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Recent Posts
- Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Richa Titan 2 hoodie review
£159.99 | AA-rated | Stylish women’s urban textile jacket tested
By BikeSocial Member16/01/2026 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Richa Lausanne jacket review
£199.99 | Stylish women’s urban textile jacket tested
By BikeSocial Member15/01/2026 - Boots
Richa Jade women’s boots review
£174.99 | Waterproof women’s boots tested
By BikeSocial Member10/10/2025 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Oxford Bomber review | Waterproof AA motorcycle jacket tested
£179.99 | AAA, Level 1 armour | Waterproof
By BikeSocial Member09/06/2025 - Body Armour & Base Layers
Alpinestars Tech Air Off-Road System airbag - Review
£949.99 | EN1621-4 Certified | Off Road Biased
By BikeSocial Member06/06/2025 - Helmets
HJC i100 review
From £249.99 (discounted to £149.99) | Flip-over modular helmet | ECE 22.06
By BikeSocial Member19/03/2025 - Helmets
Caberg Duke Evo review
From £175.99 | Flip-front / modular | Drop-down sunshield
By BikeSocial Member18/03/2025 - Boots
Tested: Held Marick Waterproof boots
£139.99 Held Marick Waterproof trainer-style boots tested
By BikeSocial Member14/03/2025 - Boots
Spada Strider Pro review
£109.99 | Casual-style motorcycle boots | Protection certification: 1222
By BikeSocial Member12/03/2025 - Helmets
LS2 Advant X review
From £299.99 | Flip-over helmet | ECE 22.06
By BikeSocial Member11/03/2025 - Boots
Alpinestars RT-7 Drystar boots review
£239.99 | Waterproof touring boots | Protection certification 2111
By BikeSocial Member11/03/2025 - Boots
TCX Dartwood WP boots review
£189.99 | Casual waterproof riding boots | Level 1 2 2 1
By BikeSocial Member15/01/2025 - Helmets
Shark Skwal i3 review | Motorcycle helmet with LED active brake light
From £279.99 | LED lights front & rear plus brake light
By BikeSocial Member09/12/2024 - Gloves
Keis G701S ‘Shorty’ Heated Gloves review
£190.00 | Short heated motorcycle gloves tested
By BikeSocial Member19/11/2024 - Boots
TCX Clima 2 Surround Gore-Tex boots review
£289.99 | Waterproof | Underfoot ventilation | All-day comfort | Level 2 1 2 1
By BikeSocial Member24/07/2024 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
RST Pro Series Commander review
£329.99 & £259.99 | Laminated waterproof | Removable lining | CE Level AA | CE Level 2 armour
By BikeSocial Member15/07/2024 - Boots
TCX Infinity 3 boots review
£329.99 | Gore-Tex waterproof | Adventure | Level 2 2 2 2
By BikeSocial Member11/07/2024 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
RST Pro Series Adventure-Xtreme Race Dept jacket and jeans review
£249.99 & £199.99 | Textile motorcycle jacket and trousers tested
By BikeSocial Member12/06/2024 - Body Armour & Base Layers
RST Airbag Armour Shirt review | Airbag-equipped armoured shirt tested
£389.99 | Mesh undershirt with armour and airbag
By BikeSocial Member12/06/2024 - Body Armour & Base Layers
RST Thermal WindBlock base layers review
£49.99-£54.99 | Windproof thermal base layers
By BikeSocial Member12/06/2024 - Helmets
Nexx X.WED 3 review | Adventure helmet tested
From £329.99: Feature packed and versatile adventure helmet.
