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Relatively new to the market, the smallest Sachs does have a lot to commend it, but a test ride is recommended

An underwhelming experience that could have offered much more

Fantastic use of the R1 engine that manages to be generally faster from A to B on everyday roads, thanks to the upright riding position and softer suspension.

Pay £5300 OTR and this jack-of-all-trades brings the dream of winning the gruelling Paris-Dakar that little bit closer to reality.

Worth a look if you want something different to the VFR800

Worth a look if you want something different to the VFR800

De-tuned TL1000S motor meets attitude and handling

Competent and comfortable sports tourer

Fitted with usd Showa forks, Marchensini 5 spokes and a choice of single or dual seat

Fantastic handling meets dull styling and dreadful fuel-injection

Honda's focused World Superbike contender

Dualsport gets road wheels and suspension. 640cc option available

The Roadster is based on British Cafe racer principles - narrow, simple, pokey

Totally impractical for road use, but who cares - awsome

WHO ARE YOU? SR 50: the legend rides on, and gets better. Every year! When the SR 50 first came out, it was already in a class of its own. The “sports scooter” category was invented specially for it.

Updated with a facelift, engine internals and a new swing arm.

Not exactly cutting edge, but who cares when it sounds as good as this

A good retro if the name doesn’t bother you

Taken with tongue firmly in cheek, the Shadow could be a fun way into the whole cruiser thang

Considerably more expensive than the Marauder, the Intruder remains the better machine that may just serve you beyond passing your test