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Review: Suzuki Katana (2019)
The Suzuki Katana is a retro relaunch of one of the firm’s most notable classic machines. Aimed at the BMW R-nine-T, Honda CB1000R and Triumph Speed Triple, it’s a modern take on the 1980s muscle bike theme. It has similar front end styling to the original Katana, with its jutting chin and upswept rear, while the engine is also something of a nod to the past as it comes from the 1985 GSX-R1000 from the mid-2000s. This means the Katana is largely...
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Motorcycles
Review: Oxford Holwell 1.0 motorcycle jacket
The Holwell 1.0 is a classically styled, textile motorcycle jacket from Oxford Products with CE Level...
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Audio
Review: Marshall Major III Voice headphones
British audio brand, Marshall, has added Google's voice assistant to its popular Major III headphones....
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Dash cams
Review: Nextbase 522GW dash camera
The 522GW is the top spec, updated incarnation of the 512GW in Nextbase's brand-new dash cam range...
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Dash Cams
Dash cam buying advice guide
When it comes to picking a dash cam, there is a range of different options out there. These are the things you need to consider when deciding which one to opt for.
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Top 10: Best value dash cameras
The sheer number of dash cams on the market can be a bit overwhelming, so we've rounded up our favourite ten when it comes to value for money.
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Review: Nextbase 522GW dash camera
The 522GW is the top spec, updated incarnation of the 512GW in Nextbase's brand-new dash cam range...
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Review: Garmin 66W
The 66W is the top of the range dash cam in Garmin's newest range. Along with the basic Gamin Mini dash...
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Top 10: Dash cams under £50 2019
Features, footage quality and durability of dash cams can vary widely from one to the next, but a low price doesn't necessarily mean a bad dash cam. Here are ten of our favourites for under 50 quid.
Read moreMowers and Garden Equipment
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Review: Hayter Harrier 48 roller mower
The Hayter Harrier 48 is a roller mower that is designed to leave your lawn looking well-trimmed with...
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Review: Seedball
Seedballs are designed to make sowing seeds incredibly easy and create beautiful wildflower patches...
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Review: Flymo 1200R robot lawn mower
The Flymo 1200R sits at the more affordable end of the robot lawn mower market and is designed for...
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Review: Honda Versatool
The Honda Versatool is designed to take on a huge range of gardening tasks. With eight push-and-click...
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Review: Green and Blue Bee Bricks & Blocks
Green & Blue’s Bee Block is a modern and stylish take on the bee hotel - designed to help solitary...
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Review: Flymo Mighti Mo 300 Li cordless mower
The Mighti Mo 300 Li is Flymo's only cordless mower competing with the Bosch Rotak range and similar...
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Gift Ideas
Review: Scalextric Micro Wacky Races
Alongside its full-size sets that are popular with older kids (and more likely grown-ups), Scalextric...
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Review: The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour with Afternoon Tea - Buy A Gift
One of the best gifts you can get a Harry Potter enthusiast, in our humble opinion. The voucher from...
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Scalextric Mini Diamond Edition - Commemorative Triple Pack
Scalextric is celebrating 60 years of the Mini with the Mini Diamond Editon Commemorative Triple Pack...
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Review: Aftershokz Xtrainerz
Bone-conduction headphones have taken off in the athletics world in recent years, with Aftershokz being...
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Review: Aftershokz Aeropex
For those that run, cycle etc - it can be tough to find the right balance between blocking out the world...
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Top 10: 125cc motorcycles 2019
We’ve chosen the 10 best 125cc motorcycles you can ride after passing a CBT test and still with L-plates. This selection also promises to keep you entertained after you’ve passed your full motorcycle test so you won’t feel the need, or financial pain, of having to swap to something bigger straight away. The list is in price order.
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Review: Oxford Original Approved Denim jeans
These are jeans with built-in armour, like many others on the market, but the Oxford Original Approved...
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Top 10: Cafe racers
Cafe Racers are all the rage right now, so we've compiled our top 10 options based on price, style and performance.
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Review: Honda CB500X
Honda’s CB500F is pretty much the perfect do-it-all motorcycle, but that doesn’t stop riders wanting...
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Review Lexmoto Tempest 125
Priced at £1800, or a measly £36 per month on finance, the Tempest is significantly cheaper than rivalling...
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Review: Honda PCX 125
Quick note: We've got a brand-new motorcycle and scooter expert on Honest John Kit, so if you have...
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Top 10: Maxi scooters 2019
In this Top 10, we’ve homed in on the maxi scooters that will get you there in the most comfort and the best value. Some require different licence categories than others, so check your entitlement and take a test ride before you buy.
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Review: Honda Super Cub
Simply put, the Honda Super Cub is the latest incarnation of the world’s best-selling vehicle. In one...
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Review: Yamaha XMAX 300
Yamaha didn’t bother updating its previous XMAX 250 to meet 2017’s EU4 emissions laws and instead saw...
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Top 10: Scooters 2019
As well as plenty of new commuter-friendly machines, there are more scooters now aimed at those wanting to ride further afield. There are also some brilliant reinvented classics using electric power. Here are our Top 10 of the most exciting scooters you can buy in 2019.
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Top 20: Camper van essentials
From crockery to mobile Wi-Fi, here are 20 products that will make your camper van life easier.
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Review: Campingaz Camp Bistro 2 stove
A simple one burner stove, the Campingaz Camp Bistro 2 comes with its own plastic carry case and includes...
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Review: TomTom Go Camper
A TomTom sat nav for camper van drivers and those towing a caravan. This means you get all of the route...
