top speed

A sensible middleweight bike for those who don't have pretensions to tearing around Cadwell in record time

The favoured stunter of old gains an edge of practicality with its weather protection

Although it looks the part, it’s best ridden on the roads or firmer tracks. The image of the double-hard rally rider appeals, in a package that makes riding round town and country lanes a cinch

Cagiva’s Navigator is a bit of an unsung hero. A 1000cc, monster trailie-styled on/off-road supermoto-on-steroids, the Navvy is well worth seeking out if you fancy a break from the norm

If you have an interest in trail riding and want a do it all commuter try the DR-Z

Good enough without being great, the XR tries to be all things (dirt) to all people - and doesn't do a bad job of it!

This Harley rides a hell of a lot better than it looks and is very comfortable for long stints

Something of a tart's handbag, the Drag Stars are enduringly popular, if shall we say, a little like Milletts: camp.

1552cc of all-American, no waitaminute, all-Japanese Iron Horse that may actually have the measure of the house of Harley

If you want Harley cool, combined with the ability to tour on a retro steed, it's the Road King Classic you're after

The baby of the Guzzo range aimed at cruiser riders who don't want a big scary cruiser. To be fair, the Breva is probably a much better bet

The most laid-back baby Harley

It's big, but it isn't clever, the Le Mans is very shiny on the surface, but we suspect deeply oily underneath

As chunky and solid as the Le Mans, but approaching a slightly more naked bike style

Arguably the most beautiful motorcycle of all time, the Agusta is let down only by a slightly underpowered 749cc engine

A beautiful machine finally gets the power output it deserves and now goes as well as it looks

The always enjoyable Mille just got lighter, sexier and handles better than ever. Top stuff!

Still a stylish, traditional machine, but now with added protection from the elements and luggage capacity

A stylish Moto Guzzi in an understated way

The original naked bad boy gets some extra bling and even more fire in its belly. Jon Urry braves an Italian hill climb course on the new Tuono Factory

If you want a practical machine that is a cracking good laugh to ride the Multistrada is well worth a look-in

The last time I rode anything with an MZ badge on the tank, it was a ratty old two-stroke commuter that smoked like a chimney and had the disturbing habit of leaving various parts littered behind it on the road.