ALL THE L ATEST, COOLEST & TRICK EST PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

VANUCCI VXP-1 ARMOUR JACKET

Remember last summer? How you wanted to go riding in your pants because it was so hot? Well, it’ll be boiling again soon, and here’s a solid option to keep ye (a bit) safer on the bike while staying cool. It’s a multi-use mesh jacket with CE level two armour in shoulders and elbows, plus a full back protector and optional chest protector pockets. Wear it under your jacket in cooler weather or on its own round town when it gets really hot.

RRP: £176.24 www.louis-moto.co.uk

Ls2 Garra Boots

It is better known as a helmet maker, but Chinese firm LS2 is working hard to grow its entire riding gear range. These new short Garra boots are part of that: they’ve got a fully waterproof and breathable membrane, Nubuck leather

RRP: £114.99 outer shell, stretch fabric lining, gear change pads, and protective cups at heel, ankle and toes. They’re CE approved as protective motorcycle footwear and come in men’s and women’s sizes in black/ yellow or black/red. www.ls2helmets.com

R&G RACING CARBON LEVER GUARDS

We all need lever guards in our lives, whether we go on track or if we’re paranoid about hitting cars in traffic – or even just if we like the cool styleee. These new R&G Racing guards are made of carbon, which is always the best thing to make black plastic-y things out of, we reckon. Light, strong and handsome, and available to fit most current bikes.

RRP: £168 each or £305 for a pair www.rg-racing.com

ARAI RX-7V EVO MAVERICK STAR

A sweet new Drudi design scheme for the top-end Arai race lid, the Maverick Star is a little more subtle than some paint jobs out there. It’s based on the latest ECE 22.06 homologated RX-7V Evo shell, with the usual high-end Arai protection levels, plus extensive air venting. The top diffuser has intake and exhaust vents, and there’s also closable eyebrow and chin venting. The inner is fully removable and washable, and your dealer can supply different thickness inner pads for the perfect fit. Double-D ring, emergency release cheek pads, inner speaker pockets around the ears and quick-release visor all round out the spec list nicely. Not cheap – Arai never has been – but a fair price these days for a premium handmade-inJapan lid, we reckon.

RRP: £799.99 www.whyarai.co.uk

RST S-1 MESH GLOVES

Okay, it’s maybe a wee bit early for full summer mesh gloves as we write this. But before you know it, it’ll be all 40 degrees again – so best get ready. These RST S1 Mesh gloves are designed for maximum cooling airflow, while adding all the protection you’ll need. There’s Alcantara and TPU hard knuckle protection, plus a double layer leather palm and Velcro double wrist fastening. Available in a range of colours, including this neat black/green, and also includes a touchscreen insert on the forefinger.

RRP: £84.99 www.rst-moto.co.uk