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Ducati 749 Dark (2005 - 2007)
Price: £8695
Year: 2005
Reader rating: 4/5 from 1 review
them – but this baby 999 has come close to converting me. For a start, I liked the matt black finish, which contrasted well with the standard chrome fork legs and the big white dash, plus I’ve always thought black is the only colour that suits
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Hyosung GT650 Comet
Price: £3995
Year: 2004
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 1 review
is also followed by the Hyosung, along with roughly similar geometry, upside-down forks and twin front brake discs. Having gone that far, Hyosung’s R&D crew presumably thought there wasn’t much point in trying to disguise their baby’s inspiration, so
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Michelin Pilot Road 3
Year: 2012
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 12 reviews
. I ride a 1050 Tiger, and I don't baby it, so getting that kind of mileage out of a rear tire is acceptable to me. Weaknesses: Getting 6+K out of the rear tires. I ride a 1050 Tiger, and I don't baby it, so getting that kind of mileage out of a rear
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BMW R1150RT (2001 - 2004)
Price: £9910
Year: 2001
Reader rating: 4/5 from 10 reviews
windscreen - oh yeah, baby! Weaknesses: Ride this one for weekends on the Costa del Sol or pizza in Roma. Agile, for a touring model. Good foul weather protection. Lots of storage - a week's worth of groceries or a month's worth of travel gear. Adjustable
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Ducati 848 (2008 - present)
Price: £10695
Year: 2008
Reader rating: 5/5 from 2 reviews
Pros: Cons: Engine capacity: 849cc Power: 134bhp Torque: 71lb ft Weight: 168kg Seat height: 830mm Fuel capacity: 15L Full Review: Ducati’s baby superbike has always been an overlooked beauty. Visually identical to its bigger brother the supersport
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Kawasaki VN1600 (2003 - 2009)
Price: £8545
Year: 2004
are thirsting for a refill. No need for a rev counter, as let’s face it, you are hardly gonna over-rev this baby, what with cruising at what feels like 3000rpm all day long. Just kick back and enjoy...The controls are user friendly. Easy to reach, basic
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Suzuki Burgman AN650 (2004 - present)
Price: £7899
Year: 2004
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 9 reviews
- I have seen a few surprised looks!! CrazyHeart: great scooter lots of whistles_could be lighter and better milage_it makes a great baby gold wing Strengths: best comfort_speed_acceleraltion_bells and whistles_ NO CHAINS_reliable Weaknesses: best
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Honda VFR400 NC30 (1988 -1994)
Year: 1990
Reader rating: 4/5 from 6 reviews
Pros: Cons: Top speed: 128mph Engine capacity: 399cc Power: 60bhp Torque: 27.7lb ft Weight: 175kg Seat height: 705mm Full Review: Baby RC30 complete with ridiculously tall first gearBack in 1995 I owned an NC30. In my teenage eyes it was a thing
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Honda CBR900RR Fireblade (1992 - 1995)
Price: £7390
Year: 1992
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 5 reviews
supersports bikes Overall: Had this baby from new done 76,000 miles on it including half of Europe and several Track days. only had to replace dicky thermostat and faulty rectifier at about 72,000 miles. Bike still original except for braded hoses.If you want
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Kawasaki ZX-9R E1/E2 (2000 - 2001)
Price: £8320
Year: 2000
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 7 reviews
baby thou's!Soooooo comfortable you can ride all day. Great riding position to cruise and scratch.Still looks good (after all these years)Nice aggressive styling that looks very purposeful.Great all round performance, keeps up with near enough
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