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Bluffers Guide...Club Racing
By Jon Urry on 21/10/2010 16:52:36
Ever watched MotoGP and thought “I could do that if I had the breaks...”? Well stop dreaming and get racing. Here’s the inside line on the curious world of the British club racing scene...
to racing on the ‘cheap’.Where do I go to try It?Honda Ron Haslam Race Academy. This is the ideal way to learn racing first. They also supply the bikes: 01332 883323 (£179-£369).California Superbike School – a masterclass in cornering: 08700 671061 (£300
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Road Test: Suzuki Bandit 1200 VS 1250
By Jon Urry on 13/04/2008 13:34:51
With a cult following that makes Scientology look like a small book club gathering, Suzuki’s Bandit 1200 has brought big-bore grunt to the biking masses. Does the new water-cooled engine continue this reign, or relegate it now to a forgotten religion?
Top speed: 144.7mph (t)Quarter mile: 12.07sec@116mphFACTFILE SUZUKI BANDIT 1200SPrice: £3,000Engine: 1,157cc, air-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve inline fourPower: 98.4bhp @ 7,900rpm (t)Torque: 69.4lb.ft @ 6,900rpm (t)Front suspension: 43mm RWU forks, adjustable
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Class of '89: Honda RC30 V Ducati 851
By Jon Urry on 17/11/2010 11:53:24
It’s 1989. Superbikes are on the cusp of being quite brilliant, and Honda’s RC30 and the 851 Ducati are now leading the charge
of British star and current 500GP rider, Niall Mackenzie, a man not unfamiliar with RC30s. As well as owning one himself Niall raced the RC at the Suzuki 8-hour in 1987 and 1988, sticking it on pole in ’88 and leading the race before the engine went bang
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Road Test: Ducati Hypermotard V KTM 990SM
By Jon Urry on 13/04/2008 12:58:18
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...
position, huge steering lock and smooth engine while Mr Hyde was unleashed when the beautifully balanced chassis, strong brakes and wheelie-prone power of the motor were allowed to shine. The SM soon won an army of fans and over 10,000 are still currently
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First Ride: 2010 Harley-Davidson Range
By Jon Urry on 19/10/2010 09:14:01
For the launch of its new 2010 models Harley-Davidson decided to give the assembled journalists the ‘full Harley experience.’ So they took them to Sturgis…
.Continue the 2010 Harley-Davidson launch from the Sturgis RallySturgis in NumbersThe record attendance in 2000 was 633,000 Tad Wolf - Tattoo artist who has worked the last 13 consecutive Rallies: “During the Sturgis Rally we run 12 full time tattoo artists
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American Muscle - Yamaha V-Max
By Jon Urry on 09/09/2009 17:39:26
In 1985 Yamaha launched an unashamed brute of a bike. Born on the drag strip the V-Max was a mass of metal and chrome which instantly drew a cult following. Now, 23 years on, does the old master still command any respect?
’t be far off up to about 80mph. You have to remember that when the Vmax was launched the sportsbikes were Suzuki’s GSX-R1100, which claimed 128bhp, and Kawasaki’s RX1000, which claimed 125bhp. Imagine hearing about a 145bhp performance bike with a V4 engine
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First Ride: 2004 MZ 1000S
By Jon Urry on 30/03/2008 21:29:42
From the Eastern Block to the East End, MZ has come a long way. But can the firm's new MZ1000S sports tourer really take on the likes of VFR, Sprint and ST3?
uprated suspension and motor for £86952004 MZ 1000STYPE - SPORTS TOURER PRODUCTION DATE - 2004 PRICE NEW - £7999 ENGINE CAPACITY - 998cc POWER - 112bhp@9000rpm TORQUE - 72lb.ft@7000rpm WEIGHT - 210kg SEAT HEIGHT - 820mm FUEL CAPACITY - 20L TOP
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Road Test: R1100S v VTR v ZRX1200S v Bandit 1250S
By Jon Urry on 26/05/2008 15:41:21
With a price tag of £5549 Suzuki's new Bandit 1250 comes with a huge motor and tons of all-round potential. But is it better than a lightly-used big bore bargain?
, but the other option is to buy smart. Very smart. Which is where the 1200 Bandit comes in. Since its introduction just over 10 years ago Suzuki has been careful not to change the Bandit too much - apart from two slight updates in 2000 and 2006, which mainly
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BMW R1200GS Adventure vs. Moscow
By Jon Urry on 29/11/2010 13:36:29
Behind the Iron Curtain with only a BMW R1200GS Adventure for company, Comrade Urry sets out to explore a rapidly changing Moscow
and driving licence. I'm scared.Another officer writes something down. It says '60kph', which I assume is the speed limit, '120kph', my speed, and '100 Euros'.I take out the money but the policeman won't accept it. He's pointing down the road and getting
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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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