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World First Test: BMW F800R review
By Ben Cope on 30/04/2009 21:53:27
Visordown supremo gives you the first ride report on BMW's new 800cc naked
're putting a lot of effort into this new middleweight class, a class saturated by bikes like the Yamaha FZ6, Honda Hornet and Suzuki Gladius. But as we've seen from their recent S1000RR Superbike, BMW like a challenge.The F800R fits into BMW's Urban category
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No more factory Harley sidecars
By Ben Cope on 05/08/2010 11:58:27
Harley Davidson announce the end of factory sidecar production
HARLEY -DAVIDSON have announced they are ceasing sidecar production due to a lack of demand.However, this announcement won't affect the UK market, as factory Harley sidecars have the sidecar unit fitted on the right, which is illegal in the UK
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Essex motorcycle cops use covert video
By Ben Cope on 28/04/2011 08:38:22
A good way to alienate bikers is to join their rideout and film them
MOTORCYCLE cops are using covert video cameras as part of a new drive to reduce biker deaths across Essex.Essex Police motorcyclists, using unmarked machines fitted with cameras, have caught more than 50 speeding riders in just three weekends.The 55
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Triumph Tiger 800XC road ride review
By Ben Cope on 11/11/2010 12:21:54
It's Triumph's more-off-road version of their dual-sport middleweight. Does it play nicely with tarmac?
800. The rear wheel has 215mm of travel, 45mm over the standard Tiger 800. Let’s not forget the 21” front wheel on the Tiger 800XC and the fact it’s fitted with Bridgestone Battlewings and not the Pirelli Scorpion tyres that are on the Tiger 800
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