armed with enough nous to respect them. None of our chosen five are race reps, just big capacity machines that'd make a better proposition than a middleweight. Some models were made with optional ABS - worth considering for peace of mind

, so models with scoops or loads of air vents tend to make more noise than ones without. Are expensive helmets less noisy?Not necessarily. We've tested a few £400+ helmets and found them to be far noisier than helmets half the price. BMW and Schuberth

might think, especially if you're journey involves a lot of stop-start town centre stuff. What's more, a 125cc bike only costs £15 a year in road tax. A brand new CG can be scooped up for less than £1900 and a decent secondhand model, with around 20

him perfectly doesn't necessarily mean it'll be right for you, so be open-minded rather than hell-bent on buying particular model if something else fits better. I personally love Rossi's paint scheme's but AGVs just don't suit my head shape