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Living with a 2009 Kawasaki ER-6n
By Mark Forsyth on 23/01/2010 12:13:17
Perfect for slicing through sleepy country towns and getting stern lectures from not-so-sleepy country coppers. This fiery twin has got what it takes to entertain
went off.My route to the fire station’s pretty short as the crow flies (1.7 miles), but (and this is why I chose the ER-6) it’s right through the middle of town. That’s two zebra crossings, three sets of lights and 14 corners with varying cambers
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Longest Test: Suzuki GSX-R1000
By Rob Hoyles on 02/11/2009 10:36:24
The dark horse of this year’s litre class, the GSX-R1000 just keeps on impressing Visordown’s Deputy Editor and keen club racer, Rob Hoyles.
-cooled in-line fourBore & stroke: 74.5mm x 57.3mmCompression ratio: 12.8:1Power: 158.32bhp at 12,000rpmTorque: 77.05ft/lb at 10,000rpmFront suspension: Inverted forksAdjustment: Preload, compression, reboundRear suspension: MonoshockAdjustment: Preload
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Longest Test: Kawasaki GTR1400
By Ben Miller on 02/11/2009 10:39:43
The GTR’s been waiting for a trip like this. Over two weeks at large in France, Ben Miller’s Kawasaki proves little less than awesome
Return to the Longest Test2009 Kawasaki GTR1400 SpecificationsPrice: £11,699Top speed: 153.57mphEngine: 1352cc, 16-valves, liquid-cooled in-line fourBore & stroke: 84mm x 61mmCompression ratio: 10.7:1Power: 130.99bhp at 9,500rpmTorque: 87.90lb/ft at 7,500rpm
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Longest Test: Harley-Davidson XR1200
By Ian Stewart on 02/01/2009 10:41:11
Large, simple and underdeveloped. But enough about our intern, Ian Stewart, Whit’s XR1200 proves that it’s as much fun as its owner
1200 SpecificationsPrice: £7870Top speed: 122.35mphEngine: 1202cc, 4-valve, air-cooled, V-twinBore & stroke: 88.9mm x 96.8mmCompression ratio: 10:1Power: 81.61bhp at 6,800rpmTorque: 69.95lb/ft at 3,500rpmFront suspension: 43mm inverted forks
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All of 2011's first ride reviews
By Visordown on 02/12/2011 09:43:48
A compilation of all the new bikes we rode this year
Ducati Diavel Carbon 0-60+ videoOwn this bike? Tell us what you thinkDucati Monster 1100 EVOCompared to the basic twin-carb set-up of the original 900 Monster in 1993, the 1100 Evo’s engine management system is on a different planet. There are three ECUs
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Class of '91 - Pocket Rockets
By Visordown on 23/09/2010 12:09:33
There’s the buzz of impending revolution in the air as UK riders demand scaled-down, high-performance pocket rockets built for the Japanese market. and the cbr400 and zxr400 are the best of them all...
of around 10 stone will be able to maximise the available performance. Even so, with a full tank of fuel and a recently devoured fry-up, we’re asking the 400’s to entertain 250kg and impress in the performance department.Continue the pocket rocket 400 test 2/3
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Class '74 - Original superbikes
By Visordown on 24/09/2010 10:58:04
It’s 1974. Honda rule the world with their CB750, the first modern-day superbike. It’s taken Kawasaki three years to respond but now they’ve done so in style with the Z900. This scrap could be the most signifi cant in motorcycling history...
selling in any great numbers over here, but is starting to fly across the pond. So what’s the beef? Have we been dealt too much muscle as an alternative to the user-friendly Honda, or are we about to witness the new King?Continue the 1974 road test 2/3
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Retro File: 1993 Ducati Monster M900
By Jon Urry on 24/09/2010 15:21:00
The bike that saved Ducati was a design icon, which remained unchanged for 15 years. Forget the 916, the Monster is the bike that made Ducati what it is today
Ducati models, so save cash by scouring eBay. The front light is the same part as a BMW R80 or R100. Ducati charge £180, BMW closer to £30.Warped front discs are not uncommon on Monsters and replacements cost £140 each, but that’s not a patch on the £408
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Retro File: 1992 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR
By Jon Urry on 24/09/2010 16:34:51
For too long superbikes were about nothing but power. Then, in 1992, Honda launched the FireBlade and laid down the template for the modern sportsbike. Now the RR-N is a hugely desirable classic performance bike
Click to read: 1992 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR owners reviews, 1992 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR specs and to see the 1992 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR image gallery.In the late 1980s Honda entrusted the development of its new inline four sportsbike to a
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Buyer Guide: Yamaha FJR1300
By Visordown on 30/09/2010 16:00:30
Two million miles on Yamaha’s supersonic sofa, the FJR1300. Owners give us the lowdown on what the bike’s really like to live with
in late 2002 but it handled like a drunken duck and had all the charm of a well delivered head butt.The FJR remained top class until BMW introduced their new in-line four engine K1200GT in 2006 and Kawasaki launched the GTR1400 in 2007. The Yamaha’s still
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