In short:Stripped-down, blacked-out, bagger-style GL1800 sheds 'Wing riders' halo image Production date: 2013 Price new: 19199 Engine capacity: 1832cc Power: 118bhp Torque: 125lb ft Weight: 382kg Seat height: 740mm Fuel capacity: 25L

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 125mph Engine capacity: 1731cc Power: 92bhp Torque: 109lb ft Seat height: 673mm Fuel capacity: 22.7L tripod_dave: Different Strengths: Amazingly comfortable, superb build quality, bangin' stereo, innovative bodywork saver

, add panniers and a screen. Job done. Still a lazy day cruiser from Guzzi, still cheap Engine capacity: 1064cc Power: 74bhp Torque: 65lb ft Weight: 246kg Seat height: 760mm Fuel capacity: 19.0L Full Review: The Guzzi is one of the cheapest touring bikes

In short:Sharing the same engine as the Z1000 and Z1000SX the Versys 1000 is Kawasaki's four-cylinder do-it-all motorcycle Top speed: 155mph Engine capacity: 1043cc Weight: 239kg Seat height: 845mm Fuel capacity: 21L 0-60: 3.2 seconds Tank range

as standard and is solid at speed. The suspension isn’t the best, ground clearance is limited and acceleration is very poor Engine capacity: 1171cc Power: 130bhp Torque: 86lb ft Weight: 281kg Seat height: 790mm Fuel capacity: 21.0L Full Review: The BMW’s K

Engine capacity: 1085cc Power: 80bhp Torque: 72lb ft Seat height: 760mm Bob Melvin: Excellent tourer & long distance commuter Strengths: Comfortable, practical tourer with good handling and a flexible motor. The aerodynamics of the fairing

, traditional machine, but now with added protection from the elements and luggage capacity Engine capacity: 1064cc Power: 74bhp Torque: 65lb ft Weight: 260kg Seat height: 780mm Fuel capacity: 19.0L Full Review: Basically the same as the California, the EV

Cons:The new R1200 RT improves on the old bike’s talents with a sharper motor and better handling. It should be a winner Engine capacity: 1170cc Power: 110bhp Weight: 229kg Seat height: 820mm Full Review: So what’s new this year? Well, continuing BMW

Engine capacity: 1171cc Power: 155bhp Torque: 96lb ft Weight: 249kg Seat height: 800mm Fuel capacity: 24L Full Review: BMW are best known for tourers, and here we have the K1200GT, the more touring-oriented version of the sporty K1200S launched 18

Engine capacity: 1832cc Power: 117bhp Torque: 123lb ft Weight: 363kg Seat height: 740mm Fuel capacity: 25.0L Full Review: Still needs to have a windscreen wiper as standard, but you can’t argue with a ‘motorbike as house’ that works as well as this modest