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1. Rate this ride: Suzuki DR650 urban-scrambler

   ... who are happy to modify and customise their large capacity dual-sport machine into something unique. And with an abundance of aftermarket ... The TS series (see above) was Suzuki’s first dual-sport aimed at the masses, and it’s clear to see how its 1973 to 1975 ...

   HazaMck - 06/09/2019 - 12:29 - 7 comments

2. The 2021 Kawasaki new model line-up gets unmasked!!

   ... above, the first we see is clearly a member of the Kawasaki dual-sport family. The video that accompanies it shows a bike transitioning ... machine, with loads of ground clearance, wire wheels, and dual-sport tyres. This we believe to be the KLR650 heavyweight enduro machine. ...

   Simon Hancocks - 07/10/2020 - 16:19 - 1 comment

3. First ride: Triumph Tiger 800 XCx review

   ... as it fought for grip but it still delivered drive, even on dual-sport tyres. The XCx also has confidence-inspiring handling, turning ... to refuse to re-start when you release the brake. On those dual-sport tyres, the result is that the rear can stay locked until you come to ...

   Steve Farrell - 23/09/2019 - 00:52 - 0 comments

4. Back-to-back test: BMW R1200GS Adventure vs Honda Africa Twin review

   ... GS. My biggest concern was probably the Michelin Anakee III dual-sport tyres, which looked basically like road rubber with slightly deeper tread in the middle.  The Africa Twin was on dual-sport tyres too – Dunlop Trailmax – but they at least looked more the ...

   Steve Farrell - 23/09/2019 - 09:35 - 6 comments

5. Racing a Yamaha XSR700 X-Tribute at the Bike shed Festival

   ... front and rear suspension is as soft as French Brie, and the dual-sport tyres make any spirited riding somewhat interesting…  ... the XSR so much more enjoyable to ride. In addition, the dual-sport tyres could do with changing. Yes, they look cool, but they aren’t ...

   HazaMck - 07/10/2019 - 17:42 - 1 comment

6. Retro bike group test: Yamaha XSR700 vs Ducati Scrambler vs Bonneville Street Twin vs Guzzi V7 II

   ... but one designed with a different purpose. Its fat dual-sport tyres make the road seem more distant than the XSR700’s Pirelli ... disc seems to offer more initial bite. Again though, the dual-sport Pirelli MT 60 RS tyres are a limitation. The front doesn’t ...

   Steve Farrell - 23/09/2019 - 09:35 - 0 comments

7. CFMoto 700 CL-X ADV soft-roader completes middleweight triumvirate

   ... the 700 CL-X ADV has a larger 19-inch front wheel, dual-sport tyres, wire-spoke wheels and a raised beaked front nose, but ...

   Ollie Barstow - 22/07/2022 - 10:37

8. UK road test: Suzuki V-Strom 650XT review

   ... flange in the rim to allow tubeless Bridgestone Trail Wing dual-sport tyres. And it’s grown a beak. The result is 'more ...

   Steve Farrell - 23/09/2019 - 09:35 - 0 comments

9. Aprilia Terra 250 off-road machine spotted

   ... 250NK. The bike is a ruff and ready style dual-sport machine, featuring long-travel suspension, a split cradle frame and ...

   Simon Hancocks - 24/04/2020 - 13:24 - 0 comments

10. Tiger 800 XC goes the distance

    ... never used on an ‘adventure’. Most are too heavy with dual-sport tyres which don’t cut the mustard on off-road adventures. But if ...

    Andy Stevens - 23/09/2019 - 00:52 - 0 comments

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