2008 priced at £5,500 on the road.For more information or to find your nearest authorised dealer please visit www.ducatiuk.com or call 0845 1222 996

Performance SPECS:Torque: 140 ft-lbs at rear wheel at sea levelHp: 135 at rear wheel at sea level0 to 60 mph: 2.8 secondsQuarter mile: Low 10sDry Weight: 460 lbs

: 2040mm (80.3in) Overall width: 715mm (28.1in) Overall height: 1125mm (44.3in) Wheelbase: 1400mm (55.1in) Seat height: 810mm (31.9in) Dry Mass: 163kg (359.4lbs) Fuel capacity: 17.0litres (3.7gallons) ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSEngine capacity: 599cc Engine

MINNESOTA BASED, Viper Motorcycles are set to launch four new models in the near future.The Diamond Back, the Diablo, the Diablo Deluxe, and a new Rigid Chopper all feature Viper's patented RSD drive, 6-speed gearbox and air ride system

SUZUKI UK has confirmed the UK unveiling of its 2008 models will be at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show (23rd November and 2nd December).Suzuki's array of exciting new models for 2008 will include the much-anticipated GSXR-600, GSXR-750

HARLEY DAVIDSON and sister company Buell today announced they will be unveiling their line-up of brand new 2008 models at the International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, in their first appearance in the UK.The range of Harley-Davidson and Buell bikes

Subtle but significant changes, say SuzukiSuzuki's new Hayabusa was unveiled to the UK press in Rome, yesterday.The Busa, which has been a strong seller over the last nine years, has undergone a number of revisions, with a new 1340cc engine, radial

ROYAL ENFIELD will unveil the Woodsman 500, the latest in a long line of Bullet motorcycles, at this year's NEC Bike Show.The Bullet has been in continuous production since 1949 and the Woodsman is inspired by the street scramblers of the late 1950

comfortable seat behind the pilot.ENGINEThe powerful heart of the new 690 Duke is the ultra-modern LC4 engine with 654 cc, which is currently serving as the role-model in the large-volume, single-cylinder, four-stroke category. It distinguishes itself through

the pressure on the clutch linings under load, whereby the clutch springs were given a considerably softer design, thus reducing the leverage of the hydraulic clutch operation by about 1/3, compared to conventional solutions.