Motorbike

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

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.