Fancy some real action for your left foot? It's even smaller and sharper than the 1000 ..

The bike continues the tradition of Gixer 750s, being that little bit sharper all round than the litre bike but trading off the massive grunt for a bit more gearbox action. And bearing in mind just how good the big bike is, the 750 is seriously quick down any twisty road. So be a bit cautious if you're on a litre bike and chasing a good rider mounted on a K6. Whereas the 1000 still has to have a little bit of setting up for most bends the 750 can just be chucked in, banging down the gears and letting the slipper clutch earn its keep.

As well are being extremely rapid the bike is surprisingly versatile, being comfy for those of a shorter disposition and suitable for a bit of euro touring if you want the benefit of a decent scratcher when you get to the interesting bits; and you can even bolt a Renntec rack on the back for luggage. But remember that the chassis is small, so not too comfy if you're 6'0 plus.

So why buy a 1000? Well they're easier to ride most of the time, with much more torque and easy on the left foot. But for out and out handling a good 750 will always beat a litre bike, without having the awful gruntlessness of a 600. And this particular 750 is the only decent one you can get now, so no problems on choice!

Lenny has invested in this tasty Laser 'X-treme' GP-style exhaust system, although he's pulled the heads off the cans for that megaphone look. The system is not bad value at £400 as it includes the cat box and is all stainless steel.

Not too noisy thanks to the cat presumably acting as a sort of primary baffle. Puts out 103+ db so better keep your standard can for MOTs. Nice burble on tickover turns into an annoying drone once you get up a bit of speed, but a rather good howl when the revs get up. Depends on your point of view and how much noise you can put up with following you around ...