Sports Tourer
Niall's Spin: Ducati ST3
Niall looks back at Ducati's mellow and now defunct entry in to the world of sports tourers
Buyer Guide: Honda CBF1000
Aside from a few charging system problems, Honda’s rider-friendly yet rapid CBF1000 has carved a place in a great many riders’ affections. Here’s the how and why from those riders
Buyer Guide: Aprilia RSV
Aside from a few charging system problems, owner/riders rate Aprilia’s big 1000cc V-twin very highly. A strong engine, planted chassis and tough finish make this a top value Italian
Buyer Guide: Honda VFR800
It’s one of the few ‘sensible’ cult bikes in the world and a machine with remarkably few flaws. The Honda VFR800 in fuel-injected or VTEC guise is a class act – but no motorcycle is entirely without issues...
Buyer Guide: Yamaha FJR1300
Two million miles on Yamaha’s supersonic sofa, the FJR1300. Owners give us the lowdown on what the bike’s really like to live with
Niall's Spin: Yamaha YZF750R
You might think it is the best sports bike but its oil problem may get you to think twice
Niall's Spin: BMW F800ST
Fight off any reluctance and intimidation and unleash your wild side with BMW'S F800ST
Niall's Spin: YZF1000R Thunderace
Even though it never matched the best sports bikes of the day, there are plenty of good reasons why you should give it at least a test ride.
First Ride: 2006 Ducati ST3
Ducati's sports tourer gets ABS and some flashy suspension for '06. But is it a credible alternative to similar offerings from Triumph and Honda?
Class of '91 - Pocket Rockets
There’s the buzz of impending revolution in the air as UK riders demand scaled-down, high-performance pocket rockets built for the Japanese market. and the cbr400 and zxr400 are the best of them all...
First Ride: 2006 Honda VFR800 VTEC ABS
Clever new VTEC knows what you want and paves the way for more variable valve Hondas
First Ride: 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 A-AS
For once a missing clutch lever doesn't indicate a low speed spill. We ride the FJR1300AS, featuring Yamaha's latest piece of electronic gadgetry.
First Ride: 2006 Kawasaki ZZR1400
Kawasaki re-ignite the horsepower battle with the year's most outrageous new bike. Tim Dickson says 'hooray' for Japan's latest autobahn stormer.
Niall's Spin: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
Honda's trusty supersports tourer, loved by thousands, but what does Mackenzie make of it?
First Ride: 2006 BMW K1200GT
The new K1200GT adds a dash of touring elan to the existing K1200S, allowing you to cross continents with Teutonic efficiency and comfort
First Ride: 2006 BMW F800
This is the bike BMW hopes will snare them a new generation of customers. And guess what? It's pretty damn good.
First Ride: 2006 BMW R1200S
A sporty BMW to take on the likes of Ducati's 999 and even the mighty GSX-R1000? Niall is intrigued...
Niall's Spin: 2006 Aprilia Tuono R
If you're in the mood for a thrilling race, nothing could be more impressive than Aprilia's latest streetfighter.
F800ST (2006 - 2012) review
The F800S and ST are BMW's first entry into the middleweight market. Both are aimed squarely at newer riders who hanker after the kudos and quality associated with the German firm.
Niall's Spin: 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R review
The two-year development cycle the Japanese manufacturers all follow for their sports bikes means previous models can quickly be forgotten and the ZX-6R is a case in point
Used Test: Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-1300R review
Fancy having your brain scrambled by speed? Not averse to a bit of time in chokey? If the answer to either is yes, then the 190mph Hayabusa is for you.
First Ride: Ducati ST3 review
Ducati's newest sports tourer breaks with convention and now comes with a three valve head instead of the usual four