“The Dainese Air Frame gloves are lightweight, breathable, stretchy, mould to your hand and come with more protection than most summer gloves.” Snapshot Price: £44.96 Mileage tested: 2,000 Testing conditions: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand Durability: 5/5 Fit and comfort: 4/5 Protection: 3/5 Value for money: 5/5 Where to buy: sportsbikeshop.co.uk Dainese Air Frame Gloves in action through Laos … Read more
“The Airwave 2 jacket and trousers are specifically designed to keep you cool in the heat – if that’s what you need, then these are for you” Snapshot Price: £116.24 Mileage tested: 2,000 Testing conditions: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand Durability: 4/5 Fit and comfort: 4/5 Protection: 4/5 Value for money: 5/5 Where to buy: sportsbikeshop.co.uk Rev’it Airwave 2 Trousers in … Read more
“Rev’it has done a fantastic job of producing a feminine looking and well fitted pure summer jacket and it’s my new favourite bit of kit.” Snapshot Price: £129.99 Mileage tested: 2,000 Testing conditions: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand Durability: 5/5 Fit and comfort: 5/5 Protection: 3/5 Value for money: 5/5 Where to buy: sportsbikeshop.co.uk The Rev’it Airwave 2 Jacket … Read more
“The Macna Burans are a proper hot-weather pair of textile riding trousers. And they’re not messing about – these trousers can only be worn when it’s hot enough to sunbathe!” Snapshot Price: £97.49 Mileage tested: 2,000 Testing conditions: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand Durability: 4/5 Fit and comfort: 5/5 Protection: 4/5 Value for money: 5/5 Where to buy: … Read more
“The Macna Velocity Jacket lets in so much air it’s like wearing a fishing net! Seriously, the ventilation is that good. The Velocity has been the perfect hot weather riding jacket through Southeast Asia.” Snapshot Price: £139.99 Mileage tested: 2,000 Testing conditions: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand Durability: 4/5 Fit and comfort: 5/5 Protection: 3/5 Value for money: … Read more
“The Alpinestars Spartan Gloves are my all-time favourites. I’ve ridden over 200,000 miles in six years in these and they’re still the best gloves I’ve ever owned.” Snapshot Price: £32.00 Mileage tested: 200,000 Testing conditions: Round-the-World Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 5⁄5 Protection: 5⁄5 Value for money: 5⁄5 Where to buy: sportsbikeshop.co.uk The Alpinestars Spartan … Read more
“The Schuberth C3 Pro is a well-built, premium flip-front touring helmet. It works exceptionally well, has smart finishing touches and is all-day comfy.” Flip-front, internal sun visor, comfy and perfect for touring Schuberth C3 PRO Helmet Review Snapshot Price: £334.99 (matt black), £417 (white), colour options vary from £374.99 to £469.99 Mileage tested: 40,000 miles … Read more
“The Schuberth E1 is an incredibly versatile hybrid adventure helmet. Schuberth has done a brilliant job of turning a touring, flip-front into a round-the-world capable helmet for adventure bike travelling.” Schuberth E1 Helmet Review Snapshot Price: £299 (gloss black), £427 (white) £589 (matt black) and other colour options vary in price but are around £449 … Read more
“The Shark Explore R is a brilliantly well-conceived dual-purpose adventure helmet.” Shark Explore R Helmet Review Snapshot Price: £289.99 for white model (price goes up for other colours) Mileage tested: 5,000 miles Testing conditions: UK Features: 5⁄5 Ventilation: 4⁄5 Fit and comfort: 4⁄5 Value for money: 4⁄5 Where to buy: www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk Features Shark pitch the Explore R as a … Read more
“The Rukka Armaxis is the best winter jacket I’ve ever tested. It’s incredibly warm and 100% waterproof. It’s high-end, premium kit and for serious winter warriors” Rukka Aramaxis Gore-Tex Jacket Review Snapshot Price: £824.99 Mileage tested: 20,000 miles Testing conditions: UK Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 4⁄5 Protection: 5⁄5 Value for money: 4⁄5 Where to buy: www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk Features The Rukka … Read more
“I’m impressed with the Celar gloves. They’re light, kitted with class protection, easy to slip on and off and are all day comfy.” Alpinestars Celer Gloves Review Snapshot Price: £125.99 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: Cold mountain passes in Tajikistan, through the Wakhan Corridor and to Mongolia Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 5⁄5 Protection: 5⁄5 Value for money: 3⁄5 … Read more
