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First Ride: 2007 KTM 990 Super Duke
By Jon Urry on 02/04/2008 14:30:50
Small refinements make KTM's naked bike the must have accessory of 2007
Launched two seasons ago, KTM's 990 Super Duke knocked the spots off the naked opposition. And for 2007 it's even better.KTM hasn't altered the basic structure of the bike much. It still keeps the same 999cc, 75¡ V-twin engine, trellis chassis, WP suspension and quirky looks, but...
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First Ride: 2007 KTM 690 Supermoto
By Jon Urry on 20/09/2010 13:01:53
A user-friendly KTM supermoto with a 150-mile tank range? Jon Urry wonders what the world is coming to.
IN 1998 KTM launched what it claims was the first production supermoto, the 620SM. It wasn't a revolutionary bike - the supermoto scene had been gaining strength in Europe for quite a while - but this was the first time a manufacturer had unveiled a dedicated supermoto.Fast-forwa...
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First Ride: Buell Ulysses XB12T
By Jon Urry on 22/09/2010 12:24:11
Spawned from the much-maligned Ulysses comes the latest entry to the adventure tourer world, Buell’s Ulysses XB12XT
Click to read: Buell Ulysses XB12T owners reviews, Buell Ulysses XB12T specs and to see the Buell Ulysses XB12T image gallery.Spawned from the much-maligned Ulysses comes the latest entry to the adventure tourer world, Buell’s Ulysses XB12XT.Despite a bit of a panning from the pr...
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First Ride: Benelli Tornado Tre
By Jon Urry on 13/09/2010 14:07:35
Benelli boss Andrea Merloni describes the Tornado as his 'crazy project'. After four years in development this bike will either make or break his company.
Click to read: Benelli Tornado Tre owners reviews, Benelli Tornado Tre specs and to see the Benelli Tornado Tre image gallery."We have no gravel traps at Paul Ricard, just large run-off areas covered in abrasive tarmac," the circuit director proudly announced to the assembled jou...
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First Ride: 2008 BMW F650GS
By Jon Urry on 22/09/2010 10:43:06
BMW comes over all coy about the size of its new 798cc middleweight. What’s up lads, got something to hide?
Click to read: BMW F650GS owners reviews, BMW F650GS specs and to see the BMW F650GS image gallery.First of all let’s clear something up. BMW’s F650GS isn’t a 650, it has virtually the same 798cc engine as the F800GS. BMW is just very conscious about referring to it as an 800. Wh...
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First Ride: Buell XB12R and XB12S review
By Jon Urry on 14/09/2010 14:07:32
Having run out of weather related names Buell decided to stick with its current monikers for the latest offerings. We put them through their paces
Click to read: Buell XB12R owners reviews and Buell XB12S owners reviews.The latest generation of Buells have always held a special place in my heart. I know many riders instantly dismiss them as quirky, unreliable bikes but the chances are that these doubters have never actually...
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First Ride: 2003 Suzuki SV650S
By Jon Urry on 13/09/2010 15:16:46
The new SV650S has a hell of a reputation to live up to as it steps into the shoes of its vastly popular predecessor
Click to read: Suzuki SV650S owners reviews, Suzuki SV650S specs and to see the Suzuki SV650S image gallery.If you were given a clean sheet of paper and told to write down your perfect real-world bike what would your list include?Well, for a start a bike has to handle so a sweet ...
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First Ride: BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Replica
By Jon Urry on 14/09/2010 12:16:08
Only BMW would make a race replica that comes with heated grips and a shaft-drive as standard. Jon Urry took the Randy Mamola BoxerCup replica BMW around Donington Park for an all-over workout
Click to read: BMW R1100S Boxer Cup owners reviews, BMW R1100S Boxer Cup specs and to see the BMW R1100S Boxer Cup image gallery.I remember watching a round of the BMW BoxerCup on TV a few years ago when it was a support race for the GP. It was by far the best racing of the day. ...
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First Ride: 2008 BMW F800GS
By Jon Urry on 22/09/2010 11:24:41
The world becomes a smaller place as BMW’s iconic cross-continental all-road battleship welcomes a new mini member into its family.
Click to read: BMW F800GS owners reviews, BMW F800GS specs and to see the BMW F800GS image gallery.Embarrassing myself in front of someone fairly important in the motorcycling community is becoming a bit of a trend of mine recently. Last month I had wheelie stage fright while Bri...
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First Ride: 2006 Kawasaki ER-6F
By Jon Urry on 12/05/2008 22:27:11
Less self-consciously 'funky' thank its unfaired sibling - but has Kawasaki's new twin got what it takes to beat Suzuki's SV650S?
WHEN WE TESTED the naked ER-6n a few months ago it proved a real surprise. On paper the parallel twin motor, wilfully odd looks and curious paint combinations seemed unpromising. But, basic though it was, the ER-6n's feisty character charmed everyone who rode it.Kawasaki obviousl...
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