Mikko Nieminen
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Video: In-helmet review: Harley-Davidson Roadster
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Our latest in-helmet review takes a look at the Harley-Davidson Roadster. The Roadster is the latest model in Harley’s Sportster range, with a torquey 1,200cc air-cooled twin and a sporty (by Harley’s standards) riding position. It’s no sportsbike in the modern sense of the word, but for a Harley it’s a bit of a rocket. The bike also…
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School of speed: California Superbike School, Level 1
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The California Superbike School runs rider training in all corners of the world, but in the UK, they use iconic circuits such as Silverstone, Cadwell Park and Brands Hatch. I had booked myself on a course at the Silverstone Stowe circuit. It’s a perfect environment for rider training, offering a selection of different bends and…
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Review: TĀG sound system from Headwave
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Reviewed by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: Euro 299 // Info: www.headwave.de TĀG is what the German manufacturer Headwave calls the world’s first concert capsule, designed for listening to music while wearing a helmet. Installation is super-easy. All you need to do is to clean the helmet and then attach the TĀG on the lid by…
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Ron Haslam Race School review: Part 2, Premier Experience
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When I approached Donington Park for my Ron Haslam Race School Premier Experience, I wasn’t feeling fast, confident or even particularly excited. I had just battled the hellishly busy M1 in heavy rain, I was wet and cold. Things started to brighten up as soon as I got in the vicinity of the race school…
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Review: Forcefield Pro L2K Evo back protector
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Reviewed by: Mikko // RRP: £119.99 // Sizes: Mens S-L, Ladies M-L // Colours: Black/yellow // Info: www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com A good back protector is an essential piece of protective gear for anyone on a motorcycle or a scooter. The Pro L2K Evo back protector is one of the lightest that I have tested, and it’s…
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Video: In-helmet review: Harley-Davidson Low Rider S
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Want to know what the new Harley-Davidson Low Rider S is like to ride? Have a look at our in-helmet review from the world launch in the South of France. With the small frame and the huge 1,800cc Screamin’ Eagle engine, The Low Rider S is a formidable beast. It’s also got the dark and moody…
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SK by Shark helmet review
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RRP: £89.99 // Sizes: XS-XL // Colours: Black, White (both with graphics options) // Info: www.shark-helmets.com This urban styled open-face helmet is constructed from injected thermoplastic resin and feels nice and light. There are two shell sizes to make sure that the fit and protection are not compromised in any size helmet. The helmet comes…
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Going off-road: Honda Adventure Centre
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When Honda launched the reborn Africa Twin earlier this year, much emphasis was put on the argument that this was a genuinely off-road-capable big adventurer. Now Honda has put its money where its mouth is and launched a Honda Adventure Centre on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. The centre is…
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Ron Haslam Race School review: Part 1, On Track Experience
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Where do you go if you want to improve your road riding? On track! It might sound like running before you can walk, but there’s a lot to be said for improving your road riding skills on a race track. First of all, there are no other road users, distracted by their phones or car…
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Video: First impressions: Harley-Davidson Roadster and Low Rider S
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Here’s a quick video with our first impressions of the Harley-Davidson Roadster and the Low Rider S from the world launch in southern France. The Roadster is the new model in Harley’s Sportster range and the Low Rider S sits in the Dyna camp, with its huge 1,800cc Screamin’ Eagle engine. Here’s the video: Want to see…
