Europe, on my motorbike and the Italian border is within reach.With my steed being a 2000 Cagiva Gran Canyon, with the fine two-valve Ducati 900 motor, I thought it fitting to make my first bike pilgrimage to the Cagiva factory. Riding around Varese
, the Cagiva boasts inverted forks and Brembo brakes. It might sound like a tastier proposition than the Suzuki but be warned – the build quality isn’t on a par with the Japanese machine and will need plenty of TLC to keep it looking mint. Bike spec: Length (mm
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