as you cruise to the beach Full Review: Not testedInspired by the California beach scene, the Road King Custom oozes retro chic. Long and low with smooth clean lines in the true CA custom mould.The low profile rear suspension and deep bucket seat combine

street cred Full Review: Capable retro tourer. We'd still rather have the Electra Glide, though. The fairing throws the looks out of kilter and gives it a front-heavy feel. Bike spec: Length (mm)2380Tank (litres)5Dryweight (kg)328Seats2Seat Height (mm)749

In short:The grandfather of the retro scene is back (with a new hip replacement). It's sharper and stronger than before without losing any character Pros:The grandfather of the retro scene is back (with a new hip replacement). It's sharper

gear ! A comfortable riding position and modern instrumentation make this a bike for the modern enthusiast whilst still retaining a certain retro styling and mood. This bike feels good and turns heads. A meaningful alternative to other cruisers

powerful thing. There is no way half the crap that’s sold on eBay would have been shifted if it wasn’t for someone, somewhere, remembering their youth. And the bike world is no different.There is currently a revival in the retro bike market, or at least

there are faster bikes out there but it is hard to imagine how any more speed or power could be usable on the roads.The suspension seems to take care of British roads without any undue concern (it has a proper modern frame unlike many ‘naked retro’ bikes

-hour that I started to get the GT1000. On one level, it’s retro-chic urban transport for the fashionistas with which the cities of Europe teem, and first impressions were of a bike that looked the part but had lost something in the translation. Initially

. The new tanks/fenders can’t be retro-fitted to ’03 models however. Personally, I thought the Roadster looked utterly stunning in orange and white. One great improvement in my eyes is the loss of the connecting exhaust pipe, which used to cross the V

great bike that now looks like it goes, obviously preferable to the 850. Retro-chic looks impress. ABS model is £750 more. Extras available too Bike spec: Length (mm)2170Width (mm)940Height (mm)1220Dryweight (kg)218Seats0Seat Height (mm)800Suspension

with other big Suzi's allows upgrades if your that way inclined Overall: I was looking for a return to a road bike for the first time in 15 years but didn't want a modern sportsbike or a 'retro' so went for the real thing. Picked up a totally standard