Ducati Desert Sled

£9790 803cc V-twin 72bhp Final payment: £4672 APR: 6.6%

While the cynical would have us believe the Desert Sled is all show, it is actually a competent off-road bike that’s just the job for messing around on gravel. The frame and swingarm are beefed up and there’s longer travel suspension to help with off-road encounters, while the styling looks the part. However, the tall 860mm seat height may put some riders off.

‘The Sled is just the job for messing around on gravel’