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Gilera says:

James Whitham rides a Kawasaki Z1000 for a year and delivers his review

Less self-consciously 'funky' thank its unfaired sibling - but has Kawasaki's new twin got what it takes to beat Suzuki's SV650S?

Why build one bike when you can have two at twice the price? Yamaha's new FZ1 naked and half-faired FZ1 Fazer emerge into the cold light of day

I occasionally wonder if I shouldn't be more critical of new bikes at their press launches. The thing is, though there are very few perfect bikes, there are also very few complete duffers.

Expensive, exclusive and a (steadily) moving work of art.

A resurgent Moto Guzzi unveils another new model, and at a race track ferchrissakes. Mackenzie rides the new 1200 Sport

Great fun, and looks the business. Should still be top of the class

For the selfish among us this is the perfect weekend toy

Old faithful returns with a new jacket, starched braces and a spanking new motor. Still, the same old trusty, reliable bulletproof Bandit

At last Aprilia have arrived with a middleweight. Laden with high-tech features and cutting edge styling. Only it's 750cc. And £5600. You have to ask, is this cheating? Bags of style and technology could make it the sector leader

The no-frills BMW for all types for riding, on all types of roads, through all types of weather. Just don't expect blistering performance.

Gilera says: Gilera passion and the latest technology have been combined to bring you the Gilera Fuoco 500ie. A revolutionary maxi-scooter equipped with double front wheels and an innovative suspension system.

Two men fall in love with the Honda CBF1000

A bike with tremendous ability, attitude and character. Very pricey but has the specs to match.

Too fast, too furious? Niall Mackenzie takes a walk on the wild side onboard Aprilia's Tuono 1000R

The latest incarnation of the Monster gets a 999 130bhp engine and a chassis to match any superbike. Wide bars, wide attitude, wide grin

The Ducati Monster 695 (2006-2008) fills a niche for a more powerful but well-priced bike that retains the legendary design touches of the marque

Kawasaki prefers not to mess around.

WHEN TWO TESTED an early prototype of the Moto Morini Corsaro a few issues ago it impressed, but was by no means perfect.