dampingAdjustability Rear4-way adjustable rebound damping, adjustable spring preloadTyres Front120/70 ZR17Tyres Rear150/70 ZR17Brakes Front2-piston calipers, 290mm dual discsBrakes Rear2-piston caliper, 240mm discWheelbase (mm)1465Ground Clearance (mm)120

Full Review: A lot of people wouldn’t even consider buying the ST4S as a tourer because of Ducati’s reputation for reliability, or lack of it. Well, that’s a thing of the past and the ST4S is a very good sports-tourer. Last year it had a re

to a tourer it can feel cramped.On the move the ‘Busa lacks a bit of the GSX-R feel. The motor is enormously powerful but delivers its power smoothly, not in a typically harsh and vibey GSX-R way. Even compared to modern machines, the ‘Busa’s 1300cc

't look much worse. More worrying are the Yamaha brake calipers which are prone to sieze up if you don't ride it regularly in winter especially the rear. As for the clutch basket rattle - Mine has been rattling for five years and it doesn't bother me a

want it with a sports tourer. So what’s the catch? Well the three valve head won’t rev as high as the four valve and top end is sacrificed, which shouldn’t be a huge problem to those who want to tour in a relaxed fashion.To go with the new engine

forkSuspension RearBottom-link Uni-Trak rear suspension with gas-charged shockAdjustability RearAdjustable reload and rebound dampingTyres Front120/70-ZR17Tyres Rear180/50-ZR17Brakes FrontDual 320mm discs with opposed 4-piston calipersBrakes Rear

Suspension RearSwingarm, progressive linkage,Adjustability RearFully adjustable spring preloadTyres Front120/70ZR17Tyres Rear180/55ZR17Brakes Front4-piston calipers, 310mm dual discsBrakes Rear1-piston caliper, 220mm discWheelbase (mm)1430Ground Clearance (mm)150

: BMW Paralever Front brake: 320mm discs, four-piston calipers Rear brake: Single 265mm disc, two-piston caliper Dry weight: 228kg Seat height: 820mm Fuel capacity: 19 litres Colours: Light grey metallic, Lava orange Engine spec: Engine: Liquid

quick for a sports tourer. Bike spec: Length (mm)2240Seats2Seat Height (mm)805Suspension Front48mm telescopic forksSuspension RearMonoshockTyres Front120/70 ZR17Tyres Rear180/55 ZR17Brakes FrontTwin 320mm discs, four piston calipersBrakes RearSingle 282

.silkoleneoil.com for retailers.6. Brakes: They need regular cleaning or the calipers easily get bunged up. As standard, they're passable rather than great, despite the massive 300mm discs, so many owners opt to fit upgraded pads and braided hoses, which give a bit more