In short:A fun bike let down by a daft exhaust-routing and heavy clutch. However, the engine and bike's character will still win you over. Pros:A fun bike let down by a daft exhaust-routing and heavy clutch. However, the engine and bike's character

tyres and an scottoiler. Twin stainless exhausts are beautifully made and match the curves of the bike. Weaknesses: Robust 650 single cylinder Rotax engine. Easy to clean and service. Best with Bridgestone Battlax tyres and an scottoiler. Twin stainless

smiles !Figures show 108bhp but I reckon thats optimistic, however what there is is plenty for a naked bike. The noise from the triple is seductive at full chat and with a after market exhaust would free up some extra ponies. The rest is all Daytona T595

great bike it has the looks, a strong engine, easy and fun to ride. retrofrench: A cracking naked that's every bit as fast as a litre sports bike on British roads Strengths: Precise handling and lots of feedback and feel under braking, cornering

entry-level 600s. With my favourite of the two, the XJ6, costing just four and a half grand, you get a cracking bike, but more importantly, a whole load of fun for your money.Starting with looks, the naked XJ6, in white at least, is a proper little

and traction control as standard, provides loads of confidenceSounds fab on standard exhausts....but even better with Termi's Overall: Love my bike.Took it on 1500 mile tour round france and despite it being a naked bike, I had the best time ever.Was 100

Capacity (cc)1203Max Power (bhp)100Max Power Peak (rpm)6600Torque (ft/lb)81Torque Peak (rpm)6000Bore (mm)88.9Stroke (mm)96.82Valve GearOHVCompression Ratio10Valves Per Cylinder2Exhaust LayoutFree breathing 2 into 1 Buell Interactive exhaust system

all these miles told me about the bike? Well, for a start both in naked and half-faired form the Buell is a great handling bike, quick and light-steering while still totally stable at speeds. But it has faults. For a start the 984cc motor always leaves

-like exhaust all instantly connect you with the bike’s flat track inspiration. The Derbi logo on the headlight cowl however has its roots firmly set in the Spanish scooter and 125cc market, but in all Derbi have got the styling nailed on the Mulhacen. Although

'll treat me gently...The 'she' in question is a V11 Sport Naked, not the half faired Le Mans version (which is just a namesake of the original that first did it for me) but she's still got a real aggressive look about her.I blip the throttle and I