There are also a lot of people who simply prefer the mid-sized 600cc bikes, as they are considerably more affordable and offer a good balance of road-friendly handling and spritely acceleration.

Today, supermoto racing lives on (read our guide here) and for street riders there is also an increasing range of road legal versions ranging from 125cc versions for learners; mid-range fun bikes and ...

tyres and brakes to compete in track/dirt racing, the results proved appealing as loony town bikes and home-brewed, street-legal versions ultimately led to production models. Most are 600cc ...