Motorbike

The ‘busa isn’t finished yet but it is starting to soften around the edges. Still a quality act packing an awesome punch, but refined and classy rather than one of the rat pack

Considerably more expensive than the Marauder, the Intruder remains the better machine that may just serve you beyond passing your test

Taken with tongue firmly in cheek, the Shadow could be a fun way into the whole cruiser thang

A good retro if the name doesn’t bother you

Tamburini designed slice of Italian exotica, the F4-750 radiates class.

Redesigned ZX-6R with rounded bodywork and classic induction noise.

Yamaha launched the YZF-R1 after redesigning the Genesis engine to offset the crankshaft, gearbox input and output shafts. This "compacting" of the engine yielded a huge dividend in that the total engine length was now much shorter.

A fun Africa Twin or 1150GS alternative, provided you don't want to cross the Sahara.

Suzuki's SV650 isn't the sort of bike you get really excited about - it's not raunchy and sexy enough to do that.

Triumphs attempt to take on the Japanese sportbikes. It failed to do so.

Peugeot says:

Solid, well proven, reliable performer on or off-road.

Suzuki says: Who knows what situations you'll end up in when riding into and through the city. Come rain or wind, roadworks or gridlock the Burgman 400 gives you the freedom to explore and is designed to get you around safely, comfortably and always in style.

Stunning performance from this supermoto. Electric start included

All singing and dancing version with better suspension, Marchensini wheels and gold frame

The 996 motor has put a new heart into perhaps the best-looking bike of all time