Planet Bike: new prices are out, and they're most definitely the right side of good value; catch our all-new manufacturer updates

What you looking at The Bike Show is a fine place to dream - and here are eight great minds sharing theirs

Showroom: a mere nibble of the new kit for next year - leathers, gloves, coats and nice shiny hats

Ducking around: a large yellow bird rides a motorcycle across a lake. Oh dear, it must be the Amphibious Challenge

Says who Letters that explain why 600s are crap; demand vouchers on trade-ins; and pillory a dangerous mate

Just deserts: that's all Team Bike will be looking at in this year's Dakar rally. When they've finished building their bikes, that is...

Last page: immerse yourselve in catalogues. No, not that sort

Ogri: mobile phones can be weapons in the right hands

BIKES:

Triumph Sprint ST: this looks as though it's going to topple the VFR, although we have heard that said before

Honda FireBlade Evolution: a very expensive, sorry we mean very VERY expensive way to go slightly faster than an Ã