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  Review: Kawasaki W800 (productReview)
  During our time on the W800, we encountered plenty of wet roads and the bike always felt stable under heavy braking, helped by the relaxed riding position and heft of the bike. Speaking of the riding position, the W800 has that natural limbs-at-right-angles seating style that means you can trot up and down motorways and back lanes and across town without twinges or aches.
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  Review: Micro Flex Deluxe scooter (productReview)
  If we were to pick faults, the deck is a little bit smaller than we'd like. The idea is to have one foot flat and one foot angled to use the back-brake if necessary when you aren't pushing, but - even so, the deck feels a touch cramped. In comparison to the Micro Suspension, which has 'a larger foot deck for larger feet', the deck is considerably smaller - with enough space for one of our UK Size 5 shoes to sit flatly and our other foot to rest on the back.
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  Review: Aprilia SX125 (productReview)
  More pertinently, the front brake will ease off the stopping power to avoid it diving too much on the softly sprung forks. More experienced riders might find this a little irritating, but learners will love the confidence it gives.
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  Review: Yamaha NMAX 125 (productReview)
  And be in no doubt, the NMAX is one of the best scooters in its category and price bracket. For £100 more than the base Honda, the Yamaha comes with ABS anti-lock brakes and variable valve timing, neither of which the PCX 125 can muster. Let’s start with the variable valve timing, which is an unusual feature on a scooter and one that Honda has made much of in its cars and larger motorcycles.
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  Review: Honda X-ADV (productReview)
  What you will also notice is the X-ADV has a chain drive like a standard motorcycle’s, so you get some engine braking when you ease off the throttle. Powering all of this is a 745cc parallel twin engine borrowed from the NC model. That’s a good thing in our book as it’s a solid, smoother performer that gets on with the job whatever’s asked of it.
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  Review: Suzuki Address 110 2016 (productReview)
  Because the scooter is so light, no real effort or thought is required to get through corners and it’s incredibly agile and manageable – if you can cycle then you can ride the Address. Up front there is a single brake disc, with a drum at the rear. Braking is progressive, making smooth stops easy but, if needs must, the Address can come to a halt promptly - though there is no ABS. There is no windscreen and the leg shields are quite narrow, so expect to get cold and wet in bad weather.
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  Review: Ducati Scrambler 2016 (productReview)
  width=500&height=332.9166666666667" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/3e7116b0a0cb47018069b4deec631c46" /> That said, the front brake lever on our test bike had a little bit of free travel before it really started to bite – and there was some slop in the clutch lever and gear change too. It was never a real problem – but cheaper bikes from Japanese manufacturers like Honda or Kawasaki manage to feel tighter and slicker – which makes you question why the Ducati doesn't.
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  Review: RazorX Cruiser electric skateboard (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/3001eafb9cd04e73b4d1549a0912e479" /> It's not the most modern design, in our opinion, but it's easy and lightweight to hold while riding - so it serves it's purpose well. On the remote, there's a variable-speed lever to push up and down for speed control and braking - the board can brake fairly fast if you push the lever quickly, and slower if you're a little bit more gentle. Going down a hill too fast and starting to get a bit scared? Just pull the lever gently with your thumb and the motor will lessen the rolling speed of the wheel.
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  Top 10: Diagnostic scanners (Article)
  Besides checking and clear codes, it can show live data – including two readouts on the same graph simultaneously – and reset oil warning lights and electronic parking brake systems. The NT614 will also automatically identify the car it’s been plugged into, improving its accuracy and ease of use. It has a 4.3-inch colour display, too, and features an impact-resistant case and free lifetime upgrades.
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  Review: Lexmoto Enigma 125 (productReview)
  Lexmoto seems to have found a sweet spot in the middle where the Enigma does without some kit that pricier rivals offer, such as ABS brakes, yet it has all the necessary performance and handling and fun that new riders and commuters look for.

  Review: Honda Forza 300 (productReview)
  Compared to most in this class, the Honda soaks up the heinous surfaces of most urban streets with composed control. It steers quickly to avoid potholes and brakes efficiently thanks to ABS anti-lock-equipped discs front and rear. Our only gripe here is the rear brake can be subject to the ABS cutting in earlier than we’d expect. Should I buy one?
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  Review: Honda CB1000R (productReview)
  There are also three riding modes on offer, comprising Standard, Rain and Sport, plus a User setting to let you dial in and save your own preferences for the traction and torque controls and engine braking. During our time on the CB1000R, we tended to stick with the Standard set-up as it suits most roads ideally. If you come across a quiet, well-surfaced stretch it’s easy to flick into Sport for a bit more fun.
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  Review: Razor Crazy Cart Shift (productReview)
  Sadly the bottoms of our shoes get the worst of this high-speed drifting, as we have to improvise brakes by putting our feet down and dragging them to slow the cart. While it can roll on a surface like a residential path, it's better for taking to your local park or basketball court where the tarmac is smooth enough not to give the wheels too much issue.
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  Review: Yamaha XMAX 300 (productReview)
  Even so, we found threading through lines of vehicles was easy and even at low speeds we didn’t need to drop our feet as the Yamaha gives great confidence. Adding to that is a standard ABS braking system that operates on the front and rear discs, while the TCS traction control system provides a safety net on worn smooth city roads and greasy corners. As for the ride quality, it’s better resolved than some larger maxi-scooters.
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  Review: Zero FXS 2017 (productReview)
  The suspension, while quite soft in its standard state, works very well on typical, uneven back roads and so do the brakes, despite there being just a single disc up front. If you want to personalise things then you can adjust the front and rear suspension for preload, compression and rebound – like on high-performance bikes.
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  Review: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 tyres (productReview)
  Conversely, in wet weather conditions, the increased confidence is highly reassuring, with strong braking performance and cornering grip beyond the reach of a summer tyre. There was no opportunity to try the tyre in snow or icy conditions, but the design should outperform a summer tyre comprehensively and get close to the grip offered by a full winter tyre.
• Review: Volkswagen T2 Danbury Camper (Article)
  Launched in 1967, German production stopped way back in 1979, but the model kept going in South America, and it’s still alive and well and rolling off a Brazilian assembly line, although looming air bag and anti lock brake legislation killed it off by 2012. The Type 2’s extended Indian Summer saw it make a re-appearance in Britain, thanks to an enterprising business based near Bristol, which imports these vans and turns them into motor homes (and usually switches them to right hand drive).
• Top 10: Cheapest new scooters 2018 (Article)
  There are some areas where you can see how the price is arrived at, such as the 10-inch wheels and rear drum brake. You also have to attach the wing mirrors and battery when it’s delivered by courier and register it yourself. On plus side, this simple scooter trots up to 30mph easily, has good fuel economy and the four-stroke engine is EU4 emissions compliant.
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  Review: Honda PCX 125 (productReview)
  If that sounds dull, don’t believe it for a moment as the PCX is very enjoyable to ride thanks to its nimble handling and excellent ABS-equipped brakes. Best of all, it’s an affordable scooter you can use and revel in all-year round.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Toyota Hilux 2004-2015 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  The automatic gained an extra gear, for five, while the torque output of the standard 3.0-litre engine increased to 350Nm. The changes helped improve economy and emissions, while all benefitted from bigger brakes as part of the changed specification. Continuing with Toyota’s near constant tinkering were some revisions to the 2.5-litre engine for 2010. It would see a 20 per cent boost in output - up from 120PS to 144PS, dropping the 0-62mph time by 2.5 seconds to 12.5 seconds.