Strengths: One of the most powerful 125 cruisers (even if not by much!) over the competition (Yamaha, Kawasaki, etc). Very nippy for new riders and around town use.Nice and light for learners and commuters with REALLY low running costs.Honda reliability

chassis. Ideal trail bike for the hardened off-roader but no out- and-out competition machine Bike spec: Length (mm)2225Width (mm)825Height (mm)1245Dryweight (kg)129Seats0Seat Height (mm)935Suspension Front46mm air-assist leading-axle telescopic fork, 285

and suspension has been achieved Full Review: After riding the ’04 CRF250R, I was convinced it was the best four-stroke off-roader ever built. A year on and having ridden all the competition I’d still pick the Honda. Like its 450 sibling, lots of similar

-roader ever built. A year on and having ridden all the competition I'd still pick the Honda. Like its 450 sibling, lots of similar improvements are listed for 2005 but with the exception of slightly stronger bottom-end power, thankfully this little gem hasn

-all 250cc GP-like bike with the lightweight handling to match and a screaming motor. I would have thought a few minor tweaks would have been enough to keep Honda's CBR customers happy. But the competition has raised its game recently, so the factory has

been enough to keep Honda£s CBR customers happy. But the competition has raised its game recently, so the factory has pulled out all the stops in an attempt to reassert themselves as the manufacturer with the best supersports bike for the road

. This puts it at the top-end of the enduro bike market, but it's a proper competition tool and you're paying for the performance and that Honda badge. Most of us would be better off on the 250X , which won't make you feel stupid every time you ride it

testament to the fact that all the competition looked cock rather than the ‘racy’ Honda looking any good. Things have changed. Stand it next to the Yamaha and it looks like a shit commuter with a slight nod towards a fairing. The Yamaha and Aprilia look

Engine capacity: 1000cc Power: 175bhp Full Review: I waited until the afternoon sessions before taking to the track again. Firstly I thought a bit of sun might warm the track up and news filtering through that the Honda mechanics were fitting

's not broken? Honda says Fireblade owners complained of a lack of midrange grunt, losing out to the competition accelerating from 70mph and above. They also felt the steering was a tad lazy and needed sharpening up to improve direction changes and corner exit