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Ladies Who Ride! Review: Richa ‘Libra’ 3 in 1 Motorcycle Jacket by Zoe Young
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Gear reviews and tests are very important when searching for new motorcycle clothing. There’s no better review than a ‘real world’ review – reviews from real motorcyclists talking about the motorcycle gear they wear day in, day out. Here’s Zoe Young to tell us about her Richa ‘Libra’ 3 in 1 Motorcycle Jacket: Leather or…
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Tested! AGV K6 full face motorcycle helmet
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The K6 features a carbon/aramid/fibreglass shell, making it extremely light (1220g in the smallest of four shell sizes) and tough, with a six-point venting system, Pinlock-ready, front-locking visor system and double-D ring fastening. How light? The K6 weighs less than my open-face! To keep the weight down there is no integral sun visor, balanced by…
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Ladies Who Ride! Review: Held Ayana II one-piece ladies motorcycle leathers
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Thank you to Serena Lancaster for providing fantastic information on the Held Ayana II one-piece ladies motorcycle leathers. Let’s hear what Serena, 45, has to say! “I recently returned to motorcycling after a lengthy absence due to children and work commitments. My husband rides and during one of his (many) trips to motorcycle dealers I…
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Kit buying guide: Textile Suits – Winter Warmers!
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‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad kit…’ It’s that time of year when getting on two wheels means you have to get your waterproof kit out to stay dry. Not got any? Looking to upgrade? Unsure where to look? We’re here to help… When you’re togged up in warm and dry clothing,…
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Ladies Who Ride: Review! Alpinestars Stella Andes V3 Drystar textile motorcycle jacket
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Victoria Levitt needed a well fitting, functional textile motorcycle jacket to cope with the demands of her adventure motorcycle riding and regular road riding. She owns a Royal Enfield Himalayan, a Suzuki GS500E and a Harley Davidson Sportster 883. What did she choose? MoreBikes found out… “Finding well-fitting, flattering women’s motorcycle gear that runs true…
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Ladies Who Ride: Reviews! Dainese Impeto Motorcycle Gloves
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MoreBikes caught up with 25 year old Orthodontic dental nurse and Isle of Wight resident Tahnee Attwood. Tahnee rides (takes deep breath..) K6 GSXR 750, Yamaha R1, KTM 500 exc, Honda CRF450X in dirt set up and CRF450R in Supermoto set up! Luckily, she took time off riding all these lovely bikes to tell us…
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Ladies Who Ride: Reviews! Weise Tundra Motorcycle Jeans
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Review by Zoe Young: When I am riding, I want to focus on just that. Feeling gear cut into me, worrying about a muffin top or fears of channelling the Michelin man are unwanted thoughts and distractions. I would love to comfortably wear a full leather suit and feel front page magazine worthy, but…
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What you need to know when buying… Retro leather jackets
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Leather motorcycle jackets have certainly come a long way since their early beginnings, with increased – and lighter – impact protection, the use of new fabrics with higher abrasion-resistance levels, and swish new designs. But despite the advances in technology, there’s an increasing trend for riders wanting original and classically designed garments. Here’s what you…
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Specialist Spotlight: Weise
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Weise – a British brand with a German name – has been at the forefront of innovation and style in motorcycle clothing for over 30 years. Weise (pronounced ‘vyzah’, it is the German word for “wise”) launched in 1987 with the aim of offering British riders high quality European-style motorcycle clothing at an affordable price.…
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Specialist Spotlight: Milenco
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Milenco are one of those companies you might not have heard of as a biker. But if you take the security of your bike seriously, I’d suggest it is a name to consider. Milenco has been around since 1993, initially providing security in the automotive sector before expanding into the leisure vehicle arena (such as…
