Italy’s £36,600 special

From prodigy to racing genius

Fast, comfy middleweight sportsbikes are back, channelling the spirit of the venerable CBR600F. We thrust this year’s newcomers – the Daytona 660 and GSX-8R – up against the benchmark RS660

The next few months don’t have to be the worst time to be a biker. Here are some great ways to banish the winter blues…