Reviews
Reviews
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PRODUCTS: Shark Spartan Helmet Review
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There’s so much I’ve grown to like about SHARK Helmet’s Spartan helmet, having appreciated its numerous qualities on each and every one of my journeys. Some people consider a helmet as just a legal necessity. But when you ride a bike for a living as I do, it can make the difference between having a…
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PRODUCTS: Shark Explore-R Helmet Review
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Having worn Shark Helments for five years, experienced motorcycle journalist Chris Moss has a selection of lids from its range. But the Explore-R has become his ‘go to’ helmet, thanks to its excellent versatility and clever design… It can be converted from road to adventure/off-road spec via its quickly detachable visor and rapidly attached peak…
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First Ride: Triumph Street Twin (A2 Restricted)
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A2 LICENCE RESTRICTED RETRO-STYLED ROADSTER Over the last few years a swathe of retro styled bikes has cemented themselves in the motorcycle market – and Triumph has consistently been at the forefront of the trend. Sitting within the retro-styled Bonneville range, the Street Twin is the least expensive of Triumph’s revamped family of parallel twins…
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VIDEO: Suter MMX500 dawn chorus
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What better way to kick off your Friday morning, than listening to the beautiful Suter MMX500 firing up – ahead of Ian Lougher’s second Isle of Man TT test? https://www.facebook.com/IanLougherRacing/videos/1686731654741770/ Well, apart from actually riding it…?
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REVIEW: Keis Heated Vest and Lithium Battery Pack
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RRP: £149.99 for the Vest with Free controller and £64.98 for Lithium Battery Pack // Sizes: S-L Tested by: Andy Catton I wore this on some early winter rides in 2017 however the Keis Heated Vest came into its own yesterday evening. One YZF 125 to collect and bring home for my partner in Birmingham,…
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REVIEW: Shark Explore-R Helmet
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RRP: £299.99 // Sizes: XS – XL // Colours: A range of colours Tested by: Ross Mowbray I got my hands on Shark’s Explore-R helmet towards the tail end of summer in 2017 – and since then, it’s been my go to lid of choice. Despite its outwardly off-road oriented appearance, it’s actually three helmets…
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REVIEW: Airoh Reverse-Flip Helmet
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RRP: From £270 // Sizes: XS-2XL // Colours: 8 colourways available Tested by: Mau Spencer I’ve always been a fan of flip-up helmets, especially the ‘2-in-1’ type where the front part flips right over to convert into an open face that’s not only comfortable, but also meets modern dual homologation requirements. So having tried many…
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Review: TCX Fuel Waterproof Boots
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TCX Fuel Waterproof Boots Tested by: Ross RRP: £199.99 // Sizes: 3.5 – 13 // Colours: Brown, Black I’m pretty partial to a pair of TCX boots. Over the last couple of years I’ve had the chance to test a few pairs, from fashion styled boots through to dedicated touring and adventure boots. More recently,…
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Review: Airoh ST 701 Helmet
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Airoh ST 701 Helmet RRP: £399.99 // Colours: a wide range of colours and designs //Sizes: XS – 2XL Tested by: Ross Italian helmet manufacturer Airoh have long since been stalwarts of the off-road world, with their top quality helmets keeping dirt enthusiasts safe for many years – but their fantastic range of road helmets…
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Review: Shoei RYD Helmet
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Shoei RYD Helmet Tested by: Ross RRP: £349.99 // Colours: Tangerine Orange, Matt Blue, Black, Matt Black, Grey, Matt Grey, White // Sizes: S-XXL Brand new for 2017, Shoei’s RYD lid is a step up from than their entry-level QWEST helmet – and for the money (only £50 more), it’s a really well packaged helmet…
