Pros: Cons: Engine capacity: 1255cc Power: 96bhp Torque: 81lb ft Weight: 257kg Seat height: 805 - 925mm Fuel capacity: 19L Full Review: This is the Suzuki GSX 1250 FA – a fully-faired, wallet-friendly, four-cylinder sports tourer aimed at capturing

, but these can also be fitted to the S. Tyres are Metzeler RoadTecs; the S gets Conti Sports. An excellent ABS system is also available, but I wouldn't bother if you're mainly into sporty riding.Suspension on both bikes comes via 43mm telescopic forks

this combination could well be a hint of the future.Although very capable in both areas, after my first glimpse of this bike in the flesh, I was soon thinking more ‘sports’ than tourer’.  The design department have got this one bang on as the SX is pleasing

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 125mph Engine capacity: 898cc Power: 106bhp Torque: 55lb ft Weight: 210kg Seat height: 810mm Fuel capacity: 20.7L Full Review: Benelli describes its Tre-K 899 as an entry-level sports-tourer, and by the Italian firm

, but a great bike for the road. Fantastic sports tourer with a lovely engine. Strengths: Triple engine is full of character and sounds great especially the burble out the back end when using engine braking. Three of my friends bought sprints after hearing

tucked away. Being a big ol’ bike, you need a bit of muscle to flick it about, mind. The Metzeler MEZs the bike wore performed well. I did a lot of fast road riding in the damp and never had a moment. I think, perhaps, they complemented that smooth

. and this on just A and B roads, few motorway km. Overall: Great ride. wonderful sports tourer. What a pity Commandos and Bonnies never evolved into this level of excellence. I'd buy one tomorrow if I didn't have a Fazer 1000 in the garage! Beema Boy: A SUPERB BIKE

one of these bikes, as its an awesome compromise between sports and tourer. It really is a hoot to ride quickly whilst maintaining a huge amount of practicality. Stevie gee: NICE LOOKER HEAVY BIKE TRIKY IN SLOW MONOUVERS Strengths: good

to throw a few surprises at larger capacity out and out sports bikes. On a decent road surface I have no hesitation of hanging off the bike and dropping the knee to the tarmac. This bike is so easy to ride and not threatening for anyone who is perhaps

to central every day and cover 400 miles every week. All weathers and conditions. Never misses a beat.Recently took a run up to the arctic circle with my brother and covered 3500 miles in just over a week. An absolute pleasure to ride in fjord country