In short:First out of the blocks for 2007 and hoping to stay there, Yamaha's new R1 looks the goods. But is it? Who better to say than Niall Mackenzie, ex-GP god turned mortal Top speed: 182mph Engine capacity: 998cc Power: 180bhp Torque: 87lb ft

Top speed: 95mph Engine capacity: 395cc Power: 34bhp Torque: 36.3lb ft Weight: 197kg Seat height: 750mm Fuel capacity: 14L Full Review: Yamaha says: Be charmed by the Majesty 400's blend of practicality and performance. The die-cast aluminium

Top speed: 70mph Engine capacity: 249cc Power: 20bhp Torque: 16lb ft Weight: 176kg Seat height: 755mm Fuel capacity: 12.5L Full Review: Yamaha says: Introducing the renewed, versatile and sporty X-MAX 250: A scooter as suited to weekend getaways

Engine capacity: 125cc Power: 14.5bhp Torque: 8.3lb ft Weight: 173kg Seat height: 792mm Fuel capacity: 11.8L Full Review: Yamaha says: The new, stylish and compact X-MAX 125 features a strong, rigid frame for sports-style riding, so it's at home

, catch trays etc) so it would probably make a really cool track bike project. Sean Harris2: Good all round bike, such a good 600! Strengths: Lightweight, fast, stable in corners, good feedback, turns heads, still looks very modern for 11 years old, great

young. being a trail bike with it upright riding position you get a great view of the traffic, decent breaks and wide bars give responsive steering and with a relatively long wheel base for a 125 it has a tiny turning circle. The dt's little water cooled

: the stalwart of 1970's mopeds. nippy, reliable,and relatively simple. Strengths: yamaha really hit the jackpot in the 1970's uk moped scene when they launched this little beauty. originaly launched as the s50s and changed to the fs1e and the fs1e dx

, and particularly exploring the Derbyshire peak district where it is in its element. Handling is sure footed and it turns in well with a couple of clicks of preload on the back. This bike reminds me of the old Honda RS250 I enjoyed in my yoof. Not realy a hooning

into practice aboard the 2005 YZF-R6 which, while far from being a factory MotoGP missile like Valentino's M1, incorporates a number of modifications designed to make it faster and more exciting to ride. The Yamaha flicks into the tight and tricky right turn

In short:Yamaha has always made the best Japanese cruisers, and the XV1700 Road Star shows it’s still out in front Pros:Yamaha has always made the best Japanese cruisers, and the XV1700 Road Star shows it’s still out in front Cons:Yamaha has always