August Most Wanted
Riding a motorcycle is so much more than just looking cool. Or is it? This month Bike Buyers Guide take a look at a whole host of kit from brands Furygan, Richa and Shark, all available below. There is no point in looking cool if you're not safe and there is no point in being safe if you can't look cool at the same time.
- 1. Urban Cool
The Drak from Shark is the ultimate in cool urban biking. The French company give us a helmet that combines compactness and great looks. It’s lined with a comfortable natural fibre interior and has a ventilation system that uses air vents and diffusers. The visor is actually a quick release goggle system which features a double anti-fog and antiscratch visor. Below the goggle s there is a facial protection mask. The outer shell is highly aerodynamic, comes in two sizes and is constructed from injected thermoplastic resin. There is an easy fit for glasses wearers with the goggles. It closes with a micro lock buckle system and is prepped for a “Sharktooth” phone system.
- 2. Gallic Cool
The Shark Nano is the ultimate in understated style for the fashion conscious rider. The shell comes in two sizes as well as a choice of styles. The visor is an anti scratch affair as well as closing down to cover the full face, the controls of which are integrated into the side of the helmet.
- 3. Richa Toulon
Made with a vintage cotton lining and a premium buffalo leather exterior, this is a safe as it is cool. The Toulon comes with back, elbow and shoulder armour. The waist is adjustable with press buttons, there is a short connection zip at the back. There is a neoprene collar as well as a velcro closing inner pocket. Best of all it has a really cool hood that can be zipped off if it needs a bit of a clean.
- 4. The Legend
Furygans passion for leather craftsmanship has given birth to the Legend. A vintage inspired jacket made with great care to detail, from the lining to the smallest leather panel is a genuine testament to their know-how and passion. The jacket is CE homologated. It features no fewer than four pockets, with one inner and three outer ones. The main external material is high end “Douglas” leather. This is super soft for premium comfort. Once again it features Furygan Skin Protect lining which reinforces leather products in terms of tearing and abrasion resistance. There is a full set of D3O CE homologated protectors for elbows and shoulders.
- 5. the Fuller
This one has a cotton polyester outer shell mix with a fixed taffeta breathable membrane. The vintage cotton lining is a really nice touch and the jacket is fitted with D30 elbow and shoulder protectors that meets EN1621-1:2012, Level 1, as well as a D30 back protector that reaches the same standards. There is a short connecting zip at the back. The jacket has two side pockets as well as two chest pockets. The waist is adjustment as are the wrists and there is a soft neoprene collar with press button closure
- 6. Waxed Cotton
Manufactured using the highest quality waxed cotton from the British Millerain Company Ltd, this classically styled jacket harks back to a golden era of motorcycling. The four, popper-secured exterior patch pockets, waist belt and buckle collar closure add functionality, whilst the corduroy collar lining, chest pocket and checked cotton liner add the finishing touches. Featuring a waterproof and breathable membrane, removable padded liner and five-piece CE approved armour, this classic is brought up to date to meet the demand of the modern rider. It also looks the part when you step out of your Audi Q7 in the RDS carpark, but that’s another story.
- 7. Fuel Boots
Made with a full grain leather upper with a gear change protection with tone-on-tone stitching, these boots have an authentic look. Thanks to the Gore-Tex Performance Comfort footwear membrane, they are both fully waterproof and breathable. The boot fastens using an internal side zip fastening, cleverly concealed by a Velcro band and two external buckles. These can be adjusted to suit particular foot shapes. The sole has a deep tread and the boots feature toe and heel reinforcements. The Fuel GTX is available in both brown and black.
- 8. The Aron
This might not seem like summer gear, but this stylish jacket is designed to keep you cool and comfortable when the weather warms up. The ‘Aron’ is CE homologated as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The main external material is coated polyester. This is enhanced with Furygan Skin Protect lining approved by Furygan’s R&D people to reinforce their textile products in terms of tearing and abrasion resistance. There is a full set of D3O CE protectors for shoulders and elbows, which offer full protection without restricting comfort and freedom of movement. There is an internal, breathable, lining as well as a pocket for a back protector. The whole thing is fully adjustable and ventilated
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