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115 products compared, ordered by what they are for rather than by who made them or what they cost.

  • AGV K1 S E2206

    ECE 22.06 · thermoplastic shell · 190° field of view

    A road full-face derived from the maker’s racing programme, with a thermoplastic shell, wind-tunnel-developed spoiler, a published 190° field of view and a removable washable liner.

    Best for: A rider who wants a road helmet from a maker whose visors and pads are easy to find in three years.

    ≈ £127 / €136

  • Cyril R1

    ECE 22.06 · double outer screens

    A full-face sold as ECE 22.06 certified with double outer screens for varying light. The maker publishes the approval and the screen arrangement and little else.

    Best for: A rider buying on price who wants the current approval version and a second screen included.

    ≈ €70

  • MTR S-6 Evo

    ECE 22.06 · thermoplastic · ratchet strap closure

    A thermoplastic full-face with chin and head ventilation and a ratchet strap closure, sold as ECE 22.06 certified and described by the maker as suited to long distances.

    Best for: A rider who wants a current approval and a glove-friendly closure without paying for a sun visor.

    ≈ €61

  • Vinz Kennet

    ECE 22.06 · pinlock-prepared visor · XS–XXL

    A full-face helmet with a drop-down sun visor, sold as prepared for an anti-fog insert, with cheek pads the maker states are removable and washable. The shell is published as ABS, and sizes run XS to XXL.

    Best for: A first full-face where the anti-fog insert and a washable lining matter more than a published weight.

    ≈ €70

  • VCOROS WS-609

    ECE 22.06 · ABS shell · one-piece EPS

    A full-face with an ABS outer shell over a one-piece EPS liner, sold as ECE 22.06 certified. The maker publishes an explicit note that tinted visors are not intended for road use.

    Best for: A mid-priced full-face where the published construction matters more than a brand name.

    ≈ €90

  • JIEKAI JK902

    DOT in the title · FMVSS-218 and ECE in the bullets · 55–62 cm

    A modular helmet with a dual-visor design and vents, published for head circumferences of 55 to 62 cm. The title cites DOT certification while the bullets cite FMVSS-218 and ECE without a version.

    Best for: A rider who reads the approval on the strap label themselves and wants a modular at this price.

    ≈ £69 / €79

  • LS2 ADVANT X Carbon

    Carbon fibre shell · multi-density EPS · quick-release strap

    A carbon-fibre modular helmet: multiple layers of carbon through the shell, multi-density EPS, a reinforced chin strap and a quick-release fastening.

    Best for: A rider who wants the lightest modular construction available and will weigh the helmet rather than read its weight.

    ≈ £301 / €339

  • Vinz Santos

    ECE 22.06 · pinlock-prepared · sun visor

    A modular helmet with an ABS outer shell over shock-absorbing EPS, an integrated sun visor, an anti-scratch outer visor and preparation for an anti-fog insert.

    Best for: A rider who stops often and wants the winter insert option built into the visor from the start.

    ≈ €70

  • MY 935 Modular

    ECE 22.06 · ABS shell · dual visor

    A modular helmet with a high-strength ABS shell over high-density EPS, a dual-visor arrangement and a liner the maker describes as keeping the rider dry on long journeys.

    Best for: A rider who wants a modular at the lower end and will read the strap label for the P/J marking before riding with the chin bar up.

    ≈ €59

  • Westt Flip-up

    ECE 22.06 · ABS · multi-density EPS

    A modular helmet with an ABS outer shell over a multi-density EPS liner, sold as approved for road use in Europe and described by the maker as light for its construction.

    Best for: Town and scooter use where a chin bar that lifts matters more than a published weight.

    ≈ €51

  • BOSERMEM LS-QD009

    DOT FMVSS-218 · goggles included · 57–58 cm in M

    An open-face helmet supplied with goggles, carrying a DOT marking to FMVSS-218. The maker lists a wide range of intended uses, including some that are not motorcycling.

    Best for: A rider who has established which approval applies where they ride before ordering.

    ≈ £66 / €76

  • Galatée Dual-visor ABS

    ABS shell · thickened EPS · dual visor

    An open-face helmet with a dual-visor arrangement, an ultralight ABS shell and a thickened EPS liner, described by the maker as reducing load on the head.

    Best for: A rider who wants a second screen at the lowest price and will check the strap label before use.

    ≈ £53 / €44

  • LIONCIANO YY-YM008

    ABS shell · high-density EPS · visor fitted

    An open-face helmet with an ABS shell and a high-density EPS liner, described by the maker as ergonomically shaped and corrosion-resistant. No approval is cited in the listing text.

    Best for: A rider who will read the strap label on arrival and return the helmet if the approval is not what they need.

    ≈ £45 / €41

  • ORIGINE Primo

    ECE certified · thermoplastic resin shell · washable ear pads

    A retro three-quarter helmet with a thermoplastic resin shell and removable washable ear pads, sold with ECE certification cited by the maker.

    Best for: A rider who wants the vintage three-quarter shape with a lining that can be kept clean.

    ≈ €82

  • Vinz Duoro

    ECE 22.06 · visor · XS–XXL · washable ear pads

    An open-face helmet with a visor, sold in XS to XXL with ear pads the maker states are removable and washable — the feature that decides how long a lining stays usable.

    Best for: Town and scooter riding where the open face is the point and the lining will see a lot of summer.

