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Used Review: Honda CB600F Hornet
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/04/2008 21:49:32
Born in 1998's naked middleweight boom, the Honda Hornet has evolved into a more capable, practical machine than the tiny-tanked original model.
Honda's Hornet has always been a handsome machine, but despite being up against some tough competition it's attracted a cult following.It began in 1998, when Honda (and Yamaha with the Fazer) decided they'd had enough of Suzuki topping the sales
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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?
When it was launched back in 2001, the Fazer 1000 was being touted as a sports bike alternative. In reality it was very close to a sports bike, but mainly on price: a whopping £8100, or nearly £1900 dearer than the Bandit 1200! An R1 was only a
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Second chance - Honda VTR1000 Firestorm
By Visordown on 16/06/2010 10:19:39
A look at one of the most popular motorcycles made by Honda, the VTR1000 Firestorm
Click to read: Honda Firestorm owners reviewsHow do you fancy a V-twin 1,000, good for a genuine 155mph, set in a sleek alloy beam frame offering more than passable handling, decent brakes and damn fine build quality for a starting price of £1,500
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Second chance: Ducati Multistrada 620
By Jon Urry on 07/01/2011 15:29:06
Ill conceived Italian mismatch or a bloody good secondhand buy - Jon Urry gets intimate with the Multistrada
MUCH LIKE THE child of two very closely related redneck hicks the baby Multistrada was never going to be a looker. Launched in the middle of 2005 the 620 was the entry level Multistrada from Ducati, aiming to cash in on the surprising success of its
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Used Test: Kawasaki ZRX1100
By Chris Moss on 14/09/2010 13:33:34
The ZRX1100's retro styling absolutely rocks...And it's got a flexible and powerful motor, boasts sporty handling and is a bit of a bargain to boot
.Launched in 1997, the ZRX was aimed at giving 40-somethings a bike that was none too fast, easy to ride, comfy, and above all, familiar - reminding them of the bikes they rode as youngsters, before they were burdened with the wife and 2.2 kids lifestyle
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Niall's Spin: Kawasaki ZX-6R (1995 - 2005)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 10:25:12
Niall gives his verdict on a decades worth of Kawasaki ZX-6Rs
Click to view: Kawasaki ZX-6R owners reviews, specs and image galleries.KAWASAKI ZX-6R (2005-'06)The sensible pick of the modern ZX-6RS. The model became incredibly track focussed for 2003/04 and took a few steps back towards reality
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Buyer Guide: Yamaha Fazer 600
By Visordown on 13/10/2010 15:15:35
The ultimate buying guide to the Fazer 600 written by the people who actually own the bike...
are underrated so there’s plenty to be had on the used market from about £2,200.Continue the Yamaha Fazer 600 Buyer Guide
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Used Review: Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/04/2008 22:11:44
Ten years ago the Super Blackbird was celebrated as the fastest and most powerful thing on two wheels. Now, it's 'just' a very fast, big, sports tourer with an enviable reputation for quality.
of a carburated XX will not fit the injected machine. You have been warned.FORKS 1996-1998 models' front springs start to sag by about 15,000-20,000 miles. The best way to check is to form a vertical fist and see if it will slide easily between
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Class of '89: Honda RC30 V Ducati 851
By Jon Urry on 17/11/2010 11:53:24
It’s 1989. Superbikes are on the cusp of being quite brilliant, and Honda’s RC30 and the 851 Ducati are now leading the charge
of British star and current 500GP rider, Niall Mackenzie, a man not unfamiliar with RC30s. As well as owning one himself Niall raced the RC at the Suzuki 8-hour in 1987 and 1988, sticking it on pole in ’88 and leading the race before the engine went bang
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Buyer's Guide Review: Kawasaki ZX-7R
By Visordown on 24/01/2012 09:52:10
The ultimate buyer’s guide for the Kawasaki ZX-7R from the people that ride them
: £1680 PRIVATE: 35K MILES: £1430 1998 DEALER: 30K MILES: £1850 PRIVATE: 30K MILES: £1570 2000 DEALER: 23K MILES: £2250 PRIVATE: 23K MILES: £1910 2002 DEALER: 16K MILES: £2400 PRIVATE: 16K MILES: £2040OWNERS SAY...“Since 2002 I’ve run a trackday ZX-7R
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