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Living with a 2006 Triumph Scrambler
By James Whitham on 15/06/2006 16:49:10
James Whitham knows a thing or three about bikes. So how did he get on with the Triumph Scrambler?
of riding I do from home is typically short-haul. Nipping to a mate's house, shooting down to B&Q for another power tool (it's an affliction of mine) or dodging off to a local cafe for a brew. So mostly A roads with a bit of traffic on it then
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First Ride: 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/11/2008 12:08:31
Honda doesn’t do quirky on its sportsbikes without a very good reason. Niall puts Honda's new superbike through its paces
Jonny Rea Fireblade Onboard Lap2008 CBR1000RR SpecificationPrice:£9,995 basic, £11,995 as testedEngine: 1,170cc, air-cooled, 4v boxer Power: 105hp @ 7,250rpmTorque: 85bhp @ 5,500rpmFront suspension: Telelever, full adjRear suspension: ESA Paralever
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KTM RC8 vs. Ducati 1098 - Euro Fighters
By Jon Urry on 22/10/2010 11:55:07
KTM's plan could be seen as audacious; take on the benchmark boss, Ducati’s 1098. So, should Ducati be scared?
The end of a very long road is in sight, and I’m actually quite nervous. In my hand I have the key to the beautiful, yet slightly menacing-looking white bike that sticks out from the row of Japanese sportsbikes it currently nestles within. I’m about
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First Ride: 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1
By Niall Mackenzie on 02/04/2008 11:15:27
First out of the blocks for 2007 and hoping to stay there, Yamaha's new R1 looks the goods. But is it? Who better to say than Niall Mackenzie, ex-GP god turned mortal.
Yamaha's target for the fifth generation R1 was simple - to put it back on top as the best superbike on the road. But equally as important was for it to be the best on the track. To achieve these targets a performance increase was necessary
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Motorcycle Radar: 2002
By Roland Brown on 03/12/2010 13:42:30
Roland Brown is a world class swordsman, entertainer, poet, scientist, boxer, ladies' man and motorcycle journalist. Only one of those is true.
of the Pass, it was clear that the Tuono had raised the bar in the naked V-twin class.Launch TediumThere are few places better for holding a launch than Fuerteventura, a Canary Island whose scruffy, volcanic interior is ringed by an amazing road: superbly
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Living with a 2008 Suzuki RM-Z250
By John Cantlie on 16/05/2008 10:14:14
John Cantlie reviews the RM-Z250 and reckons he has a pathetically mis-aligned mindset. We'd agree.
are doing booming business in well-organised trackdays. £30 on the day, ride for as long as you like. Unbelievable value for money compared to the astronomical prices that road circuits are now charging.Huge thanks to Mercedes who loaned us a Vito 120 van
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Llexeter: the great call of China
By Sachin Rao on 24/03/2013 10:05:00
What's behind the success of Lexmoto and Pulse?
to find suitable bikes that can fill a market niche. Suppliers visit us here too. We carefully consider a factory’s reputation, quality and products and select models based on our knowledge of the UK market’s needs. We test them on UK roads and put them
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2008 Honda Fireblade launch - riding impressions
By Tim Skilton on 22/12/2007 14:12:27
Tim Skilton gives us his thoughts on Honda's new flagship
Donington Park) Honda are keen to point out the new, ninth-generation Blade's been built with road riders in mind, rather than racetrack fanatics.The circuit is built on featureless, pancake-flat terrain, making corner recognition difficult for anyone
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Valentino Rossi crash update
By Visordown News on 05/07/2010 16:18:21
News on the crash recovery of Valentino Rossi and his alleged move to Ducati MotoGP in 2011
signed to join Marlboro Ducati next year, giving way at Yamaha for young rival Jorge Lorenzo.See the full Valentino Rossi Misano test gallery here.Although no official confirmation was forthcoming at the circuit, Italian Press reports put the sign-on fee
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Second Hand
By Jon Urry on 12/10/2007 12:49:25
With a £5000 budget we delve into the second-hand market to test four of the best used bargains around, the 2001 Aprilia Mille, 2000 Duacti 748, 2001 Honda Fireblade and 2001 Suzuki GSX-R750
budget for the bikes in this test I was amazed at the gems we uncovered. A call to D&K Motorcycles, one of the largest second-hand dealers in the UK, soon provided an absolutely mint 2002-model Aprilia RSV, a very tidy 2001 Honda FireBlade with a few
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