BMW has launched an all-new adventure suit and gloves called the GS Dry, designed to complement its GS range of adventure motorcycles, and has also updated its adventure boots and off-road helmet for 2013.

Here's the skinny from BMW:  

GS Dry Suit: The all-new GS Dry Suit is ideally suited to new and younger riders; ...  Continue reading

CONTROL specialist Venhill has launched its new 888 range of bike-specific fast action twistgrips. 

Supplied complete with the company's top of the range Featherlight cables, the kits are designed for a straightforward replacement of the factory-fitted equipment. 

Bike-specific kits are now available for the Honda CBR600F, Kawasaki ZX-6R/ZX-10R, Suzuki GSX-R600/750, Triumph 675 Daytona and ...  Continue reading

GEAR GREMLIN, which makes a wide range of bike products and accessories, has launched a range of deluxe covers to suit most machines, from 50cc scooters to large sports-touring motorcycles. 

The manufacturer says: "Manufactured from a fine polyester with a PU coating, the Deluxe covers have taped and welded seams to make ...  Continue reading

I'VE never liked wearing open-face lids - to me, the vulnerability of the nose, mouth and jaw in the event of a crash far outweigh wind-in-your-face pleasures. But full-face lids can be a hassle. You need to take them off when you pop into a shop, then if your hands are full ...  Continue reading

THIS winter has not been kind to the two-wheeled tribe. But as I've been buzzing about London town and beyond come snow or shine, one of my must-haves has been this Buff Cyclone neck tube. It's a quality piece of kit that can be the difference between agony and comfort.

It's essentially ...  Continue reading

CONFUCIUS say, if you keep kicking the can down the road, sooner or later your toe will protest. And thus went the story of my RST Forza boots. 

When I spotted them at an online store in 2008, my tight fist unclenched enough to permit me a jubilant mouse click. Smart and sporty motorcycle ...  Continue reading

IT is with sad news that I report the passing of my Alpinestars Jet Road GTX gloves.

I’ve had them for a couple of years now and they’ve always been my go-to gloves when the weather’s looking a bit dismal. They’re warm enough (but not the best I’ve tried) and waterproof (of ...  Continue reading