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GoPro Hero 10 Review - one of the best way to record your rides

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Action cameras like the GoPro Hero 10 are compact, full of features and incredible sturdy – and this latest version from GoPro replaces their market-leading Hero 9 version, and makes for a perfect...

Best heated motorcycle clothing - tips to stay toasty!

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Heated motorcycle clothing uses an electrical current either from a battery or your bike to generate heat and keep you warm as you ride. Its killer quality is that it actively generates heat and so...

Almax Immobiliser Series VI chain review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When it comes to motorcycle security, this Almax Immobiliser Series VI Chain and padlock combination from Almax is indeed a behemoth. It is a 1.85m long chain made of links formed from 25mm wire –...

Squire motorcycle lock and chain review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Squire motorcycle lock and chain offers a way to lock up your bike at home. The 16mm chain is paired with Squire’s Boron-coated SS50 CS padlock for an impressive combination. It’s a sad fact...

Fluster thieves with our pick of the best motorcycle alarms

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

We’ve said before that creating layers of security around your bike are key to helping prevent it from being stolen – and a motorbike alarm can be a great additional layer. A disc lock will stop a...

Put the brakes on bike theft: Best motorcycle disc locks

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle disc locks are often a cheap and easy way of adding at least one layer of security to your bike, especially when you’re parking away from your home. These are super-easy to transport and...

The best motorcycle sat navs and other navigation options as tested by MCN

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

With so many options on the market, from purpose-built devices to smartphone brackets and everything in-between, it can be difficult to decide on the best motorcycle sat nav option for you.

Lock it or lose it: MCN picks the best motorcycle locks

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

One of the first lessons you learn when you get a bike is to use a motorcycle lock of some kind to secure it. Unfortunately, if you don’t, it might not be there when you get back. However, that...

Capture your ride | These motorcycle dashcams don't miss a thing and could prove your innocence

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

In recent years, motorcycle dashcams (the term is best used as a generic one for on-vehicle video recording) have taken off enormously, primarily as a result of a swathe of cash-for-crash accidents,...

Don't lose your motorbike to thieves | Security kit that actually works

17 August 2023 by Ben Clarke

Unfortunately, motorbikes are a huge draw to thieves, but many will be put off by decent motorcycle security. A disc lock, lock and chain, ground anchor and a cover will help, and a tracker could mean...

These motorcycle lever locks are a great extra layer of protection when you're out and about

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle security is best applied in layers, starting with something easy like a motorcycle lever lock for a quick stop and building up to heavy locks and chains that will help protect your bike...

Secure on the move! It's our best portable motorcycle locks

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Portable motorcycle locks are a great way to keep your bike safe when you’re out and about without lugging a 20kg+ chain around with you. Motorbike theft costs the industry millions every year through...

The best motorcycle GPS trackers to help find stolen bikes

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

With all the different motorcycle GPS trackers on the market, it can be difficult to find the right one for your needs. To help you decide, we at MCN have come up with this list of motorcycle security...

Gear up to capture your adventure with the best motorcycle helmet cameras

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Modern digital action cameras such as GoPros can be great tools for bikers, especially when used as motorcycle helmet cameras. But there’s so many different types of action camera available, and at...

The best motorcycle earplugs to protect your ears on the go

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Whichever way you look at it, riding motorbikes is a noisy business, so motorcycle earplugs are generally considered to be a good idea. Sustained exposure to a continuous loud noise can seriously...

Never miss a thing! The best motorcycle action cameras

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The best motorcycle action cameras offer bikers a safe and simple way to record their ride by either attaching to their helmet, body or bike. These small, powerful and tough devices are able to...

Beeline Moto review - the simple sat nav system

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Beeline Moto motorcycle sat nav offers a streamlined alternative to traditional units that can be bulky, unattractive or obtrusive on your handlebars. It offers only basic functionality and relies...

Keis V106 Heated Vest Review

14 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Keis V106 Heated Vest is designed to keep you toasty and warm on your motorbike, even when it’s seriously cold on the road. Lots of people avoid riding when it is properly cold like the plague...

