HONDA CBR500R (2019-on) New price: £6,099 Used price: £4,800 to £6,100 471cc - 47 bhpLow seat height (785mm)Suitable for A2 licence The biggest upgrade comes inside the engine, with a 4% boost to power and torque View review
HONDA CB500X (2019-on) New price: £6,069 471cc - 47 bhpMedium seat height (830mm)Suitable for A2 licence For kerb hopping or greenlaning, this is an attractive A2-friendly option View review
YAMAHA R3 (2019-on) New price: £5,299 Used price: £4,200 to £5,300 321cc - 41.4 bhp74.3 mpg - 230 miles rangeMedium seat height (780mm)Suitable for A2 licence Yamaha’s new YZF-R3 mixes practicality with usable performance Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI W800 (2019-on) New price: N/A Used price: £8,400 to £9,100 Suitable for A2 licence W800 back with a bang View review
ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR 650 (2018-on) New price: £5,500 648cc - 46 bhpMedium seat height (806mm)Suitable for A2 licence A whole heap of fun without heaps of cash Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI J300 (2014-on) New price: £4,499 Used price: £2,500 to £4,700 299cc - 27 bhp59 mpg - 170 miles rangeMedium seat height (775mm)Suitable for A2 licence Kawasaki's first scooter is a decent performer (for a rebadged/styled Kymco Downtown) Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 owners' ratings 4.3 out of 5 4.3 out of 5 4.7 out of 5 3.7 out of 5 3.3 out of 5 4.7 out of 5 View review
KTM 390 DUKE (2017-on) New price: £4,699 Used price: £3,300 to £4,000 373cc - 44 bhpMedium seat height (830mm)Suitable for A2 licence The 2017 KTM 390 Duke raised the A2 licence bar Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 View review
BENELLI LEONCINO (2018-on) New price: £5,199 Used price: £4,000 to £5,600 500cc - 47 bhpMedium seat height (785mm)Suitable for A2 licence It might be made in China but the Leoncino is a real Benelli Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 2 owners' ratings 3.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 4 out of 5 2.5 out of 5 5 out of 5 3 out of 5 View review
HONDA CB300R (2018-on) New price: £4,429 Used price: £3,500 to £4,600 286cc - 31 bhp85 mpg - 188 miles rangeMedium seat height (799mm)Suitable for A2 licence Honda’s mid-sized neo sports café-styled naked neatly fills a gap Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 View review
YAMAHA XT660Z TENERE (2008-on) New price: £6,999 Used price: £3,500 to £6,300 660cc - 46 bhp44 mpg - 200 miles rangeHigh seat height (895mm)Suitable for A2 licence A great value, superbly capable adventure bike with real off-road capability Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 27 owners' ratings 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 4 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI NINJA 400 (2018-on) New price: £5,249 Used price: £4,800 to £5,800 399cc - 44.3 bhpMedium seat height (785mm)Suitable for A2 licence Kawasaki’s latest Ninja offers more punch, less weight and extra class Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 1 owner ratings 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI NINJA 300 (2012-on) New price: £4,799 Used price: £2,500 to £4,300 296cc - 39 bhp75 mpg - 280 miles rangeMedium seat height (785mm)Suitable for A2 licence "A practical, economical entry-level bike which is easy to ride and desirable" Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 owners' ratings 3.8 out of 5 3.4 out of 5 4.6 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 View review
HONDA CBF250 (2004-2012) New price: N/A 249cc - 22 bhp60 mpg - 211 miles rangeMedium seat height (780mm)Suitable for A2 licence "Peanuts to run and with enough power to get you from A to B" Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 9 owners' ratings 4.3 out of 5 4.4 out of 5 4.6 out of 5 4.2 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 View review
YAMAHA TMAX 500 (2012-on) New price: £8,699 Used price: £6,000 to £9,000 530cc - 46.5 bhp47 mpg - 157 miles rangeMedium seat height (800mm)Suitable for A2 licence "The sports maxi-scooter that started it all" Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 2 out of 5 3 owners' ratings 5 out of 5 4.3 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 3.7 out of 5 4.7 out of 5 View review
MOTO-GUZZI V7 CAFE CLASSIC (2009-2013) New price: N/A 744cc - 48 bhp46 mpg - 175 miles rangeMedium seat height (805mm)Suitable for A2 licence "What makes it great is how beautifully and classily it's put together" Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 1 owner ratings 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 View review
BENELLI TRK 502 (2017-on) New price: £5,699 Used price: £4,300 to £5,700 500cc - 47 bhpMedium seat height (800mm)Suitable for A2 licence It doesn't feel like a bike built in 2017 Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 2 out of 5 2 out of 5 2 out of 5 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 2 out of 5 6 owners' ratings 4.5 out of 5 4.2 out of 5 4.3 out of 5 4.2 out of 5 4.8 out of 5 4.8 out of 5 View review
HONDA CMX500 REBEL (2017-on) New price: £5,399 Used price: £4,300 to £6,000 471cc - 45 bhp73.4 mpg - 160 miles rangeLow seat height (690mm)Suitable for A2 licence A2-licence friendly, unique, fun and good value too! Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 1 owner ratings 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 View review
HONDA CBR500R (2016-on) New price: £5,599 Used price: £3,300 to £6,100 471cc - 47 bhpLow seat height (785mm)Suitable for A2 licence Not just a great beginner bike, a great bike full stop. Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 1 owner ratings 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI NINJA 250SL (2015-on) New price: £3,849 Used price: £2,100 to £3,100 249cc - 26 bhp77 mpg - 180 miles rangeMedium seat height (780mm)Suitable for A2 licence A fantastic lightweight sportsbike Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 2 owners' ratings 5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI Z250SL (2015-on) New price: £3,649 Used price: £2,400 to £3,200 249cc - 26 bhp77 mpg - 180 miles rangeMedium seat height (785mm)Suitable for A2 licence A proper little bike that really delivers Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 2 owners' ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5 View review