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Top 10: Gifts for Star Wars fans (Article)
At under £13, it's ideal for those who want a bit of a pamper with a kick (and the ensuing selfie)... Lazerbuilt Chewbacca’s Bandolier Seat Belt Cover Designed to look like the bandolier that Chewbacca wears in the films, this cheap and cheerful seat belt is the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. The bandolier comes with velcro for fastening, with the reverse made of scratch-resistant material. -
Top 10: Gifts for Star Wars fans (Article)
At under £13, it's ideal for those who want a bit of a pamper with a kick (and the ensuing selfie)... Lazerbuilt Chewbacca’s Bandolier Seat Belt Cover Designed to look like the bandolier that Chewbacca wears in the films, this cheap and cheerful seat belt is the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. The bandolier comes with velcro for fastening, with the reverse made of scratch-resistant material. -
Review Lexmoto Tempest 125 (productReview)
On the plus side, handling is smooth and responsive, giving learners more than enough confidence in corners and when filtering. The 780mm seat height and plush seat make it plenty comfortable for us (5'7"), and taller riders shouldn't feel too cramped because of the rider position either. At 126kg, Lexmoto's chic cafe-racer is the same weight as the Honda CB125R - although, it doesn't feel quite as balanced on the move. -
YOUNG DRIVERS. Where can youngsters aged 11 - 16 learn to drive safely? (FAQs)
Session prices start at £40 for 30 minutes. YoungDriver EU is another scheme using SEAT Ibiza 1.2 cars. Session prices start at £29, supported by SEAT UK and running as a national roadshow at various locations off pubic roads. More at: www.youngdriver.eu 'Mini Drivers @ Goodwood’ is a third youth driver training programme, using the Goodwood circuit as its dedicated base, with fleet of brand new Mini One models fitted with dual controls to teach young drivers the essential skills of safe driving and considerate road craft. Started August 2010 with a series of three introductory experiences priced at £99 each. -
Review: Kawasaki Z250SL 2016 (productReview)
But it’s better to think of the Z250SL as a 125 Plus – a small, manageable bike with a bit of extra performance. The seat is fairly high for such a small bike, but most riders will be able to put their feet flat on the ground. The footpegs are high but quite far back while the handlebars are low and reasonably flat. That means the riding position is surprisingly sporty – a fact reinforced by the incredibly thin seat padding. -
Honest John Kit Award Winners 2019 (Article)
width=500&height=332.79220779220776" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/718004de36484602beaa430a2cfdd716"> The Nuna REBL Plus is one of the best 360 swivelling seats out there, with a premium feel running throughout, from the recline handle to the belt buckles and the seat material itself. It's also durable and feels as though it will easily last the use of several children. -
Review: Honda CB650F (productReview)
At lower speeds, your wrists don’t ever ache with the extra weight they have to support. The seat is well padded and the saddle height of 810mm is low enough for most, while all of the controls have a positive, light action. The only downside we’d note is the simple instrument display is conspicuously lacking a gear selector indicator. -
Review: Peugeot Metropolis 400i RXR 2017 Road Test (productReview)
There’s room in the rear, remotely-opened storage locker for a full-face helmet, plus space for a few bags of shopping underneath the seat. There’s a bag hook, too, plus a couple of cubby holes and a charging port for your phone or nav. The Metropolis is cheaper and slightly less powerful than the Piaggio MP3 500 and a similar price to the less plush, slower MP3 300. -
Review: Honda NC750X 2017 (productReview)
If you need more room there are lots of luggage options including top boxes and panniers, plus the rear seat is wide enough to carry a pillion in reasonable comfort. Should I buy one? It’s a shame the NC750X lacks personality because it’s such a great all-rounder. That said, ruggedness is more important if you ride every day. -
Review: Piaggio MP3 300ie Yourban 2016 (productReview)
Under seat storage is sufficient for shopping trips and a chain or disc locks, but it’s a bit on the shallow side so full-face helmets won’t fit. It’s a shame there isn’t some storage in the leg shields too, though there is a bag hook. -
Top 10: 125cc bikes with manual transmissions (Article)
Shorter riders may struggle to get both feet flat on the floor too, thanks to the fairly high seat. But if you want something that looks and feels a lot like a big bike and your budget is fairly tight it’s not a bad choice. However, like the Lexmoto it is unlikely to hold its value well when it comes to resale time. -
Top 10: Best scooters under £2000 (Article)
For a sportily-styled machine aimed at younger riders, the Typhoon has a very comfortable seat and riding position. You also get decent storage and a quality finish, which is just as well when spending this much on a smaller capacity scooter. -
Review: Suzuki Katana (2019) (productReview)
Suzuki’s solution to this is to fit the Katana with a meagre 12.0-litre fuel tank, so you’ll be lucky to see 120 miles before the reserve kicks 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. -
Review: Triumph Street Twin (productReview)
Given that most riders 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 in the seat, so you get much better comfort on a bike that is still easy to get your feet on the ground for shorter riders or those stepping up from an A2 licence and wanting a bit of reassurance. -
Review: Yamaha MT-09 (productReview)
On back roads and around town, which are the MT’s natural hunting grounds, it’s never an issue. The seat is lower than most supersport bikes, so you feel in control of the MT-09 when commuting — while the seat itself offers enough padding for all but the serious long-distance tourer. As for the suspension, you can adjust the compression and rebound damping in the front forks of the standard MT-09, but there’s not quite enough feel as we’d like when flicking between one bend and the next. -
Top 10: Lego cars...and a few trucks (Article)
Technic Mack Anthem Technic means more bits and more money; for your sizeable outlay the Mack is gorgeously detailed, with a steerable front axle, the correct straight-six engine with moving pistons and cooling fan, a detailed cabin with adjustable seats, a bunk bed and sunvisors amongst the smart touches. The trailer isn’t short on kit either with landing legs and crane arms to keep you busy. With 2595 pieces the 11+ age rating might be a little generous. -
Review: Triumph Bonneville T100 (productReview)
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 padded and tapers towards the gorgeously detailed tank, so even those with shorter legs should be able to get a foot down at the lights. A saddle height of 790mm is pretty good, though not quite as low as the 750mm of Triumph’s cheaper Street Twin. -
Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
Fatter tyres than some mean the Longjia is not quite 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 additional pads. On the plus side, the scalloped shape of the seat holds the rider in the right position rather than tipping them forward as on some competitors’. -
Review: Yamaha NMAX 125 (productReview)
While splashing the largesse, you might also want to consider the apron to go over your knees and a top box for added luggage capacity. There’s also a Comfort Seat that’s more sculpted, but we’ve found the standard item is just peach for rider and pillion, who gets fold-down foot pegs. With build quality that’s every bit as good as the PCX 125’s, the NMAX is a great alternative to the Honda. -
Review: Honda SH300i (productReview)
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 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.