Eye of the strom

Designer Paul Lang was repelled by the Suzuki V-Strom 800RE ’s looks. But its relentless usefulness wore him down…

Unassuming, affordable, but also brilliant – for more than 25 years. Suzuki’s SV650 has nurtured novices and entertained veterans alike. But is this epic era coming to an end? SV650 expert – and owner – Martin Fitz-Gibbons investigates…

BIG QUESTIONS ANSWERED

BMW’s R1300GS Adventure is built for miles, so Simon reels off 4678 in a month with two trips to Scotland

IT’S NEW BUT IS IT WORTH IT?

DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V2 S 3350 MILES