Engine capacity: 997cc Power: 91bhp Torque: 60lb ft Weight: 258kg Seat height: 790mm Fuel capacity: 28L 0-60: 4.8 seconds antimagneto: Best value high speed tourer Strengths: Replace later exhausts (with the little tailpipes stuck on) to liberate extra

exhaust really sets it off Weaknesses: As my 2nd big bike, I would say it's great for new riders, the relatively low seat height and very usable power create confidence and I very quickly became warmed and comfortable with the bike. The power on the bike

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

scotsy: A grunty V4 engined super tourer, comfy, torquey and surprisingly quick enough to surprise the sneerers Strengths: The re-tuned for torque VFR1200F motor is an absolute peach and when coupled with the DCT gives the rider more time

-day touring. The screen is probably a tad low, but this is normal for sports tourers and a higher screen is available as an extra, but overall it’s just about perfect and easily comfortable enough to see off the 200 mile tank range.During its development

In short:The deposed King of Speed. Once the fastest sports tourer around Pros:The deposed King of Speed. Once the fastest sports tourer around Cons:The deposed King of Speed. Once the fastest sports tourer around Top speed: 172mph Engine capacity

, sharp steering; 6. Easy to maintain. Perhaps most importantly, 7. Incredible value. My specimen is a 2004, bought for £2250 with 3300miles and immaculate condition. See FINS motorcycles, Redhill. Overall: Makes a very good sports-tourer and is especially

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 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

on and heated grips - still got 13.8v at the battery.Two up - comfort is good, mirrors are good but the rubber covers are not. Plastic petrol tank is not going to rusty. TuneECU can remap the bike. Aftermarket exhausts sound good - Triumph own carbon can