Tourist Trophy - PlayStation 2

The lowdown:
When they called this a simulator they weren't kidding. The attention to detail is unparalleled in any other PS2 game, with 125 different bikes all of which look and handle exactly like the real thing. Not only that but you can customise your bike's set-up in every way imaginable, even down to the exact way you hold your head while riding. However, although the game's career mode is structured like Gran Turismo there's no money to earn or after market parts to buy, with new bikes being won Ridge Racer style. There's also only a maximum of four bikes in any race, but with 37 courses to play through that's not a problem for the true motorcycle fanatic.

Most exciting moment:
Although you can customise the controls however you want, for the ultimate challenge try turning off all the driving aids and learn to work both the front and back brakes of your motorcycle. It's the only way to get the best times and the most exciting ride.

Since you ask:
The European version of the game includes three new bikes not seen in the U.S. or Japanese versions - the Kawasaki Z1000S1, Z1000R1 RacingModified and GS1000R RacingModified - as well as three new music tracks.

The bottom line:
Gran Turismo for motorcycles is the most realistic simulation ever.
Harrison Dent