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ZX-10R. Worth the weight?
By mark forsyth on 18/11/2010 11:17:03
Sykes' performance points to massive improvements
The whisper on pit lane is that 2011 will be a good year for the green K.Our moles within the racing circles tell us that apart from more power and less weight (always handy), the new ZX-10R's main advantage is not these two factors but rather its
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Living with a 2009 Kawasaki ER-6n
By Mark Forsyth on 23/01/2010 12:13:17
Perfect for slicing through sleepy country towns and getting stern lectures from not-so-sleepy country coppers. This fiery twin has got what it takes to entertain
and surfaces. And half an hour in a car.Power is far less important than the upright riding position. Low, short, manageable dimensions, forgiving, predictable handling and beautifully-balanced weight distribution make it a hoot to ride whether you’ve got four
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Kings of Cornering: Part Two
By mark forsyth on 08/08/2011 10:51:55
Triumph, triumphs
of rake, 89.1mm of trail and a 1395mm wheelbase) aren’t exceptionally radical but the combination of a very slim motor and the bike’s overall weight distribution (including rider) makes the steering package very, very front-end focussed.The speed at which
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5 steps for better braking
By Mark Forsyth on 28/06/2011 16:16:07
Want to brake like a pro? Read our guide
weight over the back of the bike keeping it flatter and allowing you to brake harder as a result.2: FeetIn this situation, with the back wheel already in the air - any application of back brake is useless so all the rider's concentration should
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5.7 litre V8 monowheel. What could possibly go wrong?
By mark forsyth on 02/08/2010 10:58:06
Not strictly a tankslapper but....
Mad people. Dontcha just love 'em?If you've ever experienced the sheer physical weight of a small block Yank V8 you'll understand the full implications of this crash video. It is not the sort of engine you want to be mixed up with whilst
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Milan Show: Honda CBR250R
By mark forsyth on 02/11/2010 09:59:13
Skinny 250 single. Rumoured to be pretty good on fuel, too...
in the steel tube chassis for perfect weight distribution.Two colour-ways will be available.
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Kings of Cornering: Part Five
By mark forsyth on 11/08/2011 11:29:26
GSX-R600. Balance of power
in.It’s the balance of the bike that impresses the most. On the very limits of edge grip the communication from both front and rear tyres is huge. It’s no surprise that Suzuki spent many months optimising weight distribution with some fanatical
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First Ride: 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600
By Mark Forsyth on 17/12/2010 11:00:17
Can Suzuki revitalize the competitive supersport category with the all-new GSX-R600? Mark Forsyth does some laps of Almeria to find out
that would have humbled a litre bike of fifteen or twenty years ago. Isn’t that fast enough for you?Let’s forget about the engine for a moment. The bulk of Suzuki’s development work has centred around the chassis side of things and making sure that weight
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Mark Forsyth's review of the CBR600RR ABS
By Mark Forsyth on 12/06/2008 11:52:52
Ex-Performance Bikes Editor - and Bol d'Or winner - reviews the CBR600RR ABS for Visordown
. The price will be announced sometime soon. Whatever it costs it will be an effective insurance against damaged body panels, flattened silencer cans and missing footrests… and what price is your life?You can read Mark Forsyth's full review in the next issue
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2010 Honda VFR1200F world launch test
By Mark Forsyth on 04/06/2010 12:34:57
One of motorcycling’s worst kept secrets - Honda’s top-secret VFR1200F. Visordown were among the chosen few to ride it at the Sugo circuit in Japan
could get both feet flat on the floor because the seat and waist of the bike are incredibly narrow. Think anorexic wasp.Bulk and weight have been shaved off the engine too. The V4 is a nifty bit of design. Yes, it’s conventional in the sense that it’s a
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