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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…
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Versatile new Wave motorcycle gloves from Weise
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The new Wave motorcycle gloves from Weise combine modern materials and technology to produce a glove that is flexible and versatile. Made with a full-grain leather palm and stretch textile on the back of the hand, an integrated TPU reinforcement covers the knuckles. The McTex® waterproof, windproof and breathable lining makes the Wave suitable for…
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Upgrade your motorcycle with Stainless Slinky Glide Cables
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Slinky Glide cables have swiftly become the leading replacement cable brand at internet parts specialist Wemoto. The rapidly expanding Slinky Glide range is also now available with a stainless steel inner cable for a growing number of machine fitments. Replacing cables with original equipment cables can be painfully expensive, but Slinky Glide provides a range…
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New Dainese back protector
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Dainese invented the first back protector in 1981, since then huge progress has been made in improving both active and passive safety. Dainese’s latest back protector, the Manis, is the most evolved form of back protection and has revolutionised the concept of freedom of movement. The Manis not only provides great freedom of movement, it…
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Furygan Hero ladies textile motorcycle jacket
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RRP: £189.99 More info: www.nevis.uk.com / 01425 478936 Tester: Carli Ann Smith As soon as I laid my eyes on the Hero jacket, I loved it. With its figure hugging fit and multi-layer system – it claims to have it all. Sliding the jacket on, it initially felt a lot tighter than my other textile jackets because of its slim line…
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New watch celebrates 45th anniversary of the Honda CB750
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To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Honda CB 750 Four, there;s now a wristwatch for every owner and fan of the legendary four-cylinder bike: the new ‘750 Four since 1969’. With its sporty design featuring an XL-sized stainless-steel case with a diameter of 43 millimeters (1.7 inches), the black watch face carries the white ‘750 Four…
