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Pirelli Angel GT II tyre review - ultimate all-rounders

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Pirelli only had themselves to beat when it came to developing their new Angel GT II sports touring motorbike tyre. Of course, it needed to be better than the Angel GT (Gran Turismo) original, but it...

Bridgestone Battlax AT41 review: Are these new tyres too off-roady for Neevesy?

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

With their deep, chunky tread blocks Bridgestone’s new AT41 motorcycle tyres have been designed to give your adventure bike a rugged look and a modicum of off-road performance. They suggest around an...

Bridgestone S22 tyre review

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Bridgestone’s new S22 motorcycle tyre might be designed for life on the street, but here at their world launch in Jerez they’ve proved they can handle a day at one of the finest MotoGP circuits in the...

RoadSmart IV tyre review: Dunlop's ever-improving all-rounder

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Dunlop’s RoadSmart are right up there in the top tier of motorcycle tyres and now there’s a new version: the RoadSmart IV. Available in a staggering 24 sizes (the biggest fitment range of all the...

Dunlop SportSmart Mk3 review

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

Dunlop says their new SportSmart Mk3 motorcycle tyre offers more wet and dry grip, but unlike rivals, that improved performance lasts the life of the tyres, right down to its wear blocks. That’s an...

A Tiger's best friend: Mezteler Tourance Next suit Triumph’s new adventurer down to the ground

15 December 2023 by Michael Neeves

One of the things that really blew me away when I first rode my Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer long termer was its handling. For such a tall, heavy beast it can be stuffed into a corner like a...

Continental ContiTrailAttack 3 tyre review

15 December 2023 by Chris Moss

Replacing the successful Continental ContiTrailAttack 2 motorcycle tyres, the new third generation is claimed to offer quicker warm up times, greater grip in wet and dry, offer longer life and more...

How we test bike kit

08 December 2023 by Ben Clarke

The team at Motorcycle News (MCN) think of ourselves as bikers first and foremost. With a vast wealth of knowledge and experience ranging from racing to off-roading, with all types of road riding in...

Please Santa! Treat yourself, your bike or a loved one with these great Christmas gifts for bikers

07 December 2023 by Ben Clarke

Whether you’re buying a Christmas present for a bike-mad pal, loved one, your bike or just purchasing yourself a little reward for getting through the festive period without moaning too much, here’s...

TCX S-TR1 WP review: Proof that waterproof, practical boots don't have to be boring

04 December 2023 by Ben Clarke

The TCX S-TR1 WP is listed on TCX’s website as a road/racing boot but I tend to think of them more like a set of very stylish touring boots. If you want the comfort and practicality of a sensible...

Shark’s aero revolution: How Aeron GP's moving flaps could transform helmet design

29 November 2023 by Phil West

Shark are entering a new realm of aerodynamic stability with their new Aeron GP race helmet – said to be the first in the world to adapt to its wearer’s riding position and prevailing conditions via...

Alpine MotoSafe Earplugs review

24 November 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

Alpine Motosafe are a reuseable earplug that come in two flavours – ‘Race’, with an SNR (Single Number Rating, the value given to their sound reduction as rated by ISO standards) of 20, and the ‘Tour’...

Best motorbike t-shirt deals on Black Friday 2023

23 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

If motorcycling is your life (or even if you’re just pretty keen on it) then there’s no better way to continue to look the part even when off the bike than with one of these motorbike t-shirts. A...

The REV'IT! Poseidon 3 GTX will become Justin's first choice for textiles for some time

23 November 2023 by Justin Hayzelden

The REV’IT! Poseidon 3 GTX jacket and trousers is the third generation in a line of premium textile adventure suits that were first introduced back in 2013. The Poseidon 3 is intended for all-season...

Give your bike some springtime love with 30% off Muc-Off products in the Easter Sale

20 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

Muc-Off motorcycle cleaning products have been keeping our bikes looking showroom-clean for more than 20 years (even longer if you include their pushbike products) and if you’re anything like me,...

Amazing deals on RST's Sabre range, including 40% off my favourite airbag jacket

20 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

I’ve been riding in the RST Sabre leather jacket since 2023, and it’s become my first choice when I’m heading out the door, mainly because It’s AAA rated for abrasion and comes with the added...

The best Black Friday 2023 UK motorbike tyre deals - right here, right now

16 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

We all know the importance of making sure your motorbike has the best tyres possible – the contact patch that keeps you pointing in the right direction is tiny, so needs to be made of high-quality...

Top end touring: Shoei GT-Air 3 review

15 November 2023 by Richard Newland

• Fancy an upgrade for your helmet but can’t stretch to the Shoei GT-Air 3? The outgoing GT-Air 2 is currently on sale with £240 off. We’ve also got plenty of helmet deals and more on our roundup...

