Ben Cope

Fun to ride and a real talking point

Now matured into bikes that deliver what they promise. Yes, they are pricey, the clutch is heavy and the gearbox crap, but if you’ve got the cash and like the looks, take one for a test ride and try not to have fun

The new Fazer is a good bike and is a step forward in some aspects of bike design, but for me some of the bike’s soul has been taken out in the process

Dead simple idea (remove Mille’s bottom fairing, fit high bars) becomes a sophisticated machine. It’s great for most roads, despite snatchy throttle and firm suspenders

The GT is very comfortable in a straight line, comes with colour-coded panniers as standard and is solid at speed. The suspension isn’t the best, ground clearance is limited and acceleration is very poor

Terrific grunt from a celebrated engine in a less sporty frame than may be familiar

Almost as good as a 999S while being about two grand cheaper, better looking and without getting caught in the crack of my arse

We have the real deal from Britain to match the Japs with the Daytona. Going racing for the first time in three decades has underlined the confidence Triumph has in its 600.

I’ve ridden every new 2004 bike and the 749R is the one I really want to ride again. I’d love to own one; it looks ace, handles great, has a mint motor and is good off track, too. I’d take a 749R over any 999 anytime

The R1100S Boxer Cup Replika is a really individual, fun to ride sports bike that oozes quality and comes with a ton of presence

The current 999R costs £19,995, and this version will cost more. But this is an even more powerful and polished example of what’s already the best road-going Ducati

With minor niggles addressed, the new CBR is a sound improvement on an already stunning package. More success beckons

Slick styling, a strong motor and chassis tweaks put the ZX-6R right back up there. Big bore motor may be cheating, but who cares when it's this much fun?

While it's hard to justify this much money for what is a reasonably basic tourer, it is a good blend of Harley cool and tourability

Vastly improved recently and with a few little nudges – trick bars, sticky tyres, fruity cans, suspension – could be a real scream. Maybe a full decade after its birth then, the TDM’s time has come

A good, relaxed ride is guaranteed on this tourer

Alex Hearn reviews BMW's 1150 Adventure with mixed views