Buying Guide

The 900s were the class of the 1990s but the Suzuki RF900R was in a class of one: rapid, radical looks and ridiculously cheap…

There are occasions when common sense and practicality out-trump kudos and macho posturing. There are also times when you need a no nonsense, no frills machine that’ll do the job with the minimum of fuss and effort and at low cost…

The KE175’s designers undoubtedly put a lot of thought into the design, ergonomics and practicality. When the getting down and dirty is finished the KE becomes a supremely usable road machine that’ll commute all day long…

Anyone who knows a little about Japanese motorcycling history will be aware that when Ernst Degner defected to the west in 1961 he brought to Suzuki the hard won knowledge of MZ’s competition department…

The fabulous six-cylinder CBX lives on in the many guises born of its owners’ imaginations, continuing the drama of its amazing debut in 1978. John Nutting takes us back in time…

Some while ago we covered the dogged CD175 twin but there’s a sporty side to this dependable Honda; say hello to its non identical twin, the CB175…

Kawasaki’s screaming triple two-strokes found a place in most bikers’ hearts. Adrenaline-fuelled power delivery and unsual handling was a recipe for many memories! Here we focus on the baby of the range – the 250…

These are the steps to take if you’re buying a motorcycle. If you’re not mechanically minded or know a great deal about bikes, take a knowledgeable friend with you. It’s best to have done your ‘pricing’ homework before seeing the bike…

We all love a bargain and this month’s offering neatly fits the bill even if it subsequently needed a little bit of internal surgical therapy…

Ok, so most of us couldn’t even get close to what these things can do. But that’s not the point. In the late 1980s the superbike went crazy. Race tech leaped and bounded and cash-rich Japanese factories were happy to give us Suzuka 8-Hour-developed missiles to ride to work…