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

While it's hard to justify this much money for what is a reasonably basic tourer, it is a good blend of Harley cool and tourability

Slick styling, a strong motor and chassis tweaks put the ZX-6R right back up there. Big bore motor may be cheating, but who cares when it's this much fun?

With minor niggles addressed, the new CBR is a sound improvement on an already stunning package. More success beckons

The current 999R costs £19,995, and this version will cost more. But this is an even more powerful and polished example of what’s already the best road-going Ducati

The R1100S Boxer Cup Replika is a really individual, fun to ride sports bike that oozes quality and comes with a ton of presence

I’ve ridden every new 2004 bike and the 749R is the one I really want to ride again. I’d love to own one; it looks ace, handles great, has a mint motor and is good off track, too. I’d take a 749R over any 999 anytime

We have the real deal from Britain to match the Japs with the Daytona. Going racing for the first time in three decades has underlined the confidence Triumph has in its 600.

Almost as good as a 999S while being about two grand cheaper, better looking and without getting caught in the crack of my arse

Terrific grunt from a celebrated engine in a less sporty frame than may be familiar

The GT is very comfortable in a straight line, comes with colour-coded panniers as standard and is solid at speed. The suspension isn’t the best, ground clearance is limited and acceleration is very poor

Dead simple idea (remove Mille’s bottom fairing, fit high bars) becomes a sophisticated machine. It’s great for most roads, despite snatchy throttle and firm suspenders

The new Fazer is a good bike and is a step forward in some aspects of bike design, but for me some of the bike’s soul has been taken out in the process

Now matured into bikes that deliver what they promise. Yes, they are pricey, the clutch is heavy and the gearbox crap, but if you’ve got the cash and like the looks, take one for a test ride and try not to have fun

Fun to ride and a real talking point

When it comes to town riding the baby Suzuki is a difficult bike to fault

Wild looks and quirky paint scheme conceal a competent and well-built bike that goes, handles and stops well enough to be a laugh. Price is good too

So Honda’s reincarnated Big One should find a place in the market this time round. In the UK the class is already quite busy but my feeling is that the CB1300 could well be the new class leader

Nice alternative to the FireBolt. Looks good (in yellow or black), goes great and is packed with more loud-mouth attitude than Jeremy Clarkson’s perm

An impressive and innovative sports bike but with the accent on street cool. Reliability concerns could colour the ownership experience

Barking: try one. Although don’t be upset if you can’t afford the top spec, as the standard Tuono is just as good

A good bike that is rapidly becoming a classic

Not as sexy as its faired siblings, but the more upright riding position will make more sense for learners

Take the horny, sporty Mito and make it less horny