is superior to most Japanese bikes and at least the equal of Honda. Brakes very good as standard, can be further upgraded with RSV parts. Comfortable over long distances and reasonably fuel efficient. Weaknesses: Excellent mixture of sports and tourer

Handling - telelever is far better than forks Overall: A great bike slightly flawed by BMW quirks. The SE is loaded with cruise control, heated grips etc, so although expensive comes with more equipment than your average Jap sports tourer. Question is, do you need it

complaining. However, the RS seems to be a bit of an overlap with a few of the other models, such as the R1100S (will that be the next to get the 1150 engine?) and the excellent tourer the R1150RT. Still, you pays your money... Bike spec: Length (mm)2170Width

Strengths: ENGINE POWER ENGINE POWER Weaknesses: ENGINE POWER ENGINE POWER Overall: JUST WHEELED MY K8 GIXER THOU INTO DEALERS SHOWROOM . 1ST AUG CANT COME SOON ENOUGH SportBiker4Life: MINDBLOWING PERFORMANCE AND BEAUTIFUL LOOKING MUSCLE BIKE! Strengths

In short:The SV1000 is like an SV650, but on steroids. Like your best friend it’s solid, reliable and fun to be with. If you are after a naked bike it’s very competent but it does lack the ‘kick-in-the pants’ elements of the TL Pros:The SV1000

: good shaft drive reliable bike Overall: great commuting bike, and a reliable and cheap to service bike. reasonable protection from the elements and pleasant for the pillion. bobsden: GOOD RELIABILITY,GOOD TOURER, GREAT ALL-ROUNDER Strengths: Weaknesses

in all gears and the bike is relatively light for a sports tourer. Reliability is key too, it has never let me down! Weaknesses: The best thing about the futura is its ability to embarrass more than its fair share of 'sports bike' riders while

Top speed: 125mph Engine capacity: 599cc Power: 78bhp Torque: 44lb ft Weight: 222kg Seat height: 785mm Fuel capacity: 17L BillyV: Top Bike Strengths: Super reliable. Handles well. Quick enough for middle aged man! Weaknesses: Super reliable

Engine capacity: 600cc Power: 77bhp Torque: 44lb ft Weight: 211kg Seat height: 785mm Fuel capacity: 17.3L Swiggy: Very easy to Ride, Ample power, Clunky Gearbox, Looks good too! Strengths: As my 2nd big bike, I would say it's great for new riders

’t get the feeling it will last. The build quality is budget to say the very least. Even a new bike feels tired. The suspension is soft, handling not brilliant and engine weak. But there again it doesn’t cost much. When it comes to cheap commuters Honda