Accessories

  • KIT: Desert Fox Fuel Cells

    KIT: Desert Fox Fuel Cells

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    If you worry about running out of motion lotion, read on… For some reason bike makers are shrinking fuel tank sizes: 14 litres isn’t unusual now, and the days of 18- or 19-litre tanks on ‘normal’ bikes seem to have gone. Okay, modern engines are better on fuel, but if you’re hitting the gas hard,…

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  • THREE new machines get the R&G treatment

    THREE new machines get the R&G treatment

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    With 2025 plates beginning to leave dealers, R&G, the world leader in motorcycle crash protection products, announced the latest bike collection to join its ever-growing lineup. This includes the exciting new Honda CB1000 Hornet SP, 2024- Honda CBR600RRR and 2025- BMW S1000RR. Always eager to provide its extensive range of crash protection and styling accessories…

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  • NEW KIT: Keis B601RP heated vest

    NEW KIT: Keis B601RP heated vest

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    If you’ve still not got a heated vest for riding in colder weather, then we pity you – it’s a genuine revelation. But now’s the ideal time to get in on the luxury heated lifestyle. Market leader Keis has redesigned its standard electric vest, with new inner cabling and redesigned comfort materials. The firm says…

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  • R&G: Apex range launched

    R&G: Apex range launched

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    R&G, the world leader in motorcycle crash protection products, is excited to announce the launch of its stylish new APEX range. Featuring Crash Protectors, Fork Protectors and Swingarm Protectors, this sleek new range features slimline tapered-style bobbins that offer riders an alternative to the popular R&G Aero range. The all-new APEX bobbin offers the same…

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  • 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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  • 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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  • FOG OFF: VISIN heated visor inserts

    FOG OFF: VISIN heated visor inserts

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    Shoei Hornet ADV and Arai Tour-X4 and Tour-X5 benefit from fog-free vision with tailor-fitted VISIN heated visor inserts. Heated visor insert specialist VISIN has added three new helmet-specific inserts to its line-up. Joining the universal-fit sport and enduro inserts, as well as the Shoei helmet-specific inserts, are the brand-new fitments for the Shoei Hornet ADV…

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  • PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

    PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

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    This week, we rode out and met the representatives of German retailing giant Louis Moto. If you’ve not heard of them, here is a potted history: Eighty-five years ago, Detlev Louis took a small motorcycle repair workshop and, over the decades, shaped it into Europe’s largest company for motorcycle clothing and accessories. They’ve got a…

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  • Muc-Off launches new Secure AirTag™ Holder

    Muc-Off launches new Secure AirTag™ Holder

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    Muc-Off’s latest product gives riders the peace of mind of knowing where their motorbike is at all times.

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  • Ducati Carrera Valencia Sunglasses

    Ducati Carrera Valencia Sunglasses

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    Let’s be honest, we all want to be Jack Miller. Factory Ducati MotoGP rider, daft as a brush, monster wheelies, and a top laugh.

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  • Yamaha XL Trolly Bag (Kitbag)

    Yamaha XL Trolly Bag (Kitbag)

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    Not everyone needs a decent kitbag in their life, but if you do, you’ll want to know about this one.

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