Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

Tested by: John Milbank¦£179.99¦www.nevis.uk.com¦01425 478936 With a Sympatex waterproof and breathable lining, D30 ankle protectors and reinforcements to the toe and heel, these CE-approved leather boots look fantastic. Until you put them on. The protection at the sides is so thick that the tops of the boots bulge out; it may be that this gives…

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Tested by: Scott Redmond¦£199.99¦www.nevis.uk.com¦01425 478936 This is the first helmet I’ve worn that wasn’t made by either Arai or Shoei, but after more than 5000 miles it’s become my go-to lid. There wasn’t much of a breaking in period, while for fit and comfort, on my head at least, it’s an easy five star item.…

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Tested by: Roger Jones¦£339.99¦www.shoeiassured.co.uk¦01384 413841 The last time I wore an open face helmet was in 1969. To say that design and style have moved on from those days is an understatement. At first I felt very open to the elements in the J-Cruise on my long-term test C650GT, but soon realised that the broad…

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Tested by: John Milbank¦£149.99¦www.keisapparel.co.uk¦01256 704909 If you can only afford one piece of heated kit, make it a jacket – keeping your core warm is the most valuable defence against feeling the cold when riding. But if you can manage it, heated trousers really do add a new dimension to the luxury, and Keis’ X2i…

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Tested by: John Milbank¦£179.99¦www.keisapparel.co.uk¦01256 704909 There really is no turning back once you’ve tried good heated bike kit. I’ve been using the X25, along with the X2i trousers and X800i gloves throughout autumn and winter, and they’re brilliant. The breathable soft-shell jacket has elasticated stretch panels at the sides to ensure a comfortable and snug…

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