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  Used Pick-Up Buying Guide: Nissan Navara 2005-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  There are all manner of roll top, shutters and hard-top options available to cover the loadspace, though many limit the Navara’s usefulness. With a braked trailer the Navara will tow as much as 2.6 tonnes as well as carry 1054-1250kg in the back, depending on the model.  Engines/transmissions   Nissan’s initial engine choice with the Navara was limited to a single 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel.
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  Review: Thule Epos towbar bike rack (productReview)
  With our retractable towbar extended, it's simply a question of lowering onto it before fine-tuning the torque adjustment wheel before clamping it in place.  Plug it into the 13-pin socket and this relays the vehicle’s braking and indicators to the lights that are attached to the bike rack. Depending where you're off to, you might also want to secure the rack to the towbar with the provided lock - this is the same key used to lock the bikes securely.
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  Top 10: Experience days for petrolheads (Article)
  Your little car enthusiast will get to grips with the basics of driving in a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SRi with one-to-one tuition from a fully qualified driving instructor. The half-hour covers starting the car, and accelerating to braking, road sign recognition and reverse parking on a replica road system. Your voucher is valid for 10 months, for one person, and there are 51 locations around the UK to choose from. Children must be accompanied by someone over 18, and there's a viewing area to watch from, too.
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  Review: Garmin Dash Cam Mini (productReview)
  It will save any sudden occurrences thanks to 'automatic incident detection', which is essentially a G-sensor that locks any clips where there's hard braking or swerving, plus of course anything following a collision, should you be unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident. While we had a few issues connecting to the Garmin Drive, the app itself is very good and easy to use.
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  Review: Honda Monkey (productReview)
  Of course, you can add a top box for this, though it might cramp the bike’s style a tad. The rest of the ride is just as in balance with the handling, so the ABS-assisted brakes are strong and progressive, the clutch light and well-modulated in its action, and the single dial is clear to read in bright sunlight and at night. LED lights offer good illumination in the dark to see and be seen, so using the Monkey in all conditions is not a compromise.
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  Review: Scalextric ARC One American Classics (productReview)
  As a comparison, the latest standard set with two BTTC Cars is £100. While ARC Air and ARC Pro sets get more features like wireless controllers and a braking button, the ARC One is still really good fun for the price. The app adds an extra element which should give this plenty of life over the years. While the iPad and PS4 rule, there's still nothing as enjoyable as a Scalextric set — it's something that even the best gaming can't recreate.
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  Review: Peugeot eF01 folding e-bike (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f48d778997c24117a326af1067413e11" /> Supplied with a sturdy set of disk brakes on the front and rear, the Peugeot eF01 is easy to control at speed, but it does feel cumbersome at low speeds for tall riders (like myself at 6'2"). Indeed, with its high set seat and low positioned handlebars, it's easy to bounce a knee against the frame and this can cause a worrying wobble as the bike loses some of its balance and the rider some of their focus.
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  Review: Honda CB500F (productReview)
  Even in streaming wet weather, the Honda keeps you fed with information. That has the added benefit of letting you meter out braking effort from the single 320mm front disc with twin piston caliper. It’s fine for everyday riding and won’t catch out newer riders coming to a big bike for the first time as initial bite is very progressive.
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  Review: BMW R Nine T Urban G/S (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/91bbe2ad02a841fa8dd7992a19a53954" /> We have no complaints about the brakes that comes with ABS as standard. Plenty of retardation is matched by good, progressive feel at the lever. You also have the wide-set bars to lean on for cornering and manoeuvring the considerable weight of the G/S in town traffic.
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  Top 10: Best dash cameras to suit all budgets (Article)
  It also registers an impressive 4.5 stars from the 318 reviewers on Amazon, suggesting a good chance of satisfaction for your hard-earned cash. The 2.7-inch dash camera has a G-sensor to automatically save those heavy braking incidents, night vision and 165-degree wide angle camera to record three lanes of traffic in one go. >> Read our full review Aukey DR01 We like Aukey products at HonestJohn.co.uk.
