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CBR1800RR (and that's pushing it)
By Ben Cope on 22/11/2012 12:33:55
...we salute crazy motorcycles and when it comes to this bike, we're standing to attention
's actually a 2010 Goldwing modified to take a 2005 Fireblade front-end and fairing. Once the front-end was in it dramatically changed the attitude of the bike, so quite a bit of work was needed on the rear shock to get the bike to sit properly
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The moment Checa took out Melandri
By Ben Cope on 24/02/2013 21:28:34
A big crash was just what Checa and Melandri didn't need at the first round but it's exactly what they got
Carlos Checa had a lucky escape at Phillip Island in Race One after out-breaking himself and clipping the back of Marco Melandri's bike on his way into the gravel.Melandri also came off as Checa's Panigale slid into the rear of his BMW S1000RR HP4
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2010 Honda VT750S now available in the UK
By Ben Cope on 17/06/2010 16:07:51
Retro-styled Honda hits our shores. And it's cheap too.
and is light and compact. Steering geometry has been specifically chosen to give excellent feedback and neutral handling, aided by a 19-inch front and 16-inch/150mm rear wheel. Sturdy 41mm forks and twin shocks, which are adjustable for pre-load, give a smooth
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Electronically speaking: Ducati 1199 Panigale
By Ben Cope on 15/02/2012 13:16:18
A breakdown of the most advanced electronics on any production Ducati
mode also reduces the DTC system intervention, provides a race-oriented EBC and front-only ABS with reduced anti-rear-lift-up and instantly reconfigures the instrumentation layout with a track-oriented display. Sport Riding Mode provides the road
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First Ride: 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R review
By Ben Cope on 16/12/2012 19:25:19
Forget 250s. This is the best handling bike you can buy.
need to accelerate engine parts, the more you’ll have to accelerate the rear wheel.The engine changes don’t stop there, the inlet vales are no longer steel and are replaced with titanium alloy valves, shaped to improve air flow. The exhaust valves
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First ride: Triumph Daytona 675R track review
By Ben Cope on 12/04/2012 12:07:34
We ride Triumph's top of the range Daytona on Bridgestone's new S20 tyres
Click here for the 2013 Triumph Daytona 675 R review.The Daytona 675R is £1400 more expensive than the standard 675 but I think it should cost more.Your 16% additional premium gets you Öhlins 43mm upside down NIX30 forks and an Öhlins TTX36 rear
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New: Klim Traverse Gore-Tex jacket
By Ben Cope on 17/02/2011 16:12:22
Established snowmobile clothing brand is a newcomer to motorcycling
® OVERLAYS IN HIGH WEAR AREASGENUINE LEATHER PANELS ON INNER LEGWAIST ADJUSTERS ON NYLON WEBBING BELTGATHERED ELASTIC IN REAR WAIST BANDINTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STORM FLAP COVERING YKK® FLY ZIPPERTWO YKK® FRONT THIGH ZIPPERED INTAKE VENTS WITH STORM FLAPSTWO YKK
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2011 Z750R vs. 2013 Z800
By Ben Cope on 10/12/2012 12:02:18
A comparison of the outgoing Z750R's specs against the new Z800's
-range compared to the Z750.The final drive is different too, with the Z800 carrying a 45-tooth rear sprocket, up 2 teeth from the Z750R which will aid acceleration and throttle response.Despite the Z800's engine being 1kg lighter, the Z750R is 5kg lighter all
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First Ride: 2013 Honda CBR600RR C-ABS review
By Ben Cope on 26/03/2013 13:45:50
At a freezing-cold Donington where even the mighty Ron Haslam struggled to get heat in the tyres, we ride Honda's revised Supersport offering. In between mugs of hot tea.
600RR without ABS.The ‘Brake-by-Wire’ system works like this: when you squeeze the brake lever, the brake fluid puts pressure on sensors in the ‘Brake-by-Wire’ clever box of tricks. The brakes-only ECU senses the pressure, assesses front-and-rear wheel
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Harley Davidson Rocker C - first UK ride
By Ben Cope on 26/08/2009 17:06:49
If you're after a slice of custom cool but don't want to sacrifice your savings, or marriage, check out the latest Harley Softail
has been developed specifically to fit the massive 240-section rear tyre and additional 4.5 degrees of rake to the 36.5 degree front forks.It sits long and low and looks mean – just like a custom should. Infact, the seat is so low, it’s one
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