The Alpinestars Patron suit is the perfect set-up for cold weather riding and touring. It handled -15C in Slovakia so is more than capable of anything the British winter can throw their way. Alpinestars Patron Jacket Review Snapshot Price: jacket – £268.24 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: Through Europe in the depths of winter and … Read more
The Alpinestars Patron suit is the perfect set-up for cold weather riding and touring. It handled -15C in Slovakia so is more than capable of anything the British winter can throw their way. Alpinestars Patron Trousers Review Snapshot Price: jacket – £175 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: Through Europe in the depths of winter and … Read more
We didn’t think it was possible to be this impressed with a pair of boots. But here we are! The Altberg Warriors are a versatile, tough, lightweight, breathable, all-day comfortable and supportive boot with an excellent fit. And to top it off, they’re incredible value for money. Buy Now Altberg Warrior Boots Review Snapshot Price: … Read more
“These jeans are perfect for anyone who wants something a little more stylish, but with protection. The Adoras are slick, look good, stretchy, comfortable and lined with protective material.” Buy Now Armr Jeans Review Snapshot Price: £75 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: West Asia, Central Asia and through Mongolia Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 3⁄5 Protection: 4⁄5 Value … Read more
“The Bering Ladies Ginza motorcycle gloves are super comfortable, lightweight, perfect for summer, packed with features and my favourite gloves to date.” Buy Now Bering Ginza Gloves Review Snapshot Price: £49.99 Mileage tested: 1000 Testing conditions: Touring Japan Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 5⁄5 Protection: 4⁄5 Value for money: 4⁄5 Contact: www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk Features The Bering Ginzas are super comfortable, lightweight, … Read more
These tough Gaerne boots have seen it all from Europe in the depths of winter and Slovakia in -15C to scorching sand dunes in Turkey and non-stop off-roading. Buy Now Gaerne G-Midland Boots Review Snapshot Price: £239.99 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: From -15C in Slovakia through winter to scorching sand dunes in Turkey Durability: 5⁄5 … Read more
“The Gerbing Heated Jacket is a brilliant and necessary bit of kit if you’re riding in cold conditions. And it has been an absolute must for our round-the-world adventure.” Buy Now Gerbing Heated Jacket Review Snapshot Price: jacket – £151.99 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: Europe in winter and temperatures down to -15C Durability: 5⁄5 … Read more
Freezing finger tips aren’t fun, especially on cold winter commutes. These heated gloves from Gerbing promise to keep your mitts nice and toasty no matter how cold it gets! Buy Now Gerbing Heated Gloves Review Snapshot Price: £127.98 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: Europe in winter and temperatures down to -15C Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: … Read more
“The Icon Twenty Niners are a short cuff, lightweight, comfortable, leather and mesh summer riding glove – and incredible value for money.” Buy Now Icon Twenty Niner Gloves Review Snapshot Price: £37.33 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: Mongolia, Tajikistan, Uzbekitan Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Durability: 4⁄5 Fit and comfort: 4⁄5 Protection: 1⁄5 Value for money: 5⁄5 Contact: www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk Features Icon’s Twenty … Read more
“The Keis Heated Jacket has become one of my favourite bits of kit and an absolute necessity for the cold sections of our round-the-world trip.” Buy Now Keis Heated Jacket Review Snapshot Price: jacket – £174.99 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: Europe in winter and temperatures down to -15C Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 5⁄5 Ease of … Read more
“While this was the perfect jacket to ride through the heat of Central Asia, I’d equally love wearing this back in the UK as my everyday riding jacket. I feel so comfortable in it, it’s cool, light, doesn’t scream “I’m a motorcycle jacket”, looks stylish and fits like a dream.” Buy Now Klim Marrakesh Review … Read more
