Gear

Adventure riding in summer demands a careful balance between ventilation, comfort and weather protection. Oxford's Dakar Dry2Dry Air jacket and trousers aim to deliver all three, without carrying a premium price tag.

Tested in river crossings, bad weather and off-road riding, the Eleveit X Privilege E-Dry Enduro boots blend serious protection with surprising all-day comfort.

Shoei’s premium-priced flip-front helmet is good, but is it better than the lid it replaces?

Comfortable, waterproof, and seemingly built for the end of days.

Not every motorcycle adventure needs months of planning. Ducati’s guided Multistrada Experience handles the bikes, fuel and routes, leaving riders free to explore the best roads and light trails in Wales.

Affordable, functional, and waterproof. The Weise Navigator is a top choice - if it fits you.

The latest Alpinestars airbag vest combines ultra-slim design with AI crash detection. Riders can choose street, track, or off-road modes while staying protected in style and comfort.

New modes and off-road racing freshen up Milestone’s formula, even if the core experience hasn’t moved on as much as you’d hope.

Riding a Tiger 1200 at the Triumph Adventure Experience pushed me to (and a little beyond) my riding limits.

We’ve been putting the Vanucci Art XIX Women's Combi Jacket through its paces - here’s what we have learned.

These USA-made riding trousers are rugged, waterproof, and versatile.

Shark’s MotoGP-spec Aeron GP is something of a novelty in that it features moveable aerodynamic elements to reduce drag.

The new flagship product in the Ruroc range is the Eox, a full carbon fibre lid with distinctive styling and an improvement in functionality over the Atlas 4.0.

Caberg has launched itself into the elite of helmet makers, with its cut-price FIM-spec GP01

The Shark Aeron is the French brand’s road-biased lid based on its top-spec racing helmet, the Aeron GP

Available through German retailer Louis Moto, these waterproof coveralls work well, but they aren’t cheap

This smart charger comes from Louis Moto-exclusive Procharger brand, and it works well

British brand RST’s Pro Series one-piece leathers are a great option for track riders, but the sizing isn’t great for taller, thinner riders

The latest version of Arai’s RX-7 has been comprehensively updated to ECE 22.06 regulations

I’ve been riding in the Rekurv C-13.02 ‘Sporty’ gloves for over four months, and to say they’ve become my go-to option, is an understatement

I’ve extensively tested these adventure/touring boots in a variety of conditions and have come away impressed

Arai’s new 22.06-compliant Tour X5 replaces the well-regarded X4 and picks up from where that lid left off

The Rekurv C-11.04 leather jacket oozes style but it does much more than just meet the eye

We’ve been testing out the retro MTR Vintage MX Evo off-road lid and it turns out it's a retro MX bargain