Check out this selection of Top Gear the AMCN team has come up with for August!
Merlin magic
FROM: Link International
PRICE: $499.95
PHONE: (07) 3382 5000
WEBSITE: linkint.com.au
If your ride regularly ends where the bitumen does, the Merlin Maverick Explorer is ready to get dirty. Premium cowhide, a grippy Vibram sole, Hipora waterproofing and D3O armour mean these boots laugh at bad weather and rough tracks alike. Ratchet buckles lock everything in place, while flexible panels let you walk without looking like a robot. Five stars.
Peg to differ
FROM: Link International
PRICE: $229.95
PHONE: (07) 3382 5000
WEBSITE: linkint.com.au
Factory pegs are fine… until they’re not. Vortex V3 Rearsets give you racebike adjustability, letting you dial in the perfect riding position on road or track. CNC-machined from billet aluminium, they’re tough, lightweight and built to survive the occasional ‘enthusiastic’ moment. Better control, sharper ergonomics and easy-to-source parts? That’s a win.
roll with it
FROM: Royal Enfield Australia
PRICE: From $340
PHONE: N/A
WEBSITE: royalenfield.com.au
Pack less, ride more. These 14.5L waterproof Modern Rolltop Soft Panniers from Royal Enfield are built from tough Hypalon and recycled rPET, so they’re as happy on a weekend escape as they are the daily commute. Quick-release fittings, carry straps and IPX6 weather protection make them practical on and off the bike. Adventure doesn’t have to come with hard luggage.
read between the lines
FROM: Rocky Creek Designs
PRICE: $25.99
PHONE: N/A
WEBSITE: rockycreekdesigns.com.au
Tired of squinting at your speedo while the road ahead stays crystal clear? These clever bifocal riding (not reading!) glasses let you do both. Lightweight, helmet-friendly frames, impact-rated lenses and a choice of smoke, clear or yellow tints make them a smart fix for riders whose eyes have a few hefty kilometres on them.
Back in black
FROM: Kriega Australia
PRICE: $459
PHONE: (0409 959 737)
WEBSITE: kriega.com.au
Level up your ride with the INNOVV N2, the onboard action cam that laughs in the face of wind, rain and tech headaches. Fully upgraded from the N1Pro, it shoots in crisp 1080P or 2K, mounts anywhere, and lets you preview and download footage straight from the app. No card pulling, no fuss. Just rock-solid, road-ready recording.
