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  • BMW R1300R (2025-on)

    MCN rating
    4 out of 5 (4/5)

    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

  • BMW R12GS (2025-on)

    MCN rating
    4 out of 5 (4/5)

    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

  • BMW R1300RT (2025-on)

    MCN rating
    5 out of 5 (5/5)

    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

  • DUCATI XDIAVEL V4 (2025-on)

    MCN rating
    4 out of 5 (4/5)

    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

Latest owners' reviews

  • KTM 890 DUKE (2021-on)

    Overall owners' rating
    5 out of 5 (5/5)

    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...

  • YAMAHA XT1200Z SUPER TENERE (2010-2021)

    Overall owners' rating
    4 out of 5 (4/5)

    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.

  • KTM 1290 SUPERDUKE GT (2016-on)

    Overall owners' rating
    4 out of 5 (4/5)

    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.

  • HONDA VFR800 VTEC (2014-2021)

    Overall owners' rating
    5 out of 5 (5/5)

    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...

  • TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 900 (2025-on)

    Overall owners' rating
    3 out of 5 (3/5)

    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.

  • SUZUKI V-STROM 800RE (2024-on)

    Overall owners' rating
    5 out of 5 (5/5)

    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...

  • TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN 900 (2025-on)

    Overall owners' rating
    2 out of 5 (2/5)

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

  • NORTON V4 SV (2022-on)

    Overall owners' rating
    5 out of 5 (5/5)

    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

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