facts:•The V-Strom does 0-60 in less than 6 seconds•It stops from 100mph in just over 8 seconds•They handle better with rear preload wound up•Steady use gets 250 miles from a tank full•The Suzuki has a great headlight•No span adjuster on the clutch•Adjustable

in Suzuki's RGV250, which was slotted into a gorgeously crafted aluminium chassis and swingarm. The model was updated in 1998, with fully adjustable suspension, peppier engine and restyled bodywork.AvailabilityWe found 16 examples for sale nationwide

Suspension says the 600's a better choice over the 750 as the chassis struggles coping with the bigger bike's extra power. 'A good rider can go just as quickly on a well-sorted 600. Standard bikes handles really with some minor tweaking of the adjusters