming to really appreciate heated kit. I’d previously used Gerbing’s excellent £169.99 heated jacket liner, but this vest is offering even more versatility…
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