What’s good?
We opted for a new motorcycle tool kit as our last set had been with us for 10 years. But like Trigger’s broom, had been replaced, swapped and changed as things broke and rusted away. Our stuff gets subjected to a hard life. And as it’s time for a replacement, we thought we’d opt for the best on the market. High-quality tools are an investment, but hopefully one that lasts a lifetime – and so far we’re impressed… very impressed.
Lightweight
The tools are surprisingly light, and 2.95kg is super lightweight for a full-on all brand 75-piece set. Of course, you probably won’t need to take the entire set with you on your trips, but it’s worth having the complete set to come back to. Standard ratchets are 400-500 grams, the SBV ratchet is 166 grams and tested to withstand up to 304Nm. The spanners are reinforced and lighter than standard too.
According to SBVTools, all the bits are 20-40% stronger than normal S2 bits because they’re made with a special material with HRC 56 to 60 and industrial black manganese phosphate impact-resistant finishing for anti-rust protection.
There’s a slick locking feature on most of the tools so you don’t lose bits in tight spaces or on the ground. And what’s cool is that they have a one-hand system design (patented) for locking and unlocking the parts and looks stronger than traditional U spring or deterring ball systems.