    ≈ £51 / €50

  • Foern Cross set

    DOT cited · ABS shell · sold with goggles, gloves and balaclava

    A cross helmet sold as a set with goggles, gloves and a balaclava, with an ABS outer shell over impact-resistant EPS, cited by the maker to the DOT test standard.

    Best for: A first off-road set bought in one purchase, where the goggles and balaclava would otherwise be separate orders.

    ≈ €68

  • O’NEAL C-SRS

    ABS shell · replaceable cheek pads · Microlock closure

    A cross helmet with a strong ABS shell, a padded washable liner, multiple vents and replaceable cheek pads — the maker publishes that the pads can be swapped when worn.

    Best for: Off-road riding where the helmet will be used hard and its pads will need replacing before the shell does.

    ≈ £76 / €100

  • Vinz Luis

    ECE 22.06 · ABS shell · XS–XXL · road and off-road

    A cross helmet approved to ECE 22.06, with an ABS shell the maker describes as light, published for road and off-road use across motorcycle, scooter, quad and mountain bike.

    Best for: A rider who wants a cross helmet that is approved for the road and will buy goggles to suit their own face.

    ≈ £81 / €60

  • UIGJIOG ATV set

    DOT certified · four liner sizes · 52–59 cm · sold as a set

    An off-road helmet sold as a set with goggles and gloves, supplied with four interchangeable liner sizes covering head circumferences of 52 to 59 cm.

    Best for: Off-road and ATV use where goggles are the eye protection and a set is wanted in one purchase.

    ≈ £76 / €70

  • Westt Cross

    ECE 22.06 · ABS shell · 2 cm multi-density EPS · visor and sun visor

    A cross-styled helmet approved to ECE 22.06 with a visor and a sun visor, an ABS shell and a multi-density EPS liner the maker publishes as 2 cm thick.

    Best for: A rider who wants the adventure look with a visor rather than goggles, used mostly on the road.

    ≈ £81 / €85

  • GDAONUDK Offroad set

    Sizes 52–60 cm · quick-release strap · DOT cited · sold as a set

    An off-road helmet sold as a set with goggles, gloves and mask, published for head circumferences from 52 to 60 cm with an adjustable quick-release chin strap.

    Best for: Off-road and quad use where a complete set in one order is the point.

    ≈ £54 / €66

  • UIGJIOG Cross set

    ABS shell · EPS liner · sizes 52–59 cm · sold as a set

    A cross helmet sold with gloves, mask and goggles, with an aerodynamic ABS outer shell, an EPS inner shell, a reinforced chin strap with quick release and partly removable padding.

    Best for: A first off-road helmet where the published sizing table matters and the set removes two separate orders.

    ≈ £55 / €66

  • Generic Graffiti cross set

    Two liner sizes supplied · scratch-protected finish · sold as a set

    A cross helmet in a graffiti finish sold as a complete set with gloves, mask and goggles, supplied with two liner sizes and a paint finish the maker states resists scratching.

    Best for: A rider buying a first off-road set on appearance who will check the strap label on arrival.

    ≈ €70

  • HelmYezett Youth cross

    Sizes 52–59 cm · published fitting method · goggles supplied

    A cross helmet published for youth and adult sizes from 52 to 59 cm, with an unusually detailed fitting procedure in the listing and goggles supplied.

    Best for: Buying for a young rider where getting the measurement right matters more than the brand.

    ≈ £60 / €70

  • VCOROS VS-905

    ECE 22.06 · ABS shell · EPS liner · interchangeable liner set

    An off-road helmet certified to ECE R22.06 with an ABS outer shell and shock-absorbing EPS, supplied with a set of interchangeable liners for size adjustment.

    Best for: Off-road use where the current approval version matters and goggles will be chosen separately.

    ≈ €83

  • Cardo Spirit

    Two-way intercom to 400 m · 32 mm speakers · waterproof · over-the-air updates

    A two-rider Bluetooth intercom published at 400 m range with 32 mm speakers, waterproof construction, over-the-air software updates and stated pairing with any brand of Bluetooth headset.

    Best for: A rider and a pillion, or two riders who always travel as a pair.

    ≈ $99 / £92 / €86

  • LEXIN B4FM

    Up to 10 riders · 2000 m · DSP and CVC noise reduction · 800 mAh, 15 h talk · IP67

    An intercom published for up to 10 riders at 2000 m, using DSP and CVC noise reduction the maker states cuts wind and engine noise by over 90%, with an 800 mAh battery giving 15 hours.

    Best for: A group of riders who want published numbers rather than published adjectives.

    ≈ £64 / €74

  • Sena 30K

    Mesh intercom · up to 24 in a group mesh · 8 km with six riders · 2.0 km Bluetooth

    A mesh intercom publishing two mesh modes, a private group of up to 24, a range extendable to 8 km when at least six people are connected, and 2.0 km over Bluetooth intercom.

    Best for: Riding in a group large enough that a paired chain of two-way links stops working.

    ≈ $315 / £184 / €199

  • MidingChai F10Pro

    Two riders to 1000 m · Bluetooth 5.3 dual chip · 1000 mAh, 30 h · IP67 · sold as a pair

    A pair of intercom units published for two riders at 1000 m, on dual Bluetooth 5.3 chips, with a 1000 mAh battery giving up to 30 hours, IP67 protection and RGB lighting.