By BikeSocial Member26/03/2024 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Spada Ascent V3 waterproof motorcycle textiles review
£229.99 & £169.99 | Retro-styled adventure suit tested
By BikeSocial Member05/02/2024 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Oxford Stormland review | Textile motorcycle jacket and trousers tested
£399.99 & £299.99 | Textile motorcycle jacket and trousers tested
By BikeSocial Member28/11/2023 - Heated kit
Oxford HotGrips Pro review | Heated motorcycle handlebar grips tested
£199.99 | Heated motorcycle handlebar grips tested
By BikeSocial Member18/10/2023 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Bowtex Elite AAA Armoured Leggings review | Protective motorcycle underlayer tested
£239 | Protective motorcycle underlayer tested
By BikeSocial Member12/10/2023 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Spada Hairpin 2.0 review | Women's textile motorcycle jacket tested
£79.99 | Women's textile motorcycle jacket tested
By BikeSocial Member12/10/2023 - Motorcycle Technology
ST2 Turn System review | Self-cancelling indicators tested
£119 | Self-cancelling indicator for any bike
By BikeSocial Member04/08/2023 - Motorcycle Luggage
SW Motech Legend luggage review | Side Bag LC2 tested
£156.95 + £69.12 | Retro-style luggage tested
By BikeSocial Member21/07/2023 - Gloves
Dane Nigra review | Motorcycle gloves tested
£85 | Ventilated short-cuff gloves tested
By BikeSocial Member20/07/2023 - Leather Jackets, Trousers & Suits
RST TracTech Evo 4 Ladies review | AAA-rated one-piece race leathers tested
£549.99 | High-quality women's leathers
By BikeSocial Member26/05/2023 - Boots
Furygan Angie review | Trainer-style motorcycle boots tested
£139.99 | Waterproof trainer-style motorcycle boots
By BikeSocial Member23/05/2023 - Motorcycle Accessories
Loaded Bikes review | Fixed Bike Rack tested
£475-£540 | Hand-made bike rack for vans
By BikeSocial Member03/05/2023 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
RST Pro Series Ambush review | Waterproof motorcycle textiles tested
£329.99 & £249.99 | All-season waterproof textiles
By BikeSocial Member03/05/2023 - Heated kit
Furygan Heat X Kevlar gloves review | Men's and Lady's fit heated bike kit
£279.99 | Battery-powered heated gloves with a clever twist
By BikeSocial Member22/02/2023 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
FLM Touring 3.0 review | Waterproof motorcycle textiles tested
£169.99 (jacket) & £149.99 (trousers) | High spec budget riding kit
By BikeSocial Member24/01/2023 - Boots
Stylmartin shadow sneaker review | Casual-style motorcycle boots tested
£129.99 | All day, every day test of motorcycle boots
By BikeSocial Member12/01/2023 - Boots
TCX Freyja review | Women's motorcycle boots tested
£239.99 | Women's waterproof motorcycle boots tested
By BikeSocial Member16/12/2022 - Motorcycle Luggage
Oxford Aqua Evo review | 22 litre motorcycle rucksack test
£89.99 | Waterproof rucksack tested
By BikeSocial Member15/12/2022 - Boots
Sidi Aria review | Waterproof touring boots
£259.99 | Waterproof and built to last
By BikeSocial Member15/12/2022 - Leather Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Enginehawk .50 Cal Carnage review | Leather motorcycle jacket tested
£379 | CE-approved fully-armoured jacket
By BikeSocial Member07/09/2022 - Boots
DXR Clayton review | Waterproof trainer-style motorcycle boots
£79.99 | Casual-style waterproof bike kit
By BikeSocial Member30/08/2022 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Spada Alberta review | Layered motorcycle kit tested
£369.95 (total) | Multi-layer clothing system
By BikeSocial Member23/08/2022 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Lindstrands Sunne review | Waterproof motorcycle textiles tested
£469 (jacket), £349 (trousers) | Warmth, ventilation & waterproofing
By BikeSocial Member22/08/2022 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Furygan Voyager 3C review | Adventure motorcycle textiles review
£659.98 | Laminated adventure-based textiles
By BikeSocial Member22/08/2022 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Halvarssons Edane review | Mesh hot-weather summer jacket tested
£199 | Hot-weather jacket with Level 2 armour
By BikeSocial Member28/07/2022 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
RST Paragon ladies review | In&Motion airbag textile jacket
£429 (plus subscription) | Women's airbag jacket tested
By BikeSocial Member26/07/2022 - Gloves
Goldtop Raptor gloves review | Silk-lined retro-style motorcycle kit
£69.99 | Full review, and a crash test
By BikeSocial Member14/06/2022 - Gloves
Lindstrands Nyhusen review | Summer Mesh gloves
£49 | Lightweight, protective summer gloves
By BikeSocial Member27/05/2022 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Halvarssons Mora review | Textile motorcycle jacket
£639 | Premium adventure-focussed jacket tested
By BikeSocial Member27/05/2022 - Body Armour & Base Layers
Alpinestars Tech Air 5 review | Airbag vest tested
£649 | Self-contained airbag system
