Kit
-
R&G heated grips review
Posted
by
Tested by: Roger Jones RRP: £39.99 Come rain or shine, I would much rather be out on a motorcycle than stuck in a car, but in the winter my hands tend to get cold quickly, so heated grips on my BMW 650 ST were a must. I took a Stanley knife to the original grips to…
-
TCX X-Street Waterproof boots
Posted
by
Tested by: Bruce Wilson, road tester Price: £119.99 I got these boots just in time for my first trip out to the States on a cruiser launch and was pleasantly surprised at just how sturdily they cupped my ankle. Until you actually try them on, you can’t appreciate how well supported these boots are, all the…
-
Bike HUD | First review of the Head Up Display
Posted
by
Motor Cycle Monthly’s John Milbank checks out the latest in helmet technology that could change the way we ride. Dave Vout is a modest man – a civil and structural engineer by trade, it’s hard to believe that nobody’s already thought of the innovative product he’s launching at Motorcycle Live this year. A few…
-
Richa Spirit C-Change Jacket & Trousers Reader Review
Posted
by
Tested by: Keith Bell, 50 Been riding for over 30 years; Covers around 10,000 miles a year by bike; Rides a Honda Blackbird As an Observer for the IAM I ride my bike throughout the year, in all weather conditions. As such it’s vital that the kit I wear not only protects me from the…
-
Oxford Aqua 25R rucksack review
Posted
by
Tested by: Roger Jones RRP: £49.99 More info: www.oxprod.com If you want a 100% waterproof back pack for you! It’s made from tear resistant waterproof PVC tarpaulin with electro-welded seams. I left it outside in an 18-hour downpour for a test: In the morning not a drop of water penetrated ether the main bag or…
-
Spada Sofia WP waterproof ladies’ boots review
Posted
by
Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £69.95 Sizes available: 36-41 More info: www.spadaclothing.co.uk One of the first places I get cold whenever I go out on the bike are my hands and my feet. Luckily my hands have been taken care of by heated grips and some great winter gloves this year, but this still…
-
Under Armour Compression Top review
Posted
by
Tested by: Carli Ann Smith RRP: £40.00 Sizes available: XS-XXL More info: www.underarmour.com/shop/uk I like to be wrapped up and warm, and tend to feel the cold easily, so the basis of any riding gear for me is always a good base layer. You may have seen the Under Armour logo on the Welsh rugby…
-
Drift HD Ghost camera review
Posted
by
Tested by: John Milbank RRP: £249.99 More info: www.actioncameras.co.uk Video shot on Drift HD Comparing the new HD Ghost to the ever-popular GoPro can’t be avoided, but for general biker use, the Drift has the edge: The built-in screen makes framing your shot easy; the lens can be rotated through 300° to get the perfect…
-
Hi-Viz LED H-Band review
Posted
by
Reviewed by: John Milbank RRP: £24.99 While some riders turn their nose up at hi-viz kit, there’s no denying its effectiveness. Reflective gear can help you shine in a car’s headlights, but it’s not always as much use if you’re approaching a T junction. Enter the H-Band, from Moto Central. Using two AA batteries, it…
-
BMW Street Guard 3 suit review
Posted
by
Reviewed by: Steve Rose for: 22,000 miles RRP: Jacket £630 / Trousers £495 I’ve worn the Street Guard jacket pretty much every single day for the last 18 months, so the actual mileage on that is probably much higher. The trousers are different. They are trousers – like the bottom half of a leather suit,…
