round corners very well, but Kawasakis always make lots of horsepower and go extremely fast. And that is, after all, what motorcycles are supposed to do.So when they launched their new Kawasaki GTR1400 super-tourer in the rain-lashed Alsace region near

. But just as Auntie Ruth’s menu still features old favourites such as fish and chips, at heart the Rocket III Classic is familiar Hinckley fare. With chassis and engine mechanically the same, the new Classic is basically a Rocket III in different clothes

a two-height adjustable seat, a plug-in point for heated clothing etc, an electrically-adjustable screen and optional extras including a heated seat, cruise control and heated grips. But it’s not all plain sailing. Being over six feet tall I found

winter then) and signs include poor starting and running, irregular tickover and a sticking throttle. The best way to deal with it is to use Silkolene Pro FST fuel additive, which dissolves ice as it forms in the carbs. Have a look on www