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Aprilia 750 GT first ride review
By Colin Goodwin on 26/07/2010 13:39:23
Strangely underwhelming Shiver gains a fairing in an attempt to boost versatility and buyer appeal. But does a bit of plastic up front turn a naked into a tourer?
92mm x 56.4mm Compression ratio 11:1 Front suspension 43mm upside-down forks, no adjustment Rear suspension Monoshock, preload and rebound adjustment Front brakes 2 x 320mm discs, four-piston calipers Rear brake 2-piston caliper, 240mm disc Wet weight
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2009 BMW F800R first ride review
By Ben Cope on 09/04/2010 12:39:55
BMW continue their rapid expansion with the F800R. With a specification to rival Triumph’s mighty Street Triple, the twin-cylinder BM looks set to lead from the front
-beating performance at a competitive price, BMW say the 800R’s been two years in the making. Despite displacing 798cc, the engine doesn’t make as much power as its smaller capacity middleweight rivals. That said it does produce more torque and, on the road
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First Ride: 2001 Triumph Bonneville America
By Alex Hearn on 29/03/2008 13:56:15
Feet stretched to way-out-front highway pegs. A single, fat, white-faced chrome-edged speedo dominating a chunky ally top-yoke. Heavyweight tank-mounted console for the basics and a nacelle headlight reflecting the whole world in its seamless perimeter.
it is...and in the flesh the Bonnie America is a looker. That lumpy, misshapen twin-cylinder motor doesn't dominate the bike, but does have a presence. Walking around the Bonnie America you do notice just how long it is thanks to those kicked-out front
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First Ride: Ducati Multistrada 1200
By Visordown News on 03/03/2010 21:02:55
Will Ducati’s complete revision of the Multistrada be enough to steal top all-rounder tag from the BMW R1200 GS?
First impressions are positive. The bulbous frog-like expression of the old 1100’s front fairing now looks razor sharp and bang up-to-date, with a hawk-like appearance thanks to the aggressively styled twin air ducts and purposeful looking twin
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First Ride: 2004 Victory Kingpin
By Mark Shippey on 30/03/2008 19:38:09
Victory hopes to attract a younger generation by producing a versatile, powerful cruiser. Can Victory pin down the kings for the full count?
teardrop tank that blends with the seat, the neat flowing bodywork and gorgeous spoke or billet wheels depending upon whether you go for the standard or Tourer version.The extended flared fenders front and rear set the Fifties look off perfectly, and give
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First Ride: Kymco Downtown 300i review
By Ben Cope on 02/03/2011 23:59:58
500 miles across, down and around London town on Kymco's mid-size scooter
Islington's eagle-eyed traffic Gestapo slap a ticket on it.I give the Kymco a cursory once over and note that it's got an ABS sensor on the front wheel. Another scooter with ABS? That's a good idea.I fire it into life, well, less fire and more smoulder. It
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Piaggio MP3 LT 400cc review
By Ben Cope on 19/06/2009 14:54:24
The scooter that can be ridden with no motorcycle licence? Does that make sense? No, but it's true.
the MP3 is brilliant fun. The extra wheel at the front makes losing the front end virtually impossible, so you simply charge over any bump or pothole in the road with complete confidence you won’t fall off. Where on a normal bike you might exercise a bit
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First Ride: 2013 Honda CBR600RR C-ABS review
By Ben Cope on 26/03/2013 13:45:50
At a freezing-cold Donington where even the mighty Ron Haslam struggled to get heat in the tyres, we ride Honda's revised Supersport offering. In between mugs of hot tea.
managed it. It feels to me like Honda knows better and I’m not convinced they always do.I’m going to take the 2013 CBR600RR for a proper road and track test once the weather sharpens up and then I’ll be able to deliver a full verdict. For now, you know a
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Road Test: CB600F Hornet
By Daryll Young on 24/04/2008 20:57:32
We put the new and improved Hornet 600 through its paces. But will it still offer up the vibey ride and shonky tank range of its top-selling predecessor?
on the new Hornet remains the same as on its predecessor. The test route chosen around the southern Spanish city of Seville took in a variety of road types from horizon-bashing super long straights to fast sweeping bends and tight mountain turns - all under
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Looking For Travis: KTM 990, Transalp, BMW HP2
By John Cantlie on 20/05/2009 16:06:06
A KTM 990, Honda Transalp and BMW HP2 get stuck into the muddy action at the WRC Wales Rally as we go searching for freestyle legend Travis Pastrana
Rain like you can’t believe. Horizontal slabs of thick, juicy water, drops as big as Subbuteo footballs, rain so heavy that it makes you laugh out loud at the insanity of it all and you can’t see 30ft in front of you. It’s pitch dark at 6pm
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