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Bennetts found the new CE standard’s highest rating (AAA) required 80-89% less abrasion resistance than the previous standard (EN 13595 Level 2)....
@Jon Wright I’m sure you’re correct, and BKS is considerably better than Dainese, etc. Though I have struggled to discern much difference between...
Blimey! I wonder if BKS Made-to-Measure’s new 100SX textiles are any cheaper? Though I hesitate to use “cheap” and “BKS” in the same sentence :)...
@Biot Would Scott Leathers (do they do airbag-equipped jackets?) or Hideout have been less expensive? Hideout’s leather jackets start from...
@Android853sp Thankfully, Superbikefreaks’ comparison of the different leather manufacturers is back:...
I don't think you should use the terms "sexual explosion" and "advanced riding" together. It's not that sort of forum :laughing:
@Phill748 While your mate sounds dangerous (I also wouldn't ride with him), don't miss the chance to get some input from an instructor who's an...
BKS has just launched its textile clothing: you can see the 100SX suit on their Facebook page. [IMG]
The irony is that it’s a Dainese representative, Franco Gatto, who chairs the EU committee that sets the CE standards. And, yes, industry...
Indeed, I have seen many criticisms of the current CE standard and how low it sets the bar. Plus, there's no need for clothing to have an...
Plus, red helmets make you go faster ;)
@Biot As it's not on the website, I guess you have to email BKS to ask about their textiles?
@Android853sp I must have read about this same material failure as it's also in the back of my mind. I bought some of this clothing (aeons ago)....
Because Rokker and other jeans companies' advertising doesn't reflect real-world crashes. The test rig doesn't drop the material sample from much...
Those Ducati-branded RX-7V helmets were so last year :p For similar money, you could buy one of this season’s ECE 22.06 certified Arai Quantic...
Does Ducati make hi-viz cool? :joy: [IMG]
It's almost certainly a Dainese D-Air Smart airbag, merely rebranded 'Ducati'. However, I like this Ducati-branded version more than the original...
Unfortunately, policymakers in the Government have little or no first-hand experience with advanced training. So, we end up focusing on taking...
While I also didn’t gel with the Xdiavel’s ergonomics instantly, it’s the most adjustable bike I have ever owned. There are several options for...
While you're right about the licencing (about ten quid a month, I think), the total cost seems reasonable for the latest-generation airbag system....