Review - Bikes (what I have been trained on)

Suzuki Gladius (with CJ Ball)
Hot - Strong acceleration, smooth steering, makes a nice noise, understanding (but not too much) clutch.
Not - I don't own one, rear brake comes on if you think too hard at the foot peg.

Honda CBF600 (with Craft Motorcycle Training)
Hot - Stable, good smooth engine (no excitement: as we like it), smooth clutch.
Not - Gearshifter was maddeningly sensitive and almost unable to find neutral (I think it was nackered but the instructor swore blind that I just needed to be 'more delicate'), lower gears easily slipped between each-other indicating the gearbox / clutch were probably nackered.

Yamaha XJ6 (with Camrider)
Hot - Very powerful, impressive presence, looks very nice.
Not - Crazy-sensitive clutch, engine a bit strong for a learner, HEAVY.

Kawasaki ER5 (with Camrider)
Hot - Just keeps on truckin', allows all manner of mistakes, very forgiving clutch.
Not - Stodgy everything, heavy steering, gears could be shifted without the clutch being properly depressed.

Sinnis Trackstar 125 (with Camrider)
Hot - Looks like the kinda bike Indiana Jones would ride (big plus), comfortable seat (good for shorties), comfortable riding position
Not - Clutch a bit weedy, not very strong engine (might be because its a 125, but maybe not)

Review - CJ Ball Motorcycle Dealership and Training School

Name: CJ Ball
Instructor: Richard
Admin person: Steph
Website:  http://www.cjballtraining.com/

Hot: Brand new suzuki Gladius 600s to practice on (much nicer than the traditional nackered ER-5/6), on-time, tidy, don't stop to roll cigarettes during my practice time (happens pretty often with other instructors) and give good straight instruction.

Not: They have the worst bike-to-bike radios ever (like being stabbed in the ears), their admin team are a bit shocking at accidentally double-booking or needing to last-minute rescheduling (but they are willing to compensate you well for it), on the pricier end of the market.