consider BMW's GS range to be very large touring bikes with chunky tyres. The fact that BMW has chosen to dip its toe into the water with a giant mud-plugger is quite courageous - big weight and big power are not the first things that spring to mind when

in town.In fact the S2R isn't a very good town bike at all. The low gearing means you're constantly changing between first and second, the steering lock is poor (no surprise) and the clutch is heavy. It's a huge shame but Ducati hasn't fitted its

Seat height: 800mm Fuel capacity: 14L Tank range: 130 miles Full Review: The first Monster I ever rode was, in fact, the first Monster. I rode it at the launch back in 1993, and didn't I give it a good start in life? I loved it - big fun, big wheelies

love it. I was toying with the idea of a Fireblade or even a SS1000R at one point, but after a test ride and a quick look at the finances, I knew I wanted my own bit of Italian exotica (now with newly added reliability as well!). The fact it has a wet

, for one, loved the raw motor with its class-leading low-down grunt and raucous air intake roar. I also liked the fact that a high degree of physical rider input was necessary to counteract the wayward chassis. It made it fun, if a little exhausting

, these new ones were enormous, I used them for a week and I was convinced they were not working, in fact one day I used my normal unheated gloves and my hands were warmer. So I wrote again, "please send them back and we will send you a new pair". They did

don't want your safety compromised for that 10%, I can slow down in the wet and 5000 miles on a rear is more than acceptable, class leading in fact which makes the price good value. Dunlop talked the talk with the Sportsmart and it more than walks

and feels very special. The brakes and chassis and suspension are first rate. It is amazing on fast sweepers. Overall: This bike would be more interesting and involving to own over a few years than its rivals if you can afford it. In fact as it was a

on all types of roads, through all conditions. There are plenty of tyres capable of that but the S20's remit's made wider by the fact Bridgestone rate the S20 as a great choice for those who partake in the occasional trackday.As occasional trackday

not know! FRO: Utter shite Strengths: Its very comfortable Weaknesses: Its very comfortable Overall: This is not worth the cost, I had a £100 Caberg and it did everything as well as this apart from it was louder. N FARLEY: OK, in fact I like it