In short:Three compounds are in the Road 2, with the centre made of harder rubber for mileage and the shoulder made of squidgy stuff for grip. Michelin claim these tyres will last around 15,000 miles, giving the best wet grip of any comparable tyre

In short:Trousers to match Slick™ 'Carbon Look' Road Race wetsuit. Made from PU coated stretch Lycra. Ideal for Road use over leathers as they have knee slider holes. • Knee holes for knee sliders • "Two-Way' stretch material for comfort

In short:If you want Harley cool, combined with the ability to tour on a retro steed, it's the Road King Classic you're after Pros:If you want Harley cool, combined with the ability to tour on a retro steed, it's the Road King Classic you're after

In short:Alpinestars' Tech Road is a fully featured glove boasting a Gore-Tex® membrane, luxurious liner and premium PU protection on the knuckles. This versatile waterproof glove also features dual wrist adjustment and a water resistant zippered

In short:Whether you are on the race track or out for a days scratching, soggy leathers are not comfortable, they restrict movement and increase your weight value by soaking up the rain.The Respro® Carbon Slick™ Road/Race wet weather suit is made

Full Review: From Michelin:PILOT ROADThe best-priced Sport-Touring radial tyreMICHELIN Pilot Road's balance, attractive price tag and durability make it a sound investment, and the most economical choice for your Touring bike or Roadster

Full Review: From Michelin:PILOT ROAD 3The segment's new benchmark surpasses its predecessor, the MICHELIN Pilot Road 2Unrivalled grip in the wet thanks to the revolutionary new MICHELIN Sipe Technology (XST).Unbeatable tyre life thanks to MICHELIN

: Excellent tyres Strengths: Great in all weathers, gives confidence in the wet Weaknesses: Great in all weathers, gives confidence in the wet Overall: grouchy: great all weather road tyre Strengths: Weaknesses: Overall: swopped for OE Pirelli's on my

with no modifications allowing for ease of fitment to the rider. The Cross Roads is a wonderful motorcycle with all the characteristics you could want in a pseudo touring bike combined with a more open and free riding experience when you remove the windshield.

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 70mph Engine capacity: 125cc Power: 15bhp Torque: 7lb ft Weight: 121kg Seat height: 815mm Fuel capacity: 11L Tank range: 100 miles JWRPayne: Cheap, but certainly not cheerful. Poor construction makes the X-Road struggle