, this severely limits my choice of new motorbike. Smaller riders can have seats lowered or buy a Ducati, but there is nothing taller riders can do which is actually of use (for example, a Harley dealer will say "Pay us £400 to put forwards controls on and you

been a really good test. We got lots of work done and we set the Parkalgar Honda up with the new tyre from Pirelli as well. It was really windy in the afternoon and the direction of the wind was tough – through the fast turns seven and eight I would

wandering wide on the XC and I know that my confidence is built-up or eroded by my ability to trust the front-end. It doesn’t matter how good or bad a rider you are, if the bike goes where you want it to, you’re going to build up trust and confidence

’t be altering it at traffic lights. Set it too low and the turbulence is very noisy, even with earplugs, but taller riders won’t be able to raise it enough, though Yamaha does offer a higher accessory option.Passengers, and these bikes often travel two

One in 10 motorcyclists is female, but the range of motorcycles out there doesn’t tend to cater for the average female rider that well. We’re talking seat height. Most men don’t worry about how tall a motorcycle’s seat is, but our female readers say

on the motorways and you're head starts to detach itself with the wind blast (worse for a taller rider), and the seat  starts to feel hard if you're sat on it without moving for extended periods, but if you keep to a reasonable speed and have a brew every other

the bike performed. It’s all well and good producing a motorcycle work of art if you work for American Chopper, but in the one litre sports bike category, if it don’t perform, the looks are irrelevant.Morton explained that although every angle and view

!) is staggering. Downsides? The screen doesn't offer the best protection and the fairing is a bit inadequate for taller riders, the seat isn't an all-day affair and the mirrors are reported to be ineffective. Read BMW F800ST owners' reviews.Click 'next page

, but there is still enough choice in this area to require serious thought.I was looking for all the things first time riders are looking for in their 125s - fuel efficiency, reliability and unintimidating handling. It is a well known fact that one 125 engine

camber roads, pot holes, steep descents, stopping at car park barriers and getting tickets out that some of these have had a major affect on my confidence. And as such it has probably taken me far longer to learn to ride well than taller riders will have