Kings of the stone age - Yamaha XJR1300 V Honda CB1300The two surviving muscle bikes of the modern age come together for a pose-down and a rideout, but which one is king? John Hogan Updated: 10 May 2024 Share BrandYamaha Tags:road testxjrHondaYamahaCB Series Previous Article Torque is cheap - Aprilia Falco, Suzuki SV1000, Honda Firestorm Next Article The Edge - '09 R1, GSX-R1000, ZX-10R, Fireblade Related Articles New Bikes One of Honda’s best-selling full-sized motorcycles receives a colour overhaul General Honda continues its dominance of the UK’s two-wheel market in August Road Racing Dean Harrison stays unbeaten after fifth Oliver’s Mount win in Scarborough New Bikes QJ could be gunning for Honda and Yamaha, with new 900cc super-scoot New Bikes Honda's V3 could soon have a five-cylinder rival from ZXMoto Road Racing RAC honours Padgett’s Motorcycles with the Torrens Trophy after more than six decades at the heart of British racing.Latest Reviews Motorbike Honda CB1000F review: Honda’s most convincing retro bike yet 20/08/26 Gear Akaso 360 review: Is it a rival for the Insta360? 30/06/26 Motorbike Still naughty by nature, or has the 790 Duke grown up? 22/06/26 Motorbike Suzuki's SV650 finally gets the update it deserved 22/06/26 Gear Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma review: the best plug-n-play motorcycle airbag solution? 13/06/26Sign up for The Visordown NewsletterYour information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Leave this field blank More Reviews Gear Oxford's £340 adventure suit has become my go-to kit in 30°C heat 09/06/26 Gear Three boots in one: Eleveit X Privilege E-Dry Enduro review 08/06/26 Road Test This Chinese bike is super cheap; is it worth it? 08/06/26 Motorbike CFMoto 1000MT-X review: More than just a budget ADV? 01/06/26 First Ride You can’t afford not to buy Hero’s new dual sport 23/05/26