    Best for: Two riders buying both units at once at the lowest price per unit here.

    ≈ €52

  • Yosoo Health Gear BT12

    Hands-free calls · 8 h working, 160 h standby · hook-and-loop mounting · no intercom published

    A helmet Bluetooth headset for hands-free calls and music, with 8 hours of working time, hook-and-loop mounting and an auto-off after 5 minutes unpaired.

    Best for: Phone calls and music on a commute, where nobody else needs to be on the line.

    ≈ €22

  • BORLENI JK007

    CE-marked removable armour · windproof polyester · all-season

    An all-season textile jacket in windproof polyester with an elastic polyester lining and removable CE-marked protectors, sold for use across the year.

    Best for: A first textile jacket where the armour will be read on arrival and completed if needed.

    ≈ £90 / €100

  • BOSmoto Textil 2-teilig

    Two-piece set · CE protectors · waterproof jacket

    A two-piece textile set — jacket and trousers — with CE protectors and a jacket described as waterproof. The maker states the garment runs small and advises ordering a size up.

    Best for: A rider buying jacket and trousers at once who wants them matched without shopping for a compatible zip.

    ≈ €152

  • BROGER Grid

    EN 17092 class AA · 600D and ripstop polyester · triple-adjustable armour

    A textile jacket certified to EN 17092 class AA, built from 600D and ripstop polyester with reinforced seams, triple-adjustable shoulder and elbow protectors and a back protector pocket.

    Best for: A rider who wants a certified garment class in writing before comparing anything else.

    ≈ €100

  • SHIMA OpenAir

    Mesh summer jacket · honeycomb shoulder, elbow and back protectors

    A ventilated mesh summer jacket supplied with lightweight honeycomb-structure protectors at shoulders, elbows and back, sold with an explicit instruction to check the size chart.

    Best for: Hot-weather riding where airflow matters more than a jacket that covers three seasons.

    ≈ $130 / £96 / €96

  • Zyxformis Water-repellent touring

    Four CE protectors · water-repellent · windproof · back pocket

    A water-repellent windproof jacket supplied with four removable CE-certified protectors at shoulders and elbows, plus a separate EVA comfort pad and a pocket cut for a back protector.

    Best for: A three-season jacket where the buyer intends to add a certified back protector themselves.

    ≈ $110 / £95 / €106

  • ALPHA SPEEDS Custom hooded

    Removable protectors at elbows, shoulders and back · removable hood

    A leather jacket supplied with removable protectors at elbows, shoulders and back, a removable polyester hood, side zip adjustment and six pockets.

    Best for: A rider who wants armour at all three points supplied and will read the levels off the protectors.

    ≈ €155

  • Leatherick Hooper Cafe Racer

    Nappa sheepskin, 0.8 mm · quilted lining · no armour stated

    A café racer styled leather jacket in nappa sheepskin published at 0.8 mm, with a thick quilted lining. The listing describes a fashion garment rather than a protective one.

    Best for: Somebody who wants the café racer look and will read the specification for what it does not contain.

    ≈ $147 / £125 / €130

  • Superior Leather Garments Cafe Racer Vintage

    Genuine lambskin · distressed finish · metal zips

    A café racer jacket in genuine lambskin with a vintage distressed finish, metal front and cuff zips and a zipped chest pocket. No armour or standard is cited.

    Best for: Somebody buying the café racer look who is not relying on the jacket for anything else.

    ≈ £94 / €119

  • Texpeed Class AAA leather

    Class AAA · aniline cowhide 1.2 mm · CE armour at three points · YKK zips

    A leather jacket published as class AAA in aniline cowhide at 1.2 mm, with CE-marked removable protectors at shoulders, elbows and forearms and original YKK zips.

    Best for: A rider comparing leather on published figures rather than on appearance.

    ≈ £110 / €135

  • Redbridge 2-in-1 hooded biker

    Synthetic leather (Kunstleder) · detachable hooded insert

    A biker-styled jacket in synthetic leather with a contrasting detachable hooded sweat insert. It is sold in the leather jacket aisle and it is not leather.

    Best for: City wear. The maker says so itself, and this page repeats it rather than dressing it up.

    ≈ £119 / €117

  • oFzimTo Motorcycle jeans

    97% cotton / 3% elastane · four protector positions · straight leg

    Motorcycle jeans in 97% cotton with 3% elastane, supplied with four pieces of protective equipment and cut with a straight leg.

    Best for: A rider who wants jeans with armour included and will check what arrived and where it goes.

    ≈ £73 / €70

  • German Wear 600D Cordura

    600D Cordura, four-layer · CE knee and thigh protectors · removable washable liner

    Windproof water-repellent trousers in 600D Cordura polyester with a four-layer construction, reinforced textile, nylon taffeta and certified CE knee and thigh protectors.

    Best for: Three-season commuting where the liner comes out in summer and the price matters.

    ≈ £75 / €69

  • REBELHORN Urban III

    Aramid panels · level 2 knee and hip protectors · ventilation holes

    Riding jeans with aramid fibre panels sewn into knee, hip and waist areas and CE level 2 protectors at knees and hips, with ventilation holes.

    Best for: A rider who wants riding jeans whose construction is published rather than implied.

    ≈ €130

  • Texpeed Cargo waterproof

    Cordura · waterproof · removable washable quilted liner · CE knee and hip armour

    Waterproof Cordura cargo trousers with a fully removable washable quilted liner, waterproof YKK front zips and removable CE protectors at knees and hips.

