The CB1300S is a bike that can be enjoyed any time of the day, with its Retro inspired practical fairings and ABS the sports tourer cross commuter is enjoyable in any situation, wether you want a Sunday Blast or a daily commute there is effortless power in every give with the 1300cc lump

For the K3/K4 series Suzuki reduced the weight of the GSXR 1000 and made it more compact which always makes a good bike better. At the turn off your wrist as your watch the rev gauge raise to 4,000 rpm thats where the magic happens, and the GSXR 1000 loves to pull all the way to the redline. Its actually surprisingly comfortable too for those wanting to do a few more tourer miles on a competent super sports bike.

The K6/ K7 GSXR 750 was one of the best bikes Suzuki ever made and remains popular to this day. The 148 BHP produced by the motor was just right, combined with its lightweight of 163kg is what keeps this bike fighting with some of the latest super sports. At a fraction off the price and without the intrusive electronics featured on some modern models this certainly is the purists choice.

Long before the recent range of Harley streets and street rods there was the entry level 883. With its useable size, yet traditional Harley character it was and still is a favourite of the UK market. Much like all good things this bike the 883 Sportster has gone through minor evolutions rather than major revolutions even if you took the badge away from the 883 you’d certainly know its a Harley.

The go anywhere BMW, the well known R1200GS Adventure! The adventure model over the standard features a 33 litre tank, a boxer engine packed with torque, shaft drive for smoothness, ultimately this creates a class leading package in the adventure market.

Coming in lighter than the Ducati 999 for many this was the preferred model for the road. Its a beautiful combination off power and handling that makes the 749 a pleasure to ride. Complimented with the Termignoni exhaust its an emotional experience its almost addictive in nature.

When Honda brought our the CBR600RR to replace the CBR600F the only thing it shared was half its name. When they created the RR they had their eyes set on the track and boy did they produce a track weapon.

On top of the already impressive 675 the “R” variant has fully adjustable suspension and uprated Radial four-pot Nissin front brakes. This is the ultimate temptation when converting from a Superbike or upgrading from sum of the numb rivals. All in all it creates an impressive package which separates itself from the pack and truly puts it in a class of its own.

For 2007 Honda had to lift their game to compete and thats exactly what they did. With midrange increased and weight reduce the CBR was the lightest in its category and a pleasure to use on the road and track.

The infamous Hayabusa is still a quick motorcycle even in today’s market. The combination of crazy acceleration and ludicrous top speed is what made this model so infamous. It’s superbly comfortable on those long range journeys and is sure to give you that rush when you twist the throttle. The early generations are slowly coming very collectable.

For 2004 Suzuki brought in radial brakes which seriously improved the short comings of the previous 750. With the usual package of ideal power and weight its more than your ever going to need for the road.

The Ducati Hypermotard 796 is an exhilarating road machine. The bike weighs a massive 12kgs less than the 1100 but not only that is also 20mm lower, they cost less than the 1100 and from A to B they are no slower. Wrap this exciting package in with Ducati styling and whats not to love?

The infamous Hayabusa is still a quick motorcycle even in today’s market. The combination of crazy acceleration and ludicrous top speed is what made this model so infamous. It’s superbly comfortable on those long range journeys and is sure to give you that rush when you twist the throttle. The early generations are slowly coming very collectable.

Kawasaki ZX6R C1H 2005, when Kawasaki introduced the 636 variant of their 600 super sports track-intent is still present and correct, but thankfully the suspension is more responsive and less harsh. Its new slippery shape means that 170mph is just a following wind away. Also new for 2005 is a slipper clutch and petal discs.

Kawasaki ZX6R R9F In terms of chassis and handling this generation Kawasaki ZX-6R is a big step forward over the old ZX-6R (P7F/P8F). The new big piston forks use MotoGP technology and make a huge difference. They take a little getting use to at first but enable you to brake devilishly late yet the bike remains stable. Engine wise 115bhp at the back wheel makes it the most powerful standard 600 for that era, say no more.

Before the Street 750, the Harley-Davidson 883 Iron was Harley’s smallest-capacity entry-level bike, with its 883cc engine and compact dimensions making it ideal for shorter riders and those not completely confident handling larger bikes. The Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron does look and feel like a genuine Harley and that shouldn’t be underestimated. Compared to the Street, the 883 has cleaner lines with its purer, simpler design and the lack of a radiator. Then there’s the iconic ‘peanut’ tank, twin, side-mounted exhausts, classic cut-down rear ‘fender’ and ‘drag’ style bars. If you removed the H-D badge from the Iron you’d still be in no doubt who made it. Riding the 883 feels good – and that’s what matters most. It doesn’t feel like riding an imitation of a Harley – it feels like the real deal. If all that clunk and heaviness puts some off, fine, Harley has the new Streets for them. If not, the original is still the best.

The Kawasaki ZZR1400 is not only the fastest, most powerful motorcycle you could buy in 2006, but happens to be an extremely capable all-round machine too. Limited to 186mph (300kmh) the Kawasaki ZZR1400 will do it with a gear to spare. Capable of commuting, two up sporty touring, track days, drag racing, posing – almost anything is possible on the big Kawasaki ZZR1400 - just don’t try taking it dirt riding.

