Motorbike

I occasionally wonder if I shouldn't be more critical of new bikes at their press launches. The thing is, though there are very few perfect bikes, there are also very few complete duffers.

Have the latest sports 600s taken track focus to a level where it has limited their viability as road bikes? It certainly looks that way, but then looks can be deceiving...

Urry swaps the speed of sports bike for the sedate Tiger 1050 to experience the sense of adventure

The office puts the V-Strom through some hard miles

There are still a few bulldogs out there, bearing their teeth at the foreign hordes. Let's celebrate all things British with a little help from two of our own musical legends. Pip pip and tally ho!

Talk of twins and it's a fair bet you'll be imagining a Ducati 999 or Aprilia Factory. But what are the 'alternative' two-pot choices?

Ex-PB editor Mark Forsyth braves the 2007 Rizla GSX-R1000.

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.