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Niall's Spin: 2006 Honda CBR125R review
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 13:56:23
If you're a biking novice, perfect your skills with this baby Honda, which seems far more simple than complex.
anyone can ride the baby CBR, as proved by both our '0-180mph in a day' biking novice Peter Fickling and my own 12-year-old son, Taylor, who has had hours of fun on one of these at the Ron Haslam Race School.Ron uses them for his 'On Track' experience
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First Ride: Moto Guzzi MGS-01 review
By Kevin Ash on 15/09/2010 11:52:35
After years in the sportsbike wilderness, Moto Guzzi has bounced back with the new MGS. It may lack the high tech credentials of its Italian V-twin brethren, but is it any good?
, fast BMW and reliable Buell. So assuming the next generation of school leavers can actually read or write, the new MGS-01 is going to confuse them horribly - it is a Moto Guzzi, and after scoring the first ride on a near production ready prototype, I
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First Ride: Harley-Davidson Street Bob
By Simon Bowen on 07/05/2008 21:04:02
Two issues ago we gave you the heads-up on Harley-Davidson's big plans for 2006. Here's the first instalment from its new line-up: the retro Street Bob .
these engines can be. This is my first thought as I chug out into the early evening sun and familiarise myself with the low-revving 'potato' engine sound. The twin cam 1450cc motor is somewhat strangled in standard form, but manages a pleasing exhaust note
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Niall's Spin: 2003 Kawasaki ER-5
By Niall Mackenzie on 21/09/2010 11:38:56
The commuter and courier favourite. But how does it stack up as a first big bike?
Don't fear: a few scrapes from light dropsAlso consider: 2001 Honda CB500, 2002 Suzuki GS500E
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First Ride: 2001 Yamaha BT1100 Bulldog review
By Alex Hearn on 27/03/2008 21:09:58
In some respects, Yamaha's new BT1100 Bulldog could be quite an important bike. Not, because of what it is (which we'll get to later) but for what it isn't.
around 1,063cc of old-school, air-cooled satin black V-twin engine, hoisted out of Yamaha's full stretch Drag Star, complete with a pair of Keihin carburettors, five-speed gearbox and shaft drive. It has a bigger, better breathing airbox
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Niall's Spin: Honda CB900F
By Niall Mackenzie on 28/09/2010 13:50:19
The Naked Bike that everyone forgot about but Niall Mackenzie tells us why Honda CB900F shouldn't be ignored.
off the Blade's top end to make the Hornet really exciting. It's still got some go though, and more than most will want or need from an upright naked machine.The bonus here is the chassis - it's a spot-on match for the motor. The riding position
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First Ride: Ducati SC1000
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/08/2008 20:50:48
Thirty-three years in the planning and Ducati's Sportclassics are finally here. But you'd better be quick if you want one.
ON THE 23RD of April 1972 I was 10 years old, Amazing Grace was at number one and I had just got back from Sunday School praying my folks would buy me that orange Raleigh Chopper in Halfords' window.On that same day in Italy something far more
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First Ride: 2006 Ducati GT1000
By Alex Hearn on 22/09/2010 11:10:10
Ducati's Sport Classics are retro cool but about as comfortable as an Indian bus ride. Now, with added comfort, comes the GT1000.
twin-pot calipers; the chromed spoked wheels are shod with old-looking, modern-compound Pirellis. An extra 25mm fork offset gives the GT a longer wheelbase (1425mm) and combines with lazier rake and trail for a more relaxed ride.The 1971 Ducati GT750
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First Ride: Honda CB1300S
By Alex Hearn on 07/05/2008 20:13:19
It may not be a latter-day CB1100R, and it may be a bit soft around the edges, but the retro CB1300S is still a capable, competent machine.
on the road, off the bottom and through the middle. The real punch happens after 5000rpm - and a tall top gear means you occasionally have to stir the five-speed gearbox for a swift overtaking lunge. The first time you ride the CB1300S you bask in its smooth
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Ducati 848 vs. Brands Hatch. Brands wins
By Barry Tavner on 04/11/2010 14:25:24
Highway to Heaven: Six bikes, six roads, six twats, six stories. The ruin of a potentially perfect day at his favourite piece of tarmac in South East England by Mr Barry Tavner
as they went to school.The ride to Brands Hatch was really chilled. The snappy fuelling and responsive, eager-to-rev motor making stretches like the echoing Blackwall tunnel a real grin-maker.I arrived in plenty of time for the Focused Events rider briefing
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