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Review: Sealey Portable Charcoal BBQ
Sealey's Portable Charcoal BBQ is a compact cooker that costs roughly £30 to buy new. The barrel shaped...
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Top 10: Best portable toilets for camper vans and motorhomes
You can't avoid dealing with the inevitable, so get your plumbing sorted efficiently and cheaply with these ten portable toilets.
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Review: Everdure CUBE by Heston Blumenthal
The Everdure CUBE is a portable charcoal BBQ made up of a porcelain enamel firebox with a food-grade...
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Headphones and Speakers
Review: Marshall Major III Voice headphones
British audio brand, Marshall, has added Google's voice assistant to its popular Major III headphones....
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Review: Aftershokz Xtrainerz
Bone-conduction headphones have taken off in the athletics world in recent years, with Aftershokz being...
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Review: Aftershokz Aeropex
For those that run, cycle etc - it can be tough to find the right balance between blocking out the world...
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Review: Anker Nebula Capsule II
If you want to host movie nights outside or you simply want a more dynamic approach to bringing your...
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Review: Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 wireless in-ear headphones
The oddly-named Melomania 1 are wireless in-ear monitors from Cambridge Audio, a British audio company...
Read moreGarage Tools & Equipment
Review: Farecla G3 Professional Scratch Remover Liquid
Keeping your car's bodywork in tiptop condition can be a big challenge - especially with the elements,...
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Review: Ring RTC1000 Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator
The Ring RTC1000 is an air compressor. It’s quick, quiet and powerful – capable of inflating a flat...
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Review: Michelin Fit2Go Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Since 2014, n ew cars have been fitted with mandatory tyre pressure warning systems (TPMS), but there...
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Review: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 tyres
Bridgestone’s Weather Control A005 is one of a number of all-season tyres that are blurring the lines...
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Review: Honda Versatool
The Honda Versatool is designed to take on a huge range of gardening tasks. With eight push-and-click...
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Review: Ring Video Doorbell 2
Ring, which was acquired by Amazon last year, is a smart security device company that's most well-known...
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Review: Melitta Purista Series 300
The Purita is one of the slimmest, fully automatic bean-to-cup coffee machines on the market, ideal...
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Review: Kenwood kMix Chrome Collection KMX760
Kenwood's newest kMix is a high-end, 1000W stand mixer that offers excellent performance and impressive...
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Review: Hive Active Heating 2
The Hive is probably the most well-known smart thermostat system in the UK, competing against the likes...
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Review: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Like its vacuum cleaner and purifying fans , Dyson's Supersonic hair dryer is a reinvention of the...
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Review: Karcher FC5 Hard Floor Cleaner
The idea behind the Karcher FC5 is simple. Instead of different machines and equipment for vacuuming,...
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Review: The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour with Afternoon Tea - Buy A Gift
One of the best gifts you can get a Harry Potter enthusiast, in our humble opinion. The voucher from...
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Top 10: Track Experiences
Few of us can afford the luxury of a track-day machine, but thankfully there are a stack of circuit-based experiences for a fraction of the price. Try our pick of ten high-octane activities at a range of price points.
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Review: Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience is a faithful recreation of the 1990s game show hosted by Richard...
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Top 10: Budget petrolhead experience days
The experience day market is a haven for bargain-seekers right now, with all the big players competing to offer the best deal. Here are ten of the best for those wanting to spend less than £150, and much less than that for most of these...
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Top 10: Experience days
Experience days don’t have to be about tearing around a deserted airfield in someone else’s car. Thrills, adventures and delights come in all shapes and sizes; here are ten non-automotive experiences that are sure to deliver.
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Review
Review: Virgin Supercar Experience
You’ve read about them, seen them on telly and possibly drooled at one burbling past you on the street,...
Read moreCycling
Mio Cyclo 210
Mio is a company associated with automotive tech such as dashcams and sat navs, but it’s also making...
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Review
Hiplok Z-Lok
A reusable zip tie with a steel core, essentially. If you want to secure your bike (or pretty much anything,...
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Review
Thule Raingutter bike rack
A clash of cultures. The world seems to have embraced cycling, and despite the 'them and us' approach...
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Dash Camera of the Year shortlist
Dash cameras are increasing in popularity, with some car manufacturers even including onboard cameras to record footage while you drive. We've tested a whole range of dash cams over the last 12 months. See which five made the cut for our Honest John Kit 2019 Awards shortlist.
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Dash Camera under £100 shortlist
Dash cameras are becoming increasingly popular and, as such, the amount of budget cameras is now far greater than even 12 months ago. So, without further ado, here are our picks for the best five dash cams you can buy for £100 or less.
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Group 0+/1 Child Car Seat of the Year shortlist
There are a lot of great Group 0+/1 child car seats on the market, but knowing which ones offer the best safety, versatility and ease of fitting is tough. That's why we've picked our favourite five to make narrowing down your choice easier.
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125cc Motorcycle of the Year shortlist
125cc motorbikes are small, light, cheap to run, immune from traffic jams and usually free to park - making them ideal for urban commuters. We've ridden some great 125s over the last 12 months, but these are our top five.
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Interior Car Care product of the Year shortlist
Does your car need a little bit of TLC to restore it to its former glory? Well, we've compiled our five favourite Interior Car Care products from the last 12 months - including interior cleaners and battery chargers.
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Car Security product of the year shortlist
In 2018, nearly 120,000 thefts were reported, the equivalent of one being stolen every five minutes or 300 a day. So, we've rounded up our five favourite car security products from the last 12 months - including trackers, wheel locks and signal blocking pouches - to help you keep your pride and joy safe and sound where it belongs.
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