In short:A good bike that is rapidly becoming a classic Pros:A good bike that is rapidly becoming a classic Cons:A good bike that is rapidly becoming a classic Engine capacity: 992cc Power: 84bhp Torque: 62lb ft Full Review: The Monster is a classic

In short:As unmistakeable as a Porsche 911, still one of the best looking bikes on the planet Pros:As unmistakeable as a Porsche 911, still one of the best looking bikes on the planet Cons:As unmistakeable as a Porsche 911, still one of the best

in town.In fact the S2R isn't a very good town bike at all. The low gearing means you're constantly changing between first and second, the steering lock is poor (no surprise) and the clutch is heavy. It's a huge shame but Ducati hasn't fitted its

. Strengths: Love the unique looks, very much based on the SuperMono racerOld fashioned aircooled engine, torque everwhereFeels like a slower steering 250Comfy for what was a sports bikeDucati soundtrack, rattly clutch includedOhlins, Marchesini, Brembo55

.Better still, it spawned a family of bikes which spanned a whole decade, as well as a host of imitators - although none of which came close to capturing the essence of the Ducati.But two things were wrong with the 916. Firstly, it was too expensive

motorcycle. Naked bikes can show too much and, conscious of this, the loom and cables have been hidded. But the Testastretta engine isn’t the most beautiful thing. It lacks shape and definition. Ducati has done what it can – a carbon cam belt cover

and on this brave lap I’m braking at around the 200-meter board. That’s around 200 meters to scrub off over 110mph, which the Ducati does easily and in total control.Like the current bike, the chassis is brilliant, even when pushed hard. At the start of the day

, and if you don’t mind missing a few bhp is virtually the same bike Engine capacity: 748cc Power: 110bhp Torque: 58lb ft Full Review: The Ducati 749S is just so easy and confidence inspiring to ride on a track. And it also leans over further than any bike has

110mph, which the Ducati does easily and in total control.Like the current bike, the chassis is brilliant, even when pushed hard. At the start of the day the bikes are fitted with the sporty but road-biased Michelin Pilot Power tyres, which are changed

so much.The 999S was everything I anticipated, and more. It’s simply the most rewarding bike I have ever ridden on track. This may sound like gushing praise but the week before I rode the Ducati I was testing the best Japanese 1000cc sportsbikes