Touring Bikes
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Specialist Spotlight: KEiS heated clothing
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Keis heated clothing can trace its roots back to Snug Glove heated inners, which were hugely popular in the 1990s. At the time it was almost a ‘cottage industry’ with the gloves made in the UK by a team of talented women working from their homes. It was clear that there was an appetite for…
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Indian reveals newest V-TWIN powered SUPER tourer. The Pursuit
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Indian Motorcycle has just unveiled a new tourer that’s kitted out with a liquid-cooled PowerPlus engine, a full-suite of technology, a chassis-mounted fairing and loads of touring goodies. Called the Pursuit, it builds on the success of the Challenger – and uses the same 1768cc, liquid-cooled V-twin motor kicks out 90kW (121 hp) and 178Nm…
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Goodbye VFR800F. Another iconic model bites the dust?
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Honda will stop manufacturing it in 2022. The latest casualty of Euro 5 emissions regulations will be Honda’s iconic V4-powered VFR800F. Honda dealers in Japan have received word from the factory that it’ll be discontinuing the VFR800F – and there are no plans for a replacement. Okay, so it shouldn’t come as a massive surprise.…
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Akrapovic silencers form Performance accessory pack for Suzuki Hayabusa
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Suzuki has launched a new Performance accessory pack for its Hayabusa hypersport machine, which comes with an RRP of £2,599, representing a saving of £1,112 over the cost of the individual items. The standout accessory in the kit is a pair of titanium Akrapovič silencers, which save a total of 4kg and boost power by…
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Toasty: Gerbing’s heated MicroWirePRO Vest
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Although Gerbing now offers a choice of two full-length heated jacket liners for bikers looking to stay warm throughout the winter, we’re big fans of its Micro WirePRO vest. Made to be worn underneath your existing motorcycle jacket, the lightweight, snug-fitting vest is constructed from a soft, wind- resistant nylon shell (with stretch panels along…
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Harley-Davidson reveals powerful new Grand American Touring, Cruiser and CVO motorcycles
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New models highlight the thrilling performance of Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-twin.
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Loud pipes get fines
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Noise-detecting cameras roll out in France France has become the first country to roll out cameras that will flash and fine motorists whose vehicles exceed specific noise levels. The Meduse cameras are equipped with a microphone and a camera, and if a passing vehicle exceeds a certain decibel, the camera is activated, and a €135…
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New lid with crackin’ comms!
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That’s right. Sena’s making helmets now. In fact, the Momentum EVO is the first helmet to integrate its own premium Mesh Intercom technology. It’s a clever bit of kit with built-in speakers, a microphone and Bluetooth connectivity that allows riders to safely take phone calls, listen to music and even hear turn-by-turn GPS directions. It…
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Get cash from chrimbo? Tank Bag treat awaits, then…
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A tank bag is a cracking bit of kit for any biker looking for a way to carry a few essentials when they’re out and about on two wheels. That’s where Shad’s E-10P comes in. With a five-litre capacity, the quick-fitting tank bag works with the Shad PIN system which allows you to ‘plug and…
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Got some cash for Chrimbo? Nice compact tool kit to consider..
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Even if you’re not handy with a set of spanners, every biker should own a tool kit for their motorcycle. It’d be nice to own a big chest filled with every possible tool for every possible job, but if budgets are tight or you’re looking for a simple set to stick in the bottom of…
