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Keep your bike ready to go with no mains power Off-grid maintenance Optimate DC tested

If you don't have power near where you store your #motorcycle, whether it's out in a shed or in the garden under a cover, this could be the answer to keeping it topped up and ready to go: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r... #motosky

08.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dog bites bike thief. And other great news Motorcycle crime trends & arrest stories: the news you haven't heard!

Police Dog Wolf has been taking down the #motorcycle #thieves again! www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/n... #motosky

06.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to ride in Germany: Speed limits, documents, the law From Autobahns to the NΓΌrburgring, Germany is renowned for high speed thrills. But there are some great roads too; here’s what you need to know…

If you're planning on riding your #motorcycle in Germany this year, here's what you need to know... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/n... #motosky

24.02.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NOBODY pays for a Bennetts BikeSocial review Unbiased test of the Aoocci BX

Considering an Apple CarPlay / Android Auto head unit for your #motorcycle? www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r... #motosky

20.02.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
WARNING! Drone Assist is BROKEN! Use THIS Instead...
WARNING! Drone Assist is BROKEN! Use THIS Instead... YouTube video by Geeksvana

If you use a #drone to record your #motorcycle adventures, this is important info youtu.be/7OCkEetb2Bg?... #motosky #skymoto

20.02.2026 12:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We'll be doing some, but where we run them is just being finalised.

20.02.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A solid lock, but the alarm could be better Full review of the Abus 8077 2.0 Granit Detecto XPlus

The Abus 8077 is a very popular alarmed #motorcycle disc-lock, and it's been revised for V2.0. So we destroyed it... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r...

16.02.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I had fun sitting down to natter with Mike Brailey from Overland Europe & the interview is just out on their YouTube Podcast.

If you’ve not come across these guys before, well, they are interested in travel, however you like to make it happen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMAu...

#motosky #motorcycles

16.02.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is one of the best motorcycle disc-locks Full destruction test of the Abus 68 Granit Victory XPlus

Tough, versatile and a built-in reminder cable make the Abus Granit 68 an impressive device. It's also harder to defeat by cutting the #motorcycle brake disc than many others... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r... #motosky

13.02.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Motorcycle helmet cameras & intercoms vs the law What you need to know about ECE-R22.06 UA & SA

If you fit an action camera or an intercom to your #motorcycle helmet, you need to read this... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/n... #motosky

12.02.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This could have been the best motorcycle D-lock Independent destruction test of the Kryptonite New York Diamond

Yes, that is blood on the lock in the post-destruction test photos. This has been one of our most requested #motorcycle lock tests, so it was worth it... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r...

11.02.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why motorcycle theft rates are dropping Motorcycle crime trends & arrest stories: the news you haven't heard!

Essex Police is treating motor theft as a force priority, and #motorcycle thefts have been steadily dropping since 2022 www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/n... #motosky

05.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I ride motorcycles all year round, but can I justify this cost? Unbiased review of the Rukka Hybrid-R

Value means different things to different budgets. There's no denying that this is expensive kit, but whether it's worth the money to you will depend on where and how you ride... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r... #motosky

04.02.2026 13:18 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is a benchmark in motorcycle kit Independent review of the Oxford Hinterland 2.0

The original Oxford Hinterland was a hidden gem of #motorcycle kit. This is the Bennetts BikeSocial #honest and #unbiased review of the new Hinterland 2.0... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r...

02.02.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In the UK, apart from a helmet you can wear whatever you like on a motorbike. BUT... anyone selling #motorcycle kit has to prove that they're offering you something that has some form of protection. Wear what you like, but be careful where you buy from #motosky

26.01.2026 08:28 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I ride all-year-round, and have to choose between this kit Honest comparison of the Keis B601 and V501 heated tops

If you're out on the bike this winter, you'll have a lot more fun with heated kit! www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r...

23.01.2026 09:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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These are the (almost) perfect heated motorcycle gloves Full review of the Five HG Prime Gore-Tex gloves

These flagship #motorcycle gloves are very expensive, but they're some of the best battery-powered ones I've tested for #winter. Do you prefer battery or wired heating for your gloves? John Milbank, Consumer Editor www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r... #motosky #skymoto

20.01.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Worth the money? Well, they saved my ankle… Full, unbiased review of the Sidi Taurus boots

These are flagship adventure-touring boots that really are more wearable than many others that often don't come close to this level of protection.
YES they are available in different colours... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r...

15.01.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If we were really getting into the weeds with it, it'd be 'Make sure you position yourself to be able to see past the tracking car while shooting on a closed road'. But it's not that easy to caption a thumbnail image that I pulled from a press- launch. John

15.01.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Odd in what way? You say to 'read up before you travel'... that's the point of the article existing.

15.01.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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STOP! Don't ride in France until you've read this! All you need to know about the new laws for riders and drivers in France

Loads of new info about riding a #motorcycle in France. If you're heading there in 2026, you need to read this! www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/n... #motosky #skymoto

12.01.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

That is a sub-optimal insulation technique!

12.01.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The unbiased guide to heated motorcycle kit Gloves, vests, jackets, trousers, socks, grips & seats tested

We won't claim that riding a #motorcycle in #storm #Goretti is fun or indeed a good idea, but heated kit can make things SO much more comfortable and a lot safer.
NO affiliate links, NO advertising interference and NO PR editorial control...
www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r... #motosky #skymoto

09.01.2026 11:34 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Half the price, but almost all the protection Full destruction test of the Hiplok MDX disc lock

Hiplok recently released its excellent MD1000 #motorcycle disc lock, but the MDX destruction tested here is half the price... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r... #motosky

17.12.2025 12:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are the Ultimate Addons heated grips a best buy? Full review of the Premium Plus motorcycle grips

If you're riding your #motorcycle through winter, what's your 'hot tip' for keeping warm?! #motosky www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r...

10.12.2025 08:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Motorcycle thefts lowest in three years Motorcycle crime trends & arrest stories: the news you haven't heard!

The latest data shows bike crime has been dropping since 2022 – check out our monthly stats.
This month includes a report on the Notts drug dealer who was CONVICTED after an investigation into motorcycles that had been listed for sale online had been stolen.
www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/n...

08.12.2025 13:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
"Maybe we should sell to investors" |  Arai on modular lids & sunvisors
"Maybe we should sell to investors" | Arai on modular lids & sunvisors YouTube video by Bennetts BikeSocial

Consumer Editor @johnmilbank.bsky.social interviewed Arai Helmet's Director Akihito Arai, asking him about modular lids and built-in sunshields... youtu.be/umS2qjMIo5U

21.11.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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A fantastic action camera with one glitch Can DJI fix the Osmo Action 6 lens flare?

Launched just a couple of days ago, we wanted to make sure we'd covered everything we could about the new DJI Osmo Action 6. Here's our full, unbiased review... A bit late to the party, but here's a full review of the new Osmo Action 6... www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r...

20.11.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Is it time to downsize your motorcycle? Full review of the Triumph Scrambler 400XC

Full review with video of the amazing little Triumph Scrambler 400XC ‡️ www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/r... @triumphmotorcycleforum.com #motosky #skymoto

17.11.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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This drone is PERFECT for motorcycle touring Honest, unbiased DJI Neo 2 review

"The new DJI Neo 2 is the (almost) perfect drone for motorcycle riders looking for a quick and easy way to get some epic photos and videos of their touring and adventure rides." John Milbank, Consumer Editor @djiglobal.bsky.social #motosky

13.11.2025 15:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0