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First Ride: 2002 Suzuki GSX1400 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 12:36:30
Just another member of the Bandit family? Not quite. Suzuki delve back into the history books to bring you a genuine muscle bike with all the trimmings. Niall Mackenzie finds it's not quite what he expected
Click to read: Suzuki GSX1400 owners reviews, Suzuki GSX1400 specs and to see the Suzuki GSX1400 image gallery.When I first saw pictures of Suzuki's new GSX1400, I had images of a big 1970s-style Eddie Lawson racebike thing. You know, big power, big
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Niall's Spin: Yamaha MT-01 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 21/09/2010 12:25:10
It promised so much that it was bound to fall short, but now the hype has died down, what's it really like to ride?
that isn't, and perhaps the ideal stepping stone from sports bike to full-on custom.The MT-01 is most definitely a bike you buy for the looks. Wallflowers need not apply.The ride doesn't live up to the image if you want cutting edge cut and thrust. Yes, it
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Niall's Spin: Honda VFR800
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 12:27:55
The VFR800 could be worse than its predecessor but it's still an institution to be reckoned with...
Click to read: Honda VFR800 owners reviews, Honda VFR800 specs and to see the Honda VFR800 image gallery.DID THE MIGHTY Honda make a bike that was worse than its predecessor? Some would say 'yes', citing the uneven power delivery as the VTEC extra
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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: Kawasaki ER-6n
By Niall Mackenzie on 28/09/2010 14:25:52
Do you want the funky touch to your bike? Give the Kawasaki ER-6n a try...
Click to read: Kawasaki ER-6n owners reviews, Kawasaki ER-6n specs and to read the Kawasaki ER-6n image gallery.THE ER-6n IS Kawasaki's rendition of a funky first real bike. A development from the dowdy ER-5, it's actually a lot more bike than you
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