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Niall's Spin: Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide (2002-03)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 12:38:56
The Daddy of the Mackenzie clan gives his take on the Daddy of the Harley family, the Ultra Classic
Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, 2005 BMW R1200CLHarley-Davidson FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide SpecificationsEngine 1450cc, air cooled v-twinTop speed 108mphPower 65bhp Torque 80.8 ft/lbs @ 3,300rpmCompression ratio 8.8:1Bore x stroke 95.3 x 101.6mm
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/10/2010 16:47:33
Endorsed by many as the best superbike in 2006. The K6 Gixxer holds a special place in the heart of Niall Mackenzie, here's why...
is always preferable. Best bike on the track? Definitely. Best 1000cc sports bike for the road? Maybe, but the Fireblade and the R1 are right up there too.Suzuki GSX-R1000 K6 SpecificationsEngine 999cc, liquid-cooled inline four DOHCPower 151bhp @ 11,200rpm
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First Ride: 2006 BMW R1200GS Adventure
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 20:03:34
If you fancy a lap of the planet put one of these on your shopping list. R1200GS gets the Adventure treatment
in competition and customer sales, so for 2006 the best-selling R1200GS is now available in Adventure guise.The new GS wasn't built specifically to circumnavigate the globe, but its increased 33-litre, 465-mile fuel range alone means you'd struggle to find
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Niall's Spin: Ducati ST3
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/10/2010 15:07:36
Niall looks back at Ducati's mellow and now defunct entry in to the world of sports tourers
.4 ft/lb @ 10,000rpmCompression ratio 11.3:1Bore x stroke 94 x 71.5mmFront suspension 43mm Showa, preload adjustmentRear suspension Monoshock, fully adjustableFront brakes 2x 320mm front discsRear brake 245mm discDry weight 201kgSeat height 820mm
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Niall's Spin - Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 16:45:18
The boldest move for Harley-Davidson in recent history was the VRSCA V-Rod, Niall Mackenzie takes it for a Spin
Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod SpecificationsEngine 1130cc, air-cooled v-twinTop speed 130mphPowerTorque 74ft/lbs @ 7,000rpmBore x stroke 100.1 x 72.1mmCompression ratio 11.3:1Dry weight 272.2kgSeat height 648mmFuel capacity 14 litres (45mpg)Colours options Vivid black
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Niall's Spin: Honda VFR800
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 12:27:55
The VFR800 could be worse than its predecessor but it's still an institution to be reckoned with...
rather than underseat pipes and less angular styling.Walk away: if it needs the 16,000-mile service, which can cost £500 due to the complexity and inaccessibility of the V-four, VTEC-equipped motor. Console faults are also a costly fix.
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Niall Mackenzie column - Mar 2006
By Niall Mackenzie on 01/03/2006 11:06:28
Niall looks forward to the future of Virgin Yamaha on Pirelli tyres
did was undergo a fitness test; Chris Vermeulen was doing it all year in 2005, going to Japan for consultations.The ultimate test is where the rider is either put on a bike or a treadmill and has to keep going to the point whereby he just can't do
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Jan 2008
By Niall Mackenzie on 15/01/2008 09:53:11
Niall’s special friend has been riding the ‘08 Fireblade, and by all accounts it’s an incredible new bike. You needn’t worry about the styling when you’re riding it, he reckons...
the rebellious attitude of the Kawasaki ZX-10R or the wonderful looks of the Ducati 1098. It also doesn’t have the monstrous grunt of the Suzuki GSX-R1000 or the refined engine and chassis package of the Yamaha R1. Should you be in the market for a comfy, fast
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Niall's Spin: 1985-1986 Suzuki GSX-R750
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 09:14:44
The legendary superbike that marked it's place in history a quarter of a century ago, Niall reminisces about the '85 & '86 Suzuki GSX-R750
Suzuki GSX-R1100, 1988 Yamaha FZR10001985 Suzuki GSX-R750 SpecificationsEngine 747cc, 16-valve air/oil cooled in-line four DOHCTop speed 160mphPower 106bhp @ 10,500rpmTorque 47 ft/lbs @ 8,000rpmCompression ratio 9.8:1Bore x stroke 70 x 48.7mmFront brakes
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Niall's Spin: Honda Pan European ST1100 (2001-02)
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 10:02:48
Hundreds of coppers and thousands of Pan Clan members can't be wrong about the long-standing Honda tourer, Niall adds his praise
, 90° V-4Top speed 134mphPower 100bhp @ 8,500 rpmTorque 79ft/lbs @ 6,000 rpmBore x stroke 73 x 64.8mmCompression ratio 10.0:1Front suspension 43mm air-assist fork with TRACRear suspension Conventional damper with adjustable preload and rebound
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