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First Ride: 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R
By Simon Bowen on 10/04/2008 22:30:57
Jim Bowen managed to completely spanner a ZX-10R the last time we put him on one. He has never been to the Qatar MotoGP circuit. So, who better to make a complete arse of himself...
-corner throttle adjustments, particularly on the first day. But most impressive was the braking. My top speed before braking for the turn 1, 2nd gear hairpin was an indicated 175mph on the first day and up to 184mph on the very last session. I never once touched
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Road Test: BMW HP2 Enduro
By Simon Bowen on 29/04/2008 21:28:39
BMW has taken a bold step into the off-road arena with its giant HP2 enduro. But is it a real mud-plugger or merely an urban posing tool?
which does the business both on and off road. Only obstacle is the price.BMW HP2 SpecsTYPE - NAKED PRODUCTION DATE - 2005 PRICE NEW - £11,750 ENGINE CAPACITY - 909cc POWER - 105bhp@7000rpm TORQUE - 85lb.ft@5500rpm WEIGHT - 175kg SEAT HEIGHT - 920mm
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Road Test: Kawasaki Z750S v. Yamaha FZ6 Fazer
By Simon Bowen on 21/05/2008 21:57:49
Forget the humdrum reality of office life and head for the hills. Mundane middleweights slip the bonds of commuter tedium to indulge in opulent Alpine excess. Budget touring, in style.
-year-old greenhorn, and was being handed the keys to a very used but original 4738cc '67 Shelby GT350 Mustang, which would sit beside my recently acquired and slightly used 1002cc Yamaha FZR1000 Exup. Perhaps I wasn't understanding him, but I was living
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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?
was enjoying the awesome roads so much. The next 20 was spent assessing the advantage of the new motor, which isn't a hand-me-down from the Super Duke, but a re-working of the 950 lump with new cylinders and crankshaft. Though peak power is the same, it has a
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First Ride: Harley-Davidson Street Bob
By Simon Bowen on 07/05/2008 21:04:02
Two issues ago we gave you the heads-up on Harley-Davidson's big plans for 2006. Here's the first instalment from its new line-up: the retro Street Bob .
these engines can be. This is my first thought as I chug out into the early evening sun and familiarise myself with the low-revving 'potato' engine sound. The twin cam 1450cc motor is somewhat strangled in standard form, but manages a pleasing exhaust note
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Short Way Round - adventure bikes test
By Simon Bowen on 18/03/2009 13:02:10
If you want a bike to have fun on, to commute on, to explore and maybe even have an adventure on, then you really need one of these.
the sports bikes that they are hammering in the sales charts.A giant Adventure bike is cheaper to buy, insure and maintain than a sports bike, and is less likely to go missing or lose you your licence. If you only ride at weekends on short-term, road
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Living with a 2002 Buell XB9R Firebolt
By Simon Bowen on 12/10/2002 14:28:35
A carefully considered long term Buell by Jim Bowen
capacity prevent any prolonged high speed shenanigans, which is handy for licence preservation.As far as running costs go, the tyres have been replaced after 2,800 miles including a couple of trackdays - that's the benefit of running a 75bhp bike. Having
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Living with a 2003 Honda CBR600RR
By Simon Bowen on 12/09/2003 12:37:53
Simon Bowen reviews the 2003 Honda CBR600RR over a year of ownership. And he likes it, just a bit
interrupter which will enable changes at full (and constant) throttle and a blip of clutch for the down change. The Kliktronic unit costs £395 (01284 701800) whilst fitting will be between £100-£150 depending on bike.The guys at Honda may argue but I think
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Road Test: Rush Hour
By Simon Bowen, Warren Pole, Grant Leonard, Jon Urry on 29/04/2008 23:11:17
Woke up. Fell out of bed, dragged a comb across my head. Found my way downstairs and drank a cup and looking up, I noticed I was late...
POWER - 118bhp@10,250rpmTORQUE - 60lb.ft@8250rpmWEIGHT - 192kgSEAT HEIGHT - 780mmFUEL CAPACITY - 18.3LTOP SPEED - N/A0-60 - n/aTANK RANGE - 130GILERA RUNNER 200SPECSTYPE - Scooter PRODUCTION DATE - 2005PRICE NEW - £2799ENGINE CAPACITY - 198ccPOWER - 21bhp@10,600
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