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Niall's Spin: 2003 Kawasaki ER-5
By Niall Mackenzie on 21/09/2010 11:38:56
The commuter and courier favourite. But how does it stack up as a first big bike?
-favourite, the plucky ER-5.Often regarded as second fiddle in the 500cc parallel twin category behind Honda's CB500, this is a little unfair. The Honda's not much better built but does have a torquier power delivery and neater styling (plus a one-make race series
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First Ride: Mondial Piega-Monza
By Daryll Young on 04/07/2003 10:16:12
Probably the most beautiful production bike in the world, can the Mondial Piega-Monza handle as good as it looks? Daryll sneaked through quarantine to test the bike at Monza
Road testing for TWO does have its perks from time to time and, for me, the launch of the new Mondial Piega has to rate as one of the top ones to date. Not only would I have a chance to ride the brand new and very limited edition Piega, the test
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Launch Report: Derbi GPR125 and 125-SM
By John Hogan on 22/05/2009 12:09:41
TWO's John Hogan reports back from the launch of Derbi's new 125s in Barcelona
Derbi GPRI’ve just got back from the launch of two new Derbi 125’s. The first, the GPR, is a little cracker. It’s only fifteen bhp, but definitely looks the part. From twenty metres away it reminded me of a Honda CBR600F. Derbi take the 50 and 125cc
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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...
-face lid cruising off into the sunset... However, riding one didn't seem to deliver the dream. I imagined the engine would have a rough, burbling feel, but instead it was as silky smooth as any 21st century Honda.Triumph's 'golden oldie' has a sensible seat
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki Bandit 1200S
By Niall Mackenzie on 28/09/2010 15:05:38
Brilliant? Affordable? No better choice than the Bandit 1200.
of chrome and traditional looks make it the epitome of motorcycles.It reminds me of some of the 70s classics like the CB750 and Z900, when big was best and I had no chance of pulling any lasses on my Honda C90. The Bandit has been around so long it's become
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Niall's Spin: 2006 Yamaha R1 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 15/10/2010 12:54:16
Niall takes the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 for a spin and delivers his review
like a race tool than the Blade or GSX-R as it revs harder than the Honda and has stronger top-end punch than the Suzuki. The riding position seems higher with more front bias but this offers a more nimble feel making it less physical to chuck around
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First Ride: 2004 Kawasaki KLV1000
By Jon Urry on 30/03/2008 21:21:18
Haven't I seen you before somewhere? Deja-vu strikes as Urry rides Kawasaki's KLV1000.
in the rev range it gets lumpy and can feel a bit rough, but get it up and spinning and it's got loads of power. And usefully enough the top gear is very tall, making it a good overdrive.The riding position is typical big trailie. It's comfortable with high
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First Ride: 2001 Suzuki VL800 Intruder Volusia
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 09:53:31
With Suzuki's new 800 Volusia weighing in at just over five grand, one-armed banditos all over the country could be cracking open the piggybank. Or will they? Niall Mackenzie's not so convinced...
how they look and make you feel as how they are to rideRivalsKawasaki VN800 DrifterUnderpowered custom that can't hold a candle to the Volusia in terms of looks, power or handling. So that's that, then.Honda VT750DC ShadowExcellent build quality (as
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First Ride: Ducati ST3 review
By Jon Urry on 14/09/2010 17:05:37
Ducati's newest sports tourer breaks with convention and now comes with a three valve head instead of the usual four
-down than a four valve but at the sacrifice of mid-range and top end power. The four valve can get ride of the burnt gases faster at high revs because there are two holes instead of one to get them out of the head and into the exhaust. Honda tried to get
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First Ride: Triumph Daytona 600 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 14/09/2010 12:52:38
Triumph has gone back to the drawing board and built a Japanese beater. Niall Mackenzie travelled to Spain to test the Triumph Daytona 600, and came back impressed
'd put my money on rostrum positions very soon.So, on to the standard road bike, is it really as good as the new CBR, R6, ZX-6R and 749? On track and road the Honda has been unanimously voted the overall winner, but that was before the Triumph. How does
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