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First Ride: 2004 BMW R1200C Montauk
By Mark Shippey on 05/11/2003 11:49:08
Named after a town in New York State, the new R1200 C Montauk boasts more chrome and retro styling than a fifties diner. But it's also BMW's most successful foray into the cruiser market to date
cruise. Emissions are also said to be lower as a result.The gorgeous chromed stainless steel silencer has had the internals reworked to produce a fantastic burbling note synonymous with big cruisers. Even in stock trim a quick blip on the throttle has
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First Ride: Kawasaki VN1600 Classic review
By Mark Shippey on 14/09/2010 12:50:31
A hazy April afternoon cruising through the long, winding roads of the Northamptonshire countryside. Mark Shippey bonds with Kawasaki's VN1600 Classic
Click to read: Kawasaki VN1600 Classic owners reviews, Kawasaki VN1600 Classic specs and to see the Kawasaki VN1600 Classic image gallery.Long low and covered in chrome the VN is a beautifully designed piece of kit. Clean lines, curvaceous bodywork
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First Ride: Victory Jackpot review
By Mark Shippey on 20/09/2010 12:20:36
The Jackpot is Victory's latest gambit - a bold move into premium custom territory. So is it likely to fold, or will it be straight flush with success?
-part stepped seat before fanning out to the curvaceous J-Lo booty at the rear. The front is laced with deep, mirrored chrome, from the angular headlight to the headstock and beefy forks.Ergonomics play an important role in the design of any motorcycle. First
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First Ride: 2004 Triumph Rocket III
By Mark Shippey on 30/03/2008 00:08:56
With an engine larger than most family estates, Triumph launches its flagship model in the land where excess is the name of the game
. To ape Harley would have been so easy, but just looking at the Rocket, I feel that it has found its own true styling niche. The Rocket is a fantastic mix of classic lines, bulk and sleek sophistication.There's enough chrome to keep you busy polishing
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First Ride: Harley-Davidson VRSCB V-Rod
By Mark Shippey on 30/03/2008 19:46:51
The most gorgeous motorcycle ever? Harley-Davidson's Porsche powered flagship V-Rod receives sharp new clothes for 2004
mile drag run. Instead, keep between 4 and 6000rpm and she pulls like the proverbial steam train in any gear.What is clever is that the 'B' is £815 cheaper than the original 'A', but here's the twist: gone are the chrome engine covers and cylinder heads
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First Ride: Victory Jackpot
By Mark Shippey on 08/05/2008 22:03:19
The Jackpot is Victory's latest gambit - a bold move into premium custom territory. So is it likely to fold, or will it be straight flush with success?
's lines flow like those of a voluptuous woman. From the scalloped tank, it narrows and disappears into the waist of the plush two-part stepped seat before fanning out to the curvaceous J-Lo booty at the rear. The front is laced with deep, mirrored chrome
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V(iva)Rod Espana
By Mark Shippey on 04/09/2003 11:56:49
1820 miles on the V-Rod taking in rural France and the Harley-Davidson birthday bash in Barcelona
chrome switch gear ensured the Rod would be the belle of the ball.With photographer Tennent astride a BMW and laden with camera gear, we headed to Le Havre on the open road to adventure. I had envisaged the ride to Barcelona as being one of my greatest
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Living with a 2003 Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA
By Mark Shippey on 12/06/2003 14:51:07
Shippey lives the dream and spends some time with the H-D V-Rod
't to be disappointed. Everything had been replaced. The gorgeous chrome master cylinders and switchgear, the new pegs and foot controls, even the Screamin' Eagle cans were brand spanking new. They had even put wider bars on with the electrics now routed through them
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Living with a 2004 Ducati Supersport 1000DS
By Mark Shippey on 15/09/2004 11:37:21
Shippey logs the miles on the all-round Ducati SS1000
up ambling through the sea of red, yellow and black Ducatis and the heaving throng of Ducatisi. The Europeans have an uncanny flair for the absurd and bizarre in terms of aftermarket products. They think nothing of chroming a perfectly reasonable red
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