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First Ride: Ducati Multistrada 1000
By Bertie Simmonds on 14/09/2010 10:16:47
The new 2003 Multistrada. It's a practical, useful alternative to a sportsbike, but it can tour, commute and still cut it in the twisties as it was born on the mountain roads
, mind. Definitely a Rory Bremner impression of one, rather than a Les Dennis. So much so, I wouldn't have wanted any other machine for those twisty mountain roads (have I mentioned them yet?)Click to read the final page of the Ducati Multistrada 1000
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First Ride: Victory Jackpot review
By Mark Shippey on 20/09/2010 12:20:36
The Jackpot is Victory's latest gambit - a bold move into premium custom territory. So is it likely to fold, or will it be straight flush with success?
. The Jackpot is aimed at taking sales away from competitors such as Big Dog, most of whose rides will set you back in the region of $30,000. Victory hopes that the more competitively priced Jackpot will grab a portion of that market.Push any motorcyclist hard
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First Ride: 2006 BMW R1200GS review
By Visordown on 13/10/2006 16:17:21
BMW's all-conquering flat twin reviewed and rated on a French thrash
have around £25,000 of kit, weighing around 40kg. Imagine looking in your mirrors and seeing that tumbling down the road!So riding a bike isn't usually that practical. Ordinarily I would follow along in a comfortable car, but not this time. Actually
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First Ride: 2006 Triumph Tiger 955i review
By Visordown on 13/10/2006 16:40:00
Triumph's trusty Tiger is comfortable, reliable and good fun to ride. But does it fall short anywhere? We find out
This review is part of the Monster Trailies Lap France mega-test review. Click the link for the rivals.Five more minutes in bed to savour the starched pillow and lumpy mattress - tonight the ground won't be as forgiving. My body feels like I
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki SV1000S
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 13:58:39
The SV1000S may not be as dashing as the TL1000S but it fares pretty well in positive things
sporty twin which works superbly on the road. If you're a die-hard track head, you might want to upgrade the suspension but for most of us it's fine.When it was first launched the problem with the SV1000S was that people thought it would be the new TL1000
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What The Press Say: Honda Crosstourer reviews
By Visordown on 18/02/2012 14:22:37
The British press rate Honda's new 1200cc V4-engined adventure bike
good thing or a bad thing depending on which side of your midlife crisis you are on.” Steve Rose, Motorcycle Sport & Leisure – May 2012“So make of it what you will but I liked it. Even though I liked the VFR1200 (it suited the way I ride on the road
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First Ride: Aprilia Shiver SL750
By Kevin Ash on 17/08/2008 21:25:09
At last Aprilia have arrived with a middleweight. Laden with high-tech features and cutting edge styling. Only it's 750cc. And £5600. You have to ask, is this cheating?
crude. But £1200 is a lot of money...VERDICT 4/5Bags of style and technology could make this sector leaderSPECS TYPE - STREETBIKEPRODUCTION DATE - 2007PRICE NEW - £5600ENGINE CAPACITY - 749.9ccPOWER - 94bhp@9000rpmTORQUE - 60lb.ft@7000rpmWEIGHT - 189kg
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First Ride: 2005 Aprilia Tuono R
By mossy on 31/07/2004 23:37:46
Some would say there was nothing wrong with the old Tuono R, so is the new one better?
-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke, four-valves per cylinder, 60-degree V-twinSeat height: 810mm Dry weight: 185kgBore x Stroke: 97 x 67.5mmCompression ratio: 11.8:1Transmission: six-speedAvailable: Late OctoberPerformance: 5Economy: 4Style: 5Overall: 5CONTACT
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First Ride: 2007 Aprilia Shiver
By Kev Ash on 18/03/2008 20:35:12
The spitting image of Donald Sutherland in bad light, Kev Ash reports back on Aprilia's 750cc Shiver
...VERDICT 4/5Bags of style and technology could make this sector leaderSPECS TYPE - STREETBIKEPRODUCTION DATE - 2007PRICE NEW - £5600ENGINE CAPACITY - 749.9ccPOWER - 94bhp@9000rpmTORQUE - 60lb.ft@7000rpmWEIGHT - 189kg SEAT HEIGHT - 810mmFUEL CAPACITY - 15LTOP
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First Ride: 2001 Triumph Bonneville America
By Alex Hearn on 29/03/2008 13:56:15
Feet stretched to way-out-front highway pegs. A single, fat, white-faced chrome-edged speedo dominating a chunky ally top-yoke. Heavyweight tank-mounted console for the basics and a nacelle headlight reflecting the whole world in its seamless perimeter.
, as with the successful launch of the Bonneville twin last year, Triumph have some history to make best use of. In 1968, the original Meriden factory sold nearly 30,000 bikes in the States, making it the biggest sales arena Triumph operated in, including the UK.So, here
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