In short:Dr Big lives up to its name with the largest cylinder displacement of any standard bike Pros:Dr Big lives up to its name with the largest cylinder displacement of any standard bike Cons:Dr Big lives up to its name with the largest cylinder

In short:A bike that is simply so capable it refuses to lie down and die, even when superceded by the 1200 variant. Awesome Pros:A bike that is simply so capable it refuses to lie down and die, even when superceded by the 1200 variant. Awesome Cons

In short:For the price it is hard to knock the V-Strom. A lot of kit for minimal layout. A good touring bike Pros:For the price it is hard to knock the V-Strom. A lot of kit for minimal layout. A good touring bike Cons:For the price it is hard

flanks, narrow seat and low-rise Magura fat-bar handlebars are there because the 950 Adventure is a bike with genuine off-road roots, and therefore genuine off-road potential. Its 21/18 spoked wheels aren’t there for show either and where the others all

In short:A great bike to live with day in, day out and manages to out-bat the Honda on all fronts. Hurrah for Blighty! Pros:A great bike to live with day in, day out and manages to out-bat the Honda on all fronts. Hurrah for Blighty! Cons:A great

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: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

suspension with predictable handling disk brakes front and rear, will run at 65 mph all day till the fuel runs out! tops out at 71mph on the speedo (on the flat with no wind) range of about 200 miles, excellent mirrors, good riding position full size bike so

Pros: Cons: Engine capacity: 659cc Power: 50bhp Torque: 45lb ft Weight: 170kg Seat height: 780mm Fuel capacity: 16L JamesFarndon : excellent commuter or first bike, easy handling and power if not a little heavy. Strengths: Engine: A slightly tuned

Engine capacity: 660cc Power: 48bhp Torque: 44lb ft Seat height: 780mm Fuel capacity: 16L lardyboy66: Decent little bike Strengths: ComfyEasy to ride Clever design Great for town Weaknesses: ComfyEasy to ride Clever design Great for town Overall