Now these are very attractive gloves to say the least. Made by the product giants – Acerbis. They’ve been involved with Dakar and similar events forever, so they know a thing or two about gloves, right?

These black/day-glo yellow ones are primarily for enduro/motard riders but Bill has ‘acquired’ them for road use and gives a big thumbs up for comfort and protection.

The grey palm is made from a new material with nano technology called Nanofront, predictably. It offers high abrasion resistance and ten times more grip than normal synthetic fibers, so they say. Very cool gloves for the price indeed.

Price: R850    Call: Your local Acerbis dealer or go to www.ampsa.co.za (011 259 7750) to locate one.

Also visit www.acerbis.com to see their full range of exciting kit.

If, like many, you own any of BMW’s GS range you might like to own their top of the range carbon fibre helmet? It’s designed to be an enduro and touring helmet riddled, of course, with BMW quality.

The ‘film’ seen across the visor is for anti-fog and anti-scratch properties and the chin-bar even has a filter inside to stop you inhaling tons of dust on your travels.

The internals are all washable and the helmet accepts BMW’s matching goggles for serious off-road riding. Not cheap but it is the best BMW make for their GS owners.

Price: R10,700   Go to www.sandtonauto.bmw-motorrad.co.za  (011 676 6600)

This Italian clothing company is normally associated with fancy race style apparel, especially in South Africa. However, we now have these new adventure/touring boots for the South African rider as well.

These high quality items have genuine Gore-Tex inners, which is not only expensive to make but arguably the best waterproof/breathable material available. The rest of the boot is a combination of thick leather.

Rumours are that Mr. Rossi uses these during his winter excursions, but they are just rumours and why wouldn’t he anyway? 

Price: R4,650  Go to www.gutsngas.co.za or call (071 101 6146)

Also follow them on Facebook @ gutsngas to see more clothing/boot products. 

Yamaha’s famous Moto GP rider, Valentino Rossi, is always seen wearing Dainese leather whilst competing in the best motorcycle racing in the World. So there’s no doubt their product is some of the best protective clothing available.

We especially like these new 2018 Assen gloves that really are made of real leather, not to mention they really look really nice as well.

You’ll notice subtle VR-46 lettering on the sides so you can pretend to be him as you pull huge wheelies down the high street, if you can that is?

Price: R2,650 Go to www.gutsngas.co.za or call (071 101 6146)

Also follow them on Facebook @ gutsngas to see more new products.