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First ride: 2008 BMW R1200GS Adventure
By John Cuntychops on 07/11/2008 11:53:17
The Adventure gets an electronic kick up the arse for 2008 with the most sophisticated suspension system fitted to a production bike
the main changes are the sophisticated suspension system and the Adventure now gets the engine out of the R1200R with another 5bhp. The model I was riding had a lower first gear than stock (about the only free option from the factory) which makes
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Niall's Spin: Yamaha YZF-R6
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 14:09:35
The Yamaha YZF-R6 may be pleasing but be a bit more cautious when it comes to the suspension..
tracks than the ZX-6R, CBR600RR and GSX-R600 and looked similar to the previous year's model, so was unfairly ignored.The reality was that the 2003-'04 R6 was - and still is - an immensely usable and useful tool, both on the road and track. While revvy
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First Ride: 2007 KTM 990 Adventure
By Simon Bowen on 20/09/2010 22:49:52
The all-rounder that's the best off-roader gets fuel injection and anti-lock brakes to appeal to the sensible crowd. Has the fun factor been banished too?
Click to read: KTM 990 Adventure owners reviews, KTM 990 Adventure specs and to see the KTM 990 Adventure image gallery.I SUPPOSE IT'S fitting that the new version of KTM's first large capacity road bike is also its first model to be fitted
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Niall's Spin: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
By Niall Mackenzie on 21/09/2010 12:19:16
Honda's trusty supersports tourer, loved by thousands, but what does Mackenzie make of it?
to overhaul but at least they work well.Low depreciation is a bonus but most are well cared-for machines which justify high used prices. Pay £3500 or so for an '02-'03 machine with a loving previous owner and FSH and you'll be riding away on a super fast
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Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX first ride review
By Colin Goodwin on 26/07/2010 12:47:37
Plucky Italians go chasing a slice of the big-money BMW GS Adventure pie with a re-worked Stelvio. But does the pricer, torquier NTX stand a chance?
accessories; panniers, spotlights, engine bars and a sturdy aluminium sumpguard. It also gets a narrower rear rim than the standard Stelvio so you can fit some genuine off-road rubber should you fancy doing Africa. Or just crossing an unpaved car park
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First Ride: KTM 990SMT ABS
By Jon Urry on 27/01/2011 16:56:44
KTM add ABS to their all-rounder, so, the big question: is it any good?
) which is very impressive, but most importantly of all it works very well.On the wet Spanish roads we had more than enough opportunity to test the ABS and it was hard to fault. To me an ideal ABS system is one that you have no idea is fitted until you
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First Ride: KTM 690 Enduro & SMC
By James Whitham on 10/04/2008 11:23:23
These two bikes have a lot more in common than just the motor and are a much nearer to being able to live up to their name than any other street-moto or street-enduro machines currently on the market
and bodywork are the same as fitted to it’s off-road brother, although it feels lower to sit on because of the smaller diameter wheels.After I’d got round the first couple of roundabouts heading for some twisty mountain roads I felt at home on this bike. There
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First Ride: 2006 Honda CBF1000
By Simon Bowen on 20/09/2010 22:55:29
Evil Jim Bowen slings his leg over Honda's four-cylinder all-rounder
bikes, there are also very few complete duffers. It's generally more a matter of pointing out a few areas for improvement. You can usually tell how a new bike will ride by looking through the spec sheets (which is exactly what I did on the flight over
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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: 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R review
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/09/2010 15:56:04
The two-year development cycle the Japanese manufacturers all follow for their sports bikes means previous models can quickly be forgotten and the ZX-6R is a case in point
. The current model's stability will have you thinking you can do no wrong, but hit a drain cover, pothole or cats eye when accelerating hard and the front can flap and buck momentarily. The easy answer is to fit a good quality steering damper, an item that all
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