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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.

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

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.

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

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

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

With a tyre-shredding 194bhp on tap and a fully revised chassis the original Hypersports bike is refusing to grow old gracefully. Hold on tight, because the 'Busa is back and is meaner than ever...

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.

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

“A Derbi Mull-who-son?” I queried. “It’s pronounced Mull-hass-en,” said Tim, clearing up how to say it properly. Cheers.

At last Aprilia have arrived with a middleweight. Laden with high-tech features and cutting edge styling. Only it's 750cc. And £5600. You have to ask, is this cheating? Bags of style and technology could make it the sector leader

It's pricey single-cylinder special time

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…

Peugeot says:

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

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

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

A resurgent Moto Guzzi unveils another new model, and at a race track ferchrissakes. Mackenzie rides the new 1200 Sport