Motorbike

Piaggio has just launched what they reckon will sway all those London-luvvies who find the whole concept of two wheels a bit scary.

Long-running model is evolutionary, rather than revolutionary like the 2006 update

Peugeot says:

The WSBK paddock are now heading to the UK for the seventh round

Adventure Sports bikes are currently the fastest-growing market sector in motorcycling in Britain today. At 31% up on last year they are flicking two long-suspended fingers up at superbikes, who by comparison are only a measely 4% up year-on-year.

Peugeot says: The Satelis 500 boasts a completely modern look and includes numerous features to improve ease of operation and enhance comfort.

Gilera says: Gilera passion and the latest technology have been combined to bring you the Gilera Fuoco 500ie. A revolutionary maxi-scooter equipped with double front wheels and an innovative suspension system.

Honda says: With the debut of the exciting new SH300i, Honda proudly presents the sleek and dynamic new standard of mid-displacement scooters for years to come.

The Suzuki is pulling an act. Like the harmless Milk snake of the Canadian bush which looks like a lethal coral snake, thus scaring away potential predators, so the GSX650F is pretending for all the world that it’s a slightly dumpy GSX-R. And it jolly nearly gets away with it.

You hear stories about soldiers who, in the heat of battle, commit acts of either unbelievable bravery, or just plain insanity, depending on your point of view. Going above and beyond the call of duty, they often get a medal to honour their bravado.