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2010 BMW S1000RR Niall Mackenzie track test
By Niall Mackenzie on 03/06/2010 16:56:00
Visordown’s road test editor is also a three times British Superbike Champion. So who better to sample the most eagerly awaited bike from BMW? Niall Mackenzie takes the S1000RR to the edge
the first session in sixth gear at 2,000rpm for a whole lap as a way of demonstrating how smooth and tractable this engine is. Personally I think it was just a way to ensure that none of us did a Casey Stoner on the out lap. Plumbing the depths of my will
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Niall Mackenzie's BMW S1000RR superbike test review
By Niall Mackenzie on 19/02/2010 14:24:53
Visordown’s road test editor is also a three times British Superbike Champion. So who better to sample the most eagerly awaited bike of 2009? Niall Mackenzie takes BMW’s S1000 RR to the edge...
to do the first session in sixth gear at 2,000rpm for a whole lap as a way of demonstrating how smooth and tractable this engine is. Personally I think it was just a way to ensure that none of us did a Casey Stoner on the out lap. Plumbing the depths
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Niall's Spin: Kawasaki Z750
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 15:59:46
Niall passes on his wisdom and knowledge of Kawasaki's middleweight naked
on the road or track. The engine delivers around 100bhp but is best at low and midrange power delivery as it runs out of steam at higher rpm.Although this bike has been around for two years it still looks fresh from top to bottom. It's an ideal medium distance
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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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Niall's Spin: Ducati ST4
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 14:27:07
With an engine donated from the exotic 916 how does Ducati's sport tourer compare with the rest of this tough market, Niall Mackenzie investigates...
what is at its heart a race-based motor it will need rigorous maintenance to keep it on song. For example valve clearances and cambelts need checking and cambelts replacing every 12,000 miles, which will set you back about £600. But buy smart and with a
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Niall's Spin: Triumph Sprint ST
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 17:20:52
Niall has nothing but nice things to say about the Triumph Sprint ST, read what he has to say about the versatile all-rounder
Click to read: Triumph Sprint ST owners reviews, Triumph Sprint ST specs and to see the Triumph Sprint ST image gallery.I rode one of these around the Nürburgring (as well as there and back again) for a road test and it was fantastic. I love
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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
riders it delivers big time in many other areas.Its 98bhp (claimed) four-cylinder engine comes from the 1998 CBR600 and is just right for this funky naked middleweight. Unsurprisingly the engine and gearbox are super slick. I did quite a few 500-mile
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Niall's Spin: 2006 Yamaha R1 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 15/10/2010 12:54:16
Niall takes the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 for a spin and delivers his review
Click to read: 2006 Yamaha R1 owners reviews, 2006 Yamaha R1 specs and to see the 2006 Yamaha R1 image gallery.THE R1 OOZES more class and style than any of the competition and on the road at least matches the opposition for performance and handling
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Niall's Spin: Honda CB900F
By Niall Mackenzie on 28/09/2010 13:50:19
The Naked Bike that everyone forgot about but Niall Mackenzie tells us why Honda CB900F shouldn't be ignored.
Click to read: Honda CB900F owners reviews, Honda CB900F specs and to see the Honda CB900F image gallery.The naked bike everyone forgot - ignored by the press and largely by bike buyers too. It's a shame as it's a superb if unpretentious machine. The upside is it's another steal ...
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Niall's Spin: Aprilia ETV1000 Caponord
By Niall Mackenzie on 28/09/2010 13:40:21
Even though the Capo may have a few negative points, it fares well in positive things too. But wrongly ignored or rightly dismissed? Niall Mackenzie finds out.
, the Capo has plenty of plus points. You get a reliable, powerful V-twin engine that makes the R1150GS and even the R1200GS look mediocre, as does the gearbox, official panniers and headlights.Handling's relaxed yet nimble, although heavy/two-up riders may
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