Street Bikes
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NEW KIT: Keis B601RP heated vest
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If you’ve still not got a heated vest for riding in colder weather, then we pity you – it’s a genuine revelation. But now’s the ideal time to get in on the luxury heated lifestyle. Market leader Keis has redesigned its standard electric vest, with new inner cabling and redesigned comfort materials. The firm says…
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KTM: Round-up
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It had recently become clear that the financial situation at KTM’s parent firm Pierer mobility (which also owns GASGAS, Husqvarna and MV Agusta) was turning critical. Rumours of problems had been circulating since the summer, when the firm’s share price began to fall, a situation initially put down to the collapse in the e-bike and…
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SUZUKI: New four-year 0% offer
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Suzuki has launched a new 0% finance offer across a number of models in its on-road range. The offer is available over four years on either PCP or HP, with a minimum deposit of £1,000, and runs until the end of March 2025. The deal can be had on the GSX-S1000GX and GSX-S1000GT, as well as the…
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TCX: New ‘Urban’ waterproof motorcycle boots
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A brand-new edition to the TCX urban lineup – the Nalbak WP – offers protection and comfort for daily riders. Engineered with advanced materials and innovative features, the CE-certified Nalbak WP waterproof boots are perfect for rain or shine, making them an ideal choice for commuting or leisure rides. Constructed with TCX’s innovative T-Dry membrane,…
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HEATED GLOVES: Richa Inferno V12
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Beating the chill has never been easier with the Richa Inferno V12 heated glove which features Gerbing’s Xtreme Microwire™ 12V system for ‘active heating’ throughout the entire glove – as well as the fingers. With heating elements throughout, these gloves ensure hands stay toasty no matter how much the temperature drops. Switching between the three…
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Q&A: Police ‘legal exemption’
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Q. My daily ride is a Triumph Street Triple 765 RS. I have about a 10-mile commute with the latter part along a busy high street to my office (I am an estate agent). I had just passed a double-decker bus which had stopped, unsurprisingly, at a bus stop. As I had just pulled back…
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DUCATI: Panigale and SF V2
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Last issue we got our first sight of the new Ducati V2 engine – an 890cc DOHC non-desmo 90° V-twin, making 115 or 120bhp, but with a new lighter construction, tipping the proverbial scales at 54.5kg. We pondered whether such a unit would be phat enough (he means powerful enough – plain English Ed) for…
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HONDA: 750 twins updates
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It’s fair to say that both of Honda’s latest 750 twins – the XL750 Transalp and CB750 Hornet – weren’t crying out for any updates… Alan Dowds tells us what we need to know… Launched less than two years ago, the naked roadster and upper-middleweight adventure machines have wowed customers with their solid performance, high…
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APRILIA: 2025 updates
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Alan Dowds reports… Aprilia had a heap of updates and new kit at the Milan show, with the neat little Tuono 457 catching the eye. As with the RS457 sportsbike, the mini-Tuono has kept things premium, with the only aluminium frame in its class, together with preload-adjustable suspension: 41mm USD front forks and a rear…
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NEW KIT: Ducati Silverstone Sunglasses
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The Silverstone sunglasses are the result of a collaboration between Ducati and Carrera, and designed to ensure a perfect fit when worn under a motorbike helmet. A high-performance accessory thanks to its straight, slim temples, glossy rubber tips, red lenses and the edgy square-shaped design. The ideal trendy touch to make sure you never go…
