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Bennetts BikeSocial prides itself on having a library of the most in-depth, honest and unbiased motorcycle kit reviews. Whether you’re looking for the best motorcycle helmet, the most waterproof textiles, the safest leathers, or the best gloves, boots or jeans, we cover thousands of miles to help you choose what’s best. We’re also famous for our destruction testing of motorcycle security, so whether it’s the best motorcycle lock, chain, tracker or alarm, you can trust our advice. You’ll even find great reviews of motorbike chargers, luggage and other accessories here…
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- Maintenance and Servicing
CTEK MXS 5.0 Test & Charge review
Around £125 | Charges, maintains and tests | Up to 5.0A
By John Milbank31/01/2025 - Helmets
Schuberth S3 review | ECE 22.06 full-face touring helmet
£429.99 | Drop-down sunshield | ECE 22.06 | 1,661g
By John Milbank28/01/2025 - Helmets
Shoei J-Cruise 3 Helmet Review
From £549.99 | ECE 22.06 | Micro Ratchet Fastening | AIM Shell Construction | Improved Ventilation
By Stephen Lamb27/01/2025 - Body Armour & Base Layers
Held eVest Pro review | Motorcycle airbag with impressive coverage
£524.95 | CRITT certified | Covers chest, back, sides & shoulders
By John Milbank27/01/2025 - Heated kit
Oxford Hot Seat review
£79.99 | Heated seat for any motorbike
By John Milbank21/01/2025 - Security: Portable locks
Hiplok XL Chain review
£89.99 | 4.92kg | Noose-end | Sold Secure Powered Cycle Gold
By John Milbank16/01/2025 - Boots
TCX Dartwood WP boots review
£189.99 | Casual waterproof riding boots | Level 1 2 2 1
By BikeSocial Member15/01/2025 - Security: Portable locks
Hiplok Home Gold review
£119.99 | 3.86kg | 10mm links | Sold Secure Pedal Cycle Gold
By John Milbank15/01/2025 - Security: Portable locks
Hiplok X Chain review
£64.99 | 2.36kg noose chain | Sold Secure Pedal Cycle Gold
By John Milbank15/01/2025 - Security: Portable locks
Zovii Alarm Grip Lock review
£25.99 | Alarmed lever lock
By John Milbank14/01/2025
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The best motorcycle chains, locks, disc-locks and security | REVIEWED
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Best motorcycle cleaner 2026 | 69 reviewed from dish soap to S100 & Muc-Off
Best motorcycle textiles in 2026: Waterproof, mesh & Gore-Tex bike kit reviews
Best rust inhibitor 2026. PLUS Ceramic coatings TESTED
Best motorcycle gloves in 2026: Summer and winter reviews
Best motorcycle airbag 2026 | Unbiased testing
Best motorcycle chain lube
Best motorcycle riding jeans in 2026: Single layer vs lined
Best motorcycle tracker | GPS, RF and Thatcham explained for 2026
The best scooter locks and how to use them
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