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	First Ride: 2007 Suzuki Bandit 650 By Jon Urry on 02/04/2008 14:49:15 Old faithful returns with a new jacket, starched braces and a spanking new motor catch up with us all, and in 2007 it's the turn of Suzuki's Bandit 650.Now in its twelfth year Suzuki's classic budget bike has finally had to bow to a demanding new generation. Thanks to tough new EU laws limiting engine noise and emissions

	First Ride: 2007 Yamaha XJR1300 By Jon Urry on 02/04/2008 15:21:10 The grandfather of the retro scene is back (with a new hip replacement) Yamaha has been fairly quiet over the updates to its XJR1300. No fanfare, no big announcement, just a quiet re-introduction of one of Yamaha's old faithful.Now, the observant among you may well spot the major differences between the new and old XJR

	First Ride: 2005 Ducati 999 By Jon Urry on 30/03/2008 21:50:04 Ducati's flagship sportsbike gets a new look as well as a whole load more power for 2005. Jon Urry samples the delights of the new 999 sold, while the year before 388 of the older style bikes were cleared from dealer's floors, despite the eight-year-old styling. Can you imagine an eight-year-old CBR600 almost matching the sales of the new CBR600RR? And in 2004, things are even worse

	First Ride: 2004 Triumph Tiger By Jon Urry on 30/03/2008 19:28:44 Confusingly enough, this new Tiger is actually designated a 2005 model, even though it is already in the shops. Why? Supply and demand - the 2004 Tiger has sold out already!So what's new? So what's new? The paint scheme and the decals have been changed, new cast wheels replace the old spoked ones and the swingarm is also new. Plus the suspension is stiffer and the tyres more road biased. And, while the price has stayed the same

	2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R first ride review By Jon Urry on 14/04/2010 12:16:39 It may only look like a small update, but there’s a lot more under the skin of the new ZX-6R. With a new look comes a more refined attitude Click to read: Kawasaki ZX-6R owners reviews, Kawasaki ZX-6R specs and to see the Kawasaki ZX-6R image gallery.Kawasaki’s new ZX-6R is a bike that is certain to split opinions, because it’s a step away from a traditional Kawasaki character

	You'll Never Forget Your First (Big Bike) By Jon Urry on 05/10/2003 10:47:17 Passing their bike test was the easy bit. Now our band of intrepid new bikers have been set the task of choosing a first bike from five models aimed at new riders ridden the BMW was really nice. It looks a bit weird but is friendly and relaxing to ride and cornered well too. I like the thought that has gone into making it practical and would definitely buy it over the Ducati or Harley.Jon Urry - Road TesterThe CS

	Road Test: F800S v Derbi v 883R v ER-6N v MT-03 By Jon Urry on 26/05/2008 14:04:30 In a fashion conscious market what does it take to stand out from the crowd and attract a new breed of rider? Say hello to the new wave in motorcycle design . Somewhere out there is a new breed of rider. Let's call him Justin. Justin wants a bike. Well, he (or she, this is an adrogynous, sexually non-specific Justin) thinks he does anyway. Now here is the catch. Justin isn't a young rider right off a 125

	First Ride: 2008 Triumph Speed Triple By Jon Urry on 06/11/2008 14:23:17 Mildly revised for 2008 with new wheels and handlebars, TWO puts Triumph's mighty naked through its paces I was a little surprised when Triumph invited us out to Lanzarote to ride its 2008 Speed Triple. As far as I could tell the bike had only gained a set of flash new wheels and a slightly different rear end in its first update since it went all stubby

	Style Counsel: F800S, 883R, ER-6N, Mulhacen and MT-03 By Jon Urry on 17/01/2011 14:14:21 In a fashion conscious market what does it take to stand out from the crowd and attract a new breed of rider? In a fashion conscious market what does it take to stand out from the crowd and attract a new breed of rider? Say hello to the new wave in motorcycle designSomewhere out there is a new breed of rider. Let's call him Justin. Justin wants a bike. Well

	2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R first ride By Jon Urry on 28/10/2008 14:43:01 Straight from Japan, Jon Urry sends us back the low down on the new 2009 ZX-6R KAWASAKI'S new 2009 ZX-6R is a bike that will split opinions, because it signifies a move away from a traditional Kawasaki character.Traditionally ZX-6Rs are screaming monsters that need to be thrashed because they have next to no midrange