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Used Test: Manx Norton
By Niall Mackenzie on 26/12/2006 12:17:02
Niall has revisited the Goodwood Revival, looking to improve on his initiation with the Manx Norton
Scotland lost a true hero when the great Bob McIntyre was killed at Oulton Park in 1962. At the time I was only one year old so I never saw the man race. However, I was fortunate to spend my teen years around a man that did.Pim Fleming, from Motherwell, was Bob's friend, mechanic...
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2011 Ducati Monster 796 Gladiatorial first ride review
By Jane Omorogbe on 25/06/2010 11:35:29
Improved riding position and mid-capacity engine make new Monster 796 a very rounded entry-level proposition
a distinctive character into this model range and owners often seem as attracted to the name as the rideability, which has undoubtedly improved over recent years.The ‘new generation’ 696 Monster, launched in 2008 was the first of its kind to record
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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?
and excellent for weaving through London's mayhem.The suspension works well on the road but the forks do struggle if you go anywhere near a racetrack. Moaning aside, this is still a good handling, easy to live with bike and mega cheap to buy.
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First Ride: 2002-03 Aprilia RSV-R Mille
By Warren Pole on 29/03/2008 19:29:06
What on earth could Aprilia do to improve their already-ace Mille-R? Not an enormous amount as I discovered at the launch of the 2003 bike in Italy.
for 2003 - along with the radially-mounted calipers which all the best bikes are sporting for next season if the forthcoming ZX-6R, CBR600 (check) and GSX-R1000 are anything to go by. True, these are also a technical improvement over conventional calipers
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2010 BMW R1200RT launch test review
By Richard Hallett on 02/08/2010 09:36:46
BMW’s already excellent big tourer gets a new motor with more grunt and a host of comfort improving gadgets for 2010, not to mention a fruity exhaust note
. Instead, the RT gets a comprehensive refresh to go with the new twin cam boxer motor it shares with the 2010 GS and Adventure, further improving an already very good bike.The new motor is welcome, bringing as it does an extra helping of midrange torque, up
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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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Buyer Guide: KTM RC8
By Visordown on 23/11/2010 17:12:28
The RC8R is a major improvement on the old model, with the RC8 gear box and fuel injection a lot less smooth. But if you can find an RC8 at a fair price and you’re prepared to invest in gearing and an exhaust- you’ll have yourself a hot machine
main criticisms of the bike are the gearbox and fuel injection – both are about as smooth as the Himalayas. These vary from bike to bike, so it’s worth a test ride. Some riders prefer a responsive machine and KTM do make them that way deliberately
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Road Test: BMW R1200RT
By Jon Urry on 23/09/2008 19:10:36
Hot on the heels of their own success with the R1200GS, BMW give the R1150RT the 'sharper'n' lighter' treatment. Jon Urry dances to the Boxer beat.
After about twenty miles of motorway cruising on the new and improved BMW R1200RT I've come to a worrying conclusion. My helmet smells.And why do I mention this lapse in hygiene? Simple. It demonstrates how good the BMW's fairing is. I'm over six
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2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 first ride review
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/05/2010 11:15:38
The look is similar, but Niall discovers that Suzuki’s supersport bike’s beauty is more than just skin deep
in an attempt to make this middleweight the best in class.Suzuki’s development concept of ‘top performer’ in each sports bike displacement segment continues with the latest GSX-R600. As always the focus has been on improved engine performance, handling
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Suzuki GSX-R1000 K9 - Mackenzie track test
By Niall Mackenzie on 01/04/2010 09:07:07
No traction control, no fancy cranks and no need - the boss is back. Niall Mackenzie falls for Suzuki's new big GSX-R
model’s overall weight, while also making major improvements to handling and grip.The weight loss comes mainly from a lighter engine, chassis, suspension and wheels which, together with the 10mm shorter wheelbase to give the bike a more agile feel
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