Motorbike

Voxan has struggled to put the French motorcycle industry back on the map since the firm began building its quirky V-twins 10 years ago. But things are looking up under current boss Didier Cazeaux, a multi-millionaire who, like Triumph’s John Bloor, made his fortune in construction.

Packing the biggest and most powerful Yamaha cruiser engine yet, plus a bag of styling cues lifted from the 1930s, the Midnight Star is bristling with modern technology. It's even got an EXUP valve

In a bid to leave no touring cruiser micro-niche unfilled, Harley-Davidson serves up an Electra Glide with a twist

The Jackpot is Victory's latest gambit - a bold move into premium custom territory. So is it likely to fold, or will it be straight flush with success?

Here's the first installment from Harley-Davidson's 2006 line-up: the retro Street Bob

Mean, long, low and very aggressive

The most iconic Harley ever made

A tough, retro look that is pure Panhead

Easy riding comfort coupled with a heavy dose of nostalgia

Reintroduced in to the 2006 line-up after an absence of almost six years. Hardtail styling on a Softail platform.

The lowest Sportster Harley has made

Inspired by the XR flat-track racer of the seventies

The 'daddy' of the Harley touring range. long distance capabilities coupled with rider and pillion comfort. Excellent stereo

The only trouble you may have is attaching your surf board as you cruise to the beach

Immersed in Harley and US heritage - looks like it has just stepped out of the 1950's

This is the first time that the basic Electra Glide model has been imported into the UK.

New chassis + new six-speed transmission + extended fork rake = the longest Wide Glide to roll out of Milwaukee

The lowest-slung Dyna model receives a host of upgrades for 2006

A returnng model to the H-D line-up for 2006

A celebration of the 1971 bike that relaunched Harley-Davidson. A limited run of 3500 will be produced

A stripped to the bones Vegas with a solo seat

Old School cool makes old fart smart with an aesthetically convincing and pleasing ride. Pillions aren't welcome though.

Take three barking bikes to the world's biggest food fight and it's a guaranteed recipe for chaos. James Whitham is your referee

The world launch review of the Kawasaki ER6F, a Kawasaki budget middleweight naked aimed squarely at the SV650 and Honda Hornet