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First Ride: 2006 BMW R1200R
By Tim Dickson on 01/04/2008 22:26:08
Another new Boxer hits the road. On looks alone this one won't set the world on fire, but surprise, surprise, it's quite good fun.
They say: "Benefiting from the most advanced technologies" BMWWe say: "But not from a fresh new look... " Tim DicksonSlowly, all of BMW's R-series, 1150cc Boxer-engined range have been superseded by lighter, more modern, slightly groovier models
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Understanding Bore and Stroke
By Tim Dickson on 05/11/2010 16:38:16
Your engine's bore and stroke dimensions play a vital part in the way it produces power. Here's how
It's all very well saying this, that or the other is slimmer, narrower, shorter or more shiny than before, but sometimes it helps to explain things in more detail to really understand the benefits.Earlier this year we were treated to an all-new R1. 'It's got radial brakes so it s...
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Second Chance: 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6R
By Tim Dickson on 02/12/2010 15:55:26
Overlooked when new, the second-hand metal that's got us thinking, 'Now that's a good idea...'
What were they thinking, we wondered, way back in 2002 when Kawasaki launched the 636cc ZX-6R A1P. Simply boring out the previous J-model's motor by 36cc seemed like a lazy man's way to better performance.It was, as far as many of us were concerned, cheating. Not only that, but i...
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Living with a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 Fazer
By Tim Dickson on 16/07/2006 09:57:24
Tim Dickson likes his Fazer FZ1 dirty
July 2006I've got an FZ1 Fazer and I'm trying to love it. Trouble is, it's got issues. For a start the suspension is firm (which I like) but harsh and poorly controlled (which I don't) - it's telling that the rear shock actually works much better two-up. In fact, the Fazer makes ...
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Living with a 2004 Yamaha YZF-R6
By Tim Dickson on 15/06/2004 10:18:07
Tim proves that the Yamaha R6 can handle the tracks, the commute and life as a tourer
August 2004Tyres this month. I've swapped the standard D208s for Pirelli Diablos, primarily to see what difference a 120/70 front (120/60 is standard) made to the R6's handling. Why Diablos?Pirelli (along with Metzeler) are alone in listing 120/70 fronts as a recommended R6 fitme...
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Living with a 2007 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom
By Tim Dickson on 16/05/2007 11:19:49
The office puts the V-Strom through some hard miles
May 2007As life goes by you realise that with each change a part of your youth is lost forever. The Few bikes have had a tougher start to life than our short-term long-term DL650 V-Strom. Within minutes of arriving at the office it was loaded up with luggage and laden with electr...
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Living with a 2005 GSX-R1000 K5
By Tim Dickson on 15/07/2005 12:24:27
The vert thorough Tim Dickson five the mighty GSX-R1000 a year-long review. What's it like to live with?
July 2005Right about now, the longterm test bikes turn up. Some people have had theirs for a while, but the GSX-R1000 was worth waiting for. I was asking, Suzuki were offering, it was a match made in heaven. Urry even delivered it to my desk. A brand new, zero-mile GSX-R and a su...
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