    Best for: Year-round commuting where the trousers go over other clothing and have to dry between days.

    ≈ £60 / €80

  • VOLERO Urban 4-season

    100% polyester with stretch · four-season · ergonomic cut

    Urban riding trousers in 100% polyester with stretch and an ergonomic cut, published for commuting and touring across the year. No armour is stated.

    Best for: A commuter who wants trousers cut for sitting on a machine and will judge the protection separately.

    ≈ $72 / €70

  • BORLENI Windproof jacket

    600 denier polyester · windproof · protectors · jacket only

    A windproof riding jacket in 600 denier polyester with an elastic mesh lining and protectors, adjustable at cuff, collar and hem. It is a jacket rather than a set.

    Best for: A windproof three-season jacket, bought knowing it is a jacket and not a set.

    ≈ £104 / €85

  • BOSmoto Kombi with gloves

    Jacket, trousers and gloves · 600D Teflon-treated · removable liners

    A set of jacket, trousers and gloves in 600D polyester with a Teflon treatment and 3D mesh, with a removable waterproof liner in the jacket and a winter liner in the trousers.

    Best for: Kitting out in one order, across seasons, accepting a drop-liner rather than a laminate.

    ≈ €159

  • JDC Shield one-piece rain suit

    One-piece waterproof oversuit · worn over a jacket · EU sizes published

    A genuine one-piece waterproof oversuit designed to be pulled over a jacket, with EU sizes published and explicit guidance on sizing with and without a jacket underneath.

    Best for: Keeping a dry set of clothes under a jacket in sustained rain, carried under the seat.

    ≈ £55 / €52

  • German Wear Cordura 2-teiler

    Two-piece Cordura set · 600D polyester · jacket and trousers

    A matched two-piece Cordura set — jacket and trousers in 600D polyester — sold together for daily use and touring across varied weather.

    Best for: A rider kitting out in one purchase who wants both halves from the same maker.

    ≈ €150

  • RIDEIRON Rain suit 2-piece

    Two-piece oversuit · 10,000 mm waterproof · breathable · reflective

    A two-piece waterproof oversuit published at 10,000 mm, with back ventilation, reflective panels and a packed size the maker describes as compact.

    Best for: Carrying under the seat for the rain that was not forecast.

    ≈ €80

  • BEAST RAGE Summer mesh

    High-breathability mesh · ventilated panels · touchscreen

    A lightweight summer glove built around a high-breathability mesh with ventilated panels, published for maximum air circulation on long warm rides.

    Best for: The hottest weeks, where airflow is the only thing being bought.

    ≈ €20

  • COFIT Touchscreen

    Touchscreen index and thumb · conductive metal fibres · multi-sport

    A lightweight multi-sport glove with conductive metal fibres in the index finger and thumb for touchscreen use, published by the maker for a wide range of activities.

    Best for: A light summer glove for short rides where a phone has to be used at stops.

    ≈ £9 / €14

  • COZOME Protector glove

    Elastic breathable nylon · extended wrist closure · quick-drying

    A light breathable nylon glove with an extended hook-and-loop wrist closure that adapts to different hand sizes, published as slip-resistant and quick-drying.

    Best for: Warm-weather commuting where the glove has to dry between rides.

    ≈ £11 / €16

  • WESTWOOD FOX WFX hard knuckle

    Moulded hard knuckle protectors · full-finger touchscreen

    A full-finger glove with moulded hard knuckle protectors and touchscreen fingertips, published for men and women and for motorcycling and cycling alike.

    Best for: A summer glove where a hard knuckle matters and the price is the constraint.

    ≈ €19

  • O’NEAL Element Glove RACEWEAR V.24

    Thermoplastic elastomer applications · close fit · breathable

    A lightweight off-road glove with close-fitting thermoplastic elastomer applications, published by the maker for motocross, MTB, freeride and downhill use.

    Best for: Off-road and trail riding where feel at the levers matters more than abrasion resistance.

    ≈ $25 / £28 / €24

  • BIKINGMOREOK Thinsulate winter

    200 g 3M Thinsulate · velvet fleece lining · waterproof · touchscreen

    A waterproof windproof winter glove insulated with 200 g 3M Thinsulate and a velvet fleece lining, published as breathable and moisture-transporting.

    Best for: Cold-weather warmth where protection is not what is being bought.

    ≈ €20

  • KEMIMOTO Winter waterproof

    Reinforced back of hand · side reinforcement · non-slip palm · touchscreen

    A waterproof winter glove with a reinforced construction across the back of the hand, side reinforcements, durable finger detailing and a non-slip palm for grip on the bars.

    Best for: Winter riding where grip on the bars in wet cold is the main complaint.

    ≈ €33

  • IRON JIA’S Winter KP level 1

    CE level 1 KP · 3M insulation · long fleece lining · touchscreen

    A waterproof windproof winter glove published as CE level 1 KP with a certificate number, using 3M insulation and a long-fleece internal lining.

    Best for: A winter glove where a published certification matters and dexterity is still needed.

    ≈ €32

  • INBIKE Winter waterproof

    Microfibre outer · silk-like cotton lining · hard protection · rated from 4 °C

    A waterproof windproof winter glove with a light microfibre outer and a soft silk-like cotton lining, published by the maker as suited to autumn and winter from around 4 °C.

