top speed

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

The ‘busa isn’t finished yet but it is starting to soften around the edges. Still a quality act packing an awesome punch, but refined and classy rather than one of the rat pack

The SV650S is a blinding little bike that packs more punch for your pound than many other more expensive tools out there