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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. Introducing… Schuberth C5 ANC helmet featured image
    4 Nov 2025

    Introducing… Schuberth C5 ANC helmet

    Schuberth joins Cardo's noise cancellation revolution - and their C5 could be the quiet rider's dream ticket

  2. Introducing... Cardo Beyond helmets featured image
    4 Nov 2025

    Introducing... Cardo Beyond helmets

    Imagine a helmet that cuts wind noise so effectively you don’t need earplugs. You might not have to imagine it for much longer...

  3. Motoairbag MAB V4 airbag vest review  featured image
    24 Oct 2025

    Motoairbag MAB V4 airbag vest review

    Old-school tech meets clever innovation - Motoairbag’s tethered vest reacts fast and offers serious protection with zero charging or subscription fees

  4. AGV K7 helmet review featured image
    19 Sep 2025

    AGV K7 helmet review

    AGV’s K7 delivers sharp styling, proven safety, and a price that undercuts some of its biggest rivals

  5. Knox Honister Mk2 armoured mesh jacket review featured image
    12 Sep 2025

    Knox Honister Mk2 armoured mesh jacket review

    Knox’s AAA-rated Honister Mk2 blends serious protection with summer-ready airflow, offering a clever layering concept

  6. Video: Top 5 motorcycle trainer boots featured image Video icon
    29 Aug 2025

    Video: Top 5 motorcycle trainer boots

    Safety meets casual styling with riding trainer boots. Allow us to show you the most popular options...

  7. Knox Urbane Pro Mk3 Armoured Shirt review featured image
    22 Aug 2025

    Knox Urbane Pro Mk3 Armoured Shirt review

    Knox’s armoured shirt is protective, versatile, and cool enough for summer while allowing layering for chillier rides

  8. RST Spectre Air textile jacket review featured image
    13 Aug 2025

    RST Spectre Air textile jacket review

    RST’s Spectre Air jacket delivers cool comfort and subtle style for summer riding, with stretch panels, strong airflow and sharp value

  9. What to do if your Gore-Tex product leaks featured image
    4 Aug 2025

    What to do if your Gore-Tex product leaks

    Gore-Tex not keeping out water? There's a different procedure to getting it sorted, and here's an explainer...

  10. Shad TR10CL Click System Waterproof tankbag review featured image
    21 Jul 2025

    Shad TR10CL Click System Waterproof tankbag review

    Shad’s compact tankbag proves its worth across 2000 touring miles, combining convenience, secure mounting and solid waterproofing

  11. Oxford AA Cargo Jeans review featured image
    18 Jul 2025

    Oxford AA Cargo Jeans review

    Oxford’s cargo-style denim riding jeans deliver discreet looks, stretchy comfort and solid protection for everyday rides

  12. Video: Top 5 adventure boots featured image Video icon
    18 Jul 2025

    Video: Top 5 adventure boots

    Adventure riding covers a broad spectrum of riding, and our top picks of boots has something for all types...