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New Shark Explore-R adventure, track, street and touring helmet
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This year SHARK Helmets introduced its most versatile helmet yet the Explore-R, which can be used for adventure riding, touring, cruising around town and even on track. The Explore-R is made from SHARK’s carbon skin technology, which combines carbon and aramid fibres to create its structure. For added protection it also features a second skin for higher performance and improved shock…
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New Designs for Duchinni D405 Helmet
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Duchinni’s D405 full face helmet is now available in a range of colourful geometric patterns – the XRR model. This feature-packed helmet has an ABS shell with vents to top and chin bar, plus rear exhaust vents. Advanced channelling through the EPS liner delivers effective internal airflow over the top of the head. Beneath…
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New style Draggin jeans
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Draggin’ Jeans have added a new style to their Drayko range, the Razzo: a street-styled fashion jean designed to look good off the bike, while offering high levels of protection. Made from hand distressed denim, with a ‘vintage wash’ effect, Razzo jeans have a mid-rise waist for comfort, and straight-cut legs that fit over…
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Harley-Davidson FXRG Performance jeans review
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Reviewed by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £352.21 I love the idea of riding jeans, but often the thing that puts me off is the level of protection that they offer should you ever have a spill in comparison to other riding gear. American powerhouse, Harley-Davidson, has developed a range of riding jeans in conjunction…
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Arc-on Competizione Gloves review
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£140 | www.arc-on.co.uk | 07956 291 656 | Tested by John Milbank Used by BSB and club racers, these kangaroo hide gloves are built for safety. There’s plenty of padding across the back of the hand, and the ring finger and little finger are bridged with an elasticated section of leather, which allows a little movement,…
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HJC IS17 helmet review
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HJC IS-17 £139.99 | www.oxprod.com | 01993 862300 | Tested by John Milbank I’m blown away by this helmet. A polycarbonate shell, ACU approved lid, it scores the maximum five stars in the government’s Sharp helmet approval scheme. Weighing 1502g (a little over the claimed 1450g), it has a removable, moisture-wicking odour-free and anti-bacterial lining…
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KTM 390 Tank Bag review
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RRP: £119.54 | www.ktm.co.uk | Tested by Carli Ann Smith I’ve always used rucksacks as I thought that non-magnetic tank bags would require a whole load of fitment and hassle. Now I’m a tank bag convert and proud to admit it. Fitting was simple, and didn’t require any tools as the straps wrap around the frame and clip into place.…
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KTM 390 Rear Bag review
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RRP: £92.47 | www.ktm.co.uk | Tested by Carli Ann Smith Sometimes I don’t want to fill my pockets with my phone, purse, house keys and chocolate bars – but it doesn’t warrant carrying round a huge rucksack. This cool little rear bag offers a great solution. It fits on the back of my KTM 390 Duke by two Velcro…
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Aldi motorcycle Kevlar jeans versus Hood | Do you need to pay £100 more?
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£29.99 | www.aldi.co.uk | 0800 042 0800 | Tested by Bob Pickett Hood jeans cost £119.99 (up to £149.99 if supplied with the D30 armour). You can get a pair of Kevlar-lined jeans from ALDI for just £29.99, including knee armour, in their annual motorcycle clothing sale. So what makes a pair of Hood jeans worth a hundred…
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The RT Funnel: An innovative new rain suit
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Imagine a back pack that can protect you from the sudden rain. Imagine a jacket that can be worn without removing the back pack from your shoulder, can eject from the back pack and be worn on even while keep riding. The RT Funnel is the Kickstarter brainchild of Stafano Mangini, author of Restless Travellers: From…
