New ninja 500’s a potent player

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Sporty 500 has a lot to offer for under £80 per month

Indian Chief Dark Horse

£17,495 | 1890cc | 304kg (kerb) | 89bhp | 662mm seat height

A pleasingly old-school looking performance cruiser, the Chief Dark Horse’s Thunderstroke 116 motor packs a hefty 119.5lb.ft of torque while its chassis contains plenty of modern tech, including power modes and cruise control. It’s a big old beast, but carries its weight well once moving serenely through the countryside. Colour options are extra.

Husqvarna Svartpilen 125

£4399* | 124cc | 164kg (kerb) | 15bhp | 820mm seat height

Husky’s urban scrambler is effectively a 125 Duke given a saucy new look. Featuring the new version of KTM’s 125 motor and chassis, the Svartpilen also has connectivity, cornering ABS, a quickshifter and more.

HOT DEAL Get a £500 manufacturer discount and pay just 1% APR

* PRICE INCLUDES MANUFACTURER DISCOUNT

Ducati Panigale V2

£17,367 | 955cc | 193kg (wet) | 152.8bhp | 840mm seat height

A sportsbike that feels at home on the roads rather than desperate to get on track, the Panigale V2 may be Ducati’s ‘lightweight’ sporty option but it still packs 153bhp as well as a helping of cutting-edge electronics. A superbike will always batter mind, body and tyres with its immense torque, but the V2’s power delivery is kinder and easy to manage.

Kawasaki Ninja 650

£7016 | 649cc | 193kg (kerb) | 67bhp | 790mm seat height

Kawasaki’s middleweight is powered by the firm’s parallel twin and is both stylish and fun to ride. The Ninja can be made A2-legal if required and comes with traction control and connectivity. At just £85 a month, it’s very tempting.

HOT DEAL Includes a £650 deposit contribution

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While the SE adds a few bolt-ons and brighter colour options, there is nothing wrong with the base bike and if you like your Ninjas to be black and not green, you will save £500 by not opting for the SE.

* PRICE INCLUDES MANUFACTURER DISCOUNT

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