• Review: Vespa GTS 300 (productReview)
  width=500&height=332.86318758815236" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/edaec349bfad408c9187982fa8f764aa" /> You also have ABS anti-lock brakes as standard on the GTS 300, which further go towards justifying the price of this Vespa. With discs front and rear, you have lots of stopping power and the confidence to use it. As for handling, the GTS 300 is light on its toes thanks to 12-inch wheels that let you jink and dodge through built-up traffic easily.
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  Review: Thule Easyfold XT 2 933 bike carrier rack (productReview)
  When coupled, you close the tightening handle and lock it to the tow bar with a key that's included with the rack. The 13-pin socket is easy to set-up - you simply plug it in - and this relays the vehicle’s braking and indicators to the lights that are attached to the bike rack. Once attached, you unfold the rack and then lift your bikes onto it. The bikes are easily secured via two integrated clamps that attach to the frame of each bike.
• Halfords Catalogue 1965 (Article)
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  How to buy a scooter (Article)
  Lastly, should you go for two or three wheels? Some of this is down to personal taste, but three-wheelers offer more stability and better braking, which can help a newly qualified rider gain confidence. What size of engine do I need? If you have a restricted licence, this question will be answered for you as you’ll be limited to either 50- or 125cc.
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  Review: Honda CB500X (productReview)
  As with every other facet of the 500X, the transmission works seamlessly and is much smoother than Honda transmissions have sometimes been in the past. The same polished perfection applies to the weight and action of the clutch, while the brakes are strong and responsive. They come with ABS as standard, which more adept off-road riders might not like so much, but the average 500X owner will find them ideal. The handlebars are positioned higher and further back than on other CB500 variants, so the riding position is very relaxed and natural.
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  Review: Kawasaki Z-125 (productReview)
  Still, it’s not a hardship and the six-speed gearbox’s ratios suit the power and delivery well. As for the brakes, the Z-125 comes with a single 290mm petal disc up front and 220mm disc at the rear. Nothing fancy here, but they work well and there’s ABS anti-locking to help newer riders gain confidence quickly and avoid emergency spills off the bike.
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  Review: Vantrue OnDash N1 Pro dash cam (productReview)
  Other features include a 24-hour parking mode, although you need to hardwire it to the car battery for this to work, collision detection when turned off, a G-sensor which will automatically save and lock any footage following a collision or any sudden movements, such as swerving or hard braking. Interestingly it also has a time-lapse function, where  the camera will automatically take photos at specified intervals and edit them together into a video clip, like the Garmin 55 dash cam we reviewed.
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  Review: Giant Revolt 0 gravel bike (productReview)
  This sees premium GRX RX-820 components (if you're used to road bikes, think Ultegra) used for the front and rear derailleur, while the shifters are more mid-tier RX-610 (think 105). Speaking of 105, the Revolt 0 uses a 105 cassette (11-34), Tigra-equivalent RX410 brakes and a FSA Omega Modular AGX+ crank.  The Revolt 0 uses Giant's own S-X2 disc wheelset, and these are fitted with   Maxxis Rambler tyres with a 42mm width. If you want to run something wider, the Revolt 0 has a clearance of up to 53mm in its 'long' flip chip position, or 45mm in its short position (more on that in a bit). 
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  Review Lexmoto Tempest 125 (productReview)
  width=500&height=333.33333333333337" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/c51bc3da95c94dffbd8b543096cc932d" /> The five-speed gearbox is decent, although can sometimes slip into false neutrals. Brakes are firm but, at this price, it's no surprise we don't get adjustable front forks. The twin rear shocks come with five-step pre-load adjustment only. There's no centre stand on the Tempest, instead, there's only a side stand - which can be down when you start the bike but it has to be tucked up in order to move through the gears.
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  Review: Zero SR/F (productReview)
  A standard seat height of 787mm can be lowered or raised with optional saddles, while wind protection is as good as any in this class without a fairing or screen. Strong, progressive brakes make easy work of stopping and ABS avoids any over-exuberance. The tyres are Pirelli Diablo front and back, which offer up loads of grip and confidence even on the cold, slightly damp roads we spent most of our time riding on with the SR/F.