and well when it’s styled and constructed by Kawasaki. Best to have the bikini faired one in Eddie Lawson green, though... Bike spec: Dryweight (kg)224Seats0Seat Height (mm)790Suspension Front43mm cartridge forkSuspension RearDual, nitrogen-charged shock

In short:Still a big, manly bike for big, manly man, but this time for those who like to duck out of the rain. The sweeties Pros:Still a big, manly bike for big, manly man, but this time for those who like to duck out of the rain. The sweeties Cons

In short:All the muscle-bike looks removed by adding a 1/2 fairing Top speed: 142mph Engine capacity: 1164cc Power: 122bhp Torque: 83lb ft Weight: 232kg Seat height: 790mm Fuel capacity: 19L 0-60: 3.2 seconds Ultim8pc: Great bike that does it all

In short:2006 sees Kawasaki design a bike to win 600cc supersport production classes. Pros:2006 sees Kawasaki design a bike to win 600cc supersport production classes. Cons:2006 sees Kawasaki design a bike to win 600cc supersport production classes

this collection of virtues gels effectively as a package. But would adding a fairing upset this balance?The simple answer to that is ‘No’. There are so few differences between the two bikes that Kawasaki would have had to screw up spectacularly for this to be any

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: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:A chunky lump of a bike that’ll do your street cred all manner of good down the local and which can do a little bit of everything Pros:A chunky lump of a bike that’ll do your street cred all manner of good down the local and which can do a

Engine capacity: 903cc Power: 53bhp Weight: 282kg Fuel capacity: 20L madasmax: A great bike to tour on and more, good around town low revving but keeps up with sportier bikes Strengths: looks good and lots of bits you can add to make it your own

can't measure up to Honda's CB500.Unexciting performance is perfect for anyone's 'first big bike', thanks to the unintimidating way it makes its power and the neutral handling. Bike spec: Dryweight (kg)179Seats0Seat Height (mm)800Suspension Front37mm