Ben Cope

Two years on and the all-conquering CBR600RR gets its first major revamp. Has the best just got better? Crash test dummy Niall flies to Estoril to find out

The R6 is reborn with a competition-bred 'no compromise' attitude. But is all this race-ready technology a step too far for the road?

Admittedly gorgeous, even in that foul blue-green colourscheme, but what are the chances of ever seeing one, let alone owning one?

Gorgeous looking little 125 sportsbike, but for our money, the naked version just edges it

Yes, less really is more. Less motor, less (harsh) suspension with less colour for less money equals a Ducati four-valve supersport bike which is, quite simply, more super than a 999

Everyone knows that red bikes are faster, so Guzzi released this quicker version of the Le Mans

First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first sporty bike Harley has built for decades. And it goes as good as it looks

First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first sporty bike Harley has built for decades. And it goes as good as it looks

Why does Suzuki insist on giving its cruisers comedy names? That aside, the Intruder (stop laughing!) is a well-rounded 805cc cruiser

As big trailies go, the KLV is on a par with the Honda Varadero, not quite as good as Aprilia's Caponord and no where near as good as the BMW R1200GS

Wicked fun for the L-plate massive

Still a big, manly bike for big, manly man, but this time for those who like to duck out of the rain. The sweeties

Welcome addition from Aprilia to the big boy's supermoto club

In an age when most sportsbikes look very much alike, the Tesi stands apart from the crowd

The CityX is capable, quirky, good value and produces plenty of low down torque. It’s a fun tool that will be at home on city streets and rural B-roads

Smoother, more refined version of an already accomplished middleweight. Only poor tank range lets it down

A magical balance of power delivery, chassis balance and suspension has been achieved

This 450 will bulldoze through any bog and climb any mountain. It’s the daddy of the range and not for wimps

It would be very difficult to criticise the Piega in any way. It’s fast enough, handles superbly, and is probably the most beautiful motorcycle on the market today

This is one complete motorcycle, albeit a very expensive one. It would be the ultimate track day tool and probably the closest you can get to a pukka WSB bike for the money.

If you need the best of breed Mille, then this is it!

Think of it as the de luxe version of the Vegas and you'll not be far wrong. This is even more slick and stylish

A reasonable cruiser if the price is right

Suzuki has cut to the chase and given us a road-oriented version of their wicked little DR-Z400. Good work!