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  Review: Peugeot Metropolis 400i RXR 2017 Road Test (productReview)
  on the back – and they’ll be quite comfortable there thanks to the spacious seat and foot rests. Unfortunately, it’s not quite so great on a twisting country lane. While there is lots of grip and you can confidently lean into corners, the Metropolis isn’t very agile when it comes to sudden direction
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  Review: Honda NC750X 2017 (productReview)
  actually under the seat, with the filling cap placed under the pillion pad
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  Review: Piaggio MP3 300ie Yourban 2016 (productReview)
  . Pillion provision is decent in terms of space, with a nice big seat and large, sturdy grab handles - but performance will be blunted with the additional weight of a passenger on the back, despite the 300cc engine capacity. That’s unlikely to prove problematic in town though, which is where a Yourban
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  Review: Suzuki Katana (2019) (productReview)
  in. Other rider comfort is fine thanks to the well-shaped cushion and seat height of 825mm that’s not too challenging for those with shorter legs. The pillion seat is less accommodating, so best to regard it as a very occasional perch for short journeys or somewhere to sling a soft tail pack
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  Review: Triumph Street Twin (productReview)
  choosing the Street Twin will not be putting outright cornering ability at the top of their tick list, we reckon Triumph has got the balance bob on. More comfort comes when you sling a leg over the Street Twin. The seat height is up 10mm on the previous model but all that is down to more padding
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  Review: Yamaha MT-09 (productReview)
  on at higher speeds. There’s no fairing, but the sharply styled front end move just enough air up and over the bars to let you ride at motorway speeds without being battered into submission. On back roads and around town, which are the MT’s natural hunting grounds, it’s never an issue. The seat
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  Review: Triumph Bonneville T100 (productReview)
  . Some might find the engine a tad too refined, but you can option some louder exhausts to cure that. During our time in the saddle, we found the smoother nature of this latest T100 a real boon as you could spend all day in the saddle without vibrations numbing hands or backside. The seat is thickly
• Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
  as upset by such bumps and dips, but it’s still better to avoid them as the basic suspension set-up can send a few jolts through the bars and seat. The cushion has enough padding for decent comfort on most commuter trips, but if you need to ride all day long you might need to investigate aftermarket
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  Review: Yamaha NMAX 125 (productReview)
  use where the roads can be slick with diesel when you least need it. We found the riding position was excellent for a 5-ft 10-inch tall rider of average build. The seat height is a little taller than the Honda PCX’s, but what’s 5mm between friends? And like the Honda, the Yamaha is not a step
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  Review: Honda SH300i (productReview)
  to rest against on lengthier trips. The pillion is equally well looked after and gets foot pegs for added security. The only downside here is the seat height means any rider who has a shorter inside leg measurement is going to struggle to get one foot flat on the ground never mind both. Still, at least
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  Review: Moto Guzzi V7 II 2016 (productReview)
  unlikely to make much difference to most riders, but it does have the benefit of easy maintenance – there’s nothing to adjust or lubricate with a shaft drive. Aside from that, the V7 is pretty conventional – the controls and riding experience are very easy to get to grips with. The seat height
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  Review: Honda CB1000R (productReview)
  , and the impression of quality continues. The seat is quite thin but has enough padding to deal with the rides most CB owners will use it for – commuting, back road blasts and just heading to the shops for the sake of enjoying this bike. Spend more than a couple of hours on it, though, and you realise touring
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  Review: Razor Crazy Cart Shift (productReview)
  , but if your rear seats/boot are full or you have a smaller car, it's definitely worth checking the dimensions to see if you'll be able to fit the cart in your car. A top speed of 8mph doesn't sound that quick, but at this height, it's still a thrill.  As you can see
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  Review: Honda CB500X (productReview)
  . With the front screen now 20mm higher than before an adjustable to two heights, albeit with an Allen key to do this, you can tailor the seating position to suit and keep the weather at bay. Even the 830mm seat height isn’t as much of an issue as shorter riders might fear as the updated 500X’s fuel tank is now
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  Review: Kawasaki Z-125 (productReview)
  added new wider mirrors and taller bars, radically changing the riding position to that of a roadster rather than a racing crouch. It opens up far more possibilities on the Z-125 as comfort is excellent. The main seat feels a little firm at first, but plenty of hours in the saddle demonstrate the shape
• Review: Piaggio MP3 300 and 500 (productReview)
  your smartphone to the MP3 using Piaggio’s PMP connection that lets you see data for lean angles, engine power being used and, most importantly, sat-nav directions. There’s loads of space for the rider and pillion to find the right seating position on either MP3. You could easily travel longer
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  Review: Peugeot Kisbee 50 (productReview)
  -selling 50cc scooters in the UK. There are plenty of other factors in this high ranking on the sales chart, such as the broad streak of excellent build quality that runs throughout this French machine. Poke around behind the plastics, under the seat and below where the engine and transmission live
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  Review: Kymco AK550 (productReview)
  ? Maxi-scooters are intended to be the do-it-all two-wheeler for all seasons and the Kymco AK550 gives this a mighty fine shot. Let’s start with the basics demanded of this type of bike. As a step-thru, it’s easy to sit on the AK550 as you just have to a lift a leg a little and drop down on to the seat
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  Review: Mio MiVue 792 Wifi Pro (productReview)
  battery is strong enough to power the camera for a few minutes, but the lack of USB connection means you need to have built up enough power in the car to power it up, so you’ll be doing your scrolling through of your settings while sat in the driver’s seat. Once you have got the files off
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  Review: Oxford Heritage Tech 1.0 jacket (productReview)
  and easy to zip and clip into place. Colour-coded pop studs mean you get it into place first time, every time. The lining doesn’t add to the bulk of the Heritage Tech jacket and nor does it restrict movement as you ride, so it’s worth using or stashing under the seat