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Women’s Motorcycle Clothing Guide
Ladies Motorcycle Jackets Our comprehensive guide covers everything from leather jackets to textile, waterproof, wax cotton and more. We talk you through all the different features to consider and there are some buying tips in there too. Ladies Motorcycle Jackets...
Women’s Motorcycle Gloves
Don’t settle for a small set of men’s motorcycle gloves. Women’s motorcycle gloves are made specifically for women – they’re not just the same gloves with girly colour schemes. Our review criteria We set stringent review criteria for this women’s...
Women’s Motorcycle Leathers
There’s a decent range of women’s motorcycle leathers out there both in one-piece and in two-piece versions. If you spend most of your time on a sportsbike or on track, you might prefer to go for a set of 1pc...gear
Accessories
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The Best Tents for Bikers
If you’re planning on touring and considering a night or two under the stars, finding a decent tent that’s compact enough to transport on a motorbike can be tough. Not only do you have the standard tent construction to consider...
Best Motorcycle Anti-Fog Treatments
Whether it’s hot or cold outside or you’re breathing too heavily and sweating, just like your car windscreen, visors get fogged up. For us bikers, this happens most often in the winter, when the cold air outside cools your visor...
Every Motorcycle Exhaust Manufacturer
We’ve gathered together a list of all the motorcycle exhaust manufacturers from around the world with exhausts that you can buy in the UK. Either they’re manufactured in the UK or they’re imported by the company’s official importer or distributor...Boots
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Ladies Motorcycle Boots Guide
Without digging ourselves into a hole, women have a certain soft spot for shoes that men don’t understand. Looking for the perfect pair of ladies motorcycle boots is no exception and comes with even more difficulties. If you’re on the...
The Best Gore-Tex Motorcycle Boots
If you’re looking for Gore-Tex motorcycle boots, it’s probably because you don’t like wet feet. Gore-Tex is the name in waterproof breathable membranes. It’s a quality material and Gore don’t let just anyone use it; the products using Gore-Tex have...
The Best Waterproof Motorcycle Boots
That horrible feeling when the first drops of water start making their way into your boot and the realisation that there’s no going back. Squelchy wet feet for the rest of the day? Just what you didn’t want. Summer motorcycle...Clothing
See all articlesWomen’s Motorcycle Clothing Guide
Ladies Motorcycle Jackets Our comprehensive guide covers everything from leather jackets to textile, waterproof, wax cotton and more. We talk you through all the different features to consider and there are some buying tips in there too. Ladies Motorcycle Jackets...Women’s Motorcycle Leathers
There’s a decent range of women’s motorcycle leathers out there both in one-piece and in two-piece versions. If you spend most of your time on a sportsbike or on track, you might prefer to go for a set of 1pc...
CBT Clothing Guide
So you’re thinking of becoming a biker? The first step is to take your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) which takes a day and enables you to then head out on the road, on your own, with a set of snazzy...Electronics
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The Best Motorcycle Dash Cams
You know and I know that motorcycles don’t really have a dash and yet the term ‘motorcycle dash camera’ is a thing people refer to. It’s because these onboard continuously recording cameras started off in the car world where they...
The Best Motorcycle Heated Grips
Heated grips are a great way to make a cold ride enjoyable and a freezing cold ride bearable. They are 12v and wire into your bike’s battery. You replace your old grips with heated ones, rather than put them over...
The Best Motorcycle Trackers
According to The Office of National Statistics, there were 41,000 motorcycles and scooters stolen between April 2017 and March 2018. That’s over 100 motorcycles stolen in the UK, every day. Sadly, just like in previous years, it’s unlikely that even...Gloves
See all articlesWomen’s Motorcycle Gloves
Don’t settle for a small set of men’s motorcycle gloves. Women’s motorcycle gloves are made specifically for women – they’re not just the same gloves with girly colour schemes. Our review criteria We set stringent review criteria for this women’s...
The Best Waterproof Motorcycle Gloves
Waterproof motorcycle gloves come in two varieties; either they’re a thinner racing-style glove with a technical layer like Gore-Tex to ensure they’re waterproof or they’re a chunkier glove, like a winter motorcycle glove, probably with more fabric than leather, less...
