Nissan Juke R v John Reynolds on a Suzuki GSX-R1000

What have we got here then?

Meet Nissan's Juke R – it's one of only four in the world and features the engine and running gear of a Nissan GT-R. Produced by race team RML as part of a mega marketing stunt for the marque it boasts 485bhp, four-wheel drive and can hit 60mph in just 3.7 seconds. After months of pleading we managed to get a very rare drive of it so decided to give the black beast a test with a difference – a race not against another car, but a superbike.

One wheel drive versus four-wheel drive is hardly fair but the fact the tiny bike produces 185bhp from its 1.0-litre lump and can hit 60mph in around three seconds somewhat levels the playing field.