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Less self-consciously 'funky' thank its unfaired sibling - but has Kawasaki's new twin got what it takes to beat Suzuki's SV650S?

Why build one bike when you can have two at twice the price? Yamaha's new FZ1 naked and half-faired FZ1 Fazer emerge into the cold light of day

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

For a Sunday morning or commuter bike it looks great but lacks a bit of the charm of the old bikes whose style it apes. However, what it loses in character it makes up for in the absence of oil leaks

If practicality is more important than keeping up with the Jones’ then get one

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.

For the selfish among us this is the perfect weekend toy

Old faithful returns with a new jacket, starched braces and a spanking new motor. Still, the same old trusty, reliable bulletproof Bandit

The Rocket III is a fairly scary bike, face it. Trying to unleash 143bhp while sitting in a position similair to the one that labouring women use isn’t exactly the most relaxing way to begin a mid-life crisis. Sales have been strong but not as strong as expected in the US.

In the six years since we first saw the B-King it has been the subject of heated discussion in Japan. Should it be dumbed down for mass market or a full-blown radical bike? Find out who won the argument…

It's pricey single-cylinder special time

A vibe-free Sportster capable of travelling further than Box Hill

After the hype comes the reality. And for lucky Niall that reality is served on the silver platter that is Kyalami circuit in South Africa. And the verdict? Oh my word, are you ready for this?

The no-frills BMW for all types for riding, on all types of roads, through all types of weather. Just don't expect blistering performance.

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

Yamaha's latest Star is an exercise in big-small

Best engine in a basic, cut-price package - ripe for modification!