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First Ride: KTM 950 Adventure
By Visordown on 14/09/2010 10:46:49
Light, punchy, fast and capable of genuine off-road excursions, the big new KTM rocks. But there are slight question marks over comfort and vibration
.30 this morning in a downpour, and what should have been a great day's riding both on- and off-road had been marred by almost continual rain more reminiscent of Scunthorpe than southern Spain. The steep off-road course had been abandoned before I reached it
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Piaggio MP3 LT 400cc review
By Ben Cope on 19/06/2009 14:54:24
The scooter that can be ridden with no motorcycle licence? Does that make sense? No, but it's true.
mention that Piaggio don’t recommend you ride it without a lid and offer a training course as part of the cost! So what’s it like to ride? At first the MP3 feels like a very front-heavy scooter. It’s a bit odd to start with but as soon as you get moving
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What The Press Say: Triumph Speed Triple R reviews
By Visordown on 27/01/2012 12:07:15
The verdict from the motorcycle press on R edition of Triumph's popular Speed Triple
experience.” Jon Urry, RiDE – April 2012“The standard bike is already exceptionally capable for everyday riding. I think the hook with his bike is more whether you’re after a bike that’s a bit special. A bike that’s guaranteed to grab attention and kick off a
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2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R first ride review
By Michaela Irwin on 28/04/2010 14:31:07
Kawasaki’s baby Ninja has already sold out in the UK and offers serious style for first-timers and commuters who want to look the part. We sent a total beginner to the world launch in Barcelona
given section of road. And in oh-so many ways, Kawasaki’s new Ninja 250R delivers just that. This small green thing made me wish I was 19 years-old, made me want to take a step back and learn to ride all over again. Except this time on a bike that could
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First Ride: Aprilia Caponord Rally Raid review
By Kevin Ash on 14/09/2010 13:37:29
Aprilia's revamped Caponord may have its roots planted in the dirt, but like most of the big trailies it was built for touring
of the garage, if they're not flogged off in the classifieds first. But out of its pretend environment and into its real one, the Caponord impresses much more. There are generic reasons why monster trailies make fine tourers, such as the underrated lofty riding
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2009 KTM 990SMT first ride review
By John Cantlie on 09/04/2010 09:21:43
It’s taken Austrian dirt bike peddlers KTM a decade, but the orange House of Madness has finally produced a sensible motorbike. Except it isn’t, not really…
Click to read: KTM 990 SMT owners reviews, KTM 990 SMT specs or to see the KTM 990 SMT image gallery.The launch of a new motorcycle used to be a terribly messy, often Bacchanalian affair. In the mid-1990s when the average testosterone-charged tester
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Living with excess: 2006 Kawasaki ZZR1400
By Tim Dickson on 28/03/2010 10:11:42
Special excess: a claimed 197bhp
, increase front preload. 2.15, set unofficial London Land Speed Record of 183.4mph. Back off preload, ride home again.Such is the versatility of Kawasaki's ZZR1400 that it can lunge from easy-to-ride ultra-urban commuter to imperious standard setting
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First Ride: Honda XL700 Transalp
By John Cantlie on 10/04/2008 22:59:27
Older than the hills themselves, Honda’s original Adventure bike just got itself a total makeover for 2008. And a whole new lease of life...
-on-year. It would appear that UK riders are finally following in the footsteps of our European chums, eschewing one million bhp in favour of decent tank ranges, Ewan and Charlie styling and easier everyday riding. It had to happen at some stage. As motorcycling
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First Ride: 2013 Honda CB500F review
By Sachin Rao on 19/02/2013 09:14:46
We get a feel of Honda's most significant bike of the year
for preload, and there's an all-digital instrument panel, but that's about it – the optional heated grips are pretty handy. They were certainly a boon in conditions like those we experienced on our test ride and should especially please motorcycling newbies
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Niall's Spin: 2000 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/10/2010 15:59:52
With an exciting family pedigree the 2000 Honda Fireblade had the unfortunate moniker of the 'sensible 'Blade'. Niall Mackenzie gives his feedback of the CBR900RR-Y
Click to read: Honda Fireblade CBR900RR owners reviews, Honda Fireblade CBR900RR specs and to see the Honda Fireblade CBR900RR image gallery.This version isn't as hairy as previous or later models - but it's still an exceedingly fast motorcycle
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