. A great all round machine, ideal for a new rider or a seasoned vet. S00222: Great Bike Strengths: Very Comfy, Great mpg, Nice breaks, Light and Very good price. Tested the Triumph Tiger which was also nice, but the Suzuki feels just as powerful

paying extra for quality and searching out a well cared for older model. Overall: If a Harley or Triumph cruiser is your ultimate goal, this is the place to start. Cruises easily at 50-60mph and relaxed riding position makes for a great ride. Matched only

, does this sound like some sort of widowmaker to you?Read more: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-used/future-classics-97-suzuki-tl1000s-94-honda-fireblade-and-98-triumph-t595-daytona/13168-3.html#ixzz0xdCkUvEI User 95684: STONKING ENGINE - GREAT

In short:Suzuki's trusty Bandit has swollen in capacity for 2005, but is this enough to put the planet's longest-serving middleweight back in the frame? Engine capacity: 656cc Power: 87bhp Torque: 43.7lb ft Weight: 215kg Seat height: 770mm Fuel

.With engine and chassis performance at this level, being impressed on a track is a foregone conclusion. So I believe things have turned full circle and road manners are now equally important.This hit home on the recent Triumph 675 Daytona launch when, after a

of legroom and the seat is only slightly second to rival Triumph Tiger’s in the armchair stakes.On the hoof the Suzuki’s synergy continues – as a complete package (engine, chassis, ergonomics) the V-Strom holds all the cards. For starters, that ex-TL motor

, Honda’s FireBlade or Suzuki’s GSX-R750. Which is fair enough, as those have always been the attention grabbers, but there is a bike that had a far more subtle influence during the same period – Suzuki’s Bandit 1200.Like a sleeper secret agent

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 165mph Engine capacity: 996cc Power: 135bhp Torque: 78lb ft Weight: 197kg Seat height: 815mm Fuel capacity: 17L Full Review: The TL1000R was Suzuki’s homologation answer to the dominance of the Ducati 916 in WSB, but like

In short:Suzuki's V-Strom really does have something to offer riders with a wide range of requirements. On top of its versatility, it's great fun Pros:Suzuki's V-Strom really does have something to offer riders with a wide range of requirements