In short:A suped-up ST3 with Ohlins rear suspension and ABS brake system - Ducati's all-new top of the range sports tourer for 2006 Pros:A suped-up ST3 with Ohlins rear suspension and ABS brake system - Ducati's all-new top of the range sports

FIM World Duration Records at Nardò Technical Center in Southern Italy. On just one set of Angel ST tyres they covered a distance of 5,135 km at an average speed of 214 km/h in a tough 24H non stop trial which proved the consistency and the performance

much more modern, costs less and is close on handling to the class ruler, the VFR Engine capacity: 992cc Power: 102bhp Torque: 69lb ft Full Review: With the launch of the ST range in 1997, Ducati launched a very good sports touring bike that has done a

Full Review: A lot of people wouldn’t even consider buying the ST4S as a tourer because of Ducati’s reputation for reliability, or lack of it. Well, that’s a thing of the past and the ST4S is a very good sports-tourer. Last year it had a re

Engine capacity: 198cc Power: 18.8bhp Torque: 12.5lb ft Weight: 135kg Fuel capacity: 7L Full Review: Gilera says: Gilera Runner ST provides functionality along with sporty features. Thrill-seeking scooter fans need look no further than the new

Price new: 2999 Engine capacity: 124cc Power: 14.5bhp Torque: 9lb ft Weight: 137kg Seat height: 810mm Fuel capacity: 8.5L Full Review: Gilera says:Gilera Runner ST provides functionality along with sporty features. The Gilera Runner ST 125

Full Review: A lot of people wouldn't even consider buying the ST4S as a tourer because of Ducati's reputation for reliability, or lack of it. Well, that's a thing of the past and the ST4S is a very good sports-tourer. Last year it had a re

ahead had been closed due to the weather. Oh well never mind, at least there was a nearby café to shelter in and dry off a bit.Despite BMW choosing to launch the new R1200ST in southern Spain the weather dealt a cruel blow during the time I was there

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 134mph Engine capacity: 1084cc Power: 100bhp Torque: 79lb ft Weight: 297kg Seat height: 800mm Fuel capacity: 28L Tank range: 270 miles Full Review: The Honda ST1100 Pan European was one of those bikes that quietly got

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 140mph Engine capacity: 798cc Power: 84.5bhp Torque: 59.5lb ft Weight: 182kg Seat height: 820mm Fuel capacity: 16L Full Review: The F800S and ST are BMW's first entry into the middleweight market. Both are aimed squarely