Adventure

From Michelin:

Suzuki's V-Strom never hit the big time but it's been a solid seller, loved by owners. But is it any good on a blast to France?

KTM's first 950 Adventure won over a horde of fans when it first hit the market with rave reviews. So what's it like on a blast to France?

Triumph's trusty Tiger is comfortable, reliable and good fun to ride. But does it fall short anywhere? We find out

BMW's all-conquering flat twin reviewed and rated on a French thrash

If you like adventure bikes and you want that air-cooled Harley character, then your choice is pretty limited. Enter the Buell Ulysses

Suzuki's V-Strom really does have something to offer riders with a wide range of requirements. On top of its versatility, it's great fun

KTM's Adventure 990 takes over from the 942cc carburetted v-twin 950, using a bigger LC8 engine and fuel injection. Geordie beer sponge Chris Moss on the launch of KTM's 2007 Adventure

A Ducati with 50 per cent reduced maintenance costs? What have they done? Chopped off one of the cylinders? A confused Jon Urry investigates

There's no getting away from it: the BMW R1200GS Adventure is a man's bike. If you're a wimp you can forget it, it's not for you.

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

Workaday middleweights sprout wings to prove their worth on a potter to Brussels

Proven workhorse benefits from a makeover, but it still isn't a bike you'd carry a photo of in your wallet

As big trailies go, the KLV is on a par with the Honda Varadero, not quite as good as Aprilia's Caponord and no where near as good as the BMW R1200GS

Not a bad first-time effort for Buell, but lacks composure in the face of its peers

Ducati keep it in the family with a brand new baby Multistrada. Tim Dickson braves the worst of Sicily's weather to find out more

After a messy sports bike divorce Jim hangs up his knee sliders and finds happiness with a KTM. She's a big old girl but up for it

Yamaha has always made the best Japanese cruisers, and the XV1700 Road Star shows it’s still out in front

Cagiva’s Navigator is a bit of an unsung hero. A 1000cc, monster trailie-styled on/off-road supermoto-on-steroids, the Navvy is well worth seeking out if you fancy a break from the norm

If you want a practical machine that is a cracking good laugh to ride the Multistrada is well worth a look-in

Full-on desert racing looks. Capable of town commuting and huge European trips

Europe's second best-selling 750cc to 1000cc bike from 1991-2001. Says it all really.

KTM are to be congratulated for the most single-minded bike here. It’s the least practical, but the most fun. Only the dedicated need apply

A wonderfully capable all-rounder that will satisfy your need for speed or go the whole distance. It's just a good job you don't have to look at it when you're riding it.