‘I’ve done over 50,000 mile in these textiles’

1. Shoei Neotec 1 £355

“I’m about to buy the new one as this is six-years-old. Flip-fronts are great for touring as you can chat at junctions and don’t need to remove it at petrol stations. The action is easy with gloves and I partially flip down the internal tinted screen and use it like a sun visor.”

2. Autocom Air Kit 1 £189 “This Bluetooth headset is small and light, which means it’s hardly noticeable when attached to the lid. It links to my SatNav so I can receive directions without having to look down at the map. I only use it one-way and don’t receive calls as I think that’s a distraction.” 3. BMW Airflow gloves £80

“A summer glove but heated grips mean I can still wear them if it’s a bit chilly. Venting is excellent and while they’re short, I’ve crashed in them and they stood up really well.”

4. Daytona Road Star GTX boots £399.99

“My second set after my first lasted six years. A good, solid boot that fits me well and are waterproof.”

5. Hideout Adventure Pro jacket £1050

“100% waterproof with pockets everywhere. You can’t ask for anything more in a touring jacket and it also has a removable lining.” 1 4 2 3 5