BMW’s clever new variable rate spring tech works well and perhaps overkill on a humble roadster, but it could easily transform a sports tourer or superbike

Whether you’re cruising to the coffee shop, enjoying a B-road or trampling down a green lane, the R12 G/S never fails to make you smile

If technology is your thing, then you’ll have a ball with the GT + model”

BMW’s R1250RT has been an MCN Award winner for the past gazillion years, but it’s finally been knocked off its perch… by its replacement: the 2025 R1300RT

The Bavarian beast now with more intent than ever before!

The DR-Z has most of the features you could reasonably hope for

More focussed than the Speed Triple RS, but friendlier than the now discontinued RR model

It’s clearly a niche machine, but well-heeled riders who crave a mix of muscular styling, a laid-back riding position and superbike performance won’t be disappointed

A proper off-roader

The real magic lies in how the Aprilia’s engine, chassis and electronics work in such glorious harmony

I have no complaints whatsoever. Best bike I've ever had (I've had the early 990 duke, super blackbird and kawi er-6n) and I've ridden some of its competitors. Engine has lots of grunt and go. Seating position is perfect for me. I find this one more comfortable on the road than the r. For...

Comfort over long distance is excellent. The worst feature is its weight which limits agility. There was not enough power for me until I fitted an Arrow de-cat exhaust & end can then had the ECU flashed. Shaft drive saves the hassle of chain lubrication & adjustment.

The best super sport tourer you can buy. Comfortable but you sacrifice comfort for fun. The more sporty the less comfortable and that’s the case here. Incredibly capable bike and crazy fun.

I would recommend this bike to a friend as it is very reliable bike and fun to drive. VFR has two souls, one under 6000 rpm and Mr Hyde shows soon after 6500 rpm as it changes sound and character. You see, it makes NO sense to compare VFR 800 with motorcycles that have 1200 ccm, it is...

Engine Chassis Brakes Looks.

The handling of the bike and the engines characteristics (max. torque at 3.500 rpm!) is great. But the Marzocchi fork is really an issue, causing bad noises.

Judged on what it is, not what it was... It's brilliant!

Great engine, neutral manners. Planted, decent suspension for the road-going nature of the bike. Quickshifter/blipper is very good, DCT buttery smooth at any transition except 1st to 2nd and back, when it can be a tad clunky. Only negative points are some vibes between 4.5-5.5k which are getting...

Perhaps I am too critical, but the noises and vibrations caused by the Marzocchi Forke really ruin this bike.

Oozes quality, from the achingly gorgeous sprocket cover to the quality of its carbon bodywork and components Recommended but don’t pay £44k for one. At sub £30k it’s good value