Reviews
Reviews
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LAUNCH RIDE: Benelli Leoncino 500 (2017)
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BENELLI BACK WITH A BANG, REIMAGINING ITS ICONIC LEONCINO Owned by China’s Qiangjiang for over a decade, the long-awaited revival of Italy’s oldest existing motorcycle brand is well underway. With a plethora of new models unveiled at EICMA 2017, Qianjiang/Benelli is leading the charge of Chinese manufacturers making strides in the European market. Back in…
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Review: Richa Daytona 60S Jacket
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Tested by: Dave Bell RRP: £259.99 // Sizes: XS – 2XL // Black, Cognac I’ve recently got my hands on this retro-styled Richa Daytona 60S jacket. It’s new for 2017, celebrating 60 years of the Daytona jacket, but the original design has been spiced up with some fancy stitching on the shoulders and elbows, which…
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Review: Spada Stelvio Jacket
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RRP: £199.99 // Sizes: S-4XL // Colours: Grey/Red Tested by: Jonathan Schofield It landed with a retro thwack on my desk in a clear plastic bag and I instantly adored the worn look and style of this new Spada jacket. Now it’s not going to be to everyone’s taste, I understand that. I’m not here to…
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Review: RST Aramid Wax II 2205 Jeans
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RRP: £99.99 // Colours: Black // Sizes 30” – 42” Tested by: Ross Mowbray Despite naysayers suggesting that leather is the only way to stay properly safe of the road, personally, I’m partial to a pair of bike jeans. I love the versatility and generally wear them day-to-day, on and off the bike – and…
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Review: TCX Rush Boots
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TCX Rush Boots RRP: £99.99 // Sizes: 6.5-13.5 UK // Colours: Black/Red, Black/Yellow Tested by: Mau Spencer Motorcycle footwear might well be functional, but it’s not always known for being stylish – until now. Italian company, TCX, have come up with a stylish ‘sneaker-type’ design which also offers comfort and some protective reinforcement for the user.…
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Review: Caberg Drift helmet
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Reviewer: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: From £199.99 // Sizes: XS-XL // Colours: Solid matt black or white, with flux, tour and shadow designs // Info: www.feridax.com or www.cabergcares.co.uk Caberg Drift is the new full face helmet from the Italian manufacturer, and it oozes style. The big visor, simple air vents and the aerodynamic shape combine to…
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Alpinestars Supertouring boots review
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Tested by: Mikko Nieminen // RRP: £ 329.99 // Sizes: EUR 37-48 // Colours: Black // Info: www.alpinestars.com The Supertouring boots from Alpinestrs are premium touring boots, incorporating CE-certified impact and abrasion protection, Gore-Tex waterproofing and ergonomically profiled comfort. They are not a cheap pair of boots, but they are high quality stuff. The boots…
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Review: Shark EVO-ONE Helmet
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RRP: From £309.99 // Sizes: XS-XL // Colours: a range of colours and designs // Reviewer: Mau Spencer This will be my third helmet from the Shark Evo range. I just love them; I love the way they convert with a flick of the wrist from being a full face, into an open face; this…
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First ride: BMW R nineT Urban G/S
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It’s quite rare to have a launch test in the UK these days. Most manufacturers opt for the near-guaranteed sun and twisty roads of southern Europe, but BMW UK took a chance on the weather and organised the first ride of the new R nineT Urban G/S in Northampton. Not a bad shout as it…
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TT 2017: TV guide
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If you want to catch the TT action on TV, you need to tune into ITV4. Its coverage of race week is generally brilliant, with pit insight and reporting coming from two time TT winner Steve Plater, TT and Grand Prix legend Steve Parrish, double TT winner Cameron Donald and MotoGP presenter Craig Doyle. Coverage…
