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First Ride: 2011 KTM 125 Duke
By Mark Forsyth on 01/04/2011 09:45:03
Every bit as good as we'd hoped...
of oil or coolant on the track is testament to the unburstability of this smooth, refined little engine. It’s not like any of us were trying to be kind…On the road, if you’ve just leapt off a 2011 Fireblade, the 125 Duke is slow. In 125 terms it doesn
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Bimota Tesi 3D tested around Brands Hatch
By Mark Forsyth on 11/08/2010 12:15:43
If you’ve never ridden a Tesi and never wanted to, now is the time to re-adjust your head and embrace weirdness
@ 7500rpm Torque 75ft/lb @ 5750rpmBore & stroke 98 x 71.5mm Compression ratio 11.0:1 Front suspension 115mm monoshock forks, fully adjustable preload, rebound and compression dampingRear suspension monoshock, fully adjustable preload, rebound
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First Ride: Husqvarna Nuda 900
By mark forsyth on 28/10/2011 10:22:27
BMW makes Husky road bike
the frame designer a few sleepless nights. Red rocker cover is a crazy Husqvarna-only modification, said to be worth 2bhp.Oversquare bore and stroke of 84x81mm of the dry-sump motor runs a fairly giddy 13:1 compression ratio. Power is a claimed 103hp
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First Ride: Harley-Davidson Sportster 72
By mark forsyth on 09/02/2012 13:09:06
Air cooled armpits
The Sportster is the Ducati Monster of the H-D family – entry level. Although you can trace the Sportster’s roots back to the 1952 Model K (the first unit-construcion Harley) it was the 1957 XL with its overhead valves that started the Sportster
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First Ride: Honda Crosstourer review
By mark forsyth on 17/02/2012 11:29:36
Built for comfort
it makes you wonder why they didn’t do it before. The pull from tickover now is BANG-instant. Stand up on the pegs and tweak the throttle open and you can barely hold on, it’s so strong from 1, 2, 3,000RPM. Just the job.The other modifications to the base
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