Harley-Davidson

First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first sporty bike Harley has built for decades. And it goes as good as it looks

Another example of slick handling, high performance Cruiser chic from the house of Harley

The first Harley for years which is actually very different, while still being a Harley. Confused? Don't be, it's a great-looking, superb bike

Decent looking, decent performing, decent all-round, without ever really being much more than that

Possibly even worth considering over and above the mighty Fat Boy, due to its lower weight and good performance (for a traditional Harley)

It's a Harley, but shinier

Possibly the best (affordable) entry point into Harley ownership

A big, thumping Harley in the grand old tradition, but the low price comes at the expense of finesse

Now, this is more like it - this is where Harleys become real Harleys

The Wide Glide is something of an icon to the non-biker, but Harley itself does more useable models, such as the Fat Boy

A proper Harley, with all that entails - chugging engine, clonking gears, lazy steering - and bags of character

This Harley rides a hell of a lot better than it looks and is very comfortable for long stints

If you want Harley cool, combined with the ability to tour on a retro steed, it's the Road King Classic you're after

The most laid-back baby Harley

The Harley-Davidson Sportster range, consisting of entry-level bikes, has been revamped for 2004 - the first serious update since 1986. There are so many changes, yet they still look the same.

Harley’s best-selling entry-level bikes have been improved all round, gaining stronger engines, some performance and user/dealer-friendliness without losing their Harley-ness

Shippey lives the dream and spends some time with the H-D V-Rod

Indeed. Relax into the luxurious world of the touring machine as Honda's seminal Wing hitches its skirts and hangs with some twin cylinder company

While it's hard to justify this much money for what is a reasonably basic tourer, it is a good blend of Harley cool and tourability

The kind of motorcycle that makes you want to become a desperado and ride off into the sunset in search off cheap Mexican beer and women

An excellent choice for a full-on tourer that still has the Harley street cred