In short:Proven workhorse benefits from a makeover, but it still isn't a bike you'd carry a photo of in your wallet Pros:Proven workhorse benefits from a makeover, but it still isn't a bike you'd carry a photo of in your wallet Cons:Proven workhorse

In short:While better styling will no doubt lead to better sales, this bike also offers more value for money than the old model, and that makes it a winner Pros:While better styling will no doubt lead to better sales, this bike also offers more

In short:Despite power being the same as the Strada, the engine easily overwhelms the off-road tyres and makes this bike a giggle to ride Production date: October 2012 Price new: 5271-5971 Engine capacity: 650cc Power: 58bhp Torque: 50lb ft Full

In short:The 500cc parallel-twin motor from the discontinued GPZ500 finds its way into a new Kwak trailie for '05. Should make a cracking first bike. Pros:The 500cc parallel-twin motor from the discontinued GPZ500 finds its way into a new Kwak

In short:The DT125 may have undergone an emissions-pleasing overhaul this year, but this learner-friendly dirt bike has remained faithful to the two-stroke cause Pros:The DT125 may have undergone an emissions-pleasing overhaul this year

In short:Why build one bike when you can have two at twice the price? Yamaha's new FZ1 naked and half-faired FZ1 Fazer emerge into the cold light of day Pros:Why build one bike when you can have two at twice the price? Yamaha's new FZ1 naked

In short:A lovely 'little' cruiser, so long as you don't mind working the engine a little more than you might expect from this type of bike Pros:A lovely 'little' cruiser, so long as you don't mind working the engine a little more than you might

In short:It's big and bold, but is Yamaha's design-leading naked bike any good or just the product of an overactive imagination? Jon Urry travels to South Africa in search of answers Pros:It's big and bold, but is Yamaha's design-leading naked bike

In short:Now matured into bikes that deliver what they promise. Yes, they are pricey, the clutch is heavy and the gearbox crap, but if you’ve got the cash and like the looks, take one for a test ride and try not to have fun Pros:Now matured

In short:The bike that started off the whole GSX-R range way back when in 1985 is still just as mad and just as bad today as it was then, and the latest generation is, frankly, bloody brilliant Pros:The bike that started off the whole GSX-R range