Rival exotica

Harley-davidson CVO Limited » £37,495 » 105bhp » 428kg

PROS: comfy saddle, stereo with 75W per channel, panniers like wardrobes, fabulous paint CONS: bargain price, conventional front end, no wings

Ducati Superleggera V4 » £86,000 » 234bhp » 159kg

PROS: carbon fibre frame and swingarm, mind-boggling power/ weight ratio of 1.54bhp/kg CONS: quite common (500 built), small wings, conventional front end

Brough Superior Lawrence » £56,700 » 102bhp » 200kg

PROS: titanium frame, unconventional Fior-type front end (also titanium), best brand name ever CONS: not much carbon, light on rider aids, no wings