Best Motorcycle Balaclavas

14 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The best motorcycle balaclavas should offer a comfortable and lightweight layer underneath your helmet to keep you warm in the colder months. Most riders should by now know the benefits of wearing...

Best Heated Motorcycle Socks

14 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Staying warm in winter on the bike can be a challenge sometimes though there is plenty of kit like these best heated motorcycle socks to help you. Jackets and trousers, for example, can come with...

Best deals on motorcycle gear: great discounts we've found after Black Friday 2023

01 August 2023 by Adam Binnie

Black Friday has been and gone but November is still the best time to find incredible bargains on motorcycle clearance kit, and MCN is your guide to finding them. We’ll be monitoring all your...

Expert advice: Choosing the best motorcycle tyres for you

25 July 2023 by MCN

Tyres are the most important part on your bike – your sole connection with the road for the overwhelming majority of the time – but choosing motorbike tyres can be a minefield, and finding a good deal...

Road raiders | The best tarmac-biased tyres for adventure bikes tested in the real world

25 July 2023 by Matt Wildee

This test was performed by the team at our sister title RiDE Magazine – the biker’s champion that guarantees useful advice on buying a new or used motorbike, thorough testing and tips on which bits of...

Road to race: The best sportsbike tyres on the market right now

25 July 2023 by MCN

Before you can choose the best sportsbike tyres for you, it’s important to think about the kind of riding you do. A set of the stickiest track rubber will suit a sunny day at Cadwell Park, for...

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa review

25 July 2023 by Michael Neeves

The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyres sit below the top-spec Super Corsa range in the Italian firm’s line-up of sports tyres. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle tyres Pirelli Diablo...

These thermal base layers will keep you going all winter and start from under £30

25 July 2023 by Ben Clarke

One of the most obvious places to start protecting yourself from the cold weather is a trusty set of base layers. In basic terms, these are tight-fitting, thermal undergarments that create an...

Gear Gremlin motorcycle tyre repair kit

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Gear Gremlin motorcycle tyre repair kit is a great bit of kit to stick in your pannier or rucksack to avoid getting stranded with a flat tyre. Related: Your ultimate guide to motorcycle tyres...

Forcefield Tech 2 Base Layers reviewed

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Forcefield Tech 2 base layers are designed for use in summer and have a compression fit to support your muscles, too. The Tech 2 base layers from the company have recently been superseded by the...

Dainese D-Core Aero summer base layers review

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Dainese D-Core Aero base layer is a summer undergarment designed to keep you cool in hot weather, wick moisture away from your body and offer some muscle support with its compression...

Forcefield Tech 3 base layers review

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Forcefield Tech 3 base layers superseded the excellent Tech 2 version as the firm’s summer undergarment with compression features, too. Related: Your expert guide to motorcycle base layers I...

Best mid-layer motorcycle clothing

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

In a world of base layers, mid-layers are often an overlooked item of motorcycle clothing. They are a great way of keeping warm in winter and can usually be worn with your existing kit to save having...

The Best Motorcycle Heated Vests

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When the weather is cold – as it is for huge chunks of the year in the UK – a motorcycle heated vest can be a great way to stay warm on your bike. Staying warm in winter is a safety issue as much as...

The best motorcycle track day tyres without the fuss of slicks, here's our top picks

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

When you ride on track, whether on a trackday or actually racing, you want the highest performance, grippiest, best motorcycle tyres available. For pure racing classes, that means slicks, and...

Best motorcycle tyre valve caps

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Even the best motorcycle tyre valve caps are hardly the most enthralling aspect about bikes for riders. However, they are important. They help to minimise air leakage by providing a secondary air seal...

Best motorcycle tyre warmers

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle racing fans will be familiar with ‘tyre warmers’, the electrically-heated blankets used to warm tyres up to optimum temperatures before the start of a race. But they’re now also widely...

Stay cool! It's the best summer motorcycle base layers

25 July 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Summer motorcycle base layers for the hot weather are just as important as thermal base layers for winter. While they may be intended to carry out a slightly different role, there are several...