Ducati Multistrada 1200 £13,795
It has the same 152bhp DVT engine, chassis and brakes as the £16,595 Mutistrada 1200 S, but no electronic suspension and fewer goodies. The base machine still boasts traction, wheelie and cruise control, riding modes, hill-hold, keyless ignition and cornering ABS.
Triumph Thruxton £10,800
Triumph’s sultry retro shares the £12,200 R’s 96bhp parallel twin, frame, swingarm, wheels and electronics, but does without top model’s Brembos, Öhlins shock, Showa Big Piston Forks, stickier tyres, single seat and cosmetics.
Honda CB1100 EX £10,765
Both the retro EX and the £11,139 CB1100 RS use the same 89bhp inline four-cylinder motor, but the range-topper has higher-spec suspension, wheels, a sportier riding position and styling mods.
BMW R nineT £12,300
It’s now been joined by a whole stable of retros from…
