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Illustration of a blue Yamaha Ténéré 700 and a white Honda XL750 Transalp parked beside a gravel track.

Ténéré 700 vs Transalp 750: dirt routes or longer road trips?

Compare the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 and Honda Transalp 750: suspension, seat height, power, fuel range and version-specific top-speed reports.

Yamaha MT-09 and Kawasaki Z900 parked side by side on a countryside lay-by.

Yamaha MT-09 vs Kawasaki Z900 (2025): power, weight and everyday compromises

Compare the Yamaha MT-09 and Kawasaki Z900: 2025 specs, reported top speeds, engine delivery, setup options and the trade-off between weight and fuel capacity.

Rider sitting on a low cruiser on a quiet residential street, side view

Low seat height motorcycles: how to choose, class by class

Low seat height motorcycles and scooters compared by seat height, weight and design, with practical notes on seat shape, indicative A1 and A2 licence figures and lowering options.

Rider sitting on a naked motorcycle on a country road beside a stone wall, side view

Motorcycles for short riders: finding a bike that fits you

Motorcycles for short riders: how weight, seat shape and sag affect reach, how to measure your inseam, and 16 low-seat models from cruisers to sport bikes.