Shoei Hornet ADV and Arai Tour-X4 and Tour-X5 benefit from fog-free vision with tailor-fitted VISIN heated visor inserts. Heated visor insert specialist VISIN has added three new helmet-specific inserts to its line-up. Joining the universal-fit sport and enduro inserts, as well as the Shoei helmet-specific inserts, are the brand-new fitments for the Shoei Hornet ADV and the Arai Tour-X4 and Tour-X5. The new inserts are welcome news to adventure helmet fans and, being visor-specific, they further up the game in ensuring clear vision for riders. The key difference is that they cover more of the ..read more

While they might not match the outright protective qualities of a set of race leathers, or the all-weather ability of a good textile suit, there’s something special about a good-looking motorcycle jacket that you’re happy wearing both on and off the bike. Do casual jackets have e-Numbers? You bet. Just because a jacket is casual/lightweight, it doesn’t mean it skimps on protection. Our old friend EN17092 shows up again. There are four ratings: ■ B – Fine for Urban use, but no armour ■ A – Urban use with armour (which has it’s own rating; back to that in a moment) ■ AA – Think of it as fit for ..read more

BOB PICKETT investigates… It’s 25 years ago, but still so vivid. At an exhibition, I was struck by a panic attack. The walls felt like they were closing in, I just wanted to get out. Somehow I held it together, but on the way home, waves of depression hit me. I was sent to a psychiatrist, who referred me to a hypnotherapist. She identified I’d been the victim of work bullying for over three years, my self-esteem eroded. Hypnotherapy was incredible. She set up a series of scenarios for me to draw strength as needed. The effect was a revelation. Riding home from the first session, I took a wrong ..read more

You’re absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a new set of hoops for your pride and joy. There’re plenty of tried-and-tested options from the old guard of established tyre firms, but there’s also a growing range of more affordable rubber up for grabs. Here’s one firm you need to know about. Unless you’re particularly clued up on the goings on of the tyre industry, there’s a pretty good chance you won’t have heard of EuroGrip before. Despite not being a household name just yet, they are a big deal. They’ve been doing their thing for over three decades, are owned by Indian autom ..read more

Motorcyclists can often rely on a natural speed advantage, whether it’s about accelerating off the traffic lights, or carving lines on country roads. But with great speeds comes great responsibility, and to make sure that your progress is not only speedy, but also safe for you and others, there’s more to it than just twisting the throttle and hoping for the best. We spoke to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle Training, to find out what we need to do to make progress safely… Where to get the skills? Motorcyclists can often rely on a natural speed advantage ..read more

 Norton Motorcycles, part of the TVS Motor Company Group, announced its investment and growth plans to prepare the company for international expansion.  Hosting a contingent of international journalists at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, members of Norton’s senior leadership team – Sudarshan Venu, Dr Robert Hentschel and Richard Arnold – shared the brand’s vision and discussed how Norton is now ideally placed to expand globally.  Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director TVS Motor Company, said: “Our vision, commitment, and investment in the Norton brand are entering an exciting phase ..read more

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Planet Rock for this year’s October Stafford Show,” said Nigel Hole, Event Director, “Their dedication to classic rock and its culture aligns perfectly with our passion for classic motorcycles. We look forward to bringing their listeners closer to the action at the show and sharing the excitement of it with them.” Planet Rock, the UK’s leading classic rock radio station, is renowned for its passion for music and its dedicated community of listeners. As the official media partner, Planet Rock will bring its unique energy and enthusiasm to the show, p ..read more

Mastering the perfect arc takes some practice. To help make it easier, we’ve asked the experts to share some of their hard-won wisdom. Sort your lines The classic racing line turns in early, apexes around the midpoint of the bend, and uses the full width of the road (or track) on exit. In theory, it’s the quickest way around a corner because it carves the biggest possible arc. But in practice it’s usually a very bad idea.  For a start, most real roads are lined with hedges, trees and walls, so if you take a racing line you’ll have to turn in before you can see the exit – you can’t just lo ..read more

Dainese Misano 3 D-AIR race suit If the £4k Dainese Mugello suit featured last month is a bit rich for you, here’s the next best option from the Vicenza firm: the Misano 3 D-Air. Like the Mugello, it features the latest D-air RACING SHIELD 3X airbag that gives up to three consecutive activations and integrates with the Riding Mode by Dainese app for the ideal airbag set up. The suit is packed with comfort stretch panels, soft inserts and extensive air vents for hot trackdays, and is made from cowhide rather than the kangaroo used in the Mugello suit. The metal slider plates on the shoulders, k ..read more

One of the biggest names in the game has created a new braking system for the current range of supersport rides Brembo is a big deal. For years it’s been synonymous with the best braking performance; and has had its kit fitted to the finest bikes from the biggest brands. The company knows what it’s doing – so when it goes to the trouble of creating a brand-new set up, we all sit up, listen and take note. The Italian firm’s ‘Hypure’ calipers were first shown at EICMA in Milan last year, but now they’re actually getting closer to making an appearance on a soon-to-be-released supersport bike lat ..read more