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David Crampton

David's first riding foray into Europe in 1982 sparked a passion for motorcycle travel that continues to this day. He's been riding on the road since 1971, has ridden on four continents and owns four motorcycles (three BMWs and a Honda off-roader) as well as an advanced riding certificate. He regularly tackles long touring trips and reviews kit for SBS whenever he heads away.

  1. Motoairbag MAB M1 airbag review  featured image
    23 Sep 2026

    Motoairbag MAB M1 airbag review

    Simple activation, strong protection and a real-world deployment convince us the Motoairbag MAB M1 airbag does exactly what it should do

  2. Held Carese 3 Gore-Tex trousers review featured image
    21 Sep 2026

    Held Carese 3 Gore-Tex trousers review

    Comfortable, airy and boasting Level 2 armour, Held’s Carese 3 trousers are a versatile choice for adventure touring

  3. Held Carese 3 Gore-Tex jacket review featured image
    16 Sep 2026

    Held Carese 3 Gore-Tex jacket review

    Adaptable weather protection and strong armour make the Held Carese 3 a seriously versatile adventure-touring jacket

  4. Sidi Taurus Gore-Tex boots review featured image
    9 Sep 2026

    Sidi Taurus Gore-Tex boots review

    The Sidi Taurus Gore-Tex boots are comfortable, protective and easier to live with than many adventure boots

  5. Held Tonale 2 Gore-Tex gloves review featured image
    1 Sep 2026

    Held Tonale 2 Gore-Tex gloves review

    Held's new offerings are serious winter gloves that shrug off cold and rain - if you have the patience for them to break in

  6. Oxford Toronto 1.0 Dry2Dry textile jacket review featured image
    3 Aug 2026

    Oxford Toronto 1.0 Dry2Dry textile jacket review

    Comfortable, straightforward and sensibly priced, Oxford's budget-friendly touring jacket copes well with typical UK conditions

  7. Oxford Calgary 2.0 Dry2Dry trousers review featured image
    4 May 2026

    Oxford Calgary 2.0 Dry2Dry trousers review

    Simple, practical and good value, the Oxford Calgary 2.0 Dry2Dry trousers are a solid all-round option for commuting, touring and everyday riding

  8. Rukka R-Viss Gore-Tex jacket review featured image
    7 Apr 2026

    Rukka R-Viss Gore-Tex jacket review

    Premium Gore-Tex performance meets real-world winter riding - but does this high-end jacket justify its price when the weather turns properly grim?

  9. Furygan Aravis 37.5 PrimaLoft gloves review featured image
    9 Mar 2026

    Furygan Aravis 37.5 PrimaLoft gloves review

    Furygan's winter gloves offer serious wet weather performance, impressive warmth for their bulk and comfort that makes cold rides easier to handle

  10. Richa Infinity 3 Pro textile jacket review featured image
    23 Feb 2026

    Richa Infinity 3 Pro textile jacket review

    Winter storms, freezing starts at dawn and long shifts in the saddle - the Richa Infinity 3 Pro jacket faces a thorough workout

  11. Held Zorro textile trousers review featured image
    17 Feb 2026

    Held Zorro textile trousers review

    Held's budget-friendly touring Zorro trousers shrugged off torrential winter rain, but might need assistance when the temperature drops

  12. Held Zorro ST textile jacket review featured image
    16 Feb 2026

    Held Zorro ST textile jacket review

    Held's budget touring jacket faces sleet, torrential rain and sub-zero rides in one of our toughest winter tests…