#2 BMW R1200GS

How a TV show and a squinting BMW overlander became the unlikely catalyst for a huge change in motorcycle culture

Chirpy, pretty and rare, yet also wondrously straightforward to ride and maintain, this 1972 Benelli 250 Sport Special looks to us like just the ticket for a golden autumn

Brilliant box-fresh bikes that bring ballistic bangs for your bucks

How the Germans shifted the dial when it came to superbikes

Gerard Kane guides you through the highlight machines from this month’s sales – top bikes still get big money, but the tempting prices show it remains a buyer’s market