Factory fitted bike porn from Yamaha
If you walked into a Yamaha dealer and handed over a check for £12,128 to buy a new R1 then you probably live in a 4 bed detached house somewhere in the 'burbs with a few cars out front and a loving wife inside. It’s fair to say you probably have a ... Continue reading
Top of the range all-weather GORE-TEX and textile jacket
ALPINESTARS have added the Tech ST GTX range to their 2013 collection. Featured here is the jacket, but there are matching trousers available too. Billed as a premium all-weather road-touring jacket, it is constructed with a 100% waterproof GORE-TEX outer shell.
It also features sealed waterproof seams, CE-certified shoulder and elbow armour, ... Continue reading
Wax-treated casual shoes should keep the rain out. Perfect for walking around wet BSB paddocks, then..
ALPINESTARS have added the Joey WP casual shoes to their collection. They're not billed as safety-wear but the suede outer has been wax-treated to make them more waterproof. Ok, so they're not CE-certified boots, but I'd be happy to buzz around in a pair - they're safer than trainers.
Here's what Alpinestars ... Continue reading
Alpinestars' new adventure touring boot
ALPINESTARS have released their new all-weather adventure touring boot, the Toucan. Looking like a rugged motocross boot, the Toucan has been designed for comfort and flexibility and features a full GORE-TEX membrane to keep them waterproof.
Here's what Alpinestars have to say about them:
Safety features• A fully CE-certified boot ... Continue reading
Alpinestars' 2013 collection released
ALPINESTARS have added the Atem leather jacket to their 2013 line-up. It's fully CE-certified, features a 'hump' on the rear and perforated leather in the upper and lower regions for added ventilation.
Here's what Alpinestars have to say about it:
Premium construction materials• The Atem Leather Jacket is a fully CE-certified garment. ... Continue reading
Do road users ignore you?
It amazes me that some people have managed to make it all the way into fully grown adults, yet have still not managed to grasp the basic life skill of looking both ways before crossing a road. The simple mod in the video above should help you in your daily ... Continue reading
Neck braces are coming, but will we all be wearing one in five years?
I've only seen one other rider in the BSB paddock wearing a neck brace and believe me, I get a lot of funny looks when I've got it on.
Neck braces are commonplace in off-road and motocross but they're only just coming to short circuits and road racing, there's only me and ... Continue reading
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Leather for people who don't do leathers
REV'IT have just launched these all-season leather and textile jacket and trousers the Ignition2 and Gear2, they've made a male and female version.
Here's what REV'IT! have to say about them:
There is no longer need to choose between a waterproof-leather or air-mesh jacket. The Ignition 2 has it all: a unique and ... Continue reading
Spada's new budget-priced summer motorcycle boot
This is Spada's new Ninety3 Line summer boot. It costs £104.95 and is available in sizes 41-48, in two colours: black and white/black. Here's what Spada have to say about them:
SPADA NINETY3 LINE BOOT
Lightweight PU micro fibre construction.Breathable mesh interior lining.Moulded TPU vented shin and ankle deflectors.Shock absorbing ... Continue reading