developing a new bike for the burgeoning mid-capacity adventure sector but it was not the Street Triple-based project many were predicting, rather it was two all-new motorcycles based around a bespoke adventure platform with an 800cc three-cylinder engine

BMW might have changed virtually everything about its best-selling R1200GS (no, not R1250) for 2013 but it still keeps a familiar look.The new bike gets a 125bhp water-cooled boxer twin, semi-active suspension, traction control and five riding modes

NO IT'S not Jean Reno, it's Visordown's very own Mark Forsyth calling in from the Isle of Skye with his first ride report of the 2011 Triumph Sprint GT:"Just ridden the brand new £9,499 Triumph Sprint GT for an hour through the Scottish highlands

on the limiter the bikes in front transcribed a beautiful black line from their tortured Dunlop RoadSport rear tyres. Thing is, on a 500GP two-stroke you’d be running the risk of imminent hospital food doing this every lap. On the VFR, though, there’s no drama

.Cooling system:Manufacturer/type: FTR Moto radiator and specification.Aluminium water pipes using Wiggins connectors.Exhaust system:Manufacturer/type: Titanium race Arrow / FTR Moto system.Four into two into one.Tyres:Type/detail: DunlopFront; 125/80 r17Rear: 195

, the VT750S is a great motorcycle for riders of all experience levels with its comfortable riding position and great all-round manageable performance.Powering the new VT750S is a liquid-cooled, V-twin of 745cc. The motor is thoroughly modern, boasting