Motorcycle reviews
New riders
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BMW S1000R (2021-on)
New price: £12,055- 999cc
- 164 bhp
- Medium seat height
The BMW S1000R won’t satisfy those who buy solely on the strength of a spec sheet, but it’s a very polished and potent super naked
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KAWASAKI ZZR600 (1990-2007)
New price: N/A- 599cc
- 99 bhp
- 45 mpg
- Low seat height
Overlooked by many but those who've ridden them know how good they can be
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DUCATI MONSTER 937 (2021-on)
New price: £10,443- 937cc
- 109 bhp
- Medium seat height
Ducati ditch the famous trellis frame as part of the iconic naked’s monumental transformation
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MV-AGUSTA BRUTALE 1000 RR (2020-on)
New price: £27,290- 998cc
- 205 bhp
- Tall seat height
It’s raw, unapologetically angry and lacks real-world grunt, but it’s the best MV have produced in a very long time
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DUCATI DIAVEL 1260 S (2019-on)
New price: £16,795Used price: £16,500- 1262cc
- 159 bhp
- 52.3 mpg
- Low seat height
More beef, more brawn but now even better handling
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KTM RC390 (2014-on)
New price: £5,299Used price: £3,400 - £4,000- 373cc
- 44 bhp
- 82 mpg
- Medium seat height
After all these years the KTM RC390 is still the sharpest A2 licence weapon out there
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HONDA CB1000R (2018-2021)
New price: N/AUsed price: £7,000 - £13,000- 998cc
- 143 bhp
- Medium seat height
Honda has created a fast, slick, beautifully-crafted roadster
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DUCATI SUPERSPORT (2021-on)
New price: £12,295Used price: £11,500- 937cc
- 108 bhp
- 46 mpg
- Medium seat height
Ducati's latest SuperSport 950 is still an exciting road-going alternative to an obscenely cramped and powerful pure race rep
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HONDA CBF125 (2009-2015)
New price: N/AUsed price: £1,900 - £2,300- 125cc
- 11.3 bhp
- 87.5 mpg
- Medium seat height
Dependable utilitarian transport but with a dash of style
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TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RS (2021-on)
New price: £15,100Used price: £14,000 - £15,100- 1160cc
- 177.5 bhp
- 37 mpg
- Medium seat height
Triumph have produced a refined new machine with an engine and gearbox that’s as friendly as a Street Triple's. But it’s on track, where you can really appreciate its brilliance
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CCM SPITFIRE (2017-2018)
New price: N/AUsed price: £9,000 - £16,000- 601cc
- 62 bhp
- 55 mpg
- Medium seat height
Minimalist, direct, engaging and exclusive – the British single is back
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HONDA XL125V VARADERO (2001-2009)
New price: N/AUsed price: £2,000- 125cc
- 15 bhp
- 65 mpg
- Medium seat height
Although only a 125, there's plenty of big bike feel
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HONDA CB125R (2018-2020)
New price: N/AUsed price: £3,300 - £4,200- 125cc
- 13.1 bhp
- Medium seat height
Honda add a sophisticated touch to the sporty naked 125 class.
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LEXMOTO LXR SE 125 (2019-on)
New price: £2,499- 125cc
- 12.1 bhp
- 86.5 mpg
- Medium seat height
Along with its sporty looks, the LXR SE’s real trump card is its price
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PIAGGIO VESPA ELETTRICA (2019-on)
New price: £6,300Used price: £5,300- 5.3 bhp
- Medium seat height
It’s hard to justify spending this much money on a toy, but it’s a very nice toy
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KAWASAKI VN900 CUSTOM (2007-2016)
New price: N/AUsed price: £4,900 - £7,000- 903cc
- 53 bhp
- 55 mpg
- Low seat height
Laid back, chopper style is down largely to its distinctive, cast alloy big 21-inch front wheel
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SUZUKI GS500 (1989-2008)
New price: N/AUsed price: £1,300 - £2,000- 487cc
- 47 bhp
- 50 mpg
- Medium seat height
Looks ok and they're dirt cheap but you can do a lot better
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DUCATI DIAVEL (2011-2019)
New price: N/AUsed price: £8,300 - £11,500- 1198cc
- 162 bhp
- 35 mpg
- Low seat height
Blows away class stereotypes by being light, fast, fine handling and sophisticated – awesome
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DUCATI 959 PANIGALE (2016-2020)
New price: N/AUsed price: £9,500 - £13,000- 955cc
- 157 bhp
- Medium seat height
Forget the exhausts…Ducati has saved the ‘baby Panigale from extinction
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HONDA CBF600 (2008-2013)
New price: N/AUsed price: £2,200 - £3,500- 599cc
- 76 bhp
- 45 mpg
- Low seat height
Practical, easy to ride, fairly swift, comfortable and thanks to ABS brakes as standard, safe, too
