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First Ride: 2005 Honda CRF450R - CRF250R
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/03/2008 22:29:28
Niall gives Honda's '05 model CRF450 and 250 'crossers a muddy run for their money.
ago. This is reflected in the ride as it feels the lightest handling of all the 450s I have ridden to date. Compared to the Suzuki RM-Z450, everything seems to be happening a lot quicker, and having less mid-range and five gears makes you feel like you
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Niall's Spin: Ducati 999R review
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/09/2010 15:11:26
When a racer has to pick a favourite circuit it will normally be one where he has enjoyed some success
, rightly or wrongly, I am always wary of their race replicas.I needn't have worried when I picked up the 999R. With a claimed 150bhp this is the most powerful production 999 to date, and with Ducati still far from being a spent force in racing I expect even
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Niall's Spin: Honda CB1300 ABS review
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 16:28:15
Honda's retro design: robust and rewarding or disastrous and disappointing?
that could give them some character.I like this chunky monkey partly because much of its styling dates back to the CB1100Rs of the early '80s - and especially so the half-faired CB1300S (in red and white, of course), which will set you back an extra £300
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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.
-fairing. The slightly sportier riding position also makes it more responsive to rider input giving a more engaging, satisfying ride.The more sensible ST comes with luggage racks and a centre stand, but these can also be fitted to the S. Tyres are Metzeler Road
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Niall's Spin: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade review
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/09/2010 15:42:02
I believe you get back exactly what you put in with the latest Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
Click to read: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade owners reviews, Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade specs and to see the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade image gallery.Whether you're a track day ace or a quick road rider, 'predictable' is the word I'd most associate
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Niall's Spin: 2006 Honda CBR125R review
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 13:56:23
If you're a biking novice, perfect your skills with this baby Honda, which seems far more simple than complex.
Click to read: Honda CBR125R owners reviews, Honda CBR125R specs and to see the Honda CBR125R image gallery.CONSIDERING I'M RARELY on small road bikes, I've spent a fair amount of time on this best-selling little gem from Honda.First off, absolutely
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Niall's Spin: 2004 Yamaha FZ6
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 14:22:53
The Yamaha FZ6 may possess that attractive look but, coming up closer, may end up as a disappointment.
track day, but for the brakes. Although I never experienced any fade the twin disc set-up seems to lack initial bite and has a slightly wooden feel. A different choice of pads may well be the cure, but it's not so much of an issue on the road, where most
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSF600S Bandit (2000-01)
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 10:53:47
Niall spins his reviewing yarn on the bike that launched the budget middleweight craze way back in the mid 90s
budget middleweight craze back in the mid '90s.Models of this age will feel slightly dated now given that motive power comes from a decidedly aged 600cc air/oil-cooled lump that first saw service in the GSX600F 'Teapot'.Still, it's a smooth, gutsy engine
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Used Test: Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 14:39:16
The Fireblade is fast, comfy and even has a bigger engine. What more could you ask for?
on '01 plates - the most obvious difference is colours, so make sure you know what you're looking at. Still, a vast improvement on previous models, with a ride that feels up-to-date.Key ID: USD forks distinguish it from earlier bikes. Later ones had a
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First Ride: 2007 Suzuki B-King
By Niall Mackenzie on 29/03/2008 10:03:26
In the six years since we first saw the B-King it has been the subject of heated discussion in Japan. Should it be dumbed down for mass market or a full-blown radical bike? Find out who won the argument...
it or hate it, but don't make any decisions until you've ridden one, as it's unquestionably a special bike.It may have the size and shape of a behemoth but looks are deceiving as this bike has some of the best manners I've encountered on a road bike to date
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