that handles better, has a better motor and looks different. Personally I can’t see any new owners being persuaded onto it when the competition is so strong. If you want a BMW to go touring on I would go for the excellent RT, or if you want something sporty try

is so clearly based. Designed to offer class-beating performance at a competitive price, BMW say the 800R’s been two years in the making. Despite displacing 798cc, the engine doesn’t make as much power as its smaller capacity middleweight rivals

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 180mph Production date: 2009 Engine capacity: 999cc Power: 185bhp Torque: 83lb ft Weight: 204kg Seat height: 820mm Fuel capacity: 17.5L Full Review: Session OneJust sitting on the new BMW1000 RR makes me think of my long

. Competition in the hypertourer league is limited to the Suzuki Hayabusa and the Kawasaki ZZR1400, both of which have a long line of evolution, sales success and loyal followers. The new K1300S is more than up to the job of competing with them.The S model forms

off the option list - this bike's built for brisk road riding and the occasional track day. It seems BMW is sick of people comparing the R1100S with sports tourers and wants this new model to compete head-to-head with the sports bike competition

Pros: Cons: Engine capacity: 1170cc Power: 110bhp Torque: 88lb ft Weight: 223kg Seat height: 890mm Fuel capacity: 33L Full Review: There's no getting away from it: the BMW R1200GS Adventure is a man's bike. If you're a wimp you can forget it, it

, traditional annoying switchgear, and what promises to be an excellent level of finish.One thing that’s hardly a BMW trait is that at £7295 on the road (plus £925 for ABS and hot grips) the Rockster is priced very competitively, at £300 more than the standard R