When ‘big’ isn’t big enough, editor Matt looks into girthier options…

1997-2007 | £1200-£5995 | 178mph | 164bhp

1995-2004 BMW R1150GS ADVENTURE

Today they’re called adventure bikes, but 40 years ago we knew them as ‘giant trailies’. Can Honda’s original Africa-ready big twin turn Rick’s gaze to distant horizons?

A great bike but isn’t practical enough for some, says Jim Moore

Tried and trusted, as reliable as it comes, sounds great. There is more to the Pan than meets the eye