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Multistrada gets new titanium colourscheme
By Ben Cope on 06/10/2011 08:47:59
Minor tweaks and a new colour scheme for Ducati's top-selling motorcycle
DUCATI'S Multistrada 1200 gets minor tweaks and new colours for 2012.All of the 2012 models will have revised seats with comfort-enhancing increased rider’s seat length front and rear.The Multistrada 1200 S Touring will also be offered in a brand
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Five of the best big scooters
By Ben Cope on 23/05/2011 15:35:32
You want to ride without gears but you don't want to sacrifice engine capacity? Step through this way...
-the-line punch. It's 800mm seat height isn't the lowest in this class but is lower than most motorcycles. With a weight of 221kg this Yamaha scoot is around the same weight as the equivalent engined motorcycle and lighter than most of the maxi-scooters listed
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First Ride: Triumph Tiger 800
By Ben Cope on 08/11/2010 16:29:23
Triumph's new Tiger 800 enters a competitive market. So, is it any good?
have given the Tiger 800 a few really nice touches that I reckon will help them steal sales from the competition. You can adjust the seat height by removing the seat and flicking a bar that jacks the height up by 20mm. I didn't jack the seat up
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2010 BMW S1000RR vs. 2012 S1000RR
By Ben Cope on 29/02/2012 14:29:25
A look at what's new on the 2012 BMW S1000RR
2011 Model2012 ModelCapacity (cc)999cc999ccBore/Stroke (mm)80.0/49.780.0/49.7Max Output (bhp)193193Max Torque (lb-ft)8282Compression Ratio13.113.1Final Drive Ratio1:2.5881:2.647Wheelbase (mm)14321422.7Tank Capacity (L)17.517.5Wet Weight (kg)204204Price (OTR)£10,950£12,295BMW's 'n...
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Technically speaking: Ducati's 1199 Panigale
By Ben Cope on 13/02/2012 15:45:48
A look at the technology behind Ducati's ground-breaking new superbike
weight distribution, which Ducati claim minimizes weight transfer and aids stability. It's certainly stable at the front end, especially under braking.The rear subframe is aluminium too, weighing just 2.1kg. The rider's seat is 30mm further forward, while
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Automatic: How Honda's future will affect you
By Ben Cope on 02/11/2011 10:00:43
A look at the technical side of Honda's new Integra. You might not want an automatic gearbox, but Honda's future-tech innovations could influence the next bike you buy
Honda has put a significant chunk of investment into gearbox automation over the years but they've ramped it up recently with Dual Clutch Technology (DCT), as seen on the VFR1200FA and now DCT is in its second generation in the new Integra.Clearly Honda believe it's the future, y...
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Top 7 cruisers with huge engines
By Ben Cope on 25/07/2011 11:09:39
Motorcycles with engines that are bigger than you'll find in most cars...
If you want a large capacity cruiser but the 8.2-litre, 3-ton, 6-metre long motorcycle pictured here is just a bit excessive for you - or you don't quite have the garage space for it - then read on.We've chosen one motorcycle for each manufacturer from their current range, the on...
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BMW scooters confirmed
By Ben Cope on 22/02/2011 11:58:19
Despite BMW's denial of an electric C1, the scooter rumours were true
THE BMW Concept C scooter revealed last November will spawn two production derivatives as part of the firm's 2012 model range.BMW Motorrad vice president Hermann Bohrer has confirmed that the company will launch two maxi-scooters at the Milan show in November this year and that t...
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Finally: ZZR1400 picture leaked
By Ben Cope on 10/10/2011 08:48:37
Snapped at a dealer conference in the USA
No it's not another teaser video but the first shot from inside the North American Kawasaki dealer meeting where works drag racer Rickey Gadson has grabbed a few seconds of footage showing the 2012 ZZR1400 (ZX-14R).No details as yet, but we're looking at 1440cc and somewhere nort...
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Aprilia's new Tuono V4R
By Ben Cope on 26/09/2009 16:53:11
For years the Tuono has been Aprilia’s best-seller. Inevitably then, here’s the V4 version
version has a useable passenger seat. I imagine it’ll get a style makeover too as this doesn’t look like a finished bike at all – far from it.”
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