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First Ride: Kawasaki Z1000SX
By Niall Mackenzie on 01/11/2010 11:56:35
Niall Mackenzie delivers his verdict on Kawasaki's new all-rounder
Click to read: Kawasaki Z1000SX owners reviews, Kawasaki Z1000SX specs and to see the Kawasaki Z1000SX image gallery.Whatever the reason, sales of high performance sports bikes are in freefall so Kawasaki have fought back by building an all rounder
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Ducati 1198 and 1198S review
By Niall Mackenzie on 29/03/2010 11:29:09
Niall brushes elbows with Troy Bayliss at the launch of Ducati’s new big-bore superbike. It’s a monster machine that will put hairs on the inside of your eyelids, let alone your chest...
Click to read: Ducati 1198 owners reviews, Ducati 1198 specs and to see the Ducati 1198 image gallery.Ducati did a good job keeping this one quiet. Even when launch invitations are sent out without stating the model to be launched you can normally
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2009 Yamaha XJ6 and Diversion road test review
By Niall Mackenzie on 31/03/2010 13:58:15
Niall Mackenzie goes walkabout with a pair of Yamaha’s budget bikes in the Australian outback. Disappointingly, Jenny Agutter is nowhere to be seen.
Click to read: Yamaha XJ6 owners reviews, Yamaha XJ6 specs and to see the Yamaha XJ6 image gallery.Considering the state of the economy, Yamaha couldn’t have picked a more appropriate year to launch these two entry-level 600s. With my favourite
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Niall's Spin: Ducati 999R review
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/09/2010 15:11:26
When a racer has to pick a favourite circuit it will normally be one where he has enjoyed some success
Click to read: Ducati 999R owners reviews, Ducati 999R specs and to see the Ducati 999R image gallery.Likewise, when asked to pick a favourite race bike it will be one that comes with happy memories. I never had a good day on a Ducati race bike so
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Niall's Spin: 2006 Suzuki Bandit 650
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 12:44:45
Bandits were the ultimate model that began the factory streetfighter craze but, in light of recent events, have they been improved or lost their charm?
Click to read: Suzuki Bandit 650 owners reviews, Suzuki Bandit 650 specs and to see the Suzuki Bandit 650 image gallery.NOT SO LONG ago Bandits were very cool indeed, single-handedly kick starting the factory streetfighter craze with 600 and 1200cc
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Niall's Spin: Triumph Thruxton
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 14:09:52
The Thruxton is one of those models you have to get your hands on but there's more to this beauty than the eye can see...
Click to read: Triumph Thruxton owners reviews, Triumph Thruxton specs and to see the Triumph Thruxton image gallery.I LUSTED AFTER a Thruxton when I first glimpsed one at the NEC a few years back, picturing myself in cut-off denims and an open
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Niall's Spin: 2006 Aprilia Tuono R
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 14:41:33
If you're in the mood for a thrilling race, nothing could be more impressive than Aprilia's latest streetfighter.
Click to read: Aprilia Tuono R owners reviews, Aprilia Tuono R specs and to see the Aprilia Tuono R image gallery.'TOO FAST, TOO furious' are the words the Aprilia uses to describe its latest streetfighter. Thankfully it's neither, or customers
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Niall's Spin: Honda CB600F Hornet
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 15:17:24
In 2005 Niall Mackenzie had a short fling with the Honda Hornet, here's what he had to say
Click to read: Honda CB600F Hornet owners reviews, Honda CB600F Hornet specs and to see the Honda CB600F Hornet image gallery.For around nine months, I enjoyed the company of a burnt orange 600 Hornet. It wasn't my first choice for a long
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Niall's Spin: Kawasaki Z750
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 15:59:46
Niall passes on his wisdom and knowledge of Kawasaki's middleweight naked
Click to read: Kawasaki Z750 owners reviews, Kawasaki Z750 specs and to see the Kawasaki Z750 image gallery.The Kawasaki Z750 has to be one of my preferred middleweights. Five and a half grand buys you this sharp looking, 100bhp naked bike with my
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSX1300 Hayabusa
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 16:35:40
Suzuki's Hayabusa is another motorcycle with a face only its mother could love, with the speed and agility of a dolphin and the looks of a beached whale
Click to read: Suzuki GSX1300 Hayabusa owners reviews, Suzuki GSX1300 Hayabusa specs and to see the Suzuki GSX1300 Hayabusa image gallery.I've never warmed to the Busa's looks, and all the more so because they make what is actually a fast, agile
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