Four men, four bikes, one quest - to bring home the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau 2004 to British shores. The question isn't 'Why?', it's 'Why not?' Allez!
Piaggio Vespa says: The pleasure of travelling in style. The GTS is a powerful and high-tech Vespa. With its iconic design and elegant style, this model offers a stable and manageable ride, providing you with reliable and enjoyable transportation.
Flicking the ignition on the impossibly trick 2D digital display glows into life while an array of LED lights illuminate the inside of the cowling. This is race track kudos on a grand scale. “Which dash have you got?” “Oh this? It’s the 2008 World Superbike dash by 2D, only the top teams are using it.
The Moto Guzzi Griso has sort of lurked in the background since it was launched back in 2005. Not because it wasn’t any good, in true Guzzi style the bike found favour with those already familiar with the brand, but it didn’t quite have the kerb appeal the Ducati Monster et al have with those looking for something new.
It's like this. You're on a 950cc V-twin. You're in third gear, you're powering out of a turn, and you've got the rear spinning. It's about two feet out of line. And it's staying out there, because you've planned this and you can do it. You are, my friend, rear wheel steering.
Yamaha says: On a limited budget? Thinking of buying a low-cost model from an unfamiliar manufacturer? Instead, check out the Vity. Designed for riders who appreciate low running costs, the Vity is a classic-styled scooter that offers good engine and handling performance along with plenty of weather protection and underseat storage.