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Niall's Spin: BMW F800ST
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 14:23:08
Fight off any reluctance and intimidation and unleash your wild side with BMW'S F800ST
Click to read: BMW F800ST owners reviews, BMW F800ST specs and to see the BMW F800ST image gallery.The F800ST IS a bike that was built to encourage bikers back on to the road without being intimidated or scared in any way. But it also serves another
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First Ride: 2006 BMW F800
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 23:18:24
This is the bike BMW hopes will snare them a new generation of customers. And guess what? It's pretty damn good.
- 16L TOP SPEED - 130mph 0-60 - n/a TANK RANGE - N/A
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First Ride: 2006 BMW R1200S
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 20:09:25
A sporty BMW to take on the likes of Ducati's 999 and even the mighty GSX-R1000? Niall is intrigued...
and the occasional track day. It seems BMW is sick of people comparing the R1100S with sports tourers and wants this new model to compete head-to-head with the sports bike competition.Trimming weight off the chassis, wheels and power train means the R1200S is now 13
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First Ride: 2001 BMW R1150RS
By Niall Mackenzie on 29/03/2008 13:48:02
Spring 1993 and the most cutting-edge and outrageous looking teutonic two-wheeler was launched by BMW. The BMW R1100RS was one of the first of the new generation Boxers and was a bit of a departure for BM in its (then) 70-year history.
bigger screen. You don't get much of a re-style, but as this is my first real experience of riding a BMW I'm quite looking forward to it.The motor's a raspy-sounding twin with a real bit of character. It makes good power from 4,000rpm through to a shade
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Niall's Spin: BMW R1200 ST
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 15:11:08
With a face that only a mother could love the BMW R1200ST held it's own in the sports tourer class, despite it's looks
well. BMW R1200 ST SpecifcationsEngine 1170cc, oil/air cooled boxer twinTop speed 125mphPower 110bhp @ 7,500rpmTorque 84.8 ft/lbs @ 6,000rpmBore x stroke 101 x 73mmFront suspension TeleleverRear suspension ParaleverFront brake Single 320mm disc Rear
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Niall Mackenzie's BMW S1000RR launch report
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/11/2009 12:01:46
Fresh from two sessions on BMW's new superbike, Niall checks in to give his feedback
conference encouraged us to do the first session in sixth gear at 2,000rpm as a way of demonstrating how smooth and tractable this engine is. Personally I think it was just a way to ensure that none of us immediately chucked one on its roof in the expansive
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First Ride: 2004 BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Replika
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/03/2008 21:37:30
BMW's take on 'race bike for the road' makes a refreshing change from the usual Jap fare.
ReplikaTYPE - SUPERSPORTS PRODUCTION DATE - 2004 PRICE NEW - £9200 ENGINE CAPACITY - 1085cc POWER - 96.5bhp@7500rpm TORQUE - 71.5lb.ft@5750rpm WEIGHT - 208kg SEAT HEIGHT - 860mm FUEL CAPACITY - 18L TOP SPEED - 135mph 0-60 - n/a TANK RANGE - N/A
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2010 BMW S1000RR Niall Mackenzie track test
By Niall Mackenzie on 03/06/2010 16:56:00
Visordown’s road test editor is also a three times British Superbike Champion. So who better to sample the most eagerly awaited bike from BMW? Niall Mackenzie takes the S1000RR to the edge
the first session in sixth gear at 2,000rpm for a whole lap as a way of demonstrating how smooth and tractable this engine is. Personally I think it was just a way to ensure that none of us did a Casey Stoner on the out lap. Plumbing the depths of my will
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Niall Mackenzie's BMW S1000RR superbike test review
By Niall Mackenzie on 19/02/2010 14:24:53
Visordown’s road test editor is also a three times British Superbike Champion. So who better to sample the most eagerly awaited bike of 2009? Niall Mackenzie takes BMW’s S1000 RR to the edge...
to do the first session in sixth gear at 2,000rpm for a whole lap as a way of demonstrating how smooth and tractable this engine is. Personally I think it was just a way to ensure that none of us did a Casey Stoner on the out lap. Plumbing the depths
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BMW bling and new mittens
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/07/2011 15:22:56
An hour and a half in my shed was all it took to bolt two boxes of goodies from R&G Racing on to my S1000RR. The casing covers (£190.00), cotton reels (£25.49 ), frame inserts(£21.00) and crash protectors (£67.99)are a doddle to bolt on and come
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