Phenomenally fast, impossibly complicated and bloody pricey, have the latest high-end superbikes completely jumped the shark? Or can today’s litre bikes still relate to regular road riders?

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Suzuki, Honda and Husqvarna have all given their middleweight roadsters a retro-inspired modern makeover – but which deserves your cash?

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RiDE’s long-term Hornet SP is ignoring the changing of the seasons and getting on with its key purpose in life: enjoyment

Honda’s new £11,999 CB1000GT tall-rounder is a riot of electrickery and long-distance comfort