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Used Review: Honda CB600F Hornet
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/04/2008 21:49:32
Born in 1998's naked middleweight boom, the Honda Hornet has evolved into a more capable, practical machine than the tiny-tanked original model.
. Meanwhile, the Fazer had awesome anchors (from the R1), a torquey motor from the Thundercat and a fair degree more practicality with a half fairing. The Hornet got better brakes and a half fairing in '00.Honda has done its best over the years to address
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Road Test: Kawasaki ZZ-R600
By Bertie Simmonds on 28/05/2008 22:54:45
Like Barbara Windsor, it hasn't been considered sexy for years. So what's kept the ZZ-R600 on Kawasaki's books all this time? It's the fastest, squashiest, flying sofa has ever seen, that's why...
seat, vast, protective fairing and a 14,000rpm redline equalled raised eyebrows and the ring of cash tills.Right up until its demise in 2006, the ZZ-R600 confounded biking fashion pundits by remaining popular despite their guffaws at its antiquated
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Used Review: Aprilia Tuono
By Bertie Simmonds on 08/04/2008 22:00:52
For sheer naked fun, nothing short of a frolic with Lucy Pinder can beat the Aprilia Tuono. Launched in 2003, it immediately won an army of fans
. Gearing Tuonos have 17-tooth front sprockets with 42 teeth at the rear. Many owners go the route of lowering the gearing, with 16- or even 15-tooth front sprockets popular, or 44-tooth rears. A new front sprocket costs around £20 and takes just over
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Used Review: Suzuki Bandit 600
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/04/2008 17:25:36
In 1995 Suzuki built the naked middleweight Bandit. Compared to Yamaha's Diversion it was a revelation: sure it was cheap, cheerful and built to a price, but it was also a hell of a lot of fun to ride.
DAYLIGHT ROBBERY was not part of the deal when this Bandit stopped us in our tracks 10 years ago.Instead, you were the one on the take. For just £3999 new back in 1995 you'd get a smart-looking budget bike with well proven chassis parts and motor
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Used Review: Triumph Sprint RS
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/04/2008 21:38:34
Quiet, unassuming and unpopular the Sprint RS may have been as a new buy, it now has a loyal following and makes a bargain sports tourer.
I was at the launch of the Sprint RS in southern Spain in 1999. Some muppet in the office thought it would be a good idea to ride back from there to the Midlands, in late December.But thanks to decent winter kit and the Sprint RS's solid attributes
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Used Review: Yamaha YZF-R1
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/04/2008 17:50:05
A quantum leap in performance over the mighty FireBlade, the Yamaha YZF-R1 set new standards for power and performance at its launch back in 1998. New and old models alike still sizzle today.
Yamaha knew it had a 150bhp, 177kg winner on its hands. It stuffed the 1998 FireBlade and newly-lithe ZX-9R in group tests around the world, at the same time becoming the best-looking sportsbike to ever come out of Japan. But, like the Blade before it
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Used Review: Triumph Daytona T595-955i
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/04/2008 17:59:57
A revelation when it first appeared: here was a proper British effort at a big sportsbike. Over the years while the competition has got wilder, the Daytona has stayed milder which makes the mature Daytona a very solid road bike
's got older. Finish has improved, fasteners have shrugged off the weather easier and castings have been of higher quality. So if you want a bit of British bark in your garage take a look at the 955i.Continue the Triumph T595 & 955i Used Review - 2/2
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Used Test: Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom
By Bertie Simmonds on 09/04/2008 23:01:00
Handsome is as handsome does. And if that's the case, many owners reckon the V-Strom is drop-dead gorgeous and offers plenty of smiles for the miles.
. Suzuki has made some legendary fours in their time - the oil/air cooled GSX-R750/1100 family for a start - but in creating the TL1000S motor they made another classic. De-tuned for use in the V-Strom, the 996ccV-twin is nevertheless an absolute peach
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Used Test: Kawasaki ZZ-R600
By Bertie Simmonds on 09/04/2008 23:13:49
Like Barbara Windsor, it hasn't been considered sexy for years. So what's kept the ZZ-R600 on Kawasaki's books all this time? It's the fastest, squashiest, flying sofa has ever seen, that's why...
seat, vast, protective fairing and a 14,000rpm redline equalled raised eyebrows and the ring of cash tills.Right up until its demise in 2006, the ZZ-R600 confounded bikin fashion pundits by remaining popular despite their guffaws at its antiquated
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Used Review: Suzuki GSX1400
By Bertie Simmonds on 10/04/2008 19:10:37
It looked like a pit-bull, even if it was more of a lap-dog to ride. Blessed with good looks and mucho torque, Susuki's GSX1400 has proved to be a popular retro bruiser bike in used circles.
and curiously near the end, suspension mods! See www.gsx1400.org for more info on the bike. SECOND-HAND VALUESSuzuki GSX1400 K1-K4 (01-04)Colours: blue/white, silver, black, blue, black/redPrice new: £6,500 (2001)Price now: £2,500-£4,800Comments: Big, comfy
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