The Best Adventure Motorcycle Gloves
Before we came to make our selections for this best adventure motorcycle glove review, first we had to define – and agree on – what an adventure motorcycle glove is. Our review criteria We set a fairly stringent review criteria...Helmets
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Retro Motorcycle Helmet Showcase
Retro motorcycle helmets are becoming more popular and there’s a wider range than ever. They are the opposite of a modern race-replica helmet. Fizzy drinks advertising and in-your-face graphics are out, replaced with chunky lines, simple designs and classy colour...
The Lightest Motorcycle Helmets
A motorcycle helmet is the only piece of safety equipment we legally have to wear. Protecting your noggin’ is not only the law but it should be a priority for all riders whether you’re commuting, touring or racing. Money spent...
Adventure Motorcycle Helmets for Every Budget
Adventure motorcycle helmets help create an authentic rugged adventure biker look but they’re not just an image thing. We all know that adventure bike riders spend 99% of their time on the road but the peak is handy to keep...Luggage
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Motorcycle Panniers Buying Guide
When I think of hard luggage, I think of being stuck behind someone on an R1200GS with massive aluminium panniers as they try to make their way through London traffic. But not all panniers are big and boxy and not...
The Best Motorcycle Top Boxes
Top boxes have their place but they’re not for everyone. My preferred order when it comes to carrying stuff on the bike is: small tank bag for small stuff, a tailpack for a bit more stuff, soft panniers for even...
The Best Motorcycle Messenger Bags
For urban riders who use their bikes for daily commuting, messenger bags have become a common sight. With a large enough compartment for a laptop or, sling it diagonally over your shoulder and arrive without creasing or damaging anything. Funnily...Maintenance
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The Best Motorcycle Chain Oilers
We should all lube our chains more than we do. Except, of course, those of us who are smart enough to fit a chain oiler. A properly oiled chain will last around 50% longer than one that doesn’t get the...
Motorcycle Tyre Pumps and Inflators
Keeping your tyres at the correct pressure is essential to keep your motorcycle handling properly and ensuring that the tyres provide maximum grip and braking performance. It will also reduce wear and lower fuel consumption, saving you money in the...
Every Motorcycle Lift You Can Buy In The UK
Most professional motorcycle mechanics wouldn’t do without a motorcycle lift but they’re also a very handy bit of kit for the home mechanic. Commonly called a motorcycle workbench or motorbike bench, they enable you to roll your bike on, clamp...Protection
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Motorcycle Neck Brace Guide
Neck braces are popular in the world of Motocross, extreme rallies like the Dakar and to an extent Trials and greenlaning but for some reason they’re not that common on the roads or race tracks. You rarely see a pro-MX...
The Best Motorcycle Chest Protectors
If you’re considering a track day, there’s no better experience than pushing yourself to achieve the ultimate performance from your bike and your riding skills. It goes without saying that even the most experienced riders can come off from time...
The Best Motorcycle Insert Back Protector
The world of motorcycle back protection can be a bit of a nightmare to navigate. There are lots of products claiming to come with CE approved armour but there are different CE approval tests for anything from bicycles to motorbikes....Security
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The Best Motorcycle Sheds
Your motorbike is more than a mere bus replacement service. It’s your pride and joy and it deserves to be protected from the elements and scummy thieving scrotes. If you don’t keep it secure, you might find yourself on the...
The Best Alarm Disc Lock
An alarmed disc lock is a great bit of security. Not only does it prevent opportunist bike thieves from just snapping your steering lock and pushing your bike away but it also makes a racket, meaning the thieves either carry...
The Best Alarms for Sheds
For any motorcyclist, protecting your bike is a priority, and with the increase in bike thefts, people are becoming more vigilant. Any insurance company will tell you, keeping your bike in a locked garage overnight reduces the risk of theft....Bikes
Types of Motorbikes with Pictures
If you’re new to biking or thinking about getting a motorbike, there’s a lot to take on and it can be confusing. One of the best places to start is to work out what sort of bike makes you think...
Motorcycle Storage in the UK
There are loads of reasons why you might need a secure storage facility for your motorcycle. You might be looking for a garage to keep your pride and joy away from the elements during winter or longer-term storage for your...
Brexit, Motorcycles and You
With less than a month to go before the UK leaves the EU, it is still uncertain what the outcome of Brexit will be. The current situation in parliament is strained, and it is becoming more likely we will leave...Experiences