Prices slashed in Quad Lock sale - here's our pick of the deals

14 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

There are many reasons why you’d want to hard-mount your phone to your motorbike, not just as a cost-effective way of using its sat-nav directions. Whatever you reasons, it’s essential you use a phone...

Save 30% on the multi-purpose Arai Tour-X4 - now £200 off

08 November 2023 by Adam Binnie

We’re lucky enough to have two opinions on the Arai Tour-X 4 helmet here at MCN, based on nearly 14,000 miles of testing – from product expert Justin Hayzelden and off-road legend Michael Guy. They...

MCN's Editor gave this CTEK battery charger five stars - and it's 20% off for Black Friday

02 November 2023 by Aaron Hussain

The current range topper and fan favourite of the CTEK trickle charger range, the CTEK CS Free, is on sale during Black . It comes with a saving of 20% off – that’s nearly £50 – for a limited time...

The Sportsbikeshop guide to laminated waterproof motorcycle gear

31 October 2023 by Adam Binnie

Paid partnership with Sportsbikeshop Staying warm and dry on the bike in poor whether is every rider’s top priority, but you can’t count on the first unless you take care of the second- there’s no point investing in thermal base layers...

Bike Stop 15% trade-in: Deal will see donated gear benefit local charity

25 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

Leading motorcycle clothing retailer Bike Stop is offering a new discount scheme saving customers cash on bike kit, whilst also benefitting local charity. From now until the end of October,...

Racer with a day job: Bell Race Star DLX Flex review

24 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

The Bell Race Star Flex DLX is a carbon-fibre, sporty street motorcycle helmet that sits at the upper end of the market – and quite rightly so. This E CE22.06 version of the Race Star is a distant...

Oxford Leggings recall: Which products are affected and what to do next

24 October 2023 by Phil West

Oxford Products has issued a recall for one of their pairs of women’s leggings designs. The leggings concerned are the TW228101 Oxford Original Approved AA Women’s Legging in all sizes and leg...

One size fits all: is the RST Pro Series Evo Airbag the ultimate all-rounder suit?

18 October 2023 by Adam Binnie

Sitting in the middle between more street and track-focussed one-piece suits, the RST Pro Series Evo Airbag is a Goldilocks set of leathers – offering a bit more protection than the Tractech Evo 4,...

The HJC RPHA 1 is a top-spec helmet designed for the track but it actually feels more at home on the road

13 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The HJC RPHA 1 is HJC’s most track-focused helmet available to the bike buying public. It meets FIM standards to be used in racing at levels as high as MotoGP, and is not designed with road comfort,...

Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Stella Airbag Vest Review

10 October 2023 by Emma Franklin

Alpinestars’ Tech-Air motorcycle airbag project has been around since 2003, but back then it was strictly the preserve of world championship riders only. Since then the brand has gone commercial and...

Shark Spartan RS Review 2023

10 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Shark Spartan RS was one of the first motorcycle helmets from the French safety firm to meet more stringent ECE 22.06 safety regulations – meaning it should perform better in rotational impacts. A...

Held Phantom Pro Review

10 October 2023 by Dan Sutherland

The Held Phantom Pro is the most expensive sports glove in brands racing range and combines abrasion resistant kangaroo leather with strips of stingray leather and aramid fibres to produce a highly...

Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar Review

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

A well-known brand for off-road bike gear and these Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Drystar motorbike boots are the latest in a long line of popular, high-quality dirt bike kit. When I ride on the...

Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves review

10 October 2023 by Alison Silcox

I was pleasantly surprised to find this pair of Alpinestars Stella SR-3 Drystar gloves without a three-figure price tag. Priced at just shy of £60, these three-season gloves have been a great find.

Oxford Original Approved AA MS Shirt Review

10 October 2023 by Ben Clarke

Riding shirts like the Oxford Original Approved AA MS have been around for a few years now and are a more protective option than wearing a Carhartt or Dickies lumberjack number on your...

SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 Review

10 October 2023 by Saffron Wilson

The SW Motech Legend Gear Tailbag LR2 line was specifically designed to complement retro-style motorcycles and sits alongside a range of luggage options such as tank bags, backpacks, saddlebags and...

KTM eDrive 16 electric balance bike review

10 October 2023 by Emma Franklin

Balance bikes are the perfect first step to getting nippers on to two wheels, but powered versions take things that one step further by introducing the concept of throttle control. Made by US company...

Stay dry whatever the weather: Alpinestars Hurricane waterproof oversuit review

10 October 2023 by Michael Neeves

These two-piece motorcycle waterproofs are designed to be worn over road riding kit. A one-piece version is also available of the Alpinestars Hurricane Waterproof oversuit as well. Is the...