Pros: Cons: simon foster: The best real world classic, still holds it's own on trackdays. Strengths: It's light and makes me giggle every time I ride it. Like it so much I have just got a second one. Responds well to tuning if you send

, only has 5 gears but doesn't need anymore, will still keep with modern stuff in the right hands. Long wheelbase keeps it steady in the corners. Weaknesses: Excellent motor, loads of grunt thanks to EXUP valve, sturdy gearbox, if a bit agricultural

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 128mph Engine capacity: 399cc Power: 60bhp Torque: 27.7lb ft Weight: 175kg Seat height: 705mm Full Review: Baby RC30 complete with ridiculously tall first gearBack in 1995 I owned an NC30. In my teenage eyes it was a thing

of the engine rpm, but its worth it, if you want to feel what the motor can really do, combine this with the close ratio box, 1st gear = 70mph+ if you want, yes tall racing 1st gear, then the rest follow in close succsession, keep it in the 10K+ and it flies:)

all I can think of it taking her out again. The noise, the acceleration, and that amazing handling that lets you carve round corners. It taken me a few weeks to get used to, but entering a corner in a lower gear, so you can scream out of it sends

says although it’s not factory fresh, a good clean and a bit of polish would work wonders. But do you really buy a TL to keep it mint? A TL is a workhorse of a classic, rather than a sunny day treat. But can this so-called evil bike even be ridden

until you snick in the next gear. Fantastic fun and incredibly useful for improving your overall riding. If all you've ever ridden is a 140bhp Japanese four-cylinder, get a go on one of these. Ridden properly they'll run rings around most things and when

inches. Add in the fat fuel tank and you’re squatting like a toad. Then factor in the 85mph first gear and through traffic it’s hard to imagine anything more ungainly.Read more: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-used/superbike-classics---ducati-916

, stonking motor means plenty of pull in any gear, winding it on from 30mph in 4 all the way to the redline is a guaranteed grin.Loads of parts interchangeable with other big Suzi's allows upgrades if your that way inclined Weaknesses: Cheapish to buy

. That should should have set alarm bells ringing, but I thought nothing of it. Then, as I spoke to Wozza, Bertie and Stu making plans before the trip, they suggested I might want to get some proper winter riding gear. At this point the penny dropped. My winters