Motorcycle reviews
New riders
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HONDA CBR500R (2022-on)
New price: N/A- 471cc
- 46.9 bhp
- 80.8 mpg
- Medium seat height
Honda’s A2-friendly sportsbike gets quality suspension and stopping power to match its racy Fireblade-inspired looks
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HONDA CB500F (2022-on)
New price: £5,849- 471cc
- 46.9 bhp
- Medium seat height
Honda’s non-threatening A2 upright gets the super naked makeover it deserves, without sacrificing useability
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SUZUKI GSX-S1000 (2021-on)
New price: £10,999Used price: £9,900 - £11,000- 999cc
- 150 bhp
- 46 mpg
- Medium seat height
Suzuki’s underrated affordable naked GSX-S1000 gets new looks and extra spec but remains as good value as ever
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ZERO SR F (2019-on)
New price: £17,990Used price: £17,500- 110 bhp
- Medium seat height
Another significant milestone from Zero
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BMW K1600GT (2017-on)
New price: £20,045Used price: £12,000 - £18,500- 1649cc
- 160 bhp
- 45 mpg
- Medium seat height
The Euro 4 compliant K1600GT with next generation ESA is class leading, there’s no smoother way to travel
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SUZUKI BURGMAN 400 (2017-on)
New price: £6,299Used price: £4,400 - £6,200- 400cc
- 30.5 bhp
- 70 mpg
- Low seat height
Sporty new look for the Suzuki Burgman 400
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HONDA MSX125 GROM (2021-on)
New price: £3,599Used price: £3,200 - £3,500- 125cc
- 9.9 bhp
- 109 mpg
- Low seat height
Honey I shrunk the bike! Honda’s Euro5 friendly funster is hilarious around town but can feel lost on faster roads
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YAMAHA TRICITY 300 (2020-on)
New price: £7,799Used price: £6,800 - £7,500- 292cc
- 28 bhp
- 80 mpg
- Medium seat height
Designed to get commuters out of cars and trains without requiring a bike licence
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HUSQVARNA 701 SUPERMOTO (2015-on)
New price: £8,999Used price: £7,400 - £9,000- 693cc
- 71 bhp
- 54 mpg
- Tall seat height
Light, punchy, engaging, mischievous – but also far more friendly and usable than you expect
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KAWASAKI ZX-10R (2021-on)
New price: £15,799Used price: £10,500 - £15,800- 998cc
- 200 bhp
- 46 mpg
- Medium seat height
Refined and improved with the help of six-times WSB champion Jonathan Rea
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HONDA XL1000V VARADERO (2001-2010)
New price: N/AUsed price: £2,800 - £5,200- 996cc
- 93 bhp
- 35 mpg
- Tall seat height
Hasn't matched the success of the BMW R1150GS
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YAMAHA R3 (2019-on)
New price: £5,649Used price: £4,500 - £5,600- 321cc
- 41.4 bhp
- 74.3 mpg
- Low seat height
Yamaha’s new YZF-R3 mixes practicality with usable performance
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YAMAHA R1 (2020-on)
New price: £16,799Used price: £7,500 - £16,700- 998cc
- 197 bhp
- Tall seat height
It’s business as usual for Yamaha’s brilliant R1
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YAMAHA YZF-R125 (2019-on)
New price: £4,800Used price: £4,000 - £4,800- 125cc
- 14.8 bhp
- 135 mpg
- Medium seat height
Third generation YZF R125 is much more than just a facelift
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APRILIA TUONO V4 1100 FACTORY (2021-on)
New price: £18,100Used price: £16,000 - £16,500- 1077cc
- 173 bhp
- 37 mpg
- Medium seat height
Still the best super naked money can buy
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HONDA XL125V VARADERO (2001-2009)
New price: N/AUsed price: £2,700 - £3,400- 125cc
- 15 bhp
- 65 mpg
- Medium seat height
Although only a 125, there's plenty of big bike feel
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HONDA VFR800 VTEC (2014-2021)
New price: N/A- 782cc
- 105 bhp
- 46 mpg
- Medium seat height
New VFR is classy, uniquely able, invigorating and truly rekindles the pleasure of the old
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BMW R18B (2021-on)
New price: £21,500- 1802cc
- 89 bhp
- Low seat height
A halfway decent first stab but it goes to show just how well Harley have refined the formula
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LEXMOTO LXR 125 (2021-on)
New price: £2,800Used price: £2,500- 125cc
- 12.5 bhp
- Medium seat height
When you consider the LXR 125's low price tag, it is hard to complain too much
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SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (2017-on)
New price: £14,199Used price: £9,500 - £13,800- 999cc
- 199 bhp
- Medium seat height
The base model GSX-R1000 is the one to go for
