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  Review: Bridgestone DriveGuard tyres (productReview)
  , an independent tester in Germany, awarded DriveGuard the top A rating for wet grip and braking so there should be no cause for concern. In fact if you had no idea the DriveGuard was a run-flat tyre you would probably never tell. That’s until it’s deflated, of course. At very low speeds, such as when
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  Review: FOBO Bluetooth tyre pressure monitor (productReview)
  in the car will still beep when something is amiss. Keeping tyre pressures correct prevents premature or uneven tyre wear, reduces braking distances, improves wet weather traction and improves fuel economy, so there are plenty of reasons to keep your tyres correctly inflated. How much does
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  can be done via the electronic brake on the left handlebar or by stepping down on the back wheel over the fender brake like a traditional scooter. The wide deck makes it suitable for larger adults to ride and the handlebar is adjustable to a choice of two different heights
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  Top 10: Gifts for teenagers (Article)
  can be done via the electronic brake on the left handlebar or by stepping down on the back wheel over the fender brake like a traditional scooter.  The wide deck makes it suitable for larger adults to ride and the handlebar is adjustable to a choice of two different heights
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  Classic Car Tyres (Article)
  Never underestimate how important it is to get the right tyres for your classic car. You might have spent thousands upgrading the engine, sorting the suspension and beefing up the brakes - but without the right rubber all that hard work will go to waste. This guide will explain
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  Review: Suzuki SV650 2017 (productReview)
  road surfaces, which makes the bike feel unsettled and robs the rider of confidence. But at a sedate pace or on smoother, sweeping bends the SV is really good fun and will even raise a smile from experienced riders. The gearbox is really slick and the clutch light, but the brakes don’t have
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  Review: Honda CB500X 2016 (productReview)
  feels safe and stable. The controls – brakes, clutch and gear selector – are all buttery smooth, making the 500X very easy for new riders to get used to. The 471cc, two-cylinder engine produces 47PS, so is A2 licence-friendly – but don’t be put off if you’re a full licence holder. Compared to big
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  Review: Mio MiVue 688 dash camera (productReview)
  along with the video. The speed and time indicator are especially helpful if the footage is used as evidence in an accident. The 3-axis G-sensor captures impacts and sudden/sharp braking or acceleration. The Safety Camera Warning is useful and comes with free monthly updates to keep the database
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  Review: Triumph Street Twin (productReview)
  . With an extra 18% in power from the parallel twin-engine, more low-down torque and a higher rev limit - the Street Twin feels so much livelier to ride. Stronger brakes are always a good place to start for improved safety, but Triumph also now fits the Street Twin with two switchable ride modes: Road
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  Review: Yamaha MT-09 (productReview)
  spinning up if the road surface deteriorates suddenly. There are also ABS anti-lock brakes as standard on all the latest MT-09 models. They inspire just as much confidence as the handling and steering, helped by the wide-set bars that are de rigueur for a streetfighter in looks and attitude
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  Top 10: Lego cars...and a few trucks (Article)
  is extremely high: there’s a flat-six engine with moving pistons, red suspension springs, brake calipers, moving DSG gearbox and even a unique serial number in the glovebox. Technic Bugatti Chiron Fittingly the Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron is just as complex
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  Review: Suzuki GSX-S125 (productReview)
  when the bike is stationary to gain a bit of confidence. The GSX-S125 fits the bill in that aspect, with its low and narrow seat. Even I could get both feet flat on the ground (I'm 5'7"). The Bosch ABS system kicks in if you use your front brake at low speed, but is otherwise unobtrusive
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  Review: Mio MiVue C330 dash cam (productReview)
  braking, for example) or you hit the emergency button, it saves footage from before and after the incident allowing you to view it again later. As you’ll see in the video below, the quality of the footage is pretty good ( 1080p @ 30fps)  - with details like car number plates easy to make
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  Review: Triumph Bonneville T100 (productReview)
  to enjoying the T100 for what it is. Also helping the riding experience to be thoroughly modern are assistance from ABS anti-lock brakes, traction control, ride by wire throttle control for smooth inputs and an immobiliser to help keep the bike where you parked it. It has a USB connection under
• Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
  it. So, best for one-up trips through the city. A disc front brake gives reasonable stopping power, while a drum at the rear betrays this scooter’s budget origins. However, all of the bar controls are exactly as you’d expect and the clear dash comes with a petrol gauge. We’d prefer
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  Review: Honda SH300i (productReview)
  the traditional step-thru design with flat foot board makes it easy to slide off the seat when you need to support the scooter at a standstill. Back on the road, the SH handles superbly regardless of speed. In town, it ducks and weaves through bottle-necked traffic and the disc brakes bring it all
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  Review: Moto Guzzi V7 II 2016 (productReview)
  twisty roads, but the wide bars and upright riding position mean placing the bike in bends is easy and forward visibility is excellent, plus the brakes are adequate and progressive, despite there being just a single disc up front. Something that will appeal to new riders is the standard fit
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  Review: Suzuki DL650 V-Strom 2017 (productReview)
  , is adjustable to three different heights. Great. But, in order to raise or lower it, you need to stop, get off the bike and use an Allen key on four screws. Not so great. On more budget-priced bikes like this there are often obvious areas of cost cutting. That’s the case with the forks and brakes
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  Review: Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive 2016 (productReview)
  the transmission to provide quicker acceleration and more engine braking, plus there is a ‘manual’ mode that provides the feel of six-speed gearbox. Gears are selected via thumb operated buttons on the left grip, but it’s more or less a waste of time – the Burgman is better left in auto mode even on a challenging
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  Where Can I Get Cheap MoT Insurance Cover? (Article)
  is covered by MoT insurance? For MoT insurance this particular aspect is absolutely crucial; the small print is everything. What is generally true across most of the policies we have seen is that consumables aren’t covered - so tyres that are illegally worn, brake discs