    Best for: Cold but not freezing commuting, where a temperature guide helps set expectations.

    ≈ €40

  • BEAST RAGE Thermo winter

    Waterproof technology · windproof · thermal · men and women

    A thermal winter glove published as waterproof and windproof, using what the maker describes as advanced waterproof technology to keep hands dry in rain.

    Best for: A low-cost second pair for wet cold days, bought knowing what is not published.

    ≈ €24

  • FAST WAY Touring 201

    CE certified · shift pad · ankle protection · laced

    A short sport-touring boot published as CE certified, with a shift lever reinforcement on the left toe and ankle protection, cut to look ordinary off the machine.

    Best for: Everyday riding where the boot has to pass unnoticed off the machine.

    ≈ €70

  • FHQGZT Summer riding shoe

    CE approved · breathable · zip closure · shift pad

    A breathable summer riding shoe published as CE approved, with a zip closure and a shift pad on the left toe.

    Best for: Hot-weather commuting where the shoe goes on and off quickly.

    ≈ £76 / €80

  • RIDEIRON CE riding shoe

    EN 13634:2017 with certificate number · thickened sole · ankle protection

    A riding shoe published against EN 13634:2017 with a certificate reference, using a high-density nylon Caturra fabric, a thickened sole and ankle protection.

    Best for: A rider who wants a citation that can be traced rather than taken on trust.

    ≈ €85

  • O’NEAL TRIBUTE Boot

    Metal sole plate · MX and enduro · ergonomic construction

    A motocross and enduro boot with a metal sole plate the maker states forms a stable base, built for off-road use rather than for walking.

    Best for: Off-road riding. It is in this family because the shelf mixes them, and it is not a touring boot.

    ≈ £116 / €130

  • SHIMA EXO

    Perforated leather · ATOP closure · oil-resistant sole · ankle support

    A leather riding shoe with perforated panels for airflow, an ATOP dial closure, a non-marking oil-resistant rubber sole and ankle support.

    Best for: Warm-weather commuting where the boot is worn in an office afterwards.

    ≈ $140 / £92 / €101

  • BORLENI Street riding shoe

    Breathable street-style upper · non-slip · protective features stated

    A street-styled riding shoe combining breathable durable fabrics, published by the maker for comfort and durability with protective features stated but not itemised.

    Best for: A rider buying on appearance who will check the shoe for a shift pad and an ankle cup on arrival.

    ≈ €70

  • KEMIMOTO High-top riding sneaker

    Reinforced shift pads · breathable high-top · maker warns it runs small and narrow

    A breathable high-top riding sneaker with reinforced shift pads, with the maker publishing that it runs small and is cut narrow.

    Best for: A narrow foot wanting a high-top riding sneaker at the lowest price here.

    ≈ €68

  • FAST WAY City Uni 221

    CE certified · unisex · shift pad · everyday cut

    A unisex city riding shoe published as CE certified, with a shift lever pad, cut for everyday wear and published as suitable for scooters as well as motorcycles.

    Best for: Scooter and city commuting where the shoe is worn all day.

    ≈ €80

  • RIDEIRON CE-tested riding shoe

    EN 13634:2017 with certificate number · thickened compound sole · anti-slip profile

    A riding shoe published against EN 13634:2017 with a certificate reference, using a thickened compound rubber sole with an anti-slip profile and cushioning.

    Best for: A rider who wants a traceable certification on a shoe worn every day.

    ≈ €110

  • SHIMA SX-2 EVO

    Reinforced heel · double ankle support · reinforced toe with shift pad · perforated suede

    A leather riding shoe with a reinforced heel, double ankle support and a reinforced toe cap with shift pad, in suede perforated over more than half its area.

    Best for: Summer commuting where breathability and a shoe that looks ordinary both matter.

    ≈ $105 / £99 / €101

  • protectWEAR Rückenprotektor 2

    Overlapping fan-shaped plates · hip belt with hook-and-loop · multi-sport

    A back protector built from fan-shaped overlapping plates for mobility, with a hook-and-loop hip belt adjustable for different waist sizes.

    Best for: A rider who wants articulation and will check the marking on the product.

    ≈ £31 / €42

  • SUPER SHIELD 834

    EN tested · level 2 · harness worn · low weight

    A level 2 back protector worn on its own harness, published as EN tested, non-slip and light, sold for motorcycling and for winter sports.

    Best for: A rider whose jacket has no back pocket, or whose pocket will not take a certified insert.

    ≈ €75

  • Vanucci VXP-4

    High air permeability · sweat-absorbing · anatomically shaped

    A back protector published for high air permeability and sweat absorption, anatomically shaped and sold for motorcycling, skiing, snowboarding, MTB and riding.

    Best for: A rider who wants the most ventilated protector here and will read the marking on the product.

    ≈ €140

  • Furygan Full Back Fury D3O EVO

    EN 1621-2 level 2 · D3O · breathable and flexible · fits any jacket

    A level 2 approved back protector using D3O, published as breathable, flexible and light, with a universal fit the maker states is compatible with any riding jacket.

    Best for: Replacing a foam placeholder in a jacket pocket with a certified level 2 piece.

    ≈ £38 / €30

  • PELLOR Chest and back vest

    PE plastic shell · chest and back · multi-sport

    A chest and back protection vest in a PE plastic shell, published by the maker for motorcycling, cycling, skiing, riding and skateboarding alike.