By BikeSocial Member11/05/2022 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Hideout made-to-measure textile suit review | Safest motorcycle kit
From £2,275 | Made-to-measure EN13595 Level 2 textiles
By BikeSocial Member12/04/2022 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
BKS Made-to-Measure textile suit review | Safest motorcycle kit
£2,549.99 | Made-to-measure EN13595 Level 2 textiles
By BikeSocial Member05/04/2022 - Latest News
Motorcycling making a difference to school children
Vanessa Ruck's fight to improve life for UK children
By BikeSocial Member10/03/2022 - Gloves
Tested: RST Paragon 6 Heated gloves review
£189.99 | Battery-powered heated gloves review
By BikeSocial Member29/11/2021 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
RST Brixton review | Ladies X Kevlar textile motorcycle jacket
£169.99 | Wax cotton ladies jacket tested
By BikeSocial Member25/11/2021 - Boots
Richa Flare review | Waterproof motorcycle boots tested
£99.99 | Waterproof and great night-time safety
By BikeSocial Member25/11/2021 - Gloves
Tested: Richa Arctic waterproof winter gloves review
£99.99 | 2,000 miles with the Richa Arctic gloves
By BikeSocial Member25/11/2021 - Gloves
Tested: Knox Covert Mk3 waterproof gloves review
£139.99 | Full test of these Waterpoof gloves
By BikeSocial Member03/11/2021 - Courses, Training and Events
Tested: Bennetts Rider Confidence motorcycle training review
£79 | Rider Confidence training event tested
By BikeSocial Member22/07/2021 - Motorcycle Luggage
Lomo Dry Bag motorcycle panniers review | Waterproof 60 litre luggage
£51.25 | 100% waterproof motorcycle panniers
By BikeSocial Member25/06/2021 - Helmets
Tested: Shark Evo GT helmet review
From £369.99 | Flip-front helmet reviewed
By BikeSocial Member27/05/2021 - Helmets
Tested: LS2 Valiant 2 motorcycle helmet review
£249.99 | How does the LS2 compare with the Shark?
By BikeSocial Member07/05/2021 - Security: Home locks & anchors
Tested: Milenco Dundrod ground anchor review
Price: £46.66 | Full review of this simple but effective ground anchor
By BikeSocial Member22/02/2021 - Helmets
Tested: Caberg Horus flip-front helmet review
RRP £199.99 | Full review of this flip-front helmet
By BikeSocial Member29/01/2021 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: RST Pro Series Ventilator-X mesh jacket and trousers review
RRP £179.99 & £129.99 | Fully vented mesh riding kit tested
By BikeSocial Member28/01/2021 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Richa Hammer 2 CE motorcycle jeans review
RRP £99.99 | Full review of these part-lined aramid-fibre jeans
By BikeSocial Member28/01/2021 - Helmets
Tested: Caberg Flyon motorcycle helmet review
RRP £199.99 | Full review of this touring/commuting jet helmet
By BikeSocial Member27/01/2021 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Spada Marakech jacket and trousers review
£169.99 & £139.99 | 5,000 mile test by a motorcycle instructor
By BikeSocial Member21/01/2021 - Motorcycle Accessories
Tested: Loop Experience and Loop Quiet earplugs review
£14-£23 | Premium-priced earplugs thoroughly tested
By BikeSocial Member12/01/2021 - Heated kit
Tested: Keis T102 heated trousers review
£165 | 1,500 mile sub-zero commuter review
By BikeSocial Member07/01/2021 - Heated kit
Tested: Keis S102 heated insoles review
£70 | 1,500 mile commuter review
By BikeSocial Member07/01/2021 - Heated kit
Tested: Keis B501WRP heated bodywarmer review
£155 | New heated bodywarmer tested right through winter
By BikeSocial Member07/01/2021 - Heated kit
Tested: Oxford Hot Grips heated grips review
£79.99 | Full user review of these best-selling heated grips
By BikeSocial Member05/01/2021 - Boots
Tested: IXS Ultra Evo II Gore-Tex motorcycle boots review
£160 | IXS Ultra Evo II Gore-Tex boots
By BikeSocial Member09/12/2020 - Boots
Tested: TCX Baja Mid motorcycle boots review
£199.99 | Waterproof bike boots tested by a motorcycle instructor
By BikeSocial Member09/12/2020 - Heated kit
Tested: Keis G701 heated motorcycle gloves review
£199 | Waterproof, snug and comfortable heated gloves
By BikeSocial Member08/12/2020 - Helmets
Tested: Caberg Levo flip-front modular helmet review
From £319.99 | 'The best helmet I've ever worn'
By BikeSocial Member23/11/2020 - Leather Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Richa Toulon 2 Lady motorcycle jacket review
£289.99 | Tailored specifically to suit women
By BikeSocial Member16/10/2020 - Heated kit
Tested: Blaze Wear heated motorcycle jacket, trousers and gloves review
From £99.99 | Full review of this new range of heated biker kit
By BikeSocial Member12/10/2020 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Richa Infinity 2 Pro textile motorcycle jacket review
£299.99 | Laminated waterproof jacket review
By BikeSocial Member08/10/2020 - Long-Term Test Bikes
Zero DSR (2018) electric motorcycle review | Reliability / practicality
5,000 mile owner review of this electric motorcycle
By BikeSocial Member07/10/2020 - Helmets
Tested: Shark Evo ES flip-up helmet review
£279.99 | Open-face or full face - the perfect bike lid?
