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Used Test: Aprilia RSV-R
By Bertie Simmonds on 10/04/2008 19:28:42
The original Ducati spoiler is more practical and arguably more exotic too. Plus the spec'd up 'R' version can be had on the used market for as little as £3,000. But beware, she has a few issues up her skirt.
on in 1999, but they got it right first time. The RSV-R appeared a year later. It was capable of giving anything a run for its money on a race track but it's comfy on the road and doesn't have any major reliability issues either. The 1,000cc RSV-R is the mid
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Niall's Spin: Honda CB600F Hornet
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 15:17:24
In 2005 Niall Mackenzie had a short fling with the Honda Hornet, here's what he had to say
Click to read: Honda CB600F Hornet owners reviews, Honda CB600F Hornet specs and to see the Honda CB600F Hornet image gallery.For around nine months, I enjoyed the company of a burnt orange 600 Hornet. It wasn't my first choice for a long
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Niall's Spin: Kawasaki Z750
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 15:59:46
Niall passes on his wisdom and knowledge of Kawasaki's middleweight naked
Click to read: Kawasaki Z750 owners reviews, Kawasaki Z750 specs and to see the Kawasaki Z750 image gallery.The Kawasaki Z750 has to be one of my preferred middleweights. Five and a half grand buys you this sharp looking, 100bhp naked bike with my
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Japanese Muscle: Yamaha Vmax used review
By Jon Urry on 26/10/2010 11:27:38
In 1985 Yamaha launched an unashamed brute of a bike. Born on the drag strip the V-Max was a mass of metal and chrome which instantly drew a cult following. Now, 23 years on, does the old master still command any respect?
Click to read: Yamaha Vmax owners reviews, Yamaha Vmax specs and to see the Yamaha Vmax image gallery.“It’s like a 140bhp shopping trolley, totally lethal, have a good time.” These were the parting words from the DK salesman as he handed over
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Buyer Guide: Triumph Daytona 675
By Visordown on 06/10/2010 09:18:27
All the info, and barring a few moans most of it good, on Triumph’s middleweight missile from the people who know it best – owners
’s packs much more torque than its rivals, sounds fit and snorty and it’s incredibly involving and satisfying to use.On the road the 675cc triple makes a much better power plant than the revvy fours. If that sounds like we’re about to say it’s not so good
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Used Test: Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-1300R review
By Chris Moss on 15/09/2010 14:34:17
Fancy having your brain scrambled by speed? Not averse to a bit of time in chokey? If the answer to either is yes, then the 190mph Hayabusa is for you.
of others.If owning the most-mph motorcycle ever really matters to you, then a used Busa is preferable to a new one simply because it won't be restricted. Wind on the throttle of a pre 2002-spec Hayabusa for long enough and you will be transported up to a
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Buyer Guide: BMW K1200 & K1300
By Visordown on 04/10/2010 17:01:48
BMW’s big bastid K1200/1300 bikes reviewed and rated by the people who actually own them. If you want the lowdown, here it is...
Click to view: BMW K1300 owners reviews, specs and image galleries.Click to view: BMW K1200 owners reviews, specs and image galleries.BMW don’t make brand new engines for their bikes very often. The last one was the original K-series flat four
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Used Test: Yamaha Fazer 1000
By Bertie Simmonds on 16/08/2008 21:50:12
Eagerly anticipated but horrendously expensive on its launch, the Fazer needed a price cut before gaining the popularity it deserved. But what about a used one?
grand more. A year later Yamaha took the hint and lowered the price to a 'mere' £7234. Suddenly, it all made more sense and the bike began to pick up a good following.It was still pricier than the Suzuki Bandit, but it was more modern and higher-spec
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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
Click to read: Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide owners reviews, Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide specs and to see the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide image gallery.Unlike the 'Sportsters' which aren't sporty
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Buyer Guide: BMW F650 Series
By Visordown on 12/10/2010 14:31:09
The ultimate buying guide for BMW’s lightweight adventure bike
with the toughest off road conditions, the more manageable, compact F650 will keep chugging forward. It’s more reliable too. As Colin Luhrs, who owns a 2005 F650GS, says: “If Ewan and Charlie had used F650s they wouldn’t have needed so many back-up trucks”.Seventy F
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