| |
 |
First Ride: 2004 Honda CRF250-X
By Chris Moss on 30/03/2008 19:54:34
Mossy goes over the hills and far away on Honda's new CRF250-X enduro tool. Off-roading just got a whole lot easier.
more and needs modifiying to make it road legal2004 Honda CRF250X SpecificationsTYPE - OFF-ROAD PRODUCTION DATE - 2004 PRICE NEW - £4995 ENGINE CAPACITY - 249cc POWER - 27.5bhp@9000rpm TORQUE - 16.5lb.ft@9000rpm WEIGHT - 103.5kg SEAT HEIGHT - 955mm
|
|
 |
First Ride: 2004 Kawasaki KLV1000
By Jon Urry on 30/03/2008 21:21:18
Haven't I seen you before somewhere? Deja-vu strikes as Urry rides Kawasaki's KLV1000.
and is inherent with big trailies. You soon get used to it and learn not to push it too hard, especially in the wet as the long travel suspension and off-road style tyre lack feedback. This is especially noticeable when braking in the wet.The brakes have always
|
|
 |
First Ride: 2006 Cagiva Raptor 650
By Jon Urry on 22/09/2010 11:00:00
Italian style meets Japanese functionality as Suzuki donates its new SV650 engine to Cagiva's aggressively-styled naked tool.
Click to read: Cagiva Raptor 650 owners reviews, Cagiva Raptor 650 specs and to see the Cagiva Raptor 650 image gallery.TO BE TRUTHFUL I was quite surprised when the phone call came in asking if we wanted to test the Raptor 650. It's not that often
|
|
 |
First Ride: 2006 Ducati GT1000
By Alex Hearn on 22/09/2010 11:10:10
Ducati's Sport Classics are retro cool but about as comfortable as an Indian bus ride. Now, with added comfort, comes the GT1000.
than 70mph with harsh suspension and aggressive clip-ons.So not a bike for a casual ride, then. Oh no. I know, because I was going to hoof mine 500 miles from where I was in France to the Ducati plant in Bologna on some sort of dewey-eyed romantic road
|
|
 |
First Ride: 2006 Ducati Monster 695
By Jon Urry on 22/09/2010 11:10:00
Low capacity Monsters of old have been a little on the cheap side, so will this new model reflect Ducati's upmarket image?
, and the tag 'cheap' only applies to its price.VERDICTApart from the shonky front brake, here's a budget Monster that really delivers the performance goods.Ducati Monster 695SPECS TYPE - STREETBIKE PRODUCTION DATE - 2006 PRICE NEW - £5100 ENGINE CAPACITY - 695
|
|
 |
First Ride: 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200 Low
By Grant Leonard on 22/09/2010 13:00:00
Harley has dropped the seat height on its Sportster to make it appeal to those of a lower disposition. Non-vertically challenged Grant picks the short straw.
isn't relaxing.Harley-Davidson XL1200 SpecsSPECS TYPE - CRUISER PRODUCTION DATE - 2006 PRICE NEW - £6995 ENGINE CAPACITY - 1200cc POWER - N/A TORQUE - 68.6lb.ft@3300rpm WEIGHT - 251kg SEAT HEIGHT - 667mm FUEL CAPACITY - 17L TOP SPEED - N
|
|
 |
First Ride: 2006 Honda VFR800 VTEC ABS
By Jon Urry on 22/09/2010 13:10:00
Clever new VTEC knows what you want and paves the way for more variable valve Hondas
- SPORTS TOURERPRODUCTION DATE - 2006PRICE NEW - £8499ENGINE CAPACITY - 782ccPOWER - 107bhp@10,500rpmTORQUE - 59lb.ft@8750rpm WEIGHT - 218kgSEAT HEIGHT - n/a FUEL CAPACITY - n/a TOP SPEED - n/a0-60 - n/aTANK RANGE - N/A
|
|
 |
First Ride: 2006 Ducati ST3s
By Jon Urry on 01/04/2008 22:31:19
Ducati's sports tourer gets ABS and some flashy suspension for '06. But is it a credible alternative to similar offerings from Triumph and Honda?
on the tank, then really the Honda or Triumph are better bets.VERDICT 3/5A very competent sports touring tool. You'll get more for your money from Honda and Triumph, though...SPECSTYPE - SPORTS TOURERPRODUCTION DATE - 2006PRICE NEW - £8495ENGINE CAPACITY - 992
|
|
 |
First Ride: 2006 Ducati Multistrada 1100
By Jon Urry on 02/04/2008 10:53:15
A Ducati with 50 per cent reduced maintenance costs? What have they done? Chopped off one of the cylinders? A confused Jon Urry investigates.
strain on your hand/wrist/fingers and makes urban riding quite unpleasant. Luckily enough the gearbox is slick and easily selects neutral, so although unpleasant it is at least bearable.On the open road the motor is simply fantastic. You aren't going
|
|
 |
First Ride: 2007 Moto Guzzi 1200S review
By Niall Mackenzie on 02/04/2008 11:06:38
A resurgent Moto Guzzi unveils another new model, and at a race track ferchrissakes. Mackenzie rides the new 1200 Sport.
quality, individualist all-rounder for not a lot of money.VERDICT 3/5Not a sports bike in the full-on GSX-R sense, but an enjoyable, quirky naked bike with a unique Italian styleMoto Guzzi 1200S SpecsTYPE - STREETBIKEPRODUCTION DATE - 2007PRICE NEW - £7695
|
|
