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First Ride: 2006 Yamaha FZ-1
By RobHoyles on 31/07/2004 23:32:02
Rob Hoyles rides the all-new FZ-1 in South Africa
If there's one thing that's sure to put paid to any chances of admiring of the breathtaking scenery along South Africa's spectacular coastline, it's a seriously fast motorcycle and a road that never seems to point in one direction for a moment
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Road Test: Triumph Sprint ST
By Jon Urry on 24/04/2008 21:30:00
Triumph have gone straight for Honda's sport touring jugular. Watch out VFR, here comes the new Sprint ST. Jon Urry flies to South Africa to ride it.
There are just over 400 people in the UK waiting very excitedly for a specific day to happen. This day may vary from one person to another, but each one will almost certainly have his, or her, specific day pencilled into their diary. It will probably be highlighted in red, but on...
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First Ride: 2005 Yamaha MT-01
By Jon Urry on 31/03/2008 20:28:22
It's big and bold, but is Yamaha's design-leading naked bike any good or just the product of an overactive imagination?Jon Urry travels to South Africa in search of answers.
. And that's all because of the engine.Trundling along a twisty South African coastal road at a steady 60mph the huge 1670cc V-twin motor is virtually ticking over with the rev-counter just nudging above 2000rpm. But even at such low revs the motor is right
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First Ride: Ducati 1098 review
By Niall Mackenzie on 02/04/2008 11:32:46
After the hype comes the reality. And for lucky Niall that reality is served on the silver platter that is Kyalami circuit in South Africa. And the verdict? Oh my word, are you ready for this?
.Striking looks, stunning performance and technology never seen before on a road bike are just three of the boxes ticked by the new Ducati 1098. Like the original 916 and Yamaha R1 this bike has just moved superbikes for the road into new territory
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Classic Scrap, Class of 1981 - Laverda Jota v Honda CB1100
By Jim Bowen on 13/04/2010 13:37:18
In one of the most fascinating periods in the modern superbike era, two exclusive and exotic race-bred motorcycles pass fleetingly on the showroom floor before going their separate ways.
events in the UK and South africa, the boys at Honda deemed the prestigious Australian Castrol Six Hour important enough, or a good enough excuse, to develop a no-nonsense, no expense spared limited edition jaw-dropper. Not unlike Roger Slater and his 3C
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Living with a BMW R1150GS Adventure
By Alex Hearn on 12/06/2002 12:21:45
Alex Hearn reviews BMW's 1150 Adventure with mixed views
the miles, the Adventure and me, and there's a big hole in my life without her - a very big hole. Also my plans for an Arctic camo paint scheme have been somewhat delayed... for now.November 2002After completing 1,100 klicks (mostly) off-road in Africa - see
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Chalk & Cheese, Niall & Whit, Triumph Street Triple R & BMW F800R
By Niall Mackenzie on 21/07/2010 15:55:36
Triumph’s riotous Street Triple R is the benchmark middleweight street bike, a bike so alive with character it’s arrival left big street bikes looking a little redundant. How does BMW’s new F800R compare?
’re as difficult to find as a Yorkshireman buying a round, so that can only be good for job security at Hinckley. I have however spent a fair bit of time on BMW’s F800-series bikes, having ridden the F800S and ST on their original launch in South Africa back
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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.
.The thinking behind my RMZ is to stay bike-fit (nothing will keep you fitter than motocross) let off steam in relative safety and feed my off-road bug. Due to the lack of decent green lanes in the South it’s actually easier for me to ride motocross than
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Road Test: BMW K1200LT vs. H-D FLHTC vs. Goldwing
By Jon Urry on 22/04/2008 22:00:32
A weekend of wine tasting on bikes that represent the more refined side of life. We explore France's Loire Valley from the comfort of three ultimate touring machines.
, Madame Marie-Claude Chauveau, and we were back on the wine. This time at just after 9am! After a quick education on why French wine tastes better than other wine (because the weather conditions are so static in Australia and South Africa the wine tastes
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