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SCOOP: New Triumph Daytona 675R revealed!
By Visordown News on 21/10/2010 10:30:00
Sharper looks, new components. Triumph have added performance to their popular 675
AFTER THE endless leak-a-thon that's led up to the launch of the Tiger 800 the fact that Triumph has yet another new model – about which barely a whisper has escaped the factory – is doubly surprising.The Daytona 675R, shown in these official images which have appeared ahead of i...
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First Ride: 2006 BMW R1200S
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 20:09:25
A sporty BMW to take on the likes of Ducati's 999 and even the mighty GSX-R1000? Niall is intrigued...
Click to read: BMW R1200S owners reviews, BMW R1200S specs and to see the BMW R1200S image gallery.HOW SPORTY IS the new R1200S? Well it's that sporty BMW has taken luggage off the option list - this bike's built for brisk road riding and the occasional track day. It seems BMW is...
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First Ride: 2003 Ducati Monster S4R
By Ben Cope on 14/09/2010 11:57:19
With 130,000 sold since 1993, the Monster has been (ahem) a monster success for Ducati. Now here's the sportiest version ever - the S4R
Click to read: Ducati Monster S4R owners reviews, Ducati Monster S4R specs and to see the Ducati Monster S4R image gallery.For me at least, the name Monster has always been a bit of a misnomer, but now I can get a bit fired up about riding a Monster, 'cos there's a new version br...
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Triumph Tiger 800XC off-road review
By Ben Cope on 10/11/2010 15:08:33
How does the Tiger 800XC perform off-road?
HERE'S A QUICK video from my test review of the Triumph Tiger 800XC at the world launch in Barcelona.We took to some light trails on the XC. I kept to the standard Bridgestone Battlewing tyres while the other guys opted for the more off-road biased Metzeler Karoo, which are a rec...
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Niall's Spin: KTM 950 Adventure (2003-04)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 12:04:00
Niall spins his review on the KTM 950 Adventure, an exotic dirt bike that makes an excellent touring machine
Click to read: KTM 950 Adventure owners reviews, KTM 950 Adventure specs and to see the KTM 950 Adventure image gallery.Made by the house of Austrian madmen otherwise known as KTM and using top-spec components, the 950 Adventure is incredibly capable of covering vast distances.Wi...
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Niall's Spin: Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2002-03)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 12:38:56
The Daddy of the Mackenzie clan gives his take on the Daddy of the Harley family, the Ultra Classic
Click to read: Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide owners reviews, Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide specs and to see the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide image gallery.Unlike the 'Sportsters' which aren't sporty, the Ultra Classic IS an ultra classic...
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First Ride: 2006 BMW R1200R
By Tim Dickson on 01/04/2008 22:26:08
Another new Boxer hits the road. On looks alone this one won't set the world on fire, but surprise, surprise, it's quite good fun.
They say: "Benefiting from the most advanced technologies" BMWWe say: "But not from a fresh new look... " Tim DicksonSlowly, all of BMW's R-series, 1150cc Boxer-engined range have been superseded by lighter, more modern, slightly groovier models with a punchier 1200cc (1170cc, ac...
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First Ride: Honda CB1300
By Grant Leonard on 13/09/2010 14:36:47
Remember the Big One, the Honda CB1000? Well this is the Even Bigger One, a bike that, like its rider(!), combines massive muscle with definitive retro appeal
Click to read: Honda CB1300 owners reviews, Honda CB1300 specs and to see the Honda CB1300 image gallery.The trip to Sicily to test Honda's new naked bikes had more than a tinge of deja vu about it. In fact I've actually been there before on a Honda launch - the Honda Dominator j...
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First Ride: Benelli Tornado Tre
By Jon Urry on 13/09/2010 14:07:35
Benelli boss Andrea Merloni describes the Tornado as his 'crazy project'. After four years in development this bike will either make or break his company.
Click to read: Benelli Tornado Tre owners reviews, Benelli Tornado Tre specs and to see the Benelli Tornado Tre image gallery."We have no gravel traps at Paul Ricard, just large run-off areas covered in abrasive tarmac," the circuit director proudly announced to the assembled jou...
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First Ride: 2003 Ducati 999S review
By Jon Urry on 13/09/2010 16:10:22
If you want a bike that makes you feel a million dollars whenever you ride it there is only one manufacturer to turn to
Click to ride: Ducati 999S owners reviews, Ducati 999S specs and to see the Ducati 999S image gallery.Riding a Ducati superbike feels like a privilege, it's a very special experience. As soon as you've turned the key, pushed the starter button and waited for the deep rumble from ...
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