Good, Better, Best

Hello and welcome to Alex's Blog. This week I wanted to look at different options you have when buying motorcycle kit and the differences between the good, better or best options of each! Obviously you do get what you pay for but I do think you will be surprised with how much the good options have to offer. Here are some examples of our best sellers and the breadth of options you have for every kind of budget.

First up boots:

Good:
The Frank Thomas Shorty Boots MXW-010 are a budget short styled boot with a great price of only £69.99. These are one of our best sellers in store and online and with the casual styling, moisture wicking lining and gear change reinforcement you can see why.

Better:
At £119.99 the BKS Storm Waterproof Boots are obviously more expensive but with that comes a waterproof lining, a comfort inner boot for fantastic fit as well as double gear change reinforcement and non-slip sole.

Best:
Bang on an extra £100 and the TCX S-Speed Goretex Boots offer a Gore-Tex 100% waterproof breathable membrane (amazing for the British summer) and sports styling (with toe-sliders included) but with touring comfort. These, at the opposite end of the scale, are also a J&S Accessories Ltd best seller and you can see why.

On to gloves:

Good:
BKS Fury Short Black Gloves are a racing style glove with perforation and added protection throughout. The shorter styling means they are extremely comfortable as well as being lightweight. At only £49.99 you can't go wrong with these.

Better:
The IXS Adventure Gloves in black are, in contrast, a touring style glove with a SoltoTex waterproof and breathable liner, tri-fleece lining for added comfort and warmth and they even have touch screen ready finger tips!

Best:
The Richa Cold Protect Black Goretex Gloves offer the best of both worlds - leather and textile mix with a sporty-touring styling. These offer a Gore-Tex 100% waterproof and breathable membrane as well as added protection throughout and these are CE certified.

Now to helmets:

Good:
For £44.99 the Box BX-1 Helmet in Matt Black offers a lightweight shell, full ventilation system and removable noseguard for a fantastic price.

Better:
Mid price helmets don't get much better than this. The AGV K3 SV Helmet Bulega has an internal sun visor, is ACU Gold approved for track days and is extremely lightweight with a full ventilation system and removable (and washable) lining. At £189.99 there is no wonder this is a best seller for us.

Best:
As Arais go this is quite a cheap model. The Arai Axces III Helmet in Frost Black offers all the premium quality you'd expect from an Arai with wider visor apeture, and extremely lightwight Superfibe construction. The Frost Black is an extremely popular model.

Next Leather jackets:

Good:
The Frank Thomas FTL500 Fusion Black Sports Jacket is a classically styled leather motorcycle jacket with sports styling, CE approved armour and removable liner. This is £149.99.

Better:
The BKS Fury Jacket in black is £199.99 and offers premium qualty classic BKS styling with CE approved armour, removable and washable thermal lining and zip to attach to matching trousers.

Best:
Exclusive to J&S Accessories Ltd the Alpinestars Shadow Monster Jacket in black, white and green is a racing style jacket constructed from premium grade cowhide and offers CE approved armour at the shoulders and elbows, adjustability for the perfect fit, Monster endorsement and, of course, premium Alpinestars quality.

Not forgetting Textile jackets:

Good:
With 20% off the RST R-16 1061 Jacket with red and white detailing is a short style textile jacket with a fixed thermal liner, zip to attach to jeans and CE approved armour at the shoulders and elbows.

Better:
The Alpinestars Cordoba Drystar Jacket in black and anthracite currently has 30% off making this jacket extremely reasonable for all the whistles and bells this has to offer. This is a three quarter length touring jacket with CE approved armour at the shoulders and elbows, removable lining (removable lining at the arms too) zip to attach to jeans and this is ideal for all seasons.

Best:
The BKS Endeavour Jacket in grey and black is an adventure touring jacket and adapts to all conditions. This offers a removable thermal lining and waterproof lining as well as CE approved armour at the shoulders and elbows, adjustability throughout for the perfect fit, lots of pockets and a three quarter length styling.

Finally Gore-Tex:

Good:
The Richa Cyclone Goretex Jacket offers a 100% waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membrane,removable and washable thermal lining, adjustabiity throughout, D30 armour at the shoulders and elbows and matching trousers are available.

Better:
Suitable for all seasons and in a shorter style the Rukka Kalix Jacket is adaptable for all conditions and offers a shorter styling, CE approved armour throughout, adjustability for a great fit and matching items available. A real class act.

Best:
The real piece de resistance of Gore-Tex jackets the Klim Badlands Jacket is an all singing, all dancing motorcycle jacket. This, obviously, features a 100% waterproof and breathable membrane with removable and washable thermal liner, lots of different pockets, removable kidney belt, adjustability throughout and shorter styling to mention but a few features! This also has matching items and really is worth the extra investment.

Until next time, stay safe.

Alex