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Niall's Spin: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
By Niall Mackenzie on 21/09/2010 12:19:16
Honda's trusty supersports tourer, loved by thousands, but what does Mackenzie make of it?
Also consider: 2005 Kawasaki ZZR1200, 2002 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa
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Chalk & Cheese, Niall & Whit, Triumph Street Triple R & BMW F800R
By Niall Mackenzie on 21/07/2010 15:55:36
Triumph’s riotous Street Triple R is the benchmark middleweight street bike, a bike so alive with character it’s arrival left big street bikes looking a little redundant. How does BMW’s new F800R compare?
of Niall and James on the Triumph Street Triple R and BMW F800RTriumph Street Triple R SpecificationsPrice: £6999Top speed: 141mphEngine: 675cc, 12-valve, liquid-cooled, in-line tripleBore x stroke: 74mm x 52.3mm Compression ratio: 12.65:1Power: 107bhp @ 11,700
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Niall's Spin: Triumph Thruxton
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 14:09:52
The Thruxton is one of those models you have to get your hands on but there's more to this beauty than the eye can see...
and tight manoeuvres through traffic, but high speed handling and stability is spot-on. The single disc brake isn't the most powerful I've tested so both front and rear stoppers need to be yanked on when slowing from higher speeds.Talking of speed
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Niall's Spin: KTM 990 Adventure
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 12:34:53
The KTM 990 provies a firm, positive ride but fails to impress when comes to being comfortable
Click to read: KTM 990 Adventure owners reviews, KTM 990 Adventure specs, KTM 990 Adventure image gallery.I ASSUMED, WITH its off-road heritage, the KTM 990 Adventure wouldn't be the most comfortable bike on a long road trip. Well, I was wrong, as I
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki DL1000
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 13:51:14
The DL1000 may do everything you may want it to but may lack in the excitement you want
attention so I have to give 10/10 for excellent anchors front and rear. I ventured down a few green lanes but neither the bike or me enjoyed the challenge so I'd say this one is happiest on the Queen's highway.Overall the riding experience, like the styling
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki SV1000
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 15:50:43
Suzuki comes back with the SV1000 but will it outshine the TL1000 with a rewarding experience or live up to its predecessor's reputation?
that humpy seat and lumpy engine. Now, my TL125 Honda from the scorching summer of 1976 - that was a different story, Bay City Rollers, hot pants, Breaker malt liquor... but I digress.The SV1000 is a much more refined riding experience, with its light
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Niall's Spin: Ducati 748E
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 14:33:04
It might be the latest and the greatest but don't expect everyday comfort or plush suspension
' is the base model which ran from 1999 to 2003 but the spec's plenty for most people unless you're just planning track days.Even though it's the base model don't expect everyday comfort or plush suspension: the 748 is a no-compromise racer on the road
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Niall's Spin: Kawasaki ZRX1200
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 15:41:32
The Kawasaki may look fantastic and turn heads around, but does it offer that satisfying experience you are dying for?
then - proper retro even - but in the flesh it all looks a bit mis-matched.The best bit, however, is the 1164cc 120bhp lump in the middle, which feels and sounds glorious once you're out on the open road. For a big engine it likes to be revved through the gears
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Niall's Spin: KTM Duke II
By Niall Mackenzie on 28/09/2010 14:41:26
It might be light and peppy to start off with but the fun quickly dries up once you get started.
Click to read: KTM Duke II owners reviews, KTM Duke II specs and to see the KTM Duke II image gallery.The best road-going supermoto for most people. Light and peppy enough to be genuine fun but not a barking, service-every-300-miles, kick
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Niall's Spin: Honda VFR800
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 12:27:55
The VFR800 could be worse than its predecessor but it's still an institution to be reckoned with...
rather than underseat pipes and less angular styling.Walk away: if it needs the 16,000-mile service, which can cost £500 due to the complexity and inaccessibility of the V-four, VTEC-equipped motor. Console faults are also a costly fix.
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