Suzuki

A capable bike that was worthy of its bad-boy image, back in the day.

The once bad boy on the block has lost its edge to younger upstarts like the Fazer Thou, but the big Bandit is still the boss to many

If you can stomach the Mr Blobby looks, this is the affordable way to buy 750 power in a fairing.

Liquid-cooled 90° vee-twin screamer. GP racer for the road

Not in the same class as the CBR600. Wierd looks and poor build quality

Proven reliability, but extraordinarily ugly and performance is lack-lustre. Cheap

Full road version of DR350 with mirrors, plate holder. Popular green-laner

Big-bore version of poular DR600 buit to compete with Honda's Dominator

Dr Big lives up to its name with the largest cylinder displacement of any standard bike

Suspect finish, but underneath lurks a capable commuter

Same size as the GSXR750 with loads more power. Choice of proddie bike champions