For 2010 Kawasaki realised the new Z1000 which was the most impressive sports naked ever to roll out of Japan in its day. Even to date withe Yamaha MT-10 and other rivals this gen certainly doesn’t feel out of place, yes its may not have the latest technology but certainly provides good value for money but don’t think that value means compromise, it has 41MM upside down fully adjustable forks, horizontally mounted rear shock with adjustable pre-load and rebound. Stylish dual exhausts and 3 tilt dash not only that but it is super comfy. The Z1000 represents what a naked sports bike should be comfy and plenty of midrange and from 4,500RPM all the way to 10,000RPM the pull is endless.

For Harley Davidson the V-ROD was a bit of a revolution, in conjunction with Porsche the engine was developed with liquid cooling and overhead cams, what this produced was a Harley engine with respectable BHP figures. This modern package makes for a cruiser which doesn’t struggle to brake, accelerate or handle but it hasn’t lost its roots the seat is still low, the bars are far away and the pegs are far forward which never lets you forget its still a Harley.

The Suzuki GSXR 1000 K5/ K6 is the most iconic GSXR 1000. Its so good that even BMW got hold of one when creating the infamous S1000RR. What made the bike such a pleasure to ride is the usable power and its low central mass, the feeling off the bike even gives some modern super bikes something to aspire too.

The First Gen Z750 was subjective with its questionable styling but for the second gen Kawasaki certainly lifted the bar and it doesn’t look out of place 13 years on. The 750 is good for around 100 BHP and comes to life when you abuse the throttle and make it sing above 6500 RPM. Its a re-worked version of the ZX9R a proven staple in the Kawasaki line up.

The Street Triple RS 765 is a phenomenal piece of kit featuring a whole host of new kit from revised chassis, new electronics and over 80 new engine components giving a total of 13% more torque and 16% more power. The features you do want to know about, slip assist cutch, quick shifter, Ohlins rear shock, Showa big piston forks, ABS assisted Brembo mono block M50s and the stunning TFT display with 5 rider modes. With its pegs, wide bars and masculine style the Street Triple feels as good as it looks.

Kawasaki ZX6R C1H 2005, with the 636 variant of their 600 super sports track-intent is ever present however the set up is more responsive and less harsh. For 2005 a slipper clutch and petal discs are also included.

Compared to the SRAD the following models are Slimmed down, firmed up and with power and torque figures to raise front wheels with race-bred heritage making the Suzuki GSX-R750 focused, 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.

Suzuki has been refining the Gixxer 750 for over a decade now. At 190kg fully wet it’s 8kg lighter than the previous generation. If you take into the 148BHP what more power do you need for the road? The engine hasn’t changed a lot from previous generations but the minor revisions have allowed more low end and mid range power. Ultimately it’s everything you need, it’s fast, it handles perfectly and most important it’s not to difficult to ride.

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 2012 Suzuki didn’t change much of the looks on the Gixxr thou which isn’t necessarily a bad thing but focused on improving some of the weak points such as upgraded Brembo brakes, improved mid range, more agile handling, and some cosmetic changes that only the trained eye would spot. This improved the package weather you use it on the road or take it to the track.

For its 20th Anniversary Honda released a facelift off the successful Fireblade. This series featured Showa big piston front forks, revised ECU and fuelling, new dash and facelift. The suspension mods make the blade feel that much more composed under braking and increase the feel off the bike keeping the blade feeling up to date.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take Triumph’s superb Sprint ST and make it more adept at touring and also pillion friendly and what do you end up with? A Triumph Sprint GT. Sounds easy enough but in practice Triumph had to revise the Sprint’s chassis in a major way. So with a longer swingarm and steel subframe the GT becomes uber-stable when decked out with 117 litres of luggage, a pillion and 20 litres of juice. It goes further than that, though. Lower seat height, a wider, more comfortable pillion seat, built in grab rails on the topbox mounts and revised footpeg positions… and more. It is comfy for pillion and rider – good enough for Triumph’s claimed 200 miles between fuel stops – the engine is flexible and grunty, steering is agile but stable and it can carry a week’s worth of clothing with ease.

Powerful and track focused the R model has 15bhp more than the S model and is 2kg lighter. It has improved handling due to uprated Ohlins suspension and improved ground clearance with a revised foot-peg position. For a large naked bike it’s hugely impressive. The Ducati Monster 1200 R also gets new bigger brakes, a new sub-frame which holds the slimmer tail unit, new colour dash and the Öhlins steering damper. Power is up 10% over the S model Ducati quote 160bhp with 97ftlb of torque. Power and drive is impressive. The 1198 engine has proven reliable over the years, and depsite the increased performance, reliability shouldn’t be a problem. The Monster R comes with the same rider modes and safety pack as the S model. The stunning TFT display completes the bike. Ducati have included their unique safety pack, which is a bucket full of riders aids which includes eight-way traction control, three riding modes and the Bosch 9MP cornering ABS braking system. It also gets 1299 Panigale-style wheels with the same huge 200 section Pirelli Supercorsa SP tyre on the rear; the new Monster R can certainly head straight to the race track.

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.