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BMW R1150R Rockster (2003 - 2005)
Price: £7710
Year: 2003
Reader rating: 4/5 from 3 reviews
In short:Wild looks and quirky paint scheme conceal a competent and well-built bike that goes, handles and stops well enough to be a laugh. Price is good too Pros:Wild looks and quirky paint scheme conceal a competent and well-built bike that goes
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Ducati 999S (2002 - 2006)
Price: £13995
Year: 2002
Reader rating: 4/5 from 1 review
In short:It’s a brilliant bike and everything it promises to be. In Bertie’s words; “It turns every roundabout into the Ascari Curve and constant radius turns into the Parabolica at Monza” Pros:It’s a brilliant bike and everything it promises to be
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Harley-Davidson VRSCA V-Rod
Price: £12995
Year: 2004
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
In short:The first Harley for years which is actually very different, while still being a Harley. Confused? Don't be, it's a great-looking, superb bike Pros:The first Harley for years which is actually very different, while still being a Harley
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Harley-Davidson Street Rod
Price: £10995
Year: 2005
In short:First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first sporty bike Harley has built for decades. And it goes as good as it looks Pros:First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first
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Suzuki VL800 Intruder Volusia
Year: 2004
In short:Excellent price and good ride quality mostly out-weighed by cheap finish and lack of any real character. Bikes like this are as much about how they look and make you feel as how they are to ride Pros:Excellent price and good ride quality
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KTM 990 Superduke (2004 - present)
Price: £8495
Year: 2005
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
In short:An Austrian brute pumped full of steroids is the only way to describe the first ever-pure streetbike from KTM. If Arnold Schwarzenegger was a bike he'd be the Super Duke… Engine capacity: 999cc Power: 118bhp Torque: 73.8lb ft Weight: 186kg
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Bimota SB8K Gobert
Price: £21348
Year: 2005
In short:This is one complete motorcycle, albeit a very expensive one. It would be the ultimate track day tool and probably the closest you can get to a pukka WSB bike for the money. Pros:This is one complete motorcycle, albeit a very expensive one
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Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (2007 - present)
Price: £10250
Year: 2007
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 15 reviews
In short:With a tyre-shredding 194bhp on tap and a fully revised chassis the original Hypersports bike is refusing to grow old gracefully. Hold on tight, because the 'Busa is back and is meaner than ever... Top speed: 186mph Production date: March
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Harley-Davidson VRSCR Street Rod
Price: £10995
Year: 2005
In short:First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first sporty bike Harley has built for decades. And it goes as good as it looks Pros:First came the V-Rod cruiser, now we have the Street Rod roadster - the first
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Suzuki GSX-R600 K4-K5
Price: £6804
Year: 2004
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 3 reviews
In short:While the engine is flexible, strong and useful, the 600 will appeal to a certain type of rider; one that likes to make engines scream, change gear at every corner and work the bike hard Pros:While the engine is flexible, strong and useful
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