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  • WHAT WE WEAR: Held ‘Karakum’ Motorcycle Textiles

    WHAT WE WEAR: Held ‘Karakum’ Motorcycle Textiles

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    This season, I’ve been wearing Held Karakum Gore-Tex motorcycle textiles, and as you’d expect from anything bearing the Gore-Tex logo (and indeed from German manufacturer Held), they’ve seen me through rain, wind, and sun. Right from the unboxing, the quality of this suit is evident; it exudes a premium feel that speaks of Held’s reputation…

  • NEW KIT: Motorcycle Hoodie from Rekurv

    NEW KIT: Motorcycle Hoodie from Rekurv

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    The new C-11.05 riding hoodie by urban motorcycle clothing brand Rekurv bolsters its casual range, offering riders practicality, style and safety. Rekurv’s latest release is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number one motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer. Casual CE safety-rated motorcycle garments have boomed in popularity in recent…

  • KIT: TCX Climatrek Boots

    KIT: TCX Climatrek Boots

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    £199.99 / www.tcxboots.com It’s a common complaint: bike boots which have zero grip on the soles, making them useless for any serious walking when off the bike. These TCX Climatreks address that head-on with a design that covers both biking and hiking. They’re short, with a tough textile outer shell, impact protection built into the…

  • FOG OFF: VISIN heated visor inserts

    FOG OFF: VISIN heated visor inserts

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    Shoei Hornet ADV and Arai Tour-X4 and Tour-X5 benefit from fog-free vision with tailor-fitted VISIN heated visor inserts. Heated visor insert specialist VISIN has added three new helmet-specific inserts to its line-up. Joining the universal-fit sport and enduro inserts, as well as the Shoei helmet-specific inserts, are the brand-new fitments for the Shoei Hornet ADV…

  • KIT: Blackbird ladies Dakota Nubuck Jacket

    KIT: Blackbird ladies Dakota Nubuck Jacket

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    Kate Chorley has been looking for style and protection. Here’s her thoughts: I’m not bothered about all-weather textiles or full-on race leathers. I want a jacket that looks good on and off the bike, but still offers plenty of protection. That’s what this Blackbird number does. It’s made from top-grain cowhide leather which has been…

  • KIT: Segura Mamba Jacket

    KIT: Segura Mamba Jacket

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    Dave Manning has a new favourite… What do you reckon to this styling? Love it, I do. Dunno why, there’s just something about it that screams classic cool and everyday comfort. Segura’s a French brand that’s been operating since 1967. Drawing on half-a-century of master leather craftsmanship, the design teams of today are constantly pushing…

  • BUYER’S GUIDE: ‘Casual’ jackets

    BUYER’S GUIDE: ‘Casual’ jackets

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    While they might not match the outright protective qualities of a set of race leathers, or the all-weather ability of a good textile suit, there’s something special about a good-looking motorcycle jacket that you’re happy wearing both on and off the bike. Do casual jackets have e-Numbers? You bet. Just because a jacket is casual/lightweight,…

  • JULY’S: Top 5 products

    JULY’S: Top 5 products

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    Dainese Misano 3 D-AIR race suit If the £4k Dainese Mugello suit featured last month is a bit rich for you, here’s the next best option from the Vicenza firm: the Misano 3 D-Air. Like the Mugello, it features the latest D-air RACING SHIELD 3X airbag that gives up to three consecutive activations and integrates…

  • PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

    PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

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    This week, we rode out and met the representatives of German retailing giant Louis Moto. If you’ve not heard of them, here is a potted history: Eighty-five years ago, Detlev Louis took a small motorcycle repair workshop and, over the decades, shaped it into Europe’s largest company for motorcycle clothing and accessories. They’ve got a…

  • KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

    KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

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    Having to deal with a 140-mile journey in 23-degree weather, I definitely had concerns about maintaining comfort during the ride. This was especially important since I planned to take a break from riding for a few hours in the middle. Of course, my safety and protection were also top priorities. That’s why I opted for…

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