Adventure

Sons getting embarrassed by their mums as we went last-minute Christmas shopping on the best sport-tourers in the country

AFTER ALMOST 300km of on and off road in heat and humidity only South Africa can produce, I can safely say the new F800GS is brilliant bike and a machine that's worthy of the legendary GS badge.

For the price it is hard to knock the V-Strom. A lot of kit for minimal layout. A good touring bike

Hogan earns the respect of BMW owners astride the funky G650 Xmoto

The office puts the V-Strom through some hard miles

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.

From Michelin:

Suzuki's V-Strom never hit the big time but it's been a solid seller, loved by owners. But is it any good on a blast to France?

KTM's first 950 Adventure won over a horde of fans when it first hit the market with rave reviews. So what's it like on a blast to France?

Triumph's trusty Tiger is comfortable, reliable and good fun to ride. But does it fall short anywhere? We find out

BMW's all-conquering flat twin reviewed and rated on a French thrash

If you like adventure bikes and you want that air-cooled Harley character, then your choice is pretty limited. Enter the Buell Ulysses

Suzuki's V-Strom really does have something to offer riders with a wide range of requirements. On top of its versatility, it's great fun

KTM's Adventure 990 takes over from the 942cc carburetted v-twin 950, using a bigger LC8 engine and fuel injection. Geordie beer sponge Chris Moss on the launch of KTM's 2007 Adventure

A Ducati with 50 per cent reduced maintenance costs? What have they done? Chopped off one of the cylinders? A confused Jon Urry investigates

There's no getting away from it: the BMW R1200GS Adventure is a man's bike. If you're a wimp you can forget it, it's not for you.

Take three barking bikes to the world's biggest food fight and it's a guaranteed recipe for chaos. James Whitham is your referee