    Best for: A rider who wants chest coverage and will read what the product is marked with on arrival.

    ≈ $50 / €50

  • Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma

    Electronic airbag system · motorcycle-specific

    An electronic airbag vest from a motorcycle equipment maker. The listing text itself is minimal — brand, category, colour and size.

    Best for: A rider prepared to read the maker’s own documentation, which is where this system is actually specified.

    ≈ $870 / £700 / €750

  • Heerben Adjustable riding airbag

    Published for equestrian use · adjustable · neck, chest and back

    An adjustable airbag vest published by the maker as equestrian protective equipment, with airbag padding covering neck, chest and back across four seasons.

    Best for: Equestrian use, which is what the maker’s own bullets describe.

    ≈ €176

  • SWING P25 AIR

    Developed for equestrian sport · mechanical trigger · neck, chest, back, coccyx and pelvis

    An airbag vest the maker states was developed specifically for equestrian sport, with a mechanical trigger and coverage of neck, chest, back, coccyx and pelvis.

    Best for: Equestrian use, which is what its maker published it for.

    ≈ £304 / €273

  • Held eVest

    Self-contained · worn under any maker’s kit · 60 ms inflation

    A self-contained airbag vest with a front zip, published as wearable under protective clothing from any manufacturer, with a stated activation and inflation speed of 60 ms.

    Best for: A rider who already owns a jacket and wants an airbag that fits under it whatever the brand.

    ≈ €190

  • YXYECEIPENO Reusable mechanical trigger

    Mechanical trigger · reusable · hidden cylinder · S–3XL · riding and motorcycling

    A reusable airbag vest with a mechanical trigger and a concealed gas cylinder, published in sizes S to 3XL, with a maker’s note about rain reaching the mechanism.

    Best for: A rider who wants the mechanical arrangement at the lowest price and will read the maker’s own rain warning.

    ≈ £127 / €133

  • A-Pro Two-piece rain suit

    Two-piece oversuit · breathable · quick-drying · scooter and motorcycle

    A two-piece waterproof oversuit, jacket and trousers, described as light, breathable and quick-drying, published for scooter and motorcycle use.

    Best for: A spare suit kept under the seat, bought on price.

    ≈ £35 / €33

  • A-Pro One-piece rain suit

    One-piece oversuit · breathable · quick-drying · stretch

    A one-piece waterproof oversuit described as light, breathable and quick-drying with stretch, published for motorcycle, scooter and motocross use.

    Best for: A rider who prefers a single garment and will judge it on use rather than on figures.

    ≈ £31 / €30

  • REBELHORN Rain

    Laminated seams · polyester and PVC · elastic drawcords · reflective

    A two-piece rain suit in polyester and PVC with laminated seams, elastic drawcords and reflective elements, published as mould and stain resistant.

    Best for: A rain suit that spends its life packed under a seat and gets used wet.

    ≈ £39 / €44

  • RIDEIRON Rain suit 15,000 mm

    15,000 mm · fully sealed seams · three-layer sealing · two-piece

    A two-piece rain suit published at 15,000 mm with fully sealed seams, a high-density polyester fabric and a three-layer sealing arrangement at the zip.

    Best for: Commuting in sustained rain where the suit goes on every wet morning.

    ≈ €55

  • SHIMA HYDRODRY 2.0

    10,000 mm H2O · 600 mm H2O/min breathability · reflective · two-piece

    A two-piece waterproof rain suit published at 10,000 mm H2O with a breathability figure of 600 mm H2O/min, with reflective panels for visibility.

    Best for: Sustained rain where breathability matters as much as waterproofing.

    ≈ £46 / €61

  • BREMER SITZBEZÜGE Top Case 52 L

    52 L · ABS · four-season construction · secure storage for helmets

    A 52-litre ABS top case published for helmets and gear across all four seasons, with the listing describing quality and compatibility in general terms rather than by figure.

    Best for: A buyer who wants volume and a named material and will discover the rest on arrival.

    ≈ €84

  • Götz Topcase XXL

    52 L · fits two helmets · quick-mount system · 60 cm integrated reflector

    A 52-litre top case published to take two motorcycle helmets, with a quick-mount system, anti-theft locking and a 60 cm integrated reflector.

    Best for: A rider who carries a pillion and wants both helmets to stay with the bike.

    ≈ €45

  • GarveeMore 45L Universal

    45 L · ABS+PP · lockable with 2 keys · integrated brake light

    A 45-litre lockable top case in reinforced ABS+PP, supplied with a universal mounting plate, two keys and an integrated brake light.

    Best for: A commuter who needs a helmet to live on the bike rather than in an office.

    ≈ €33

  • tectake 401481

    48 L · ABS · two helmets · extra-large reflector · lock with 2 keys

    A 48-litre lockable ABS top case published to take two helmets, with an extra-large reflector for low light and a matt black surface described as easy to clean.

    Best for: A scooter or moped commuter who wants a box that also suits a quad.

    ≈ £42 / €45

  • VEVOR Top Case 65L

    65 L · 1.5 mm aluminium alloy · 565 × 500 × 380 mm · 25 mounting holes · backrest pad

    A 65-litre aluminium alloy top case with a 1.5 mm wall, published dimensions of 565 × 500 × 380 mm, leather lining, a base with 25 mounting holes and a backrest pad.

