Yamaha wasn't about to leave Honda all by itself for another year in the sporty, economical 125cc motorcycle segment! In 2008 the Honda CBR 125 will have to reckon with this all-new, very attractive Yamaha YZF-R 125, which is not unlike the R6.

It inaugurates a brand new liquid-cooled 4-valve engine, powered by electronic injection, with a maximum output of 15 hp. This motorcycle can be ridden by holders of a car licence plus CBT in the UK.

This replacement for the old TT-R represents Yamaha's new proposition in the leisure enduro field. The WR 250 R is equipped with a Euro-3-compliant 4-stroke injection engine and an all-aluminium chassis. This high-performance (30 hp) motorcycle should prove particularly pleasant and easy to use offroad.

Yamaha is also producing a superbike version (WR 250 X) with 17-inch wheels and sports tyres, exclusively for on-the-road use.

Suzuki is entering the segment of large-wheeled 125cc scooters - very successful in Italy and increasingly popular in France. The Sixteen not only takes on all the attributes of the Honda SH (combined braking system, injection engine, flat floor), but is also the spitting image of it.

The HRC, Honda's famous racing division, is launching this little racer for young riders, so they can prepare for battle on the racetrack in all safety. The engine delivers 8.3 hp and the dry weight is only 74 kg. Machine not type-approved for road use.

Honda has given its versatile CBF 600 street bike a complete overhaul. Still available with or without fairing, it is now powered by the robust 4-cylinder engine of the 2007 CBR 600 RR sports bike, naturally reworked to offer maximum torque at low and midrange engine speeds (76 hp max.). There is still a "mono backbone" frame, but now made of aluminium. The new seat, still height adjustable, has better padding. Recalibrated for even greater pleasure, the ABS-CBS brake system is, of course, available as an option.

The venerable and ultra-versatile Transalp takes advantage of the introduction of the Deauville's 680cc V twin to inaugurate a brand new exterior, which is much more cheerful than that of the old 650 version. Easy to ride in town (just 214 kg with a full tank), suited to all types of road and even to offroad forays, this trail bike remains a truly multipurpose machine! ABS is also now available.

Peugeot has updated its little urban scooter, the Vivacity 50, and given it a particularly luxurious touch. Hence the superb digital dash and, above all, the nifty storage compartment set in the front of the scooter, which can hold a jet type helmet with visor. This innovation is in addition to the traditional underseat storage compartment (full-face helmet) and very handy flat floor. Choice of 2- or 4-stroke engine.

For 2008, the Speed Triple street bike has had an in-depth facelift: new Brembo radial calipers for the front brakes, new 5-spoke wheels, black Showa upside down front fork, new Magura handlebar, redesigned radiator cowls. The most noticeable modification, however, concerns the rear of the machine, with a considerably restyled body and passenger foot pegs repositioned for greater comfort.

Like Triumph's whole Classic range, the 2008 Thruxton Café Racer benefits from electronic injection, subtly concealed in what still looks very much like a carburettor, to keep the Vintage spirit. The 865cc twin still delivers 70 PS max, but is now Euro-3 compliant.

This model moreover benefits from a series of improvements intended to make it more comfortable: straighter, less sporty new riding position, lowered foot pegs. The mirrors are now at the end of the handlebar. Available in black, red or aluminium.

This sport-GT model prefigures the new generation of Voxan motorcycles.

The engine is still a 72-degree V2, with capacity increased to 1,166 cc, maximum output of 104 hp and torque of 11.5 kg-m. It has belt final drive.

In addition to a brand new steel frame, there is a massive upside down fork, combined braking system as standard (optional ABS) and an electrically adjustable rear shock absorber. The seat and windscreen are height adjustable. Side bags and sissy bar are standard.