It’s the real deal, if you can manage a little discomfort

XSR125 proves you don’t need huge power for max grin factor

Sportsbike sales have bombed as we’ve got older and the bikes have got faster and more pricey. The new R9 is set to redress these issues, but will it attract lapsed sportsbike riders? We ask former TT racer – and now pensioner – Chris Moss

The road-focused sportsbike market is changing – meet the Ducati Panigale V2 S and Yamaha R9

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Superbike looks and drama with none of the discomfort

The nation’s favourite is the ultimate do-it-all-machine