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Niall Mackenzie Column - Aug 2007
By Niall Mackenzie on 01/08/2007 19:24:22
The latest superbikes are festooned with complicated technology, but Niall isn't sure that all these electronic bells and whistles do anything for the riding experience...
with no slipper clutches were beating riders who had them. And so to the gear position indicator. You start the bike, select first gear and the digital read out on the dash says '1'. Brilliant! You pull away, change into second and hey presto it says 2. Fantastic
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Niall's Spin: 2006 Yamaha R1 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 15/10/2010 12:54:16
Niall takes the 2006 Yamaha YZF-R1 for a spin and delivers his review
is relatively straightforward as changes are easy to feel. One of the best looking bikes of 2006 is unquestionably the R1 SP with its Öhlins suspension, lighter wheels and slipper clutch - great bike if you have loads of cash but unless you're looking
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Niall Mackenzie Column - May 2006
By Niall Mackenzie on 01/05/2006 15:25:54
This month the wee Scott gets worked up about Triumph, Rossi, F1 and Learjets
17,000rpm but the engine's mid-range power means you don't have to downshift three gears when you want to pass a truck. Apart from not having a slipper clutch, it has most of the other bells and whistles - together with a much improved build quality
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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.
shows there's work to do yetSPECS TYPE - SUPERSPORTSPRODUCTION DATE - 2007PRICE NEW - £9400ENGINE CAPACITY - 998ccPOWER - 177.5bhp@12,500rpmTORQUE - 83.1lb.ft@10,000rpmWEIGHT - 177kg SEAT HEIGHT - 835mmFUEL CAPACITY - 18LTOP SPEED - 186mph0-60 - n
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Niall's Spin: Triumph Daytona 675 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 17/09/2010 16:13:42
After a week in Malaysia on the Triumph Daytona 675 launch recently I was looking forward to the odd road test during the year
sensations in biking don't happen that often for me nowadays but this is definitely one, and in every sense of the word. Maximum rpm is around 14,000rpm, which is at least 2000rpm shy of the competition, but it's in the mid range where this across
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Road Test: Suzuki GSX-R1000K5
By Niall Mackenzie on 24/04/2008 21:05:24
Probably lighter, certainly faster, but is it any better? Definitely. Niall Mackenzie rides the new GSX-R1000 at Eastern Creek.
but significant capacity hike helps increase torque, while an extra 1500rpm on the upper rev limit (now 13,500rpm) contributes to a boost in top end power. Lighter titanium valves help here, while a new shape combustion chamber, reinforced crank and conrods
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First Ride: Aprilia Tuono 1000R
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/05/2008 20:30:48
Too fast, too furious? Niall Mackenzie takes a walk on the wild side onboard Aprilia's Tuono 1000R.
with radial brakes, which are powerful to the point of fierceness, fully adjustable suspension, as well as Aprilia's take on a slipper clutch. Which isn't bad spec at all, considering the price tag of £7648 - if you snap one up before January 1. After
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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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Road Test: Ducati 999s vs. 1098s
By Niall Mackenzie, Jon Urry on 26/05/2008 15:34:01
The 999 didn't win so many hearts, but it won a lot of races. The 1098 has us weak at the knees but can it perform? Dukes go head-to-head in Spain.
you're changing up just after 10,000rpm.On the 999 this whole process is much less physical as everything happens at a slower pace, especially on corner exits. As always this affects top speed, which was confirmed as the best speed I saw on the 1098
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Road Test: Supersport Superstars
By Jon Urry, Niall Mackenzie, James Whitham on 24/04/2008 18:56:19
How do you split five of the best supersport machines ever made? It's not easy, but using two of the UK's most successful and experienced racers, a Spanish race track and a day's riding on dry mountain roads is certainly a good start...
NEW - £6849ENGINE CAPACITY - 599ccPOWER - 101.5bhp@12,200rpmTORQUE - 47.7lb.ft@10,000rpmWEIGHT - 161kgSEAT HEIGHT - 820mmFUEL CAPACITY - 17LTOP SPEED - 159.8mph0-60 - n/aTANK RANGE - 135MILESSPECS - TRIUMPHTYPE - SUPERSPORTPRODUCTION DATE - 2005PRICE
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