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Tony Hoare

Former RiDE product tester and journalist with MCN and Bike, with 21 years' experience writing about bikes and kit. Since 2017 he's been writing and making videos full-time for Sportsbikeshop. He owns a Yamaha FZ-1 Fazer and is running a Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE on Sportsbikehop's behalf in 2023. He's ridden a wide range of bikes and worn even more kit over the years.

  1. Video: Caberg Duke Evo helmet review featured image Video icon
    20 Nov 2023

    Video: Caberg Duke Evo helmet review

    The popular Caberg Duke series gets a posh new version...

  2. Video: Scorpion ADF-9000 Air helmet review featured image Video icon
    3 Nov 2023

    Video: Scorpion ADF-9000 Air helmet review

    Scorpion's new peaked helmet is a welcome addition to the adventure lid category...

  3. Video: Kriega Rollpack 20 & 40 review featured image Video icon
    27 Oct 2023

    Video: Kriega Rollpack 20 & 40 review

    If it's simplicity you're after, a Kriega Rollpack could be just what you need...

  4. Video: Shoei GT-Air 3 helmet review featured image Video icon
    20 Oct 2023

    Video: Shoei GT-Air 3 helmet review

    Shoei's popular sports-touring helmet series comes bang up to date with the GT-Air 3

  5. Richa Phantom 3 jacket review featured image Video icon
    13 Oct 2023

    Richa Phantom 3 jacket review

    Richa’s Phantom 3 adds plenty of bite for its relatively low price...

  6. Shark D-Skwal 3 helmet review featured image Video icon
    27 Sep 2023

    Shark D-Skwal 3 helmet review

    Say hello to Shark's cheaper, lightless answer to the LED-clad Skwal...

  7. Video: HJC C10 helmet review featured image Video icon
    19 Sep 2023

    Video: HJC C10 helmet review

    Want a good helmet without the big spend? Try HJC's C10

  8. Video: RST Ventilator-X textile jacket review featured image Video icon
    15 Sep 2023

    Video: RST Ventilator-X textile jacket review

    RST's Ventilator-X is more versatile than the name might suggest...

  9. Shoei Neotec 3 helmet review featured image
    4 Sep 2023

    Shoei Neotec 3 helmet review

    We were given early access to Shoei's hottest new helmet... and here's our verdict

  10. Introducing... Shoei GT-Air 3 helmet featured image
    1 Sep 2023

    Introducing... Shoei GT-Air 3 helmet

    Shoei reveal details of the successor to the mightily popular GT-Air 2

  11. Video: Rev'it Catalyst H2O jacket review featured image Video icon
    24 Aug 2023

    Video: Rev'it Catalyst H2O jacket review

    Ignore the touring claims and this smart jacket from Rev'it has a lot going for it...

  12. Video: Alpinestars SMX Waterproof textile jacket review featured image Video icon
    18 Aug 2023

    Video: Alpinestars SMX Waterproof textile jacket review

    Alpinestars’ sporty textile jacket is surprisingly practical and more versatile than you'd think...