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Kymco says:

Kymco says:

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

For the price it is hard to knock the V-Strom. A lot of kit for minimal layout. A good touring bike

For a Sunday morning or commuter bike it looks great but lacks a bit of the charm of the old bikes whose style it apes. However, what it loses in character it makes up for in the absence of oil leaks

If practicality is more important than keeping up with the Jones’ then get one

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.

A vibe-free Sportster capable of travelling further than Box Hill

Long-running model is evolutionary, rather than revolutionary like the 2006 update

The Suzuki is pulling an act. Like the harmless Milk snake of the Canadian bush which looks like a lethal coral snake, thus scaring away potential predators, so the GSX650F is pretending for all the world that it’s a slightly dumpy GSX-R. And it jolly nearly gets away with it.

With a tyre-shredding 194bhp on tap and a fully revised chassis the original Hypersports bike is refusing to grow old gracefully. Hold on tight, because the 'Busa is back and is meaner than ever...

Piaggio has just launched what they reckon will sway all those London-luvvies who find the whole concept of two wheels a bit scary.

Best engine in a basic, cut-price package - ripe for modification!

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.

Adventure Sports bikes are currently the fastest-growing market sector in motorcycling in Britain today. At 31% up on last year they are flicking two long-suspended fingers up at superbikes, who by comparison are only a measely 4% up year-on-year.

Peugeot says: The Satelis 500 boasts a completely modern look and includes numerous features to improve ease of operation and enhance comfort.