Motorbike

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

Gus experiences the sporty BMW R1100S

Giles enjoyed his months with the Triumph adventurer, although he was never really sure of the colour...

A carefully considered long term Buell by Jim Bowen

Alex Hearn takes the exclusive Italian supermoto for a spin

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

Cantlie goes mega fast and offends the law on his R1

The Kawasaki ZX-9R didn't survive this long term test in the hands of Shippey

Daryll discovers that he didn't quite get the short straw with the Silverwing

I like the 2002 GSX-R600. We all like it. The GSX-R600 has stood for one thing only since it was first launched – sports performance.

Getting back on the R6 was like getting back on an old friend. I don't normally ride my old friends, you understand, but the R6 responds like no other to a massive session of throttle abuse

When I've mentioned the TT600, a few unkind souls have been mean to suggest it was a shame the entire remaining stock of TTs wasn't destroyed in Triumph's factory blaze. Highly out of order a suggestion as this may be, it does have a reason behind it

Since the dawn of time - well, since the dawn of modern sports 600s - the CBR600 has sat there on or near the top of the pile, like a very old and wise stegosaurus that's beaten off the velociraptors and sits there, gently chewing the cud

Make it bigger and better is the order of pedigree. In 2001 Kawasaki, despite the fact that their bike was probably the oldest on the grid, won the World Supersport Championship - as vindications go, it doesn't get much better than that really!

Alex Hearn reviews BMW's 1150 Adventure with mixed views

Wozza avoids the law with a calm time onboard the Honda CBR954RR

An excellent motorbike for those looking for the rugged offroad approach to onroad riding

Yamaha says: If you value strong performance, advanced technology and head-turning looks, the JogRR is for you. Its 50cc liquid-cooled engine delivers good power and torque for an even better sports riding experience.

The speaker is rewarded with a couple of bemused looks as the assembled journalists scratch their heads and look at each other in some confusion.

The 620 Sport was launched this year as an alternative to the Monster 620ie for the rider who wants a bit more weather protection than the naked Monster offers as well as a slightly sportier edge.

Updated with a facelift, engine internals and a new swing arm.