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Bennetts BikeSocial prides itself on having a library of the most in-depth, honest and unbiased motorcycle kit reviews. Whether you’re looking for the best motorcycle helmet, the most waterproof textiles, the safest leathers, or the best gloves, boots or jeans, we cover thousands of miles to help you choose what’s best. We’re also famous for our destruction testing of motorcycle security, so whether it’s the best motorcycle lock, chain, tracker or alarm, you can trust our advice. You’ll even find great reviews of motorbike chargers, luggage and other accessories here…
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- Maintenance and Servicing
Best rust inhibitor 2025. PLUS Ceramic coatings TESTED
TESTED: Pro & consumer rust proofers & ceramics
By John Milbank20/02/2025 - Maintenance and Servicing
Optimate PRO-1 Duo review
£169.90 | Lead-acid & lithium | Supply mode | Bike & car
By John Milbank03/02/2025 - Maintenance and Servicing
CTEK MXS 5.0 Test & Charge review
Around £125 | Charges, maintains and tests | Up to 5.0A
By John Milbank31/01/2025 - Maintenance and Servicing
Best motorcycle cleaner 2025 | 69 reviewed from dish soap to S100 & Muc-Off
69 motorcycle cleaners tested. How much should you spend?
By John Milbank06/01/2025 - Maintenance and Servicing
Lokithor JA301 review | Jump starter, tyre pump and torch tested
The Lokithor JA301’s jump-start performance is very impressive, as is the compressor, but there’s room for some improvement
By John Milbank23/01/2024 - Maintenance and Servicing
Hex GS-911 review | Motorcycle diagnostics and service reset tool
£366 | Full service interface for BMWs
By John Milbank19/01/2024 - Maintenance and Servicing
CTEK CT5 Powersport review | Lead acid and lithium charger tested
Around £90 | Lead acid and lithium charger tested
By John Milbank13/06/2023 - Maintenance and Servicing
Bad Dog Wheel Spinner review | Roller tool for wheel & chain maintenance
£44.99 | Solidly-built easy maintenance tool
By John Milbank06/02/2023 - Maintenance and Servicing
Tested: Optimate 2 Duo and Optimate Monitor O-124 Review
£71.99 & £22.99 | The ideal solution to maintaining multiple bikes' batteries?
By Stephen Lamb25/10/2022 - Maintenance and Servicing
Tru-Tension Chain Monkey motorcycle chain tensioning tool review
£24.99 | Get your chain tension right every time
By Stephen Lamb28/07/2022
The best motorcycle kit
The best motorcycle chains, locks, disc-locks and security | REVIEWED
Which is the right helmet for you? Expert advice
Best motorcycle cleaner 2025 | 69 reviewed from dish soap to S100 & Muc-Off
Best motorcycle textiles in 2025: Waterproof, mesh & Gore-Tex bike kit reviews
Best rust inhibitor 2025. PLUS Ceramic coatings TESTED
Best motorcycle gloves in 2025: Summer and winter reviews
Best motorcycle airbag 2025 | Unbiased testing
Best motorcycle chain lube
Best motorcycle riding jeans in 2025: Single layer vs lined
Best motorcycle tracker | GPS, RF and Thatcham explained for 2025
The best scooter locks and how to use them
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