“Classic Klim. Tough, durable, well made, packed with neat little touches and do their job well. The Klim Vanguard Gore-Tex are brilliant touring gloves.” Buy Now Klim Vanguard Gloves Review Snapshot Price: £134.99 Mileage tested: 1000 Testing conditions: Touring Japan Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 4⁄5 Protection: 4⁄5 Value for money: 4⁄5 Contact: www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk Features The Vanguards were just about … Read more
“Well done, Merlin. This is a sleek, quality, retro styled jacket that looks and feels like it should cost double its price tag. Merlin have done a cracking job on the unisex Atlow and I love it.” Buy Now Merlin Atlow Jacket Review Snapshot Price: £249.99 Mileage tested: 1000 Testing conditions: Touring Japan Durability: 5⁄5 Fit … Read more
“The Merlin G24 Combat Boots are an excellent pair of warm weather riding boots. If you need footwear that you can wear all-day, every-day, on and off-the bike then these are perfect” BUY NOW Merlin Boots Review Snapshot Price: £119.99 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: From -15C in Slovakia through winter to scorching sand dunes … Read more
“Merlin’s Lynx Outlast are an action-packed pair of motorcycle trousers – perfect for touring and adventure riding whatever the weather and wherever you’re riding.” Check latest prices Merlin Jeans Review Snapshot Price: £199.99 Mileage tested: 1000 Testing conditions: Touring Japan Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 5⁄5 Protection: 4⁄5 Value for money: 4⁄5 Contact: www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk Features I tested my pair during … Read more
“Stylish, functional and fits like a dream. The Merlin Stafford is one seriously cool riding jacket.” Check latest prices Merlin Stafford Wax Jacket Review Snapshot Price: £229.99 Mileage tested: 1000 Testing conditions: Touring Japan Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 4⁄5 Protection: 4⁄5 Value for money: 4⁄5 Colours: Olive or Black Contact: www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk Features Merlin has been doing exceptionally well lately … Read more
“The Taurus gloves are impressive. They’re thick but light, extremely well-made with thoughtful touches and features, fully waterproof and incredibly warm. They make the perfect winter glove for touring, commuting or adventure riding.” Buy Now Rev’it Taurus Gloves Review Snapshot Price: £189.99 Mileage tested: 3000 Testing conditions: From sub zero temps in snowy Bulgaria through … Read more
“The Rev’it Sand Urban is a brilliant bit of kit. It has all the functionality of a proper adventure jacket mixed in with a beautiful blend of style and perfect fit. It’s the full package.” Buy Now Rev’it Sand Urban Review Snapshot Price: £404.99 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: Through the deserts of Central Asia … Read more
“The Richa Hammer jeans are near perfect. They’re lightweight, offer good protection, are stylish and fit well – exactly how a pair of motorcycle jeans should be. ” Buy Now Richa Hammer Jeans Review Snapshot Price: £77 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: Caucasus, West Asia, Mongolia and Russia Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 4⁄5 Protection: 4⁄5 Value for … Read more
“The Richa Air Vent Evo jeans are true to their name, comfortable, lightweight and great for hot summer weather.” Read on for our Richa Jeans Review. Buy Now Richa Air Vent Evo Jeans Review Snapshot Price: £149.99 Mileage tested: 1000 Testing conditions: Touring Japan Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 2⁄5 Protection: 4⁄5 Value for money: 4⁄5 Contact: www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk Features I … Read more
“What makes this jacket special though is its comfort, flexibility and stretchy material. It’s also lightweight and easy to wear all day, making it perfect for female riders who need a warm, waterproof jacket to ride through the colder British months.” Buy Now Rukka Flexina Review Snapshot Price: £479.99 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: From … Read more
“If you’re after a pair of motorcycle trousers to see you through anything the British weather can throw at you then these are perfect.” Buy Now Rukka Katuh Trousers Review Snapshot Price: £249 Mileage tested: 4000 Testing conditions: From -15C in Slovakia through winter to scorching sand dunes in Turkey Durability: 5⁄5 Fit and comfort: 2⁄5 Protection: 5⁄5 … Read more
