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SENA Specter Modular Smart Helmet Revealed at EICMA 2025

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Mark Lancaster

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28th November 2025

SENA has officially unveiled the new Specter modular smart helmet at EICMA 2025, introducing a premium touring-focused lid packed with integrated technology and long-distance riding features. Designed for riders who want connectivity, comfort and safety in one package, the Specter represents SENA’s latest step forward in smart-helmet innovation. Key Features and Technology At the core…
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SMART TRACKER Trackting ONE launches in the UK

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Mark Lancaster

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10th November 2025

Trackting ONE is a European engineered smart GPS Tracker for motorcycles, scooters, cars, vans and motorhomes. The wireless, easy-to-use device can be fitted at home in minutes, has a battery life of several months between charges, and offers precise world-wide tracking for your vehicle. It’s the smartest way to add a robust layer of security…
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NEW KIT: HJC RPHA 12 Red Bull Austin GP2

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd October 2025

A handsome helmet for those who like their energy drink classic and Austrian/Thai. Under the neat American MotoGP graphics is the HJC RPHA 12 sport lid, which is a notch below the top-end £800 RPHA 1 race helmet. You get a premium carbon hybrid composite shell with ECE 22.06 approval, hefty venting, quick-release visor and…
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ALPINESTARS launches Tech-Air 5 PLASMA

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Mark Lancaster

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9th October 2025

We’re big fans of Alpinestars’ top-tier range of airbags, and their latest product is set to take active protection up a notch. The Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA is a featherweight, race-inspired system for riders who want serious protection without feeling like they’re wearing armour. At just 1.53kg, it’s over 25 per cent lighter than the Tech-Air®…
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NEW KIT: Merlin announces Autumn/Winter collection

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Mark Lancaster

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10th September 2025

British motorcycle apparel & helmet specialist Merlin has announced the launch of its Autumn/Winter collection. The new range is built around winners. Merlin says the goal is always to only launch products when they’re right, and not to churn through product. Merlin identifies that dealers also need commercial, focussed winning lines. For Autumn/Winter the deliberately…
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LOUIS MOTO unveils the exclusive SENA 50R Lite Louis Edition communication system

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Mark Lancaster

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4th September 2025

Louis Moto, Europe’s number one clothing and accessories retailer, is proud to present the all-new SENA 50R Lite Louis Edition, the exclusive special-edition motorcycle rider communication system. In collaboration with leading Bluetooth communication specialists, SENA, the 50R Lite Louis Edition delivers exceptional performance with a sleek design. Most notably, delivering up to 2,000 metres (1.2 miles) of…
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HJC F100 helmet

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Mark Lancaster

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16th August 2025

The latest flip-front lid from Korean firm HJC, the F100 is ideal for daily rides or longer tours, especially on warmer days. It’s a full-rotation design, so you can wear it with the chinbar fully back as an open-facer for a breeze on the chin, or closed up as a full facer. There’s a built-in…
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NEW KIT: Nomad luggage system from Oxford

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Mark Lancaster

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13th August 2025

Editor Bruce Wilson has put it through its paces. Here’s what you need to know… WEB: www.oxfordproducts.com What’s a motorcycle trip without luggage? Painful, is probably the truth, which is a word I’d also use to describe some soft luggage I’ve used on motorcycles over the years. From awkward fitting systems to wayward loads, I’ve…
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ARAI: 25th anniversary Final Edition Joey Dunlop replica

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Mark Lancaster

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6th August 2025

Last month marked 25 years since the greatest road racer of all, Joey Dunlop, died in a crash while competing in Estonia on 2 July, 2000. Joey was an Arai man through and through, and the Japanese firm has honoured his memory regularly with replica designs, and this is the latest, to mark the 25th…
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BRITISH security chain maker is back

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Mark Lancaster

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4th August 2025

There was some sad news last year when the British Pragmasis security chain maker went out of business. But the firm is back, under new ownership, after it was taken over by ex-journalist Ben Cope (who launched the original Visordown website). Renamed Pragmasis Engineering Ltd., it’s set to restart work producing, designing and testing some…
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NEW KIT: Barkbusters hardware kits

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Mark Lancaster

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1st August 2025

The hugely popular R&G-distributed Barkbusters Handguards have become an essential addition for road riders and off-road explorers alike, and now the brand has unveiled that select hardware kits are available in a sleek and stealthy black finish. Giving riders a new option for protective customisation, the black hardware is available for a wide range…
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R&G range expansion

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Mark Lancaster

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19th July 2025

Crash protection specialist R&G is continuing to expand its range this summer, with a host of new machines joining its already expansive lineup, including the Honda X-ADV (750), 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 and V2S, 2025 Ducati Panigale V2 and V2S, and 2025 Yamaha MT-07. Always eager to protect riders as soon as possible after riding…
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COLLABORATION begins a new era in protection

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Mark Lancaster

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16th July 2025

Off-road and adventure touring riders can now benefit from D3O’s expertise in impact protection, with the new Flux Air Vest from Acerbis. A protective waistcoat designed with every adventure in mind: from motocross, to enduro, to touring. Highly breathable and with an elastic mesh structure, the Flux Air Vest guarantees unparalleled freedom of movement and…
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NEW KIT: Richa Stradale mesh jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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15th July 2025

Another option for the hot summer that we are DEFINITELY HAVING – the Richa Stradale is priced at the same sensible point as the Alpinestars C-1. It also comes with Level 1 elbow and shoulder armour – this time from British firm D3O – and has pockets for chest and back protectors, too. Neoprene collar…
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NEW helmets for Norton

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Mark Lancaster

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11th July 2025

Norton Motorcycles has launched its Hedon for Norton helmet collection, in partnership with Hedon. The collection, named Series 1, will feature two full-face styles. The Series 1 – Glass Fibre helmet features a full glass fibre shell, while the Series 1 – Carbon Fibre features a full carbon fibre shell. Both helmets have platinum, black and red…
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