These hard covered motorcycle specific backpacks seem to be all the rage at the moment. So here’s a new one we’ve found from Menat.

It has a full sized hard cover made from ‘replica’ carbon fibre, which incorporates an aerodynamic speed hump for top speed stability, so we’re told. Inside are thousands (slight exaggeration) of compartments to hold things tight like your laptop, tools and of course copious amounts of vodka bottles for a feisty weekend away. So if you happen to visit the tarmac the hard shell might save some of your valuable contents compared to a basic soft type backpack.

Good for swinging at the missus as well, once you’ve consumed the vodka.  

Price: R1,840    Call: DNA motorcycles (011 472 6434) or log on to www.dnamotorcycles.co.za for more offers.

If you’re finding things too hot while winding through our pleasant roads on your lovely Triumph motorbike then you just might need to get hold of this jacket.

It has all the internal protection normally associated with Triumph clothing but this Raptor jacket is fully ventilated using a strong ‘mesh like’ construction, which when worn will be like riding with air conditioning.

If it rains though, don’t fret, because there’s a removable waterproof/windproof lining zipped inside. The Raptor is also super cool looking with its big Triumph logo across the chest and reflective external piping to make you look like TRON when caught in people’s headlights.

Price: R2,010   Call: Fourways Motorcycles (011 465 1540) www.fourwaysmotorcycles.co.za 

It’s nice to see a motorcycle manufacturer bonding with one of the world’s best protective clothing experts.

Alpinestars are highly respected regarding super strong protective race gloves, so why not make a pair for the Triumph track day rider, eh?

Well they have and Alpinestars chose to use their GP-Pro glove made from a combination of the finest thick leather and exotic materials that will save your precious digits, in the event of a fall. You can also use the hefty knuckle protectors to break someone’s nose when they unnecessarily carve you up into ‘turn one’, without damaging your hand.

Price: R1,199   Call: Fourways Motorcycles (011 465 1540) or try out www.fourwaysmotorcycles.co.za  

We all like a great timepiece strapped around our wrist and this new offering from Triumph is the perfect example.

It’s a limited edition piece to celebrate Triumph’s 110^th Anniversary, which is nice. But never mind that because you’ll notice a racetrack sitting in the middle of the large face, which looks like ‘our’ Zwartkops (in reverse). Well it isn’t, because it’s in fact Mallory Park situated in the Midlands, UK. Log on to www.mallorypark.co.uk/ for a full tour and admire the similarity? 

Once you have go and buy this watch immediately before they get sold, because only a few are in the Country.

Price: R2,319   Call: Fourways Motorcycles (011 465 1540) or tap in www.fourwaysmotorcycles.co.za