Kit

  • SHARK partners with SENA for 2025

    SHARK partners with SENA for 2025

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    SHARK has partnered with SENA communication systems to deliver specially designed, integrated communications systems to riders and pillions using its 22.06 homologated helmet line-up*. The new SENA for SHARK range allows users to stay connected, enjoy their favourite playlists, and navigate easily – delivering unmatched performance and style. The systems cater to every rider’s needs…

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  • KEEP WARM with Zerofit base layers

    KEEP WARM with Zerofit base layers

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    Winter is the time for extensive base layer use, and these Zerofit garments are now being distributed by top kit firm Feridax, so will be much more widely available. The Zerofit Heatrub Ultimate kit claims to provide five times more warmth than standard base layers thanks to ‘heat thread’ technology within the material itself. And…

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  • AGV: Pista GP-RR Performance Carbon helmet

    AGV: Pista GP-RR Performance Carbon helmet

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    AGV says this is an exact replica of the lids worn by the folks in MotoGP – which goes some way to excusing the chunky price tag. It’s the top-end 100 per cent carbon fibre FIM-approved race lid from the Italian helmet brand and is packed with high-end features. You get a titanium double D-ring…

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  • NEW KIT: RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket

    NEW KIT: RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket

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    The RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket is the ultimate choice for riders who demand style, safety, and performance. Designed with track-inspired precision, this jacket is perfect for the road or the circuit. Key Features: Whether you’re carving corners or cruising highways, the RST TracTech Evo 5 delivers top-tier performance with unmatched style. Available now,…

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  • NEW KIT: Denim Motorcycle Jacket

    NEW KIT: Denim Motorcycle Jacket

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    Introducing the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket by Louis Moto’s Detlev Louis Louis Moto exclusive brand Detlev Louis is excited to reveal the new DL-JM-13 denim motorcycle jacket, designed for riders demanding both fashion and functionality. The DL-JM-13 is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number-one motorcycle clothing and…

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  • ROADSKIN: Ladies’ Armoured Motorcycle Jacket

    ROADSKIN: Ladies’ Armoured Motorcycle Jacket

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    Roadskin® is excited to unveil the latest evolution of their best-selling Maximite® motorcycle protective hoodie, the Easyrider II. Originally designed for men, this version has been explicitly tailored for female motorcyclists; this refined and redesigned version promises to meet the unique needs of women riders by combining safety, style, and comfort. The Easyrider II builds…

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  • PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Spada Tachi Boots

    PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Spada Tachi Boots

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    Christmas is coming and it’s maybe time to start dropping hints. These look nice! A CE-approved riding boot in a slick trainer style, the Tachi boot features a natural gum sole and perforated synthetic upper with silver 3M reflective fabric and a waterproof membrane. There’s full CE protection, and extra comfort from a ballistic nylon…

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  • HELMET TESTED: Shark Aeron GP

    HELMET TESTED: Shark Aeron GP

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    Editor Bruce Wilson gets his head around (and in) the Aeron GP from Shark… I never like to take chances when it comes to riding kit, with perhaps the biggest red line being what I put on my head. After all, you’ve only got one of them, so why risk it? That said, price can…

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  • TESTED: Metzeler’s Roadtec 02

    TESTED: Metzeler’s Roadtec 02

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    Bruce Wilson has been over to the Isle of Man to see how Metzeler’s new Roadtec 02 hold up in the wet and dry around the famous TT course… I’ve never come across a hoop branded as a Super-Sport-Touring, but that’s exactly where Metzeler brackets its new Roadtec 02. The thinking is simple: it can…

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  • TOP TIPS: Choosing the perfect helmet

    TOP TIPS: Choosing the perfect helmet

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    Picking the right lid goes beyond simply deciding which design you like best, but where do you start?  Whether looking to kit yourself out for the first time or treating yourself to some new attire, choosing a new helmet can have you scratching your head on what to look for. To help make it easier,…

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  • PRODUCTS: Alcosense lite 2

    PRODUCTS: Alcosense lite 2

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    Worried about the morning after? Bertie Simmonds delivers peace of mind… Bertie Simmonds / £44.99 / www.alcosense.co.uk We champion this product every Christmas season as it works, and it could well be a job-saver… We can’t drink and ride as, at our age, slinging a leg over a bike with as much as a single large…

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  • KIT: Anti-Grinder lock

    KIT: Anti-Grinder lock

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    From £249.99 / www.hiplok.com  Hi-tech British lockmaker Hiplok has now got its full range on sale. The firm has developed special ‘angle grinder-proof’ ceramic/steel materials, and its locks claim to outlast several grinder discs and battery packs on the cordless power tools used by professional thieves. There are various D-lock and ground anchor options available…

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  • WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Stop & Go mini air compressor

    WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Stop & Go mini air compressor

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    Ross Mowbray / £46.80 / www.partseurope.eu While there’s nothing wrong with an old-fashioned foot pump, it’s far easier to plug in a compressor and let it do the hard graft of blowing up your tyres.  Technically, this is a portable jobbie; powered using a 12V lighter adaptor plug or by clipping the included alligator clips…

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  • WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Muc-Off washer for bikes

    WORKSHOP ESSENTIALS: Muc-Off washer for bikes

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    Dom Humby / £130 / www.muc-off.com Keeping your bikes clean has always been a tender issue in the motorcycle world; some bother, and some don’t. Either way, it’s always given way to the age-old question: Can I pressure wash my bike? Way back when, this was a big no-no – simply because the output pressure…

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  • WORKSHOP STUFF: ABBA Superbike Stand

    WORKSHOP STUFF: ABBA Superbike Stand

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    Bertie Simmonds / £100 / www.abbastands.co.uk After 10 years of faithful service, my ABBA Superbike Stand has been retired. Well, sort of… it’s gone to another home.  It’s fair to say that this has been the stand of choice, despite having some standalone paddock stands and a hydraulic bike lift. It’s been able to ‘hold…

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