Best tall-rounder

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

Steeped in bikes? Just a bit. She runs the Riders for Health charity, her dad designed the AJS 7R and she’s best mates with Kenny Roberts. And that’s just the start…

The MCN team talk you through the metal they’re most excited for in 2025, and why should you be getting giddy too…