much more modern, costs less and is close on handling to the class ruler, the VFR Engine capacity: 992cc Power: 102bhp Torque: 69lb ft Full Review: With the launch of the ST range in 1997, Ducati launched a very good sports touring bike that has done a

In short:A suped-up ST3 with Ohlins rear suspension and ABS brake system - Ducati's all-new top of the range sports tourer for 2006 Pros:A suped-up ST3 with Ohlins rear suspension and ABS brake system - Ducati's all-new top of the range sports

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

In short:A sports-tourer that handles well, but is too slow to be taken seriously Pros:A sports-tourer that handles well, but is too slow to be taken seriously Cons:A sports-tourer that handles well, but is too slow to be taken seriously Top speed

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

In short:An excellent alternative to the Twin boom of Ducati, the Firestorm has built up a deserved fanbase over the years Pros:An excellent alternative to the Twin boom of Ducati, the Firestorm has built up a deserved fanbase over the years Cons

In short:Japan's answer to the dominance of Ducati twins gave us the character-driven Firestorm that, while it never quite matched the Italian marque for desirability, makes an excellent alternative Pros:Japan's answer to the dominance of Ducati

's of accessories available Overall: My favourite bike so far. I've been riding a ZX-6R, Ducati 848R and a CB1000F. Not as fast as the ZX-6R or Ducati, but way more comfy. And seriously, how often do you ride faster than 250kph?A MUST HAVE!

, but even Ducatis are reasonably smooth low down now and only really start complaining below 2000rpm. With the MZ you have to be in the right gear, not a single one too high.Out of town and with the speed picking up, the MZ starts to improve. The seat

of the Mille's success. Loads of V Twin character and performance in an everyday useful package that allies comfort and handling on a par with the best in class. More focussed than other sports tourers, and with a plastic tank so the magnetic tank bag isn