Alpinestars have sent us over some info on their new All Conditions Drystar Jacket which we accidentally missed off the article inclusion (sorry folks) but with the cold and very wet weather at the moment it seems appropriate to get it added ASAP, made for touring and commuting the Drystar range is very much aimed at winter riding and keeping you warm and dry.

An innovative technical fleece engineered for riding. Created for the City Collection, Alpinestars took a fleece hoody, added a 100% waterproof windbreaker membrane, a thermal insulated lining and soft PE armor to create the ultimate casual wind breaker for urban commuting.

Keeping warm in winter is a tricky affair but Alpinestars have joined the recent trend of creating heated clothing. Alpinestars Tech Heated Vest offers riders excellent body temperature management, using custom flat panel heating elements. The Vest is designed for comfort and ease of use to meet the most demanding of riding conditions.

Winter is now in full swing, and for those brave motorcyclists that insist on riding through the dark, cold months, BikeTek has developed a range of superior, state-of-the-art heated clothing. With three different heat settings, it is as simple as the push of a button to maintain an optimum temperature within each garment.

Prolonged exposure of the extremities to the cold and damp is not only uncomfortable, but can result in painful conditions such as frostnip, chilblains and in extreme cases, frostbite. Therefore it is essential to make sure those parts of the anatomy farthest away from the body’s ‘core’ are kept properly insulated and dry during winter riding.

KEIS 12V Heated Insoles... What a godsend! If you get cold feet at the thought of riding through the winter, KEIS Heated Insoles might just be the answer. Part of the KEIS range of heated apparel, the Heated Insoles come complete with everything needed to connect directly to the machine's 12 volt supply.

Well the festive season is well and truly upon us and last mkinute gift ideas are no doubt running out - finding the perfect Christmas stocking filler for the rider in your life couldn’t be easier though, with a great choice of inexpensive gifts available.What better way to enjoy a classic British brew than in a classic British bike mug...

The headlong rush towards Christmas is on and the search for the “ideal” present is uppermost in everyone’s mind.None more so than those unlucky souls trying to buy the biker in their life that elusive “little something special”.Kawasaki riders are fortunate though as there is a fantastic selection of possible gifts all available at the local Kawasaki dealer with something to suit every budget.

Alpinestars again bring us new items to keep us warm and dry in winter with the Long Range Drystar Pant.  Put on a pair of Long Range waterproof DRYSTAR® riding pants and stay warmer, more comfortable, and ride longer than the rest. With a detachable bib and pre-curved, relaxed fit, these pants offer plenty of versatility and comfort so you can tour farther.

R&G Racing can extend your winter riding season with their updated and super-warm heated grips!Heated grips add months to your motorcycling season, bringing warmth and comfort to every winter ride and with the redesigned R&G Racing heated grips your hands and fingers can be even warmer this winter!

At the NEC show we had a good look around the Scorpion EXO stand at the existing and forthcoming models and one thing from that day that stood out will be massively useful at the moment. Introducing the Snow kit from Scorpion Exo, a simple full visor replacement system to convert the EXO-400, EXO-450, EXO-700 and EXO-750 model helmets.

Government statistics suggest that more motorcyclists than ever are opting to ride though the winter season* and although this undoubtedly brings benefits to the daily commute, riding in conditions of reduced visibility can increase the risk of accident. Effective lighting is therefore crucial to ensure riders spot potential hazards in good time and are clearly visible to other road users too.