| |
 |
First Ride: 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600
By Mark Forsyth on 17/12/2010 11:00:17
Can Suzuki revitalize the competitive supersport category with the all-new GSX-R600? Mark Forsyth does some laps of Almeria to find out
Well, the fug of excitement has now lifted. The sweaty leathers are packed away in the kit bag and I’m just about to have a shower and grab some grub. I’ve done five, twenty minute sessions on the 2011 GSX-R600 and this is my verdict.600s aren
|
|
 |
2011 Triumph 1050 Sprint GT road test review
By Mark Forsyth on 11/08/2010 10:19:29
More powerful (but a bit too revvy), longer wheelbase with single-sided swingarm, very stable, geared more for touring than its predecessor and overall a very decent tour bus
Silver and it’s available from your friendly local Triumph dealer. 2011 Triumph 1050 Sprint GTPrice £9,499 OTRTop speed 150mph (est)Engine 1050cc 12 valve inline triplePower 128bhp@ 9,200rpm Torque 108Nm@ 6,300rpmBore and stroke 79x71.4mm Compression
|
|
 |
We ride Tommy Hill's Swan Yamaha
By mark forsyth on 03/10/2011 11:47:07
And he's still got a bike left for Brands
was full of excitement himself. After numerous operations to save his left lower leg after the disastrous accident at Silverstone last summer, Hutchy is at Cadwell to ride his right-shift R1 Superstocker for the very first time.‘No. I’m not,’ I replied
|
|
 |
First Ride: Harley-Davidson Softail Slim
By mark forsyth on 09/02/2012 10:13:48
Slim Boy Fat
designed to make peak power near peak revs, the 103 has pretty alien cylinder architecture. Try a 98.4mm bore and a 111.1mm stroke for size…Obviously, it’s all about torque. Massive torque. A maximum 132NM of twisting force is delivered at just 3,250rpm
|
|
 |
First Ride: Triumph Tiger 1050 SE review
By Mark Forsyth on 02/04/2012 14:05:34
Catching the ten-fifty from Hinckley
’d buy if you didn’t read the bike press and were lucky enough to be treated to an all day test ride. It melds a weird blend of sensible and sexy and, you know what? It carries it off, too.That ubiquitous 1050cc three-pot motor is a given. You’ve seen it
|
|
|
|
|
