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First Ride: 2006 BMW R1200S
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 20:09:25
A sporty BMW to take on the likes of Ducati's 999 and even the mighty GSX-R1000? Niall is intrigued...
Click to read: BMW R1200S owners reviews, BMW R1200S specs and to see the BMW R1200S image gallery.HOW SPORTY IS the new R1200S? Well it's that sporty BMW has taken luggage off the option list - this bike's built for brisk road riding
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First Ride: 2006 BMW F800
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 23:18:24
This is the bike BMW hopes will snare them a new generation of customers. And guess what? It's pretty damn good.
- 16L TOP SPEED - 130mph 0-60 - n/a TANK RANGE - N/A
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki Van Van 125
By Niall Mackenzie on 28/09/2010 14:49:31
The Suzuki Van Van's appeal may be limited but there's more to the bike than you can see
-cooled four strokeBore & stroke 57mm x 48.8mmCompression ratio 9.2:1Front suspension Telescopic, coil spring, oil dampedRear suspension Swingarm type, coil spring, oil dampedFront brake Disc brakeRear brake Drum brakeDry weight 128kgSeat height 770mm
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Niall's Spin: Ducati ST3
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/10/2010 15:07:36
Niall looks back at Ducati's mellow and now defunct entry in to the world of sports tourers
.4 ft/lb @ 10,000rpmCompression ratio 11.3:1Bore x stroke 94 x 71.5mmFront suspension 43mm Showa, preload adjustmentRear suspension Monoshock, fully adjustableFront brakes 2x 320mm front discsRear brake 245mm discDry weight 201kgSeat height 820mm
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First Ride: 2007 Moto Guzzi 1200S review
By Niall Mackenzie on 02/04/2008 11:06:38
A resurgent Moto Guzzi unveils another new model, and at a race track ferchrissakes. Mackenzie rides the new 1200 Sport.
at the Franciacorta circuit near Bergamo in Italy for my first ride on the new 1200 Sport. This tiny track, under a mile long, would feel tight on a Vespa, never mind a 229-kilo, 1150cc Italian stallion.Placed between the sporty Griso and touring Norge, first
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First Ride: 2006 BMW K1200GT
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 23:26:18
The new K1200GT adds a dash of touring elan to the existing K1200S, allowing you to cross continents with Teutonic efficiency and comfort
SPECS TYPE - TOURERPRODUCTION DATE - 2006PRICE NEW - £11,995 / £13,295 (SE)ENGINE CAPACITY - 1157ccPOWER - 152bhp@9500rpmTORQUE - 96lb.ft@7750rpm WEIGHT - 249kg SEAT HEIGHT - 820mm FUEL CAPACITY - 24L TOP SPEED - 150mph 0-60 - n/aTANK RANGE
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Niall's Spin: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
By Niall Mackenzie on 21/09/2010 12:19:16
Honda's trusty supersports tourer, loved by thousands, but what does Mackenzie make of it?
to overhaul but at least they work well.Low depreciation is a bonus but most are well cared-for machines which justify high used prices. Pay £3500 or so for an '02-'03 machine with a loving previous owner and FSH and you'll be riding away on a super fast
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First Ride: 2001 BMW R1150RS
By Niall Mackenzie on 29/03/2008 13:48:02
Spring 1993 and the most cutting-edge and outrageous looking teutonic two-wheeler was launched by BMW. The BMW R1100RS was one of the first of the new generation Boxers and was a bit of a departure for BM in its (then) 70-year history.
bigger screen. You don't get much of a re-style, but as this is my first real experience of riding a BMW I'm quite looking forward to it.The motor's a raspy-sounding twin with a real bit of character. It makes good power from 4,000rpm through to a shade
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