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KTM 690 Duke (2012 - present)
Year: 2012
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
and powerful, ok , it doesn't have a screen but the seat is at least comfortable compared to what I'm used to. Add to that the amazing fuel economy and handling and you've got a great alternative middleweight. Overall favorite thing is the lightness of it when
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Honda CB500F (2013 - present)
Price: £4650
Year: 2013
Reader rating: 4/5 from 1 review
and not as manageable.Even experienced riders who may want something a bit more manageable or a commuter bike should not be disappointed. I was initially worried that this bike would be too small for lanky gits like me, but at 6'2", it's a lot more comfortable than my
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Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F (2009 - )
Price: £6499
Year: 2009
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 3 reviews
in Fance is more than adequate. Overall: Great value first big bike. It hasn't let me down on any of the rides I've done so far. I'm planning a few longer rides soon so my opinion on comfort may change but I would strongly recommend at least a test ride
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Moto Guzzi California EV Touring (2004 - )
Price: £8679
Year: 2004
Reader rating: 4/5 from 2 reviews
required even with the big screen. I feel comfortable riding it now, once I had made new brake and gear pedals it was a lot easier to ride. how Guzzi get away with the pedals the way they are beats me they're just "wrong" and spoil a good bike.
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Ducati 749R (2003 - 2007)
Price: £13995
Year: 2003
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
gears and fill your ears with the best soundtrack ever. The brembos make stopping fast real easy, gearbox is surprisingly light, steering is sublime. Comfort for me at 6"3" is perfect...200 miles no problem Weaknesses: the R feels very special to own
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Honda FMX650 (2005 - 2009)
Price: £5200
Year: 2005
Reader rating: 4/5 from 3 reviews
, while the Pirelli tyres are sticky enough to cope with everything even an experienced rider can dish out. And the rest of the basics work well. The brakes are sharp, seat comfortable, riding position good and the seat has fold-out bungee hooks, all
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Benelli Novecento TRE Tornado
Price: £11500
Year: 2004
Reader rating: 4/5 from 1 review
,sublime handling and brakes,awesome triple motor,exclusivity Strengths: You reallty stick out in a crowd on this bike,and you get inquisitive punters where ever you go.I dont 'do' kneedown but its the best handling bike i've owned and its surprisingly comfortable
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Kawasaki GPZ500S
Price: £3499
Year: 1994
Reader rating: 4/5 from 5 reviews
.Headlight is ok, fitting a brilliant white 60/55w (halfords)bulb means you can tilt the headlamp up to see further down the road Tito: good overall bike Strengths: Fuel economy is very good and is very comfortable Weaknesses: Fuel economy is very good and is very
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BMW R1150GS Adventure (2001 - 2005)
Price: £8495
Year: 2001
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
shock unit and progressive damping and both it and the Telelever front really take the hits. Over a sea of potholes stretching over a mile the GS could be ridden at more or less any speed – in fact the faster you went the more comfortable it got
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Yamaha Midnight Star 1900 XVS1900A
Price: £9999
Year: 2006
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 7 reviews
to polish petev: An awesome beast but a pussycat. Strengths: Individual styling.Roomy and comfortable.Agile handling for the type of bike it is.Motor has grunt has grunt and then more grunt.Excellent build quality. Weaknesses: Individual styling
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