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First Ride: Buell Ulysses XB12T
By Jon Urry on 22/09/2010 12:24:11
Spawned from the much-maligned Ulysses comes the latest entry to the adventure tourer world, Buell’s Ulysses XB12XT
but for Buell it’s very significant.So, for 2008, Buell has decided to capitalise on this success by launching the XT, which is basically a Ulysses with no off-road pretence. Not that you would really want to take a Ulysses off road to start with.Not much
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Niall's Spin: 2003 Kawasaki ER-5
By Niall Mackenzie on 21/09/2010 11:38:56
The commuter and courier favourite. But how does it stack up as a first big bike?
Click to read: Kawasaki ER-5 owners reviews, Kawasaki ER-5 specs and to see the Kawasaki ER-5 image gallery.BIG ENOUGH TO be a proper bike but easy enough for a learner to feel confident on and cheap to buy and run too. That's Kawasaki's bike school-favourite, the plucky ER-5.Oft...
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First Ride: 2008 Harley-Davidson XR1200
By Grant Leonard on 24/09/2010 13:49:31
With the launch of the XR1200, Harley-Davidson has achieved several firsts.
Knievel over a load of parked buses, ad nauseum (his, quite often).Harley’s third achievement is yet to register I think. They may have deeply offended their most loyal Stateside customers by taking a Harley icon, making it into a road bike and selling
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First Ride: 2003 Ducati Monster S4R
By Ben Cope on 14/09/2010 11:57:19
With 130,000 sold since 1993, the Monster has been (ahem) a monster success for Ducati. Now here's the sportiest version ever - the S4R
Click to read: Ducati Monster S4R owners reviews, Ducati Monster S4R specs and to see the Ducati Monster S4R image gallery.For me at least, the name Monster has always been a bit of a misnomer, but now I can get a bit fired up about riding a Monster, 'cos there's a new version br...
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Used Review: Honda Varadero
By Bertie Simmonds on 05/04/2008 22:44:23
Too big and pig-ugly is how the Honda Varadero been described but what's it really like to own?
number of people report that the 'box can be a little stiff, but aside from that there are no major problems. Check on the test ride.Continue
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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.
spot-on for low speed work in town and bags of fun out on the open road.Motorways will be a bit of a chore, but with the neat optional flyscreen fitted to the test bikes, a steady 95mph or so was easy enough.Suspension is soft and there's a lot of front
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First Ride: Honda CB1300
By Grant Leonard on 13/09/2010 14:36:47
Remember the Big One, the Honda CB1000? Well this is the Even Bigger One, a bike that, like its rider(!), combines massive muscle with definitive retro appeal
Click to read: Honda CB1300 owners reviews, Honda CB1300 specs and to see the Honda CB1300 image gallery.The trip to Sicily to test Honda's new naked bikes had more than a tinge of deja vu about it. In fact I've actually been there before on a Honda
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First Ride: 2003 Ducati 999S review
By Jon Urry on 13/09/2010 16:10:22
If you want a bike that makes you feel a million dollars whenever you ride it there is only one manufacturer to turn to
anticipated, and more. It's simply the most rewarding bike I have ever ridden on track. This may sound like gushing praise but the week before I rode the Ducati I was testing the best Japanese 1000cc sportsbikes around Rockingham and the 999S knocked the socks
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First Ride: 2008 BMW F650GS
By Jon Urry on 22/09/2010 10:43:06
BMW comes over all coy about the size of its new 798cc middleweight. What’s up lads, got something to hide?
road-orientated 19-inch front wheel. Doesn’t exactly sound a blast to ride, does it?Well don’t be mislead, the F650GS is a very good bike, in fact it’s easily BMW’s best new-rider bike to date. Obviously if you are already caning around on a Blade
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First Ride: 2006 Triumph Tiger 955i review
By Visordown on 13/10/2006 16:40:00
Triumph's trusty Tiger is comfortable, reliable and good fun to ride. But does it fall short anywhere? We find out
This review is part of the Monster Trailies Lap France mega-test review. Click the link for the rivals.Five more minutes in bed to savour the starched pillow and lumpy mattress - tonight the ground won't be as forgiving. My body feels like I
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