. For a gentle day-to-day bike go for the Speed Triple, or a big retro such as the CB1300 for looks over all-out thrills. franky: BEST NAKED EVER Strengths: Engine and handling....... the engine is a masterpiece, so much torque and with it being well over

-sounding motorcycle I’ve ever heard.And the Italian machine looks as good as it sounds. It is a collision of agricultural retro musclepower with hi-tech modern touches.The engine is Guzzi’s venerable V-Twin which powers at least half a dozen bikes in their stable

the oil level. All-around road ability. Overall: An excellent Yamaha that was crippled by cost-cutting. Yamaha designed it as a JDM import-substitution lash-up for the 900SS back when Japan was retro-sports mad and then didn't fix it for Europe

-slapper and after a few rider fatalities Suzuki were forced to recall the bike and retro-fit a rather ugly steering damper. Bad news? Not really, this reputation as an animal cemented the TL’s place in history and it became the bike to be seen on, a man’s bike

bike will ride by looking at the spec sheets (which is exactly what I did on the flight to Athens, where the launch was) and frankly, I didn’t have high hopes for the Honda CBF1000 with its prudent approach (on paper at least) to motorcycling

I'd probably go for a bandit, hornet or maybe a fazer 6 over this. The TDM is in a pointless class of its own scorparider: TDM = THE DEFINATIVE MOTORCYCLE Strengths: Fuel consumption (50+ mpg is easily achievable), individuality , reliability (zero

Top speed: 81mph Engine capacity: 749cc Power: 39.5bhp Torque: 37.9lb ft Weight: 325kg Fuel capacity: 22L

Top speed: 75mph Engine capacity: 163cc Power: 10.9bhp Weight: 111kg Seat height: 780mm Full Review: Kymco says: These high quality retro style mopeds offer the latest 21st technology at an affordable price.  Cleverly styled by Italian designer

Engine capacity: 1064cc Power: 75bhp Torque: 73lb ft Weight: 251kg Seat height: 760mm Fuel capacity: 19L EdsETV: Kovely retro tourer for those that want to enjoy the journey Strengths: Lovely characterful engine that is quite torquey and fits

In short:A tough, retro look that is pure Panhead Pros:A tough, retro look that is pure Panhead Cons:A tough, retro look that is pure Panhead Engine capacity: 1449cc Torque: 75lb ft Weight: 322kg Seat height: 658mm Fuel capacity: 18.9L Full Review