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Living with a 2001 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K1
By Alex Hearn on 26/05/2002 14:42:12
Alex Hearn used to edit TWO magazine and also had a Porsche Boxster with the number plate AL3X HN. Bonza!
August 2001So. Suzuki's demonic 145bhp/180mph GSX-R1000 has scythed its way into my somewhat moribund motorcycling life, despite my heartfelt belief that - these days - less is more when it comes to motorcycles.That's less power, speed and potential to get me any more nicked than...
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20 Questions: Toby Moody
By Mark Shippey on 05/11/2007 15:05:10
Eurosport's MotoGP commentator on loud pipes, property development and his lust for the BMW K1
Standing next to co-commentator Julian Ryder, Eurosport's MotoGP commentator, Toby Moody, on loud pipes, property development and his lust for the BMW K1.1. If you were a bike, what would you be? Honda 250 six-cylinder. Medium sized, but loud.2
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The bikes that time forgot
By Warren Pole on 21/09/2010 11:13:04
These four bikes were meant to turn motorcycling on its head but they never did. Wozza dons his rose-tinted goggles to ponder why
be missing the point because they may well have got it wrong but without them doing so no one else would ever have been able to get it right.Continue for a look at the BMW K1
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Used Test: 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2
By Chris Moss on 13/09/2010 16:03:58
Living with the first breed of GSX-R1000 is a lot easier than you think
Click to read: Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 owners reviews, Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 specs and to see the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K2 image gallery.Suzuki's GSX-R1000 made a huge impression on the biking world when it came out in 2001, as it totally outstripped the performance of all other superbikes ...
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Buyer Guide: Suzuki GSX-R1000
By Visordown on 18/10/2010 10:49:31
The ultimate buyer’s guide to the GSX-R1000 written by the people who actually own the bike...
. The original 2001 K1 version stood out for having a monster motor – massive midrange and top-end too as well as excellent handling. The 2003 K3 update had an even more precise, light weight feel while the heavily modified 2005 K5 is still thought by some
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Used Test: Suzuki GSX-R1000
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/08/2008 22:31:27
Upon its launch in 2001, the Suzuki swept all before it. Six years later it is still arguably the best of the litre sports bike brood, but how does it handle in the fiercely fought second-hand sector?
-R1000. Characterful and raspy, there's always an exciting engine note. Looking at a contemporary power curve, in general the GSX-R1000 K1/K2 has the longest and strongest power delivery compared to the opposition. From a dip at 4000rpm, the motor takes
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Tyre Launch: Metzeller Racetec Interact
By John Hogan on 24/07/2009 15:24:50
A new road-legal trackday tyre from the big elephant
-compliant (K3). All are road legal but dealers have been advised to explain the K0 and K1 spec tyres are race tyres. After riding them in the wet and dry at Brands Hatch, I would recommend the K2 as the best compromise.RIDING IMPRESSION: The launch was held
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Ride with Sylvain Guintoli at Brands for free
By Visordown News on 29/04/2009 13:36:33
You heard it on Visordown before anywhere else. First come first served, so be quick.
://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/metzelertrackday Signing on is from 7.30am.Metzeler also recently used Brands Hatch to release their new fast road and race tyre, the Metzeler Racetec Interact. The evolution of this latest Racetec with Interact™ technology is available in four compounds: K0, K1, K2
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No more Brno MotoGP?
By Visordown News on 17/03/2011 13:16:25
Budget defecit and no state help may stop play
bikers. The Czech Grand Prix was the most attended race in a season of 18 races in 13 countries. Still, net income from admission to the event reached only about 51 million K (£1.8 million), the organizers said.The event's ultimate killer will likely
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Is now the time to invest in a classic motorcycle?
By Ben Purvis on 20/02/2013 13:50:43
Hidden gems auctioned. Bargain prices for future classics
– not winners, but technically interesting nonetheless.Stepping away from the GP machinery, other misfits that might look like bargains when we look back in a few years’ time included a virtually as-new 1990 BMW K1 with only 1158km on the clock, sold for €6670
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