Supermoto

You hear stories about soldiers who, in the heat of battle, commit acts of either unbelievable bravery, or just plain insanity, depending on your point of view. Going above and beyond the call of duty, they often get a medal to honour their bravado.

A race winner from the crate. Bettered only by its 550cc brother

Bowen tries to remain sane with the mental KTM 950SM

KTM 690 Supermoto

The CityX is capable, quirky, good value and produces plenty of low down torque. It’s a fun tool that will be at home on city streets and rural B-roads

Wicked fun for the L-plate massive

The SM 510R is as true to the supermoto ethos as you can get. It’s a lightweight, single cylinder moto that looks and feels barely more than a converted crosser. Which is exactly what it is. Husky doesn’t see the need to compromise with its supermotos, and it shows.

Suzuki has cut to the chase and given us a road-oriented version of their wicked little DR-Z400. Good work!

Now you can get all the practicality of the XT660X, with all the good looks of a supermoto plus an extra dose of handling and braking thrown into the bargain, and the price isn’t bad either

Alex Hearn takes the exclusive Italian supermoto for a spin

The fact that it begs for abuse and daft riding appeals. Stick a loud pipe on it and you'll get even more attention

An improved version of the already impressive Senda R, ready for the asphalt