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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…
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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…
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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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KIT: Weisse ‘Sniper’ AA-rated retro-style textile riding jacket
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Inspired by biker jackets of the Sixties, the new Weise Sniper looks every inch a classic, yet has a modern 600D fabric shell and is AA-rated to the latest EN17092-3:2020 safety standard. It comes with CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armour and a Level 1 back protector fitted as standard, all of which…
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KIT: Luggage buyer’s guide
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There’s some cracking bits of kit on the market that’ll make lugging around your gear a doddle. To help you work out what’ll be best, we’ve knocked up a buyers’ guide and brought together some tests of our best-loved kit from the past 12 months. Where should I start? Let’s start small and build up.…
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SHOEI: New limited-edition X-SPR Pro Dean Harrison replica
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The X-SPR Pro Harrison TC-2 features the 3-time TT winner’s iconic and instantly recognisable design – the helmet was unveiled by Dean himself during an exclusive event at the Isle of Man TT last night (Wednesday, 5th June). True to Dean’s original design and the helmet he currently wears to conquer the world-famous Isle of…
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NEXX HELMETS: X.R3R race helmets now with ACU Gold Sticker
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Designed by racers for racers – and now ACU Approved with a Gold Sticker – the NEXX X.R3R… Its features start with the shell, which comes in X-PRO 3K Carbon Fibre or Multi-Composite. Both are lightweight, ACU-certified, and fully compliant with the latest ECE22.06 road standards. There is even an FIM Homologated option—the Pro FIM…
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KIT: New jeans from Roadskin
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Roadskin Unveils the Tyrian Motorcycle Jeans: Merging Safety with Vintage Style for the Modern Rider Roadskin, a leading innovator in motorcycle apparel, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Tyrian Motorcycle Jeans for both men and women. This latest addition to Roadskin’s line of high-performance motorcycle gear combines the classic look of a blue…
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KIT: Ruroc Atlas 4.0 Review
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Bob Pickett has been testing the Ruroc Atlas 4.0 full-face motorcycle helmet. Here’s Bob’s thoughts! Slipping on easily, the 4.0 squeezes the cheeks but is comfortable – but for a carbon lid, the ATLAS 4.0 is weighty (a reported 1600g). On the plus side It returns total stability even on a naked bike at motorway…
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BUYING GUIDE: Full Face Helmets
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There’s only one bit of kit you’re actually required by law to wear. A helmet. That why it’s so important you get it right when you’re splashing your hard-earned cash on one. What rating do I need? The all-important number is ECE 22.06. It’s okay to buy old stock carrying ECE 22.05 from bike shows,…
