| A compilation of all the new bikes we rode this year Aprilia Aprilia RS4 125 With Aprilia belonging to the same group as Derbi, there are some similarities with the Derbi GPR 125 bike. The Aprilia?s engine does features a larger piston though that gives the engine a deeper sound whilst the riding position is also lower. Aprilia RS4 125 first ride review Own this bike? Tell us what you think Kawasaki Kawasaki ER-6n It's got revised styling, a completely new double-pipe frame and swinging arm, the downpipes are slightly longer, helping the engine produce a better spread of torque, the bars are 20mm wider and it's also got a slimmer chassis and seat which should help shorter riders get their feet down. Kawasaki ER-6n first ride review Kawasaki ER-6n official accessories Own this bike? Tell us what you think Kawasaki Versys 1000 The Z1000?s motor has been morphed into a real workhorse, you can block change straight to 6th at 20mph and roll-on without the engine feeling like it?s about to shake itself to bits. The seat feels as comfortable as Kawasaki?s flagship tourer, the GTR1400. Kawasaki Versys 1000 first ride review Own this bike? Tell us what you think KTM KTM 125 Duke The revs were always giddy, the throttle cable always fully tensioned, the red over-rev light always on. The fact that there were no bent valves, no rooted clutches or gearboxes and not a drop of oil or coolant on the track is testament to the unburstability of its smooth, refined little engine. KTM 125 Duke first ride review KTM 125 Duke onboard video Own this bike? Tell us what you think Kymco Kymco Downtown 300i On a long run of lights through London, I came up against an SV650, who despite a fist full of revs and a handful of clutch could only just pip the Downtown to 40. All I had to do was wind open the throttle. Easy. Kymco Downtown 300i first ride review Own this bike? Tell us what you think Moto Guzzi Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V With the Norge a popluar choice for Police forces in cities such as Berlin and Milan, the model has obviously covered a fair few miles with some of them at a brisk pace. Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V first ride review Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V and Stelvio NTX Although clearly aimed at the adventure and GS market, Moto Guzzi know that Stelvio customers may be dreaming of riding across Africa but in reality will use the Stelvio on tarmac and as a tourer. The bike has been setup to offer optimum performance on the road, whilst having off-road capabilities. Moto Guzzi Stelvio (1200 8V and NTX) first ride review Own this bike? Tell us what you think Rieju Rieju RS3 125LC The Spanish Rieju manufacturer might be a new name to us here in Blighty but the company has some serious, deep-rooted history. They've been making two-wheelers non-stop since 1947 and were formed just before the Spanish civil war in 1934 where, like Sochiro Honda, they started by making bicycle parts. Rieju RS3 125LC first ride review Do you own this bike? Tell us what you think Triumph Triumph Daytona 675R The standard Daytona 675 is an agile bike to ride on track and the R version retains all its sweet handling and glorious drive from the triple motor, but adds in a whole new dimension of sporting potential. Triumph Daytona first ride review Do you own this bike? Tell us what you think Victory Victory Cross Country The Cross Country has cruise control and using it has to be one of the most anti-instinctive feelings I have ever experienced. Get up to speed, turn it on and press enter when at the desired speed. Victory Cross Country first ride review Do you own this bike? Tell us what you think
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