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New: Alpinestars Lucerne Drystar jacket
By Ben Cope on 05/10/2011 10:46:46
An all-weather sports-touring jacket featuring Drystar
Alpinestars have launched another textile jacket into their range. The Lucerne Jacket features zippered ventilation panels and slim, lightweight Bio Armor protectors. The Drystar lining is breathable but keeps water out.Here's what Alpinestars have
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World In Motion
By Harriet Ridley, Alex Hearn, Tim Dickson on 23/02/2008 15:05:39
Travel by car and you're watching a movie. Travel by bike and you're in the movie. Which is reason enough in our book to hit the road for a touring holiday. The question is, how do you want to do it?
1 SPORTSBIKE TOURING - Sportsbike minimalist, Tim DicksonThe world's a big place. And there's a lot of ground to cover quickly Why do you own a bike? For me, it's about actually riding the thing. And while I like to get my sportsbike fix riding
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BMW introduce F800ST Touring
By Visordown News on 26/08/2010 13:10:41
A more touring version of an already very good all-rounder
BMW have launched a new version of the popular F800ST. The F800ST Touring features factory options as standard but at a lower price than if you were to buy them individually.The F800ST Touring features:• ABS• Key-matched, expandable Sport Panniers
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Shoei Qwest
By Tom Higham on 18/03/2011 14:01:57
Shoei's new touring helmet arrives at Visordown
Just came back from the local cafe to find Shoei's new touring helmet on my desk. The Qwest is billed as a universal touring helmet so I guess that covers my daily commute in London. First impressions are certainly good. The helmet has been finished
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Touring riding gear: Budget & Expensive
By Visordown on 24/01/2008 15:24:55
Budget and high-end gear for the touring rider
Budget motorcycle touring gearBudget collectionVemar Jiano helmetThe Vemar Jiano has features from more expensive helmets, and an inner lining that feels like it should be in a helmet that costs twice the price - a good buy.Price: £149www
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Arai launch Tour X3 McGregor and Boorman replicas
By Visordown News on 21/08/2008 12:19:16
State of the art multi-purpose helmet now available in 'Long Way Down' colours
THE NEW Arai Tour X3 and replicas of the Tour X3, as used by Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor in the BBC TV series Long Way Down, are now in UK Arai dealerships.The new Tour X3 has a re-designed peak with reinforced ridges and a new enlarged visor
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New Triumph Rocket III
By Visordown News on 21/01/2013 10:06:21
Two new variations of Triumph's beast, with a bit more bite than before
' 203Nm (still less restricted than the previous version). In keeping with the touring function, the new bike features chrome engine dresser bars, sissy bar with backrest for a rear seat passenger, gel passenger seat and dual density layered foam rider
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Used Review: Shoei Qwest
By Tom Higham on 16/09/2011 15:17:05
Entry-level touring helmet review
to lock the visor down or keep it partially open to prevent misting. Having said that, I’m a big fan of the Pinlock anti-fog inserts that fit this helmet.Although aimed as touring helmet with effective noise cancelling, it is the first helmet I’ve worn
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Spyke Totems - waterproof boots(?)
By Andy Stevens on 24/09/2010 16:49:04
A pair of Spyke Totems just arrived for testing over winter
I'm yet to own a pair of boots that whilst claim to be waterproof...actually are.These are the latest sport-touring boots from Spyke that feature a breathable and waterproof aquasafe membrane.The fit is pretty snug but I'm sure after a few steps
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Box Hill next for Kawasaki free ride tour
By Visordown News on 11/07/2011 15:03:58
Box Hill in Surrey on 17 July for Kawasaki On the Road free test ride event
ride tour last year, the event this coming Sunday features many new for 2011 Kawasaki road bikes as well as stars from across the current range.Providing the chance to ride popular new models such as the Z750R, Ninja ZX-10R and retro classic W800
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