Ben Cope

Personally I’m a fan of new technology, as long as it works well and enhances my life. But new technology that hinders me really pisses me off. Take digital cameras, which seem to have a 10-second delay between pressing the button and the picture being taken as an example.

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

Niall Mackenzie rides CCM's 404 DS.

992cc fuel injected motah for the Monster range is still air-cooled, but has twin plug heads and packs a meatier punch. The definitive Monster?

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The kind of motorcycle that makes you want to become a desperado and ride off into the sunset in search off cheap Mexican beer and women

A lovely 'little' cruiser, so long as you don't mind working the engine a little more than you might expect from this type of bike

A wonderfully capable all-rounder that will satisfy your need for speed or go the whole distance. It's just a good job you don't have to look at it when you're riding it.

The Ducati now looks much more modern, costs less and is close on handling to the class ruler, the VFR

An excellent choice for learners keen to explore offroad

KTM are to be congratulated for the most single-minded bike here. It’s the least practical, but the most fun. Only the dedicated need apply

A big, manly bike for big, manly men

Take the horny, sporty Mito and make it less horny

Not as sexy as its faired siblings, but the more upright riding position will make more sense for learners

A good bike that is rapidly becoming a classic

Barking: try one. Although don’t be upset if you can’t afford the top spec, as the standard Tuono is just as good

An impressive and innovative sports bike but with the accent on street cool. Reliability concerns could colour the ownership experience

Nice alternative to the FireBolt. Looks good (in yellow or black), goes great and is packed with more loud-mouth attitude than Jeremy Clarkson’s perm

So Honda’s reincarnated Big One should find a place in the market this time round. In the UK the class is already quite busy but my feeling is that the CB1300 could well be the new class leader

Wild looks and quirky paint scheme conceal a competent and well-built bike that goes, handles and stops well enough to be a laugh. Price is good too

The old style is still very much in place on the Ducati Monster S4R but, with that alloy single swinger and those hi-level pipes, it’s got a much racier attitude

When it comes to town riding the baby Suzuki is a difficult bike to fault