, excellent luggage Strengths: The best thing about the futura is its ability to embarrass more than its fair share of 'sports bike' riders while at the same time being able to whisk the rider and pillion huge distances in supreme comfort. 800 miles in a day

Engine capacity: 287cc Power: 22.5bhp Torque: 16lb ft Seat height: 815mm Fuel capacity: 9L Full Review: Aprilia says: With its original design, the Aprilia Sportcity revolutionised our concept of high wheel scooters from the day it was first

weekend ride out, or away for a weeks tour, and it sporty enough to take on a track day too. One of the best bikes I've owned. falcorob: EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE TO THE USUAL 'SPORTS TOURING' STUFF. Strengths: Engine, brakes, and build quality stand out

. I ran one as my main bike for a while but that's just not practical because decent two-stroke oil costs a fortune. It's a great Sunday toy that would be ideal to ride to a trackday and wring the neck out of all day and if you want a bike that makes

old bulky dustbin silencers and the new underseat 999 ones.The whole look of the bike was designed by a likeable Scot by the name of Martin Longmore. Martin was part of the Audi TT design team as well as working on a number of BMWs and the Aprilia

, but the Aprilia RS 125 is one of a dying breed: a two-stroke race rep.If you want a bike to tickle your senses then it's a two-stroke every time. And for the last 14 years RS125s have stimulated over 82,000 teenagers the world over.The new RS looks like a mini

In short:Aprilia's first sportsbike impressed immediately and continues to do so to this day. Good looks and macho design make this a desirable chunk of everyday exotica Pros:Aprilia's first sportsbike impressed immediately and continues to do so

it to bits it is my second Tuono first was the "V" twin, but think this time Aprilia have re-invented the design mould for pure fun and sex on wheels. Everyone should ride one just to say they have been to heaven and mated with an angel, get out there and try

.As with the RSV-R, the Tuono comes with radial brakes, which are powerful to the point of fierceness, fully adjustable suspension, as well as Aprilia's take on a slipper clutch. Which isn't bad spec at all, considering the price tag of £7648 - if you snap one up

Aprilia makes Europe's perennially best selling sports 125 in the gorgeous little RS, and has outsold Ducati's V-twin superbike by some four to one at the other end of the scale with its fab RSV Mille, the big numbers middle ground has been serviced from