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Niall's Spin: Honda CB600F Hornet
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 15:17:24
In 2005 Niall Mackenzie had a short fling with the Honda Hornet, here's what he had to say
round trips and never tired of the motor, although hanging on over 85mph was always a good upper body work-out.I also used the Hornet regularly at my Donington track days and Knockhill race schools. It was actually a brilliant track bike, with stable
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSX1300 Hayabusa
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 16:35:40
Suzuki's Hayabusa is another motorcycle with a face only its mother could love, with the speed and agility of a dolphin and the looks of a beached whale
machine appear, on the face of it, heavy and bulky. It isn't. For a start, the Hayabusa is very, very fast. One of the Suzuki engineers' design briefs was to whup the Blackbird's arse - which the Hayabusa does, buy a comprehensive, if academic, 11mph (189
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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
the occasion. Dani Pedrosa take note!Built: 1950-’62Basis: DOHC air-cooled single derived from a 1930s design. The chassis was the breakthrough, using a steel duplex frame with pivoted swingarm for superior high-speed stability – and comfort, hence
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Niall's Spin: Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2002-03)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 12:38:56
The Daddy of the Mackenzie clan gives his take on the Daddy of the Harley family, the Ultra Classic
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, 2005 BMW R1200CLHarley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide SpecificationsEngine 1450cc, air cooled v-twinTop speed 108mphPower 65bhp Torque 80.8 ft/lbs @ 3,300rpmCompression ratio 8.8:1Bore x stroke 95.3 x 101.6mm
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Niall's Spin: Honda XL1000V Varadero (2001-02)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 15:48:57
A touring bike disguised as an off-roader if ever there was one, the Varadero's dirt pretensions are just that
-twin lump that makes its home in the VTR1000, the Varadero's delivery is deceptively smooth and gutsy, even for something so large and heavy. If you're after a lumpy, characterful V-twin experience you won't find it here; what you do get is useful low
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Niall's Spin: BMW R1200 ST
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 15:11:08
With a face that only a mother could love the BMW R1200ST held it's own in the sports tourer class, despite it's looks
well. BMW R1200 ST SpecifcationsEngine 1170cc, oil/air cooled boxer twinTop speed 125mphPower 110bhp @ 7,500rpmTorque 84.8 ft/lbs @ 6,000rpmBore x stroke 101 x 73mmFront suspension TeleleverRear suspension ParaleverFront brake Single 320mm disc Rear
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Niall's Spin: 1985-1986 Suzuki GSX-R750
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 09:14:44
The legendary superbike that marked it's place in history a quarter of a century ago, Niall reminisces about the '85 & '86 Suzuki GSX-R750
Suzuki GSX-R1100, 1988 Yamaha FZR10001985 Suzuki GSX-R750 SpecificationsEngine 747cc, 16-valve air/oil cooled in-line four DOHCTop speed 160mphPower 106bhp @ 10,500rpmTorque 47 ft/lbs @ 8,000rpmCompression ratio 9.8:1Bore x stroke 70 x 48.7mmFront brakes
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Niall's Spin: Honda Pan European ST1100 (2001-02)
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 10:02:48
Hundreds of coppers and thousands of Pan Clan members can't be wrong about the long-standing Honda tourer, Niall adds his praise
, 90° V-4Top speed 134mphPower 100bhp @ 8,500 rpmTorque 79ft/lbs @ 6,000 rpmBore x stroke 73 x 64.8mmCompression ratio 10.0:1Front suspension 43mm air-assist fork with TRACRear suspension Conventional damper with adjustable preload and rebound
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