complaining. However, the RS seems to be a bit of an overlap with a few of the other models, such as the R1100S (will that be the next to get the 1150 engine?) and the excellent tourer the R1150RT. Still, you pays your money... Bike spec: Length (mm)2170Width

is the rising average age of riders. In 1993 the average age was 31-33, last year it was 46-50. So to counteract this Honda has launched a few key models aimed at attracting the 'yoof'. First up was the race styled CBR125R, which hit the mark bang-on last year

.The ZZ-R may have been updated but it doesn’t really seem to have been developed a great deal. It’s had a mild restyle and a big bore which has allowed Kawasaki to create a new model out of very little. This doesn’t take away from it being a very

of 750 sales, will opt for the dual-seat 1000S 1+1 model.That pillion seat adds an extra £200 to the single-seat 1000S’s £14,000 price. That’s on a par with Ducati’s 999S, so it’s no surprise the first batch has sold out. Provided MV’s finances keep

you'd expect of a 2006-model cruiser. erizo: PRETTY GOOD, BUT WILL IT SELL? Strengths: i had the pleasure of taking out a nice shiney example of this machine a few months back.before i go on, i should explain that i own a 2001 XV1600, and large

carbon fibre affair, and taking a hacksaw to it should carry a custodial sentence. The models we were testing were fitted with a recently redesigned aluminium fuel tank, although a carbon fibre one is also available as an optional extra. The tank fitted

of cheap parts from many breakers Overall: I worked as a courier for a few years on a fazer. I Wish i had a CB500 instead. Does exactly what is says on the tin.The Older model made in Japan where truely bullet proof. Yes, thats the one without the brake

have bred a distinctive character into this model range and owners often seem as attracted to the name as the rideability, which has undoubtedly improved over recent years.The ‘new generation’ 696 Monster, launched in 2008 was the first of its kind

lever. Honestly, the old model struggled to do even that. The exhaust note thuds along pleasingly behind you, the midrange power is surprisingly plump, and gauged purely on the merits of its engine the new Transalp is a big step forward. 100mph comes

and WSB homologation dealt with, a more affordable base model for the masses finds its way into dealers by mid-November. Naturally, the ‘R’ variant loses some of the Factory bling, with the Öhlins forks and shock making way for Showa and Sachs; aluminium