HONDA CRF250L (2012-on) New price: £4,199 Used price: £2,500 to £4,900 250cc - 23 bhp90 mpg - 150 miles rangeHigh seat height (875mm)Suitable for A2 licence A lightweight dual sport trail bike that can handle a short commute 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 10 owners' ratings 4.8 out of 5 4.6 out of 5 4.8 out of 5 4.9 out of 5 4.8 out of 5 4.6 out of 5 View review
KTM 390 DUKE (2017-on) New price: £4,699 Used price: £2,900 to £5,500 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
SUZUKI DRZ400S (2001-2008) New price: N/A 398cc - 39 bhp45 mpg - 100 miles rangeHigh seat height (935mm)Suitable for A2 licence As happy pottering through the gridlock as it is bouncing over a paddock Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 19 owners' ratings 4.4 out of 5 4.2 out of 5 4.3 out of 5 4.2 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5 View review
YAMAHA MT-03 (2020-on) New price: N/A Used price: £4,300 to £5,100 321cc - 41.4 bhp74 mpg - 228 miles rangeMedium seat height (780mm)Suitable for A2 licence Facelifted MT-03 gets more aggressive styling whilst retaining user-friendly appeal Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 View review
SWM OUTLAW 500 (2019-on) New price: £5,299 445cc - 30 bhp62 mpg - 226 miles rangeMedium seat height (805mm)Suitable for A2 licence The SWM Outlaw is a charming introduction to retro motorcycling Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI W800 (2019-on) New price: £9,099 Used price: £6,500 to £9,100 773cc - 47 bhpMedium seat height (790mm)Suitable for A2 licence It makes a Yamaha XSR look nasty, a basic Bonnie seem budget and Royal Enfield’s new 650 appear just a bit flimsy Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 2 out of 5 2 out of 5 View review
BENELLI TRK 502 (2017-on) New price: £5,499 Used price: £4,000 to £5,000 499cc - 47 bhp49 mpg - 215 miles rangeMedium seat height (840mm)Suitable for A2 licence For me it’s the first Chinese-built bike I can take seriously… Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 9 owners' ratings 4.3 out of 5 4.3 out of 5 4.1 out of 5 4.1 out of 5 4.6 out of 5 4.6 out of 5 View review
YAMAHA MT-03 (2016-on) New price: £4,499 Used price: £2,500 to £5,100 321cc - 41.4 bhpMedium seat height (780mm)Suitable for A2 licence MT-03 is light, engaging and has more than enough poke Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI VERSYS-X 300 (2017-on) New price: £5,245 Used price: £3,500 to £5,400 296cc - 39.45 bhpMedium seat height (845mm)Suitable for A2 licence The Versys-X 300 can do it all Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 owners' ratings 3.6 out of 5 4 out of 5 4.4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4.6 out of 5 3.8 out of 5 View review
HONDA CB500X (2019-on) New price: £6,069 Used price: £4,700 to £6,100 471cc - 47 bhpMedium seat height (830mm)Suitable for A2 licence A host of seemingly small engine and chassis upgrades, actually add up to a lot Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 View review
HONDA CBR500R (2019-on) New price: £6,099 Used price: £4,000 to £5,500 471cc - 47 bhpLow seat height (785mm)Suitable for A2 licence A2 licence holders will be chuffed when they discover just how dazzling 47bhp can be Overall Ride Engine Build Value Equipment MCN ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 View review
YAMAHA R3 (2019-on) New price: £5,299 Used price: £4,300 to £5,500 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
ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR 650 (2018-on) New price: £5,500 Used price: £4,800 to £6,000 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 2 owners' ratings 4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI J300 (2014-on) New price: £4,499 Used price: £2,500 to £4,900 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
BENELLI LEONCINO (2018-on) New price: £5,199 Used price: £3,500 to £5,000 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 3 owners' ratings 3.7 out of 5 4.3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4.7 out of 5 3.3 out of 5 View review
HONDA CB300R (2018-on) New price: £4,429 Used price: £3,200 to £4,100 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 2 owners' ratings 4.5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5 View review
YAMAHA XT660Z TENERE (2008-on) New price: £6,999 Used price: £4,000 to £6,500 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: £5,499 Used price: £3,500 to £5,600 399cc - 44.3 bhp72 mpg - 240 miles rangeMedium 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 3 owners' ratings 4.7 out of 5 4 out of 5 4.7 out of 5 4.7 out of 5 4.3 out of 5 4.3 out of 5 View review
KAWASAKI NINJA 300 (2012-2018) New price: N/A Used price: £2,700 to £3,500 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 Used price: £1,700 to £2,800 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