Category Archives: Adventure Motorcycling Gear Reviews

Stuff I’ve actually used

Tested: X-Lite X551 GT Adv helmet review

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Chris S

Tested: X-Lite X551 GT Adv helmet Where: Scotland, Spain Morocco Paid: £250 on ebay from Germany See also: X-Lite X420 GT What they say: This is X-lite’s on/off full-face helmet. Its compact volume (thanks to the availability of three outer … Continue reading →

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Quick spin: 2017 Honda X-ADV

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Chris S

The reaction to Honda’s category-bending X-ADV ‘X-cooter’ seems to have been positive; most reviewers get it or accept it for what it is. Credit to Honda for trying new stuff, though it’s said good sales haven’t followed, probably due to … Continue reading →

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XSR 700 Scrambler – final mods

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Chris S

XSR 700 Scrambler front page My XScrambleR sets off in a month for Morocco and, bar some luggage, is ready to go. Don’t think I’ve ever had a bike ready so far in advance. Using some left-over or unused components, … Continue reading →

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Tested: Kriega Overlander S – OS-32

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Chris S

Kriega’s new Overlander-S is their second iteration of a luggage system suited to bike travel. A few years ago they brought out a similar plate-on-rack idea (below right) but, with modularity using their existing 15-litre packs (or Rotopax), which were semi-permanently riveted to the HDPE plate … Continue reading →

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Review: Giant Loop Fandango Pro Tank Bag

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Chris S

Updated February 2019. Lower price at Adventure Spec UK For my kind of riding I’ve not been a great fan of tankbags. When you get off the bike it’s another thing to unclip and lug around with you, along with your lid. … Continue reading →

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Tested: Klim Outrider pants

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Chris S

updated summer 2018 Tested: Klim Outrider pants. Where: 3000km over a month in southern Morocco. Then another 5000 in Morocco and Spain and another 1000km in Algeria in 2018 and so on. UK price: £165 at Adventure Spec. See also: Klim Dakar ITB; … Continue reading →

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Tested: Kreiga R15 backpack + Hydrapak

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Chris S

Updated October 2018 The R15 is the smallest of Kriega’s six Rider Packs (right), excluding the Hydro 3, and comes with all the features you expect from Kriega gear. It’s pitched at the active off-roader not wanting to carry too … Continue reading →

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