DO SPORTSBIKES STILL MATTER?

I love sportsbikes. To me, a bike that is as pretty to look at, as it is fun to ride, gives the best of everything. Every time I saddle up on a sportsbike, I get this immense rush, and no matter what happens, I love every second of it. The rush of pure power, sublime pinpoint handling and the uncomfortable riding position is unmatched with other types of bikes, and it is this that keeps me coming back to sportsbikes time and time again. Sure, there are more comfortable and practical bikes out there, and I know there will be a time in the future when my battered body won’t allow me to enjoy riding sportsbikes, but until then I’m going to love every second of it.

ORIGINS OF THE SPORTSBIKE

Superbikes revolutionised the motorcycle world in the late 60s, and have been continuing to do so ever since. At the time, British