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All of 2011's first ride reviews
A compilation of all the new bikes we rode this year
02 December 2011
The Odd Couple: James May motorbike review
Top Gear's James May and Autocar Magazine's Colin Goodwin team up with Yamaha and Harley-Davidson in a quest for the alternative to scary sports bikes.
28 January 2011
Road Test: K1200GT v CBF1000F v KTM990 v GSX-R600
Going touring? You need a big bike, panniers and a top box. Or do you? From full-on sports tool to fully laden mile eater, via adventure tourer and slick all-rounder, the choice is yours. Team Visordown packs its bags and heads south.
27 January 2011
Road Test: BMW R1150GS V R1200GS
The bold, brash and huge 1200 GS Adventure takes on its dad - the tough, slugging film star 1150 GS Adventure in the wilds of Wales.
26 January 2011
Road Test: Rockers Roll
Reliving a past they never had on machinery they didn't own first time round, Alex, Jon and Jim indulge in a spot of nostalgic old school cool. Let's go retro...
21 January 2011
Splitting Heirs: Ducati 998 v 1098
The Ducati 999 was just a stop-gap between the legendary 916 and the stunning new 1098. So for the first time ever, here are the two stablemates ridden head to head...
19 January 2011
Splitting Heirs: Kawasaki ZX-6R 2005 v 2007
Kawasaki's ZX-6R has a reputation of being a serious track tool, wild to the point of instability. The 2007 model is both heavier and less powerful. Is this progress or a backward step for the 6R?
19 January 2011
Fork in the road: Harley Street Rod vs. Yamaha R1
One man's floor is another man's ceiling. The words'sports bike' can mean very different things, so we compare two contrasting takes takes on a common theme.
17 January 2011
Style Counsel: F800S, 883R, ER-6N, Mulhacen and MT-03
In a fashion conscious market what does it take to stand out from the crowd and attract a new breed of rider?
17 January 2011
Road Test: BMW HP2 v. KTM 950SM
Searching for new highs? Try injecting a dose of these mainline fixes. Supermotos on steroids go mad in the mountains.
14 January 2011
Class of '93: Ducati 888 SP5 vs Yamaha OW01
Yamaha hadn’t achieved the racing success they wanted with their OW01, but Ducati enjoyed the opposite with the very pinnacle of 851 development in 1993
14 January 2011
Road Test: ST3s v VFR800 v Guzzi Norge v FJR1300AS
In need of something for the weekend, the TWO crew head off to bonny Scotland to debate the subject of sport versus tour. Hi tech, low tech, no tech or V-TEC? Touring tools to cater for all tastes.
13 January 2011
BMW R1200GS Adventure vs. Moscow
Behind the Iron Curtain with only a BMW R1200GS Adventure for company, Comrade Urry sets out to explore a rapidly changing Moscow
29 November 2010
KTM RC8 vs. Ducati 1098 - Euro Fighters
KTM's plan could be seen as audacious; take on the benchmark boss, Ducati’s 1098. So, should Ducati be scared?
22 October 2010
Pistonheads: Cruiser Face-off
The V-Rod muscle is Harley’s fastest bike yet, a slick, drag bike with sportsbike-chasing power. In the blue corner Victory’s 1731cc Hammer S is all about oil tanker presence and the grunt to shift cities. How do you like your power cruiser kicks?
20 October 2010
Heavy Water - Tourers Test
Three middle-aged men in various states of mid-life crisis explore the Lake District on three very silly motorcycles...
19 October 2010
Road Test: F650 v TE610 v DR-Z400S v XT660R
Can the latest crop of dual-purpose on/off-roaders really hack it in the rough stuff? Team Visordown dons its goggles and has a trail of a time finding out. Let's soft road!
14 October 2010
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 vs. Buell Lughtning XB12Ss vs. Ducati S2R 800
Tired of Japanese conformity? Add a dash of sophistication to the cold winter's mire with these air-cooled alternatives.
14 October 2010
On any Sunday
Triumph Scrambler, Royal Enfield 500-T, Kawasaki 250TR and Suzuki Van Van take to the beach for this retro review
14 October 2010
Monster Trailies lap France
One night on earth...after 1500 miles on the open road. "James, the wine please... and what's with the stupid hat?"
13 October 2010
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