for engine reliability and performance.Rain pain in SpainSo, here we are in not-so-sunny Southern Spain for the European launch of the VFR1200F. Honda has planned a 200-mile route for us to test the new machine: 60 miles of motorway, around 80 miles of fast A

, speed and comfort, and is fitted with mini Ape Hanger bars, forward controls, slammed Progressive rear suspension and a leather sprung seat. West Coast have also fitted it with a stage#1 1200cc v-twin engine, diamond black throttle, clutch and brake

, or have come up through the ranks and want your first big bike, then you won't go far wrong with this one.Highly recommended.Read the full report in the next Issue of Visordown magazine.Follow me on Twitter @TimSkiltonPrice comparisonSuzuki GSX1250FA - £6

producing the RS250 almost five years ago, the tiny two-stroke race replica still rates as one of the most beautiful machines on the road today.It first appeared in 1994, on the back of Aprilia's 250cc GP bike, using the same 55bhp V-twin engine seen

's model and have replaced it with a short stubby MotoGP style can, making the 10R look just as aggressive as the original 2004 model.Traction control is to feature on the new bike, which should help tame some of the 180bhp+ power.2008 ZX-10R SpecsEngine

FRONT CALIPERS WTH 320mm FLOATING DISCS. ADJUSTABLE RATIO MASTER CYLINDER, MINI REAR AP CALIPER WITH FULL GOODRIDGE HOSES TONY SCOTT BLUEPRINTED ENGINE WITH STAINLESS STEEL VALVES PUTTING OUT 148BHP AT THE REAR WHEEL AND AN ARM WRENCHING 80ff

disc brake with compact dual-piston calliper Attractive new cast aluminium wheels feature swept 4-spoke design Monoshock rear suspension with adjustable HMAS damper Lightweight and powerful 998cm3 liquidcooled fuel-injected inline-4 engine based on 2007

trim, while delivering more torque than the outgoing 2006 machine. Yamaha YZF-R6 2008 SpecsEngine type: Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, forward inclined, parallel 4-cylinder, 16-valves, D0HC Displacement: 599 cc Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5 mm Compression ratio

Skilton finds new Blade still sharp but forgivingLOSAIL GP circuit is a tricky track to learn. The 3.4-mile venue, which will host the first ever nightime MotoGP race next year, consists of a kilometre-long straight, a couple of left-right flicks

GravelGravel's horrible stuff. It lurks at junctions, on bends and in gutters waiting to catch out two-wheelers as they trundle along. Treat it like ice by avoiding braking accelerating or leaning the motorcycle. If you must slow down then use engine braking or the rear