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Niall's Spin: Ducati ST4
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 14:27:07
With an engine donated from the exotic 916 how does Ducati's sport tourer compare with the rest of this tough market, Niall Mackenzie investigates...
what is at its heart a race-based motor it will need rigorous maintenance to keep it on song. For example valve clearances and cambelts need checking and cambelts replacing every 12,000 miles, which will set you back about £600. But buy smart and with a
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Niall's Spin: Suzuki GSF600S Bandit (2000-01)
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 10:53:47
Niall spins his reviewing yarn on the bike that launched the budget middleweight craze way back in the mid 90s
by a specialist for under £100.Key ID: distinguish from the outwardly similar Bandit 1200 by the skinnier, steel swing arm, thinner rear tyre and no fuel gaugeWalk away: from hideously neglected hounds. There are loads of Bandits to choose from so go
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Niall's Spin: BMW R1200 ST
By Niall Mackenzie on 11/10/2010 15:11:08
With a face that only a mother could love the BMW R1200ST held it's own in the sports tourer class, despite it's looks
well. BMW R1200 ST SpecifcationsEngine 1170cc, oil/air cooled boxer twinTop speed 125mphPower 110bhp @ 7,500rpmTorque 84.8 ft/lbs @ 6,000rpmBore x stroke 101 x 73mmFront suspension TeleleverRear suspension ParaleverFront brake Single 320mm disc Rear
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Niall's Spin: 2000 Honda Fireblade CBR900RR
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/10/2010 15:59:52
With an exciting family pedigree the 2000 Honda Fireblade had the unfortunate moniker of the 'sensible 'Blade'. Niall Mackenzie gives his feedback of the CBR900RR-Y
Walk away: if it's got a dodgy old alarm fitted - there's plenty without2000 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade SpecificationsEngine 929cc, liquid-cooled, in-line fourPower 150bhp @ 11,000rpmTorque 76 ft/lbs @ 9,000rpmDry weight 170kgSeat height 815mmFuel capacity 18
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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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Mackenzie on acquiring throttle control
By Niall Mackenzie on 09/11/2010 15:45:28
Riding god, Niall Mackenzie, imparts his wisdom on mastering the twist of the wrist
used to your bike's power and delivery by launching it off the line. Next, get to a smooth corner, one that you know, and go through it with a partial throttle to see what happens. Then open it a bit to see what happens, and close it a bit to see what
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My S1000RR has stopped but it's only a broken chain.
By Niall Mackenzie on 15/09/2011 21:48:11
I know there has been a lack of blogging on my S1000RR recently and that’s because it’s broken, but only a little bit.On July 18th I was at Silverstone looking after some Bahnstormer BMW customers, when late in the afternoon something hit me
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Niall's Spin: 2006 Honda CBR125R review
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 13:56:23
If you're a biking novice, perfect your skills with this baby Honda, which seems far more simple than complex.
anyone can ride the baby CBR, as proved by both our '0-180mph in a day' biking novice Peter Fickling and my own 12-year-old son, Taylor, who has had hours of fun on one of these at the Ron Haslam Race School.Ron uses them for his 'On Track' experience
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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
riders it delivers big time in many other areas.Its 98bhp (claimed) four-cylinder engine comes from the 1998 CBR600 and is just right for this funky naked middleweight. Unsurprisingly the engine and gearbox are super slick. I did quite a few 500-mile
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Motorcycle Track Guide: Silverstone GP
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/07/2011 11:21:33
Get the racers knowledge of the new Silverstone GP circuit with Niall Mackenzie
. There is first class cafe, acres of garage space and paddock so visiting this circuit will always be a very civilised experience. For MotoGP and F1 there is a new start/finish and pits complex but the original pits and paddock will be used for track days
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