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TomTom Rider 550 review: a great standalone sat nav

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The TomTom Rider 550 is a purpose-built, standalone motorcycle sat nav that clamps onto your handlebars or an accessory bar and gives clear navigation instructions through its waterproof, colour...

Quad Lock motorcycle smartphone mount review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Quad Lock Motorcycle Smartphone Mount offers bikers a way to use their smartphone as a sat nav – giving a wide choice of navigation software options without having to fork out for a standalone sat...

Ultimateaddons phone Case and mount review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

This Ultimateaddons Phone Case and Mount smartphone holder is the perfect accessory for those who want to use their phone as a sat nav. Many riders like to use their smartphones as a motorbike sat...

Garmin Zumo XT review - the sophisticated sat nav

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

The Garmin Zumo XT sat nav has been around for a wee while and is one of two major standalone motorcycle sat navs for motorcycles. While the other sat nav is based on years of use and experience, the...

Keep those clothes clean! Best motorcycle kit cleaning products

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

Motorcycle kit cleaning products can make the mundane but necessary job of maintaining your bike kit as painless and easy as possible. It should go without saying that cleaning your motorbike kit...

Flare Isolate Pro earplugs review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

These Flare Isolate Pro earplugs offer a reusable solution to helmet wind noise and engine noise that costs more than disposable alternatives but lasts much longer and takes a more technical...

Akaso EK7000 Pro review - 4K action cam tested

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

They say that imitation is the best form of flattery and when it comes to action cameras like the Akaso EK7000 Pro, that is most definitely true. There are numerous inexpensive action cams around that...

FLM Stormchaser waterproofs review

17 August 2023 by Jim Blackstock

These FLM Stormchaser waterproofs have unfortunately been dropped from FLM’s range, but there are still some around and they are worth the effort in trying to find, as they work incredibly well and...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

Great biking books to read for the times you can't be in the saddle

02 November 2022 by MCN

In no particular order, for when the weather is a bit pants or even when you fancy riding your bike somewhere and stopping off for a rest, read one of these books: Autobiographies, history and...