By BikeSocial Member06/10/2020 - Boots
Tested: Spada Strider Ladies motorcycle boots review
£69.99 | Full review of these budget waterproof boots
By BikeSocial Member06/10/2020 - Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Livewire (2020) - Review | Everyday use
As electric motorcycles slowly creep into the mainstream, has Harley got it right first time around?
By BikeSocial Member23/09/2020 - Security: Home locks & anchors
Tested: Y Anchor Y-max90 ground anchor review
Price: £69.99 + £12.99 delivery | Full test of this bury-in ground anchor
By BikeSocial Member01/09/2020 - Motorcycle Accessories
Tested: EarPeace M Motorsport ear plugs review
£19.95 | 1,500 mile test in all roads and at concerts
By BikeSocial Member17/07/2020 - Helmets
Tested: AGV K6 motorcycle helmet review
From £359.99 | Full every-day riding test of this sports helmet
By BikeSocial Member17/07/2020 - Boots
Tested: Spada Raider waterproof boots review
£149.99 | Full test of these relatively budget-priced adventure boots
By BikeSocial Member30/06/2020 - Leather Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: RST Ripley ladies leather motorcycle jacket review
£199.99 | Full review of this budget-priced leather jacket
By BikeSocial Member15/06/2020 - Boots
Tested: TCX Street Ace Lady women's motorcycle boots review
£124.99 | Full review of these women's motorcycle boots
By BikeSocial Member12/06/2020 - Leather Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: RST Axis leather jacket and jeans review
£399.98 | Great value two-piece leathers crash tested
By BikeSocial Member21/04/2020 - Motorcycle Tyres
Tested: Continental Trail Attack 3 tyre review
5,500 mile test of the road-focussed adventure bike rubber
By BikeSocial Member24/09/2019 - Leather Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Spidi Track Wind Pro Racing Suit motorcycle leathers review
£949.99 | Are these the best option for road and track?
By BikeSocial Member16/09/2019 - Helmets
Tested: Caberg Drift Evo motorcycle helmet review
From £229.99 | Test Team review of this aggressively-styled full-face lid
By BikeSocial Member19/08/2019 - Helmets
Tested: Premier X-Trail MO motorcycle helmet review
£219.95 | Full test of the dual-sport adventure helmet
By BikeSocial Member16/08/2019 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Richa Nimbus laminated motorcycle jacket review
£349.99 | CE Certification: A | Full review by a motorcycle instructor
By BikeSocial Member25/07/2019 - Textile Jackets, Trousers & Suits
Tested: Richa Softshell waterproof motorcycle trousers review
£129.99 | 3,000 mile test by a motorcycle instructor
By BikeSocial Member25/07/2019 - Boots
Tested: TCX X-Five Plus Gore-Tex waterproof motorcycle boots review
£149.99 | Full review by a motorcycle instructor
By BikeSocial Member24/07/2019 - Boots
Tested: TCX Baja waterproof adventure motorcycle boots review
£299.99 | 3,000 miles in these full-grain leather bike boots
By BikeSocial Member23/07/2019 - Helmets
Tested: Arai Debut motorcycle helmet review
£299.99 | Is Arai's entry-level helmet up to standard?
By BikeSocial Member28/06/2019
