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Used Test: Manx Norton
By Niall Mackenzie on 26/12/2006 12:17:02
Niall has revisited the Goodwood Revival, looking to improve on his initiation with the Manx Norton
the occasion. Dani Pedrosa take note!Built: 1950-’62Basis: DOHC air-cooled single derived from a 1930s design. The chassis was the breakthrough, using a steel duplex frame with pivoted swingarm for superior high-speed stability – and comfort, hence
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Second Hand Dream Bikes - Yamaha RD350LC, Honda RC30, Ducati 916SP used test
By James Whitham, Niall Mackenzie & Jon Urry on 13/04/2010 16:51:46
Whitham, Mackenzie and Urry spill the beans on owning the bike of your dreams, sometimes it’s Heaven and sometimes it’s Hell. RC30, RD350LC and 916SP revisited.
.Which is exactly what we’ve done. Jon, Niall and James have all managed to scratch that dream bike itch and ended up owning the bike that means more to them than anything else. The way they managed it might vary, but the result is the same – a bike that brings more
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Used Test: Ducati Desmosedici GP5
By Niall Mackenzie on 14/09/2010 16:46:14
Ducati have kept it simple, but the Desmosedici is on the cusp of greatness. Niall bagged a go
- the 42mm forks have carbonfibre outer tubes for added stiffness, surely a future 'must have' for the sportsbike aftermarket.Continue reading Niall's test of the 2006 Ducati Desmosedici 2/3
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Used Test: Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/09/2010 14:39:16
The Fireblade is fast, comfy and even has a bigger engine. What more could you ask for?
Click to read: Honda CBR900RR Fireblade owners reviews, Honda CBR900RR Fireblade specs and to see the Honda CBR900RR Fireblade image gallery.A SENSIBLE BLADE? This version isn't as hairy as previous or later models - but it's still an exceedingly fast motorcycle. Problems are pre...
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSX1300 Hayabusa
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 16:35:40
Suzuki's Hayabusa is another motorcycle with a face only its mother could love, with the speed and agility of a dolphin and the looks of a beached whale
to the Honda's 178).But for all that speed the thing that impresses most about the Suzuki is its surefooted front end feeling, both on the track but especially on the road. On many bikes I often struggle to get a good feeling from the front when riding
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Niall's Spin - Triumph TT600 (2002-03)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 16:15:13
Originally released as a challenger to the supersport crown held by the CBR600 and R6, the Triumph TT600 never really lived up to it's potential
of all, not only does the TT's press pillorying mean used prices are in bargain basement territory, but by going for the '02/'03 models you'll also get the ones that came with the most sorted fuelling and most of the hideous stutters of the '00/'01 models
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Niall's Spin: Honda VFR800 (2002-2005)
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 16:20:42
Arguably the original sports tourer and certainly the best - or at least that was the case before Honda monkeyed with the formula when it relaunched the VFR with VTEC in 2002..
I love the looks of the VFR with its mix of clean lines and angular bits, and the techno dash and ergonomics are spot-on too. And it's got a single-sided swingarm, which always does it for me. The VFR looks like a sports bike, and goes like one of five years ago or so. But there'...
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Niall's Spin: KTM 950 Adventure (2003-04)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 12:04:00
Niall spins his review on the KTM 950 Adventure, an exotic dirt bike that makes an excellent touring machine
Click to read: KTM 950 Adventure owners reviews, KTM 950 Adventure specs and to see the KTM 950 Adventure image gallery.Made by the house of Austrian madmen otherwise known as KTM and using top-spec components, the 950 Adventure is incredibly
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Niall's Spin - Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (1992-93)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 15:35:43
The creator of modern sportsbikes is now a reserved classic in the world of it's offspring, Niall Mackenzie takes a look at the orginal Honda Fireblade
of more caring owners wanting a modern classic and have even had TLC lavished on them already.All in all, a used FireBlade of this vintage is a rare and beautiful thing. Providing, of course, it's still beautiful. Beware garishly 'personalised' bikes
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSX-R600 (1997-98)
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 11:23:21
The early GSX-R600 is a winner. Yes it's an extremely capable sports/track bike but it's reliable and can be pressed into everyday or even holiday duty too
you would find it an especially fabulous year for GSX-R600s.Having finally realised their GSX600F was as useful to the perfromance world as a shopping trolley, Suzuki withdrew the old dog in 1996 and replaced it with the GSX-R600. Now we were talking
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