    Best for: Touring with luggage that has to survive being strapped down and rained on.

    ≈ $138 / €132

  • Alubox ABX-M32

    32 L · 1.2 mm solid aluminium · 490 × 240 × 367 mm outside, 455 × 205 × 350 mm inside · made in EU

    A 32-litre solid aluminium side case in 1.2 mm material, published with both external and internal dimensions, a lid seal, a catch strap and a folding carry handle.

    Best for: A rider who already has a carrier and wants a case measured inside and out.

    ≈ €130

  • JFG RACING Saddle bags

    Oxford fabric · soft throw-over pair · multiple straps · reflective elements

    A pair of soft Oxford-fabric saddlebags fastened by straps under the seat, with reflective elements and a stated expandable capacity.

    Best for: A sport machine with nowhere to bolt a rack, carrying gear that is taken indoors.

    ≈ £44 / €65

  • Givi Kappa K22N Cruiser Monokey

    Pair · 22 L each · 5 kg load each · Monokey mounting · made in Italy

    A pair of Monokey side cases of 22 litres each with a published load limit of 5 kg per case, made in Italy — the only luggage here that publishes a weight limit.

    Best for: A cruiser already carrying Monokey mounts, where the load limit is the number that decides packing.

    ≈ £141 / €159

  • SHAD SH23

    Side case · the listing publishes three bullets and no specification

    A side case whose listing bullets read "Side cases", "High quality products for motorcycles" and "SHAD Side Cases" — no capacity, dimensions, material or mounting are published.

    Best for: A rider who already knows the SHAD system and is re-ordering something they have handled.

    ≈ £171 / €155

  • VEVOR Side cases 2 × 23 L

    2 × 23 L · ABS · IPX4 · three-position locking · adjustable brackets

    A pair of 23-litre ABS side cases with adjustable mounting brackets, a three-position locking system, IPX4 splash protection and red reflectors.

    Best for: A rider who wants lockable, removable cases and does not already own the brackets.

    ≈ €149

  • Dracarys DF-1136

    Magnetic · steel tanks only · clear phone window · strap as second fixing · rain cover

    A magnetic Oxford tank bag with a clear top window for a phone or navigator, a securing strap as a second fixing and an internal rain cover — for steel tanks only, as the maker states.

    Best for: A steel-tanked machine where a navigator needs to sit in the rider’s eyeline.

    ≈ £25 / €25

  • MOSISO MO-Motorcycle-Tail-Bag-BK

    Tail bag, 10 L · 32 × 26 × 18 cm · waterproof polyester · 4 buckles, 2 seat straps · non-slip base

    A 10-litre tail bag measuring 32 × 26 × 18 cm in waterproof polyester, held by four buckles and two rear-seat straps, with a non-slip base and an adjustable shoulder strap.

    Best for: A day’s gear strapped to a pillion seat and carried indoors on arrival.

    ≈ €37

  • Rhinowalk X216Bl-20L

    Rear bag, not a tank bag · 26 × 18 × 59 cm, 1050 g at 20 L · modular · removable waterproof liner

    A 20-litre modular rear bag — the maker describes it as a pannier, saddlebag and tail bag — measuring 26 × 18 × 59 cm at 1050 g, with a removable waterproof inner bag.

    Best for: Carrying luggage on a rack or over a pillion seat, in a bag that can be split up.

    ≈ €33

  • SLIAXINT Motorrad Tanktasche 001

    7 magnets · steel tanks only · 19.5 × 11.5 × 2.7 cm · touchscreen window · cable ports

    A flat magnetic tank pouch held by seven magnets and an 11 cm safety line, measuring 19.5 × 11.5 × 2.7 cm, with a touchscreen-compatible window and cable openings.

    Best for: A phone or a navigator in the rider’s eyeline on a steel tank, and nothing else.

    ≈ €14

  • SW-Motech Yukon WP Quick-Lock PRO

    6 L · waterproof · Quick-Lock ring mounting · 30 × 22 × 19 cm · waterproof map pocket

    A waterproof 6-litre tank bag on a Quick-Lock ring mount, measuring 30 × 22 × 19 cm, with a waterproof viewing pocket in the lid and a factory-fitted guide rail for position adjustment.

    Best for: Any tank a magnet will not hold, on a machine that will keep the ring fitted.

    ≈ $245 / £160 / €149

  • ABUS Element 303

    5 mm pin · hardened steel · ABUS security level 4 · the maker states it is for low theft risk

    A compact disc lock with a 5 mm hardened steel pin at ABUS security level 4, which the maker states is intended for scooters at low theft risk.

    Best for: A scooter parked where the maker says this lock belongs: somewhere theft risk is low.

    ≈ £12 / €13

  • Anykuu 3650

    110 dB alarm · 7 mm hardened steel bolt · 1.5 m reminder cable · motion sensor

    A disc lock with a 110 dB alarm on a motion sensor, a solid 7 mm hardened steel bolt stated resistant to cutting, drilling and rust, and a 1.5 m reminder cable.

    Best for: Daily parking where the alarm and the visible lock together are the deterrent.

    ≈ €17

  • KRASER KR7Y

    110 dB alarm · rechargeable by USB-C · ø7 mm pin · reminder cable · 3-second arming

    A disc lock with a 110 dB alarm on a rechargeable battery charged by USB-C, a ø7 mm pin, keyless push-cylinder locking and a three-second arming delay.

    Best for: A rider who wants an alarm and does not want to hunt for a coin cell twice a year.

    ≈ €30

  • Vemfay Alarm disc lock

    110 dB vibration alarm · aluminium alloy body · under 7 mm discs · 1.2 m reminder cable

    A disc lock with a vibration-triggered 110 dB alarm in a high-strength aluminium alloy body, for discs with holes under 7 mm, supplied with a 1.2 m reminder cord.

    Best for: A second lock, or a light one carried on a commute where the alarm does most of the work.

    ≈ €20

  • KOHLBURG KB-BS-006

    Sold Secure Diamond · 16 mm manganese steel shackle · multi-disc cylinder · 180 cm cable

    A disc lock certified Sold Secure Diamond with a 16 mm manganese special steel shackle and a multi-disc cylinder, supplied with a 180 cm loop cable.

    Best for: A machine worth more than the lock, parked where it is left unattended and insured.

    ≈ £49 / €48

  • KOHLBURG Helsinki 200 cm

    Sold Secure Gold · 200 cm · front wheel + rear wheel + frame · 4 keys

    A 200 cm Sold Secure Gold chain lock, long enough for front wheel, rear wheel and frame to a fixed object, with a picking-resistant cylinder and four keys.

    Best for: Overnight parking where the machine can be chained to something immovable.

    ≈ £104 / €99

  • Vinz Makalu 150 cm

    ART 4 certificate · ø11 mm · 150 cm, 4.5 kg · nylon sleeve

    The 150 cm length of the same ART 4 certified 11 mm chain, weighing 4.5 kg — 30 cm and 700 g more than the 120 cm version.

    Best for: The middle of the reach-against-weight trade, on a machine parked at the same place most nights.

    ≈ £43 / €42

  • KOHLBURG Helsinki 125 cm

    Sold Secure Gold · 125 cm · 8.3 mm special steel · secure cylinder · 4 keys

    A 125 cm chain lock in 8.3 mm special steel certified Sold Secure Gold, with a picking-resistant cylinder, a protective sleeve and four keys.

    Best for: Parking against a fixed object, with an insurer that asks for a Gold-grade lock.

    ≈ $80 / £74 / €65

  • Vinz Makalu 120 cm

    ART 4 certificate · ø11 mm · 120 cm, 3.8 kg · nylon sleeve · full length and weight table published

    A 120 cm chain lock with 11 mm links carrying an ART 4 certificate, weighing 3.8 kg, listed alongside its maker’s full table of lengths and weights up to 300 cm.

    Best for: A rider choosing a length deliberately, with the weight of each option in front of them.

    ≈ £43 / €40

  • Kryptonite Evolution 1090

    Published as a bicycle lock · 10 mm hexagonal hardened manganese steel · 2.95 kg · 3 keys

    A 10 mm hexagonal hardened manganese steel chain lock titled as a bicycle lock, whose bullets extend it to scooter and motorcycle, weighing 2.95 kg with a nylon sleeve and three keys.

    Best for: A scooter or a light machine, where 2.95 kg of chain is a weight worth carrying.

    ≈ €60

  • Yehtreh M200-11

    2.7K · 130° wide angle · 35 g · 600 mAh, 3 h · 32 GB built in · Wi-Fi app

    A 35-gram 2.7K body camera with a 130° wide angle, 32 GB of built-in storage needing no card, three hours from a 600 mAh battery, and Wi-Fi app control with live preview.

    Best for: Long rides where three hours of continuous recording is the requirement.

    ≈ €55

  • CAMWORLD AC29XA

    THE MAKER STATES IT IS NOT WATERPROOF · 4K/30 · 6-axis · 28.2 g · 64 GB · 1800 mAh case

    A 28.2-gram 4K/30 camera with six-axis stabilisation, a 64 GB card and an 1800 mAh charging case — and a maker’s bullet stating plainly that the device is not waterproof.

    Best for: Dry-weather riding, and only dry-weather riding, as the maker states.

    ≈ €110

  • Bextgoo M11-FS-64G

    4K · 140° · IP65 · −20 °C to 60 °C · 1200 mAh, 240 min · 64 GB supplied · 53 g

    A 4K camera with a 140° wide angle, IP65 protection rated from −20 °C to 60 °C, a 1200 mAh battery the maker states gives up to 240 minutes, and a 64 GB card supplied.

    Best for: Year-round commuting, including the cold mornings the other four listings say nothing about.

    ≈ €97

  • Yonvim SPDmz

    4K/30 · 6-axis EIS · IP68 · 32 g · 1.5-inch display · auto 16:9 / 9:16

    A 32-gram 4K/30 camera with six-axis electronic stabilisation, an IP68 rating, a 1.5-inch display for live preview, Wi-Fi app control and automatic switching between 16:9 and 9:16.

    Best for: Motorcycle use in weather, where stabilisation and a water rating both have to be real.

    ≈ €102

  • Frelisty DM100

    1080p · 26 g · magnetic mount · 16 GB card supplied · 350 mAh, 120–180 min

    A 26-gram 1080p body camera with a magnetic mount and a 1-inch display, supplied with a 16 GB card, running 120 to 180 minutes on a 350 mAh battery with no app required.

    Best for: A helmet or jacket clip where 1080p and two hours are enough and nothing has to be paired.

    ≈ €40

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