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Treat your battery right with the Optimate 4-1A Dual Program V3!
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This is a really cool little gadget from Optimate, which works to diagnose, recover, charge, test and maintain your motorcycle battery all year round. The Optimate 4-1A Dual Program charger has been updated for 2017 (they’re onto the third incarnation!), offering more efficient power circuitry, a 1 Amp charge current and refined software control.…
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First look: Alpinestars 2017 range sneek peak at new Gore-Tex boots and armoured Hoodie
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Alpinestars is about to launch its Spring 2017 collection and here’s a couple of sneak peeks at two new elements from it. First up is the firms’ new Air Plus V2 Gore-Tec XCR Boot. No price for these as yet, expect that soon, but here’s what we do have from the Italian company so…
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Kawasaki ZXR-750 J1 and J2 Silicone Hose Kit from SamcoSport
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SamcoSport has just launched a brand new hose kit for the Kawasaki ZXR 750 J1 and J2 – the iconic 749cc sports bike from the early 90’s. The ZXR750 J built on the successes of the Kawasaki ZXR750 H1 and H2, featuring 43mm upside down forks, a lighter, diamond section alloy chassis, a new short…
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Wirelessly connect to your Harley or Honda with the Sena FreeWire!
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Sena has joined forces with Harley and Honda, launching the FreeWire, a Bluetooth adapter which allows users to wirelessly connect to their bikes. Developed by Bluetooth innovators Sena, the FreeWire is the first device that’s been specifically designed to work with both Harley-Davidson and Honda Gold Wing infotainment systems. In short, it’s an eagerly anticipated…
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Review: Furygan Caprino D30 Sympatex Boots
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I’ve been wearing these boots pretty much non-stop since they landed on my desk. Although they may look like your normal fashion boot (and pretty nice ones at that), they offer all the protection you need when out on two wheels. From a safety perspective, they are made of really tough leather…
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New TCX Street Ace Waterproof sneakers
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Italian footwear specialist TCX has just launched its latest fashion conscious ‘biker sneaker’ – an updated version of the Street Ace. The ‘biker sneaker’ has become a popular choice for lots of riders who are after a casually-styled boot that can be worn both on and off the bike, that promises to keep you safe…
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New colours available for the SHARK Helmets Spartan Carbon
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Following the launch of its brand-new Spartan Carbon last year, SHARK Helmets has now launched 11 new colours on the state-of-the-art model – and they are available in UK dealers now. The Spartan has been developed using the latest reverse engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) technology recently developed on other top-end SHARK models. Everything…
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Four new jackets from Indian Motorcycle for Spring/Summer 2017
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Out of the four new additions, the Frontier Jacket (above) is the one to ride in because it has CE protectors over the shoulders and elbows. Visually it can be identified by its quilted pattern across the shoulders and the contrasting brown suede collar. The outer material is water resistant and made from a micro fibre fabric…
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Review: Bull-It SR6 Carbon jeans
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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £129.99 (without knee and hip protectors) // Sizes: waist 28–40in, leg 32–34in // Colour: Black // Info: www.bull-it.com Striking a balance between style and safety is a tricky business when it comes to biking gear. The Bull-It SR6 Carbon jeans have the looks of traditional black jeans but they…
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Review: Arai RX-7V helmet
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If you’ve got a top-of-the-range head… Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £499.99 // Sizes: XS-XL // Colours: Matt black, gloss black, white and various graphics // Info: www.whyarai.co.uk The RX-7V is the top of the range helmet from Arai. It looks great, fits perfectly, and comes from a long line of quality helmets. It’s…
