grip in track day conditions    * Multi-Tread (MT) compound guarantees rapid warm-up, high stability under braking and totally focused feedback over a high mileage in all conditions    * Belt-to-carcass angles are engineered to stabilise sidewalls

- codenamed T806 - they looked at making a triple.But, after listening to a number of 'focus groups' in the USA and the UK, it was felt that a tried-and-trusted four-cylinder layout should be used. From this we can gather that listening to focus groups can

.shaft drive.back road blaster. Overall: Much less narrow focused than road tester make out it is.With more fuel range (HP2 enduro tank) this bike is a very versatile bike.I have toured and commuted on it and in the real world 85ft pounds of torque and 105 hp

than sound. Rev the bike through to its electronically interrupted conclusion at just over 9000rpm and you will be fully focused on some seriously fast action going on around you. This Ducati is a true sportster and it’s when you let it fly

point for me was its comfort. You can wear this all day long without causing concern. The degree of movement and flexibility afforded by this jacket ensures that you can focus on what you need to be doing. The colours, black with white accents is very

in an attempt to make this middleweight the best in class.Suzuki’s development concept of ‘top performer’ in each sports bike displacement segment continues with the latest GSX-R600. As always the focus has been on improved engine performance, handling

and useful tool, both on the road and track. While revvy, its motor proved far more flexible than the increasingly race-focused CBR600RR's, and almost (but not quite) as strong as the 636cc ZX-6R's. Suspension is a touch on the firm side for road use

control, variable intake systems and a choice of engine maps, but Honda has chosen to keep things simple by revisiting and improving on their original concept. Its main focus has been on weight loss, mass centralisation and cleaner contours, which now

a 750) the other day.Responds well to braided lines, power commander and race can. Handling is damn near perfect on smooth roads, frisky on the rough stuff. Infinitely better than the 01/02 model. If you want something sporty and focused this could

't happen with the ER-6f. It may not be as handling-focused as the SV, but for a newer rider the advantages of comfort probably outweigh any loss in cornering performance.That's not to say the ER-6f is a slouch. It's not heavy (Kawasaki claims 178kg dry; we