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Used Review: Kawasaki ZX-12R
By Bertie Simmonds on 17/08/2008 21:32:11
It arrived on the scene in a blaze of green and tantalisingly promised 200mph motorcycling. It didn't quite deliver that, but it did become a well-loved machine with a loyal cult following.
from as little as 2000 revs, before dipping at between 5-7000 and then taking off again at 8000-9000rpm. Max power lurks around 10,000rpm. Owners report the ZX-12R runs fairly hot compared to other big-inch Jap fours. Servicing falls generally every
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Used Review: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/04/2008 22:11:44
Ten years ago the Super Blackbird was celebrated as the fastest and most powerful thing on two wheels. Now, it's 'just' a very fast, big, sports tourer with an enviable reputation for quality.
of a carburated XX will not fit the injected machine. You have been warned.FORKS 1996-1998 models' front springs start to sag by about 15,000-20,000 miles. The best way to check is to form a vertical fist and see if it will slide easily between
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Used Review: Suzuki GSX-R1000K2
By Chris Moss on 02/04/2008 22:19:29
This month, TWO finds that living with the first breed of GSX-R1000 is easier than you think.
Suzuki's GSX-R1000 made a huge impression on the biking world when it came out in 2001, as it totally outstripped the performance of all other superbikes of the day. If you wanted to be king, you had to own one.Things are different now and while its
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Used Review: Yamaha Fazer 1000 V Honda Hornet 900
By Chris Moss on 05/04/2008 13:18:13
Both these bikes are the product of 'modular engineering'. But do they represent a good buy?
at Pidcock's in Nottingham - 0115 969 2200 - for £4795) had 16,000 miles on the clock but looked almost new - a sure sign of a careful owner.Aside from the great engine and chassis the Fazer benefits from some detail touches to make life a bit easier all
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Niall's Spin: KTM 950 Adventure (2003-04)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 12:04:00
Niall spins his review on the KTM 950 Adventure, an exotic dirt bike that makes an excellent touring machine
MultistradaKTM Adventure 950 SpecificationsEngine 942cc, liquid cooled v-twinPower 97bhp @ 8,000rpmTorque 40ft/lbs @ 5,500rpmCompression ratio 11.5:1Bore x stroke 100 x 60mmFront suspension 48mm WP USD forksRear suspension WP shock with hydraulic spring
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSF600S Bandit (2000-01)
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 10:53:47
Niall spins his reviewing yarn on the bike that launched the budget middleweight craze way back in the mid 90s
Click to read: Suzuki GSF600S Bandit owners reviews, Suzuki GSF600S Bandit specs and to see the Suzuki GSF600S Bandit image gallery.By the time the Bandit got an update in 2000, it had been trounced by the Fazer, Hornet and Suzuki's own SV650
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Buyer Guide: BMW K1200 & K1300
By Visordown on 04/10/2010 17:01:48
BMW’s big bastid K1200/1300 bikes reviewed and rated by the people who actually own them. If you want the lowdown, here it is...
Click to view: BMW K1300 owners reviews, specs and image galleries.Click to view: BMW K1200 owners reviews, specs and image galleries.BMW don’t make brand new engines for their bikes very often. The last one was the original K-series flat four
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Buyer's Guide: Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
By Visordown on 31/01/2012 15:19:42
The ultimate buyer’s guide for Honda's 929cc and 954cc RRY, RR1, RR2 and RR3 Fireblades. The ultimate Honda CBR900RR Fireblade review.
.Compared to its peers, the Honda has a lack of bottom end compared to the R1 and GSX-R1000 of the day, but the ’Blade kicks in at around 6000rpm, beating even the 9R for torque before hitting around 140bhp at the back wheel at 11,00rpm (954cc we’re talking about
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Used test - 2002 Honda Transalp
By Chris Moss on 10/09/2010 13:25:12
Honda's Transalp combines true all-round ability with big mile comfort, so it may make sense if practicality is number one on your shopping list
Brit bikers have never really been turned on by off-road styled bikes. We've dismissed them as slow, soggy and unsexy and have only bought them in small numbers. But ignoring the virtues of these adventure sports machines is very much our loss
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Buyer's Guide: Triumph Daytona 600, 650 and 675
By George Chapman on 04/08/2010 15:41:00
All the info you need on Triumph's mid range Daytona sports bikes.
Daytona 600 can be picked up for as little as £2000. It's got fantastic handling and it's comfortable too. You can read our Daytona 600 road test review and read real world owner reviews of the Daytona 600.Triumph Daytona 650The Daytona 650 burst out
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