The Suzuki TL1000 range feature one of the truly great V-twin engines, in some of the most unpredictable handling chassis ever devised. The Suzuki TL1000R has an improved rear shock, which doesn’t misbehave, both motorcycles get so light at the front end, so very easily with all that V-twin grunt on tap. The Suzuki TL1000R is exciting to ride, but for experts/nutters only hence the name “widow maker”

The Honda CBR900RR FireBlade’s biggest revamp to date came for 2000, new fuel injection was thirsty and made smooth riding harder. The 17” wheel tamed the Honda CBR900RR FireBlade’s lively nature the blades up-side down forks work extremely well with the 17” wheel the Blade felt more conventional than previous models while remaining exceedingly nimble. Arguably the tamest Honda CBR900RR FireBlade but it’s still extremely fast on the road or track with strong brakes. All the basics are there plus the Honda CBR900RR FireBlade has the familiar underseat storage cubbyhole Honda’s HISS was new and welcome – a key based immobilizer system – The Honda CBR900RR FireBlade is still comfy for such an extreme sports motorcycle.

In the Kawasaki ZX-6R, Kawasaki has built a race ready 600 which is road legal, just. Everything about the ZX-6R is track focused, the more you thrash it the more fun you’ll have. The Kawasaki ZX-6R is easily the most fun 600 on track.

The Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa is still one seriously quick motorcycle, possessed of enormous acceleration and breathtaking top speed, it remains a supremely comfortably long range missile, that always delivers a shot of raw adrenaline. For 2007 Suzuki have played around with the GSX1300R Hayabusa’s styling without losing the original’s looks and character, as a result the newer Suzuki Hayabusa looks really sleek. Engine capacity had increased and so has power and torque. Handling hasn’t been significantly improved, more a gentle step forward however the brakes are a miles better.

The 2008 FireBlade comes with attitude from its rev-happy engine, race-like steering (quick, responsive), stability and supremely balance chassis. This Blade will cut it, power delivery is flawlessly smooth, and the ride quality from the fully adjustable suspension is ideal for road riding.

For a bike with a lineage as race-bred and focused as the Suzuki GSX-R750, it’s no small irony that the original superbike is something of a compromise. It has all the handling of the 600 and most of the usable power of the 1000. The result is a motorcycle that’s near perfect on road or track. The Suzuki GSX-R750’s handling is superb, the chassis flatters the novice and rewards the expert and shock, horror – it’s actually comfy.

Compared to the previous incarnation, the 2013 Triumph Street Triple R is lighter, smoother, more refined and has the handling and brakes a superbike would be proud of. Best of all, it’s 6kg lighter - it’ll be a ‘nicer’ bike to live with. It manages to be more of everything: better for newbies, more capable for fast riders, more fun for adrenalin junkies and has one of the best engines and exhaust notes in biking. It’s a great all-rounder, no matter what your ability.

The Ducati Monster 821 motor is more than enough, it’s manageable, easy to ride, yet has a turn of speed and handling that makes it fun too

Yamaha have hit the nail on the head with the XSR900. It looks great with its on-trend retro styling and, thanks to Yamaha’s extensive catalogue of accessories, is easy to personalise too. It’s both versatile and fun with everyday usability, very impressive for a bike that comes in an affordable price bracket. The inline triple has come from the highly popular MT-09, with revised fuelling map and also comes with the added benefit of traction control and ABS as standard.

The 2009 Yamaha R1 is like no in-line-four cylinder sportsbike ever produced. It’s simply sensational.  The Yamaha R1’s ultra-short-stroke engine has a cross-plane crankshaft, with its crank pins set at 90° and has irregular firing intervals, which is technology lifted from Moto-GP. At a standstill the motor spins up like a two-stroke and on the move the R1’s ability to accelerate, no matter where you are in the revs is astonishing. Thanks to the clever engine design it grunts off corners like a V-twin, while giving superb feel through the rear tyre, and howls along straights like the mad, bad in-line-four it really is. Best of all is the noise this thing produces!

A Harley staple aimed at riders with traditional tastes who are looking for a machine that’s both comfortable and easy to handle. The Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider combines a low seat and pull back bars for easy comfort. The Dyna is a predictable, pleasant roadster motorcycle with reasonable round town comfort. Expect  lumpy, charismatic predictability and durability and car-style performance. Extra chrome adds to the appeal what you see, is exactly what you get with a Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider.

Suddenly you’ll be smitten – especially if riding in the twisties, where it’s racing pedigree shines through in its chassis. Couple this with a far more user-friendly engine than the 1098 version and you get a modern, sporty, naked Ducati that works.

The Yamaha MT-07 is proof you don’t need big power, expensive suspension or fussy electronics to have fun. This is a simple motorcycle. It’s an inspired machine, designed cleverly and built impeccably. It’s one of a rare breed of machine in any class that mixes lightness with an easy to manage engine, making it smooth, fun and easy to ride. t’s light, friendly, punchy, fast, frugal and more fun than it has a right to be. For everyday use and shorter-distance riding it’s actually better than the bigger, more expensive, Yamaha MT-09.