In the current issue of Motorcycle Trader

We test Aprilia's potent RSV4 R, the warp-speed Italian with V4 power. For an interesting comparison we also check out a pioneering version of the V4 sports bike, Honda's now very collectable VF1000R from 1984.

Kawasaki's super-fast tourer, the 1400GTR, is put through its paces, and we try the 'twist and go' approach to motorcycling on the dual-clutch automatic-transmission version of the Honda VFR1200F.

There are "Quick Fang" reviews of the Aprilia Shiver GT, a couple of cruisers - Suzuki's M50 Boulevard and Honda's VT400 Shadow - and a scooter - the Suzuki Burgman 400. And for dirt bike fans there's a full test of Sherco's latest off-roader, the 3.0i.

How do 'Forgotten Era' racers get their rapidly aging 1980's superbikes lapping tracks faster than ever? We talk to the riders and builders to get the answers.

Classic-bike guru, Ian Falloon has something for Brit-bike aficionados this time, as he puts the AJS 500cc twin under the microscope.

Spannerman is in the MT shed as always, responding to readers' bike-maintenance questions with his unique brand of wisdom. And there's heaps more…