,000 miles from new.Just over 100bhp is churned out by the air-cooled, across-the-frame, six-cylinder engine - not much by modern standards, but it's enough to propel this beast through the quarter-mile in under 12 seconds -  quite something in the late 1970s

, and has about a 100-mile range. To rid the bike of any unecessary parts the builders have stripped the bike to the bone, removing the engine, tailpipes, radiator, transmission and clutch. In their place is a host of batteries, an AC regenerative motor

A FEW interesting angles of Suzuki's new B-King taken by Visordown at the bike's press launch in Rome.Specifications:Engine Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHCBore x Stroke 81.0 mm x 65.0 mmEngine Displacement 1340ccCompression Ratio 12

is widely considered to be the most uncompromising and single-minded street bike BMW Motorrad has ever produced.Throughout the Megamoto's concept and design phases, a key goal for BMW engineers has been to deliver pure characterful performance

the Testastretta Evoluzione engine and only 165kg dry weight, which gives the 1098R the best power'weight ration in its class. The power comes from an increase in engine displacement to 1198cc. The 1098R will have hi-tech MotoGP-style clocksThe company claim every

A HONDA NR750 - one of the most hi-tech production motorcycles ever built - is up for grabs on eBay with an asking price of £115,000.The bike was produced in the early 1990s by Honda to showcase the company's engineering skills; a 32-valve, oval

KTM's new 690cc DukeYOU'RE LOOKING at KTM's new 690 Duke. The company claim the 65 HP (48 kW) engine is the most powerful street-legal single of all time. The bike is heavily styled on the company's top-selling 990 V-twin fuel-injected Super Duke

Excessive smoke from the exhaust on start up -- worn bores or valves guidesOil consumption -- expect to use 1 litre every 1000 miles if thrashedHead bearings Wheel alignment Warped dicsSpecsEngine 16v, in-line four 599ccPower 115bhp @ 13,000rpmTorque 68.1ft

thoroughly to ensure the bike's legit. Frame and engine number's should tally, as should the MOT if it's applicable. Check the service history too. Accept no excuses.   The walk round Stand back

with Reg Armstrong) in 1958.The bike was restored by Ferry Brouwer (Arai helmets), who bought it in pieces from John Surtees. The ex-world champ acquired the frame and some engine parts from the Maharaja of Ceylon.According to the vendor, the bike has