Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

  • Tried & Tested: TCX Hero boots

    Tried & Tested: TCX Hero boots

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    Tested by: John Milbank¦£169.99¦www.nevis.uk.com¦01425 478936 I was convinced I’d never find a better pair of street-style motorcycle boots than the TCX X-Blends I’ve been wearing. They’re waterproof, CE-approved, and comfortable enough to walk ten miles in (I did, twice). As with all TCX boots, the new Heroes are CE-approved. They’re also waterproof and breathable, and…

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  • MSL July 2018 out now!

    MSL July 2018 out now!

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    The latest issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure is out now. Get yours at any discerning newsagent or subscribe to get yours delivered every month. Here’s a quick summary of what’s inside this issue… NEWS & OPINION News: Everything that you need to know about. Including bike thrusters. Yep. Products: Our scooter expert assesses the…

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  • Tried & Tested: Richa Atlantic jacket and trousers

    Tried & Tested: Richa Atlantic jacket and trousers

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    Tested by: John Milbank¦£599.99 & £399.99¦www.nevis.uk.com¦01425 478936 No, it’s not cheap. But top-of-the-range laminated Gore-Tex never will be. And it’s around half the price of some other gear using similar technology. Textiles generally have a ‘drop-liner’ – a waterproof, breathable membrane hanging separately to the outer shell, whereas a laminated membrane is bonded to the…

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  • Big Ride: Back For More – Part One

    Big Ride: Back For More – Part One

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    A decade ago, Dave Owen rode a Kawasaki W650 to a Croatian motorcycle rally – now he returns, on a Triumph Explorer. Ten years ago I made a crazy, solo seven-day, 3000-mile round trip to a rally in Croatia and wrote about it for this esteemed publication. I decided to return for the 20th Wild…

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  • Mid Ride: In Flanders Fields

    Mid Ride: In Flanders Fields

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    Paul Smith rides through Belgium and France to find the grave of his great uncle, who died on the Somme Wouldn’t it be great if there was a country about twice as big as the UK but with no more people, well-maintained roads, where bikers were generally welcomed and respected, and that could offer world-class…

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  • Day Ride: Kiwi Coast to Coast

    Day Ride: Kiwi Coast to Coast

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    New Zealand isn’t that wide – you can ride right across it in a day. On a scooter. In fancy dress… New Zealand is well known for its endurance events, and one of them is the annual Coast to Coast, in which competitors run, cycle and kayak their way the 151 miles across South Island.…

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  • MSL MAY 2018 – ISSUE 692 – DOWNLOADABLE .GPX SAT NAV MAPS

    MSL MAY 2018 – ISSUE 692 – DOWNLOADABLE .GPX SAT NAV MAPS

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    Motorcycle Sport & Leisure has the best real-world touring and adventure of any magazine. Locally, we have routes in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, while globally our adventures span touring across Europe; France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium and beyond. Africa, America, New Zealand and more are also covered, so for the very best in world-wide touring, not…

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  • PRODUCTS: Shark Explore-R Helmet Review

    PRODUCTS: Shark Explore-R Helmet Review

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    Having worn Shark Helments for five years, experienced motorcycle journalist Chris Moss has a selection of lids from its range. But the Explore-R has become his ‘go to’ helmet, thanks to its excellent versatility and clever design… It can be converted from road to adventure/off-road spec via its quickly detachable visor and rapidly attached peak…

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  • Tried & Tested: Keis X800i Dual Power gloves

    Tried & Tested: Keis X800i Dual Power gloves

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    Tested by: John Milbank¦£159¦www.keisapparel.co.uk¦01256 704909 Completing my heated winter kit of Keis X25 jacket and X2i trousers, these gloves are plugged into the sleeves of my jacket, though can be used with their own, supplied lead, or with a battery when away from the bike. It’s worth noting that, unlike the X900 Dual Power gloves,…

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  • Tried & Tested: Sena 10U intercom for Shoei Neotec

    Tried & Tested: Sena 10U intercom for Shoei Neotec

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    Tested by: John Milbank¦£259¦www.motohaus.com¦01256 704909 The 10U is available to suit the Shoei GT-Air, Arai full-face helmets, Schuberth C3/C3 Pro and the Shoei Neotec; unlike most intercom systems, the speakers, microphone and controls are designed to fit perfectly into the lids, with a bar-mounted remote controL Fitting is simple, with no adhesive needed, leaving a…

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