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James Tewnion

Former Sportsbikeshop IT guy and retail advisor James starting riding in 2011 and owned a Yamaha MT-07, Triumph Tiger 800 XR, Kawasaki KLX250 and Harley-Davidson Sportster before taking a break from biking and departing SBS for pastures new in 2021.

  1. Shoei Ex-Zero helmet review featured image
    3 Jan 2019

    Shoei Ex-Zero helmet review

    Shoei's Ex-One retro motocross lid has the looks, but can it deliver in the performance stakes?

  2. Experience: Adventure Rider Centre, Spain featured image
    10 Mar 2022

    Experience: Adventure Rider Centre, Spain

    Off-roading doesn't have to be a mud-fest. SBS heads to Spain to enjoy a two-day enduro feast

  3. Icon 1000 Akromont textile jacket review featured image
    10 Nov 2018

    Icon 1000 Akromont textile jacket review

    Light, cool and fully armoured-up, Icon's 1000 Akromont is a winner in our reviewer's eyes

  4. Helstons Leather Tank gloves review featured image
    17 Oct 2018

    Helstons Leather Tank gloves review

    The distinctive looks have a hint of love-hate, but the Helstons Tank gloves deliver the performance goods

  5. DXR D908 jacket review featured image
    12 Jul 2018

    DXR D908 jacket review

    Although DXR's waxed cotton riding jacket looks traditional, it is 100% modern

  6. Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS helmet review featured image
    25 Apr 2018

    Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS helmet review

    Bell's adventure-friendly on/off-road riding helmet now has added safety benefits thanks to MIPS

  7. Arai Tour X4 helmet review featured image
    8 Dec 2017

    Arai Tour X4 helmet review

    Arai's famous Tour X4 helmet isn't perfect, but there's no arguing with the sheer quality

  8. Daytona Strive boots review featured image
    1 Jun 2017

    Daytona Strive boots review

    German-made boots put safety first and are comfy as slippers - but is the build quality all it should be?