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Paradise Lost: Routes of Essex
By Colin Overland on 05/11/2003 16:01:00
We set up an imaginary home in Chelmsford, and explore the nooks and crannies of Essex. No, it's not crap. And it's a great place to buy a shed
affair. For no particular reason, all start and finish at Chelmsford, the county town. Regard it as your home for a couple of days. Go on, enjoy yourself.Some general do's and don'ts.Avoid these places: Romford (and anywhere else west of the M25
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No cross-plane crank for 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6
By Ben Cope on 13/08/2009 14:35:03
Major changes predicted for Yamaha's supersport gem, but we won't see R1-style cross-place crank
YAMAHA'S R6 has been a success since the day it was launched, journalists rated them, racers won on them and they've been selling well every year.However, in its fourth year, the mighty R6 needs to pull something special out for 2010 to keep one-step ahead of the game. Rumours ha...
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/10/2010 16:47:33
Endorsed by many as the best superbike in 2006. The K6 Gixxer holds a special place in the heart of Niall Mackenzie, here's why...
Click to read: Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6 owners reviews, Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6 specs and to see the Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6 image gallery.The standard GSX-R1000 is the best performing bike in its class on the racetrack. Fact. In 2006 Brendan Roberts, then a 21-year-old UK-based Aussie racer,...
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Nick Sanders' advice on sportsbike touring
By Nick Sanders on 07/01/2011 13:46:37
The world's a big place. And there's a lot of ground to cover quickly. Nick Sanders is known for his globe-trotting adventures
Years ago you went round the world on a BMW and took two years to do it. But today you can ride round the world on a sportsbike and do it in a month or two.People say Yamaha's R1 is a track only bike and uncomfortable for long distances. The truth is it's an extremely suitable ma...
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Rossi committed to Ducati
By Visordown News on 27/04/2012 09:19:10
"Leave Ducati? I wouldn't even think of it. We have a contract in place, and I'll give my very best right up until the end."
to the speculation ahead of this weekend's race at Jerez. Quoted on GPOne, the Italian said: "Leave Ducati? I wouldn't even think of it. We have a contract in place, and I'll give my very best right up until the end. The chances of seeing me on another bike
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Southern Comfort - Sussex Touring
By Luke Ponsford on 04/11/2010 16:03:52
The mighty V-Rod takes a day off for a leisurely jaunt around Sussex - the ideal place for bendy roads, tasty scenery and oddly-named ale
), but there are still enough hours to complete a fair amount of ground. If you're south-east based, like me, and are set on covering a county in a day, Sussex is undoubtedly the place to go. If you're coming from further afield, find a B&B and phone in sick the next
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Advanced Riding Course: Trackday riding etiquette
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/03/2010 14:24:48
The trackday paddock can be a daunting place. For track newcomers Niall advises a calm approach at your own speed – after all, it’s no race
When it comes to trackdays, the psychology of riding starts way before you even get near a circuit. I’ve always felt there are many riders who would love to take part in a trackday but fear they will be too nervous or intimidated so never get round to it. The fact is if you can r...
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Face Off - Mackenzie V Hislop
By Stuart Barker on 23/04/2010 09:45:54
In 1998 the fiercest battle between two team-mates took place in British Superbikes. Niall Mackenzie and Steve Hislop set the racing scene alight with their increasingly vicious clashes
“Now we know the rules - there aren’t any.”Niall Mackenzie was not a happy man. Usually one of the most jovial riders in the paddock, his brow was clearly furrowed in the post-race interview. It was Oulton Park, 1998, the second leg of the second race of the BSB season and the so...
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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
Find an excellent example and you'll realise why this was one of the key machines that transformed sports bikes. "Life changing,"' as Whit would say. So let's set the context: early '80s sports machines were heavy and wallowy.The first GSX-R750 (it was sold as a 400 in 1984 in Ja...
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First Ride: 2008 BMW F800GS
By Jon Urry on 22/09/2010 11:24:41
The world becomes a smaller place as BMW’s iconic cross-continental all-road battleship welcomes a new mini member into its family.
Click to read: BMW F800GS owners reviews, BMW F800GS specs and to see the BMW F800GS image gallery.Embarrassing myself in front of someone fairly important in the motorcycling community is becoming a bit of a trend of mine recently. Last month I had wheelie stage fright while Bri...
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