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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
, Harley-Davidson’s claims of a sports-style bike are being righteously upheld. Once I get my head around the fact that it needs hauling into corners with a generous dollop of counter-steer, everything clicks into place and I’m left laughing uncontrollably
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Road Test: GT1000 v. CB1300 v. ZRX1200 v. Griso
By Jon Bentman on 26/05/2008 12:55:11
Back in the day the Bol d'Or was THE end-of-summer ride out. Using retro-repros TWO is recreating the experience: twins and twin-shocks to the Bol. Let the slipstreaming begin!
of repro-retros. Doing it classic stylee. Daft idiots.It was Army John's fault. Middle of an editorial meeting he mentions he did the Le Mans 24 Hours once. Knackered bike, slept in the open, got pissed, ran out of money, ran out of underwear. And so on
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First Ride: 2006 Yamaha FZ-1
By RobHoyles on 31/07/2004 23:32:02
Rob Hoyles rides the all-new FZ-1 in South Africa
employed in the production of the YZF-R1 and R6, with a re-tuned version of the latest R1 engine acting as a stressed member to improve rigidity. Upside-down forks also grace the new machine along with R1-style, five-spoke wheels to reduce unsprung weight
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Obsession: Full Factory Fetish
By Mark Forsyth on 30/07/2010 09:26:42
Libraries normally smell of dusty, musty books. Not Chris Wilson’s. His has an envy inducing collection of factory race bikes
scruffy but clearly original CB750 Hadley Honda racer with four black megaphone pipes and period stickers.“That’s the only bike I’d never sell. When I was stationed in East Anglia with the RAF in the seventies, that’s the bike that really inspired me. We
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2010 MV Agusta F4 1000 Mallory Park track test
By Mark Forsyth on 24/06/2010 12:07:49
Categorically better than its predecessor and properly in contention in the exalted company of the other European exotics. It filled Whit with confidence – and that is quite some recommendation
gains through this B-road-style zone is about flickability and traction. The MV’s traction control may be a godsend but the BMW’s is just plain better. The rear tyres on the two bikes told the story perfectly. The MV’s was rooted at the end of the day
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Heads up - naked 1000s test
By The TWO team on 19/03/2008 22:50:25
The TWO team head onto Britain's roads to test seven of the best naked 1000cc bikes and come back with bug-splattered visors and stiff necks
. Many of us have less to prove these days and an engine that makes 175bhp is no good to anyone if you have to be doing lightspeed to enjoy it. Today, riders are demanding style over performance. Bikes should sound good, look good and make you feel good
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MotoGP Phillip Island Preview - A Southern Romance
By David Emmett on 02/10/2008 23:47:57
After taking the title from Casey Stoner at Motegi, Valentino Rossi heads to Stoner's home circuit. It's a track where Rossi dominated, but Stoner will surely be out for revenge.
fight not to finish last. With this likely to be his final appearance in front of his home crowd on a MotoGP bike, he will want to go out in style. Sadly, and undeservedly, the chances of that happening are pretty slim.The Australians' team mates
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Road Test: Middleweight Test
By Jon Urry on 22/04/2008 20:52:45
We put seven of the best naked middleweights through our toughest test ever...
, weighed each bike with a full tank of fuel and even photographed them from every angle so you can cut out the pics and decide which would look best in your garage (although if you do please don't call us to tell us about it).In our new style group test we
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The Short Way Round
By D.S. on 12/09/2006 07:44:53
France / Euro trip ride report
the calliper hanger. Another 5 mins later and it was fixed and ready to start out again.In the time messing with the bike the beautiful blue sky had turned menacing black the the heavens opened..... It fooking pissed down!!!On the road again, another 50ish
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Road test: 2008 KTM 950SM vs. Ducati Hypermotard
By Jon Urry on 06/11/2008 16:37:38
What would get you out of bed an hour early in winter just to play on deserted roads? try the new KTM 990SM or Ducati’s Hypermotard. It certainly worked for us...
disc, two-piston Dry weight: 177kg (claimed)Seat height: 845mmFuel capacity: 12.4LTop speed: 131mph (est)Colours: Red, BlackKTM 950SM SpecificationPrice: £8,195Engine: 999cc, lc, DOHC, 8v, V-twinPower: 109.2bhp @ 9,130rpmTorque: 68.7bhp @ 7,200rpm
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