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Video: FIRST LOOK at Avon’s newest race rubber – the latest 3D Ultra Xtremes
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MoreBikes has the very first look at the latest incarnation of the British firm’s 3D Ultra Xtreme tyres. £225 a set if you buy them at a track, £255 if you buy them at a shop or dealer’s. Tingling with tech, the rubber should be something properly good on circuit. Here’s the first look at…
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Dickies launches Motorcycle Outfitters collection
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Famous for its durable and iconic work clothing, Dickies is now expanding its range by introducing a line of motorcycle clothing. The new garments will be available in the summer of 2016. The collection features riding gear as well as lifestyle items, so there are options whether you’re on or off the bike. The line-up…
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Bell helmets to test prototype 360fly camera helmets during this year’s TT races
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Bell helmets to test prototype 360fly camera helmets during this year’s TT races. Bell helmets has said that it will road test working prototypes of the first-of-its kind 360-degree-camera integrated helmet, the Bell Pro Star with 360fly, during the 2016 Isle of Man TT. Bell ambassadors, Gary Johnson, William Dunlop and Brandon Cretu will wear…
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Buy a SHARK Race-R PRO Lorenzo Replica for the chance to meet Jorge Lorenzo
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SHARK Helmets has launched a promotion across its UK dealer network for one lucky SHARK Race-R PRO Lorenzo Replica owner to meet its latest signing, 2015 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo, at the Silverstone MotoGP. The prize draw winner will receive two tickets to Silverstone MotoGP on Thursday 1 September and a five-minute meet and…
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Video: How the BMW Intelligent Emergency Call works on motorcycles
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Here’s a video from BMW explaining in detail the Intelligent Emergency Call system that we reported on a little while ago. BMW originally designed for cars but have now introduced for motorcycles too. In simple terms, if you crash, it auto-calls for help, or you can manually activate the emergency call. Here’s the video from BMW:…
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Knox releases its Handroid 3.0 – even more glove going on
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British firm Knox has just released details of the third incarnation of its excellent Handroid glove. For 2016 the Handroid gets box seams and accordion stretch panels on the fingers, extra Kangaroo leather on the palm and a leather shield over the BOA closure system straps. Protection, re-engineered: Protection remains at the core of the…
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Video: Long term test: Mikko, the Africa Twin and fitting the Adventure Kit, part 1
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The CRF1000L Africa Twin has made a comeback this year, and done it with a bang: sales are looking good and reviews of the bike aren’t bad either. We’ve got one of the big adventure bikes in our long term test fleet, and will be posting regular videos to show what we’re doing with the on-road/off-road…
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Rossi’s 2016 Mugello-special AGV lid revealed
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Rossi’s 2016 Mugello-special AGV lid revealed. Valentino Rossi debuted another Mugello-special helmet paintjob at the weekend with this bright-yellow piece of work from helmet painter Aldo Drudi. Drudi’s on a bit of a roll at the moment having debuted his bike, the Burasca 1200 Honda VFR1200F special, last week. So it’s nice to see that…
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Review: K7 Jean from Hood Jeans
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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: From £122.99 // Sizes: Mens: 30”-44”, Ladies 8-18 (leg length adjusted for free) // Colours: Mens: Blue, navy, black, Ladies: Blue, black I have only recently started to use riding jeans instead of leathers or heavy-duty textile trousers. The biggest reason for my hesitation was always the level of…
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Arai reveals the new RX-7V HRC helmet
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Arai has teamed up with the racing arm of Honda to produce this edition of it’s RX-7V lid – which is now available for pre-order. Arai says that this design will not be stocked at the Arai Europe warehouse though, so if you like it then you will have to pre-order it (and do…
