the whole machine sways left and right with the motion of the crank, which is kind of cool, and once on the move there are just enough vibes through the pegs to give it a healthy dose character without being intrusive. The engine has been tuned for torque

, that’s where the market is, although Honda UK say there’s a move towards cruisers in this country, too and they hope the whole ‘bigger is better’ philosophy of the VTX will win UK sales. So, it’s a good, comfortable, well-braked bike. Despite sheer size

. Overall: One of the best bikes Ive owned, Maxton suspension front and rear, taller Givi screen and an extended fuel tank and a Scott oiler made it into a good European mile muncher.I should never have moved onto a Varadero :-)) even older git: ONLY HAD

it and be home in time for pre-dinner drinks. At least that's how I see it.While getting acquainted on the move, I note how relatively skinny and minimalist the bike appears. BMW has jettisoned the GS's Telelever front end and chassis in favour of proper USD

, semi-practical and with real character tiggy: I'VE HAD A FEW BIKE'S AND BY FAR THIS IS THE BEST Strengths: Engine,Brkes and handling Weaknesses: Engine,Brkes and handling Overall: Another FANTASTIC Ducati yet again they moved the goal posts in the naked

start to move. Give too much of a handful below that and the Pegaso responds with a wet-fart-under-a-bath-towel note from the twin exhausts, and little else. But the motor has been breathed on by Aprilia to sacrifice bottom end urge for top end go

. It needs a slip of the clutch to get going but once on the move doesn’t really cause many problems. And anyway, the extra power is worth the sacrifice.The new engine pulls noticeably harder than the current model’s while still retaining its smