Ben Cope

Take a proven Suzuki engine, pop it in an unadventurous naked style frame and push it out the door. Short of remarkable

The cheapest way to get that badge under your belt, but it really ain't all that

An entertaining ride that is let down by inferior build quality

Definite hit, this one. Not as much anarchic fun as a Bandit 1200, but far more sophisticated. Huge amounts of midrange torque mean you just roll the throttle on and off, and it looks the business. Could well become a cult bike

The Ducati Monster M620ie has the potential to be one of the brand's most important money spinners, following its impressive refinements

Hugely impressive tourer that has never been matched for comfort and status

The Daytona just got better handling and faster to boot. She’s not as distinctive-looking as she was before, but the ride quality’s better and she’s as British as ever

A great option for anyone looking for a middleweight on a budget, as long as it's been looked after

Totally impractical for road use, but who cares - awsome

The Roadster is based on British Cafe racer principles - narrow, simple, pokey

Dualsport gets road wheels and suspension. 640cc option available

Fantastic handling meets dull styling and dreadful fuel-injection

Fitted with usd Showa forks, Marchensini 5 spokes and a choice of single or dual seat

Competent and comfortable sports tourer

De-tuned TL1000S motor meets attitude and handling

Worth a look if you want something different to the VFR800

Worth a look if you want something different to the VFR800

Pay £5300 OTR and this jack-of-all-trades brings the dream of winning the gruelling Paris-Dakar that little bit closer to reality.

Fantastic use of the R1 engine that manages to be generally faster from A to B on everyday roads, thanks to the upright riding position and softer suspension.

An underwhelming experience that could have offered much more

Relatively new to the market, the smallest Sachs does have a lot to commend it, but a test ride is recommended

The power of the infamous TL1000S, but in a more manageable chassis