Touring Bikes
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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…
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Treat your ears for the new season
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Earplugs are an essential bit of kit for any biker. Wind noise can reach 105dB when you’re riding a bike, and evidence suggests that permanent hearing damage can occur from 85dB, so for 20 quid you’d be foolish not to get your hands on a pair of these. Developed over 20 years, Auritech’s Hearing Protectors…
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Ladies Who Ride! Paula Phipps
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MoreBikes chatted to IT/Tech worker Paula Phipps, 54 from Llanelli. What bikes do you ride? 2000 FZRS600 and 2006 ZX10R currently! What got you in to motorcycling? It was a mixture of people really. I’ve been riding since I was 16 and it was my father’s encouragement together with my friends that got me in…
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VIDEO: ConnectedRide Cradle from BMW
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BMW extends its mobile phone connectivity with new ConnectedRide Cradle. For riders who like to use their smartphone for map navigation, BMW Motorrad now offers the ConnectedRide Cradle. The new device connects your mobile phone with the latest BMW motorcycles via a dedicated app. It provides a simple cradle for using the smartphone as a…
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Honda’s NT1100
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With the engine from the Africa Twin and panniers, heated grips and cruise control as standard, could Honda’s NT1100 be the dedicated touring motorcycle we’ve been waiting for? It was a wet start to the day in Northern Spain – but the roads along the coast and up into the hills just outside Barcelona proved…
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Follow award-winning filmmaker Peter Starr around the world on two wheels in Motorcycle Traveler
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Following a cancer diagnosis in 2004, Peter Starr was determined to live a purposeful life and see the world by motorcycle, exploring 12 new places across the globe.
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Kit buying guide: Textile Suits – Winter Warmers!
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‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad kit…’ It’s that time of year when getting on two wheels means you have to get your waterproof kit out to stay dry. Not got any? Looking to upgrade? Unsure where to look? We’re here to help… When you’re togged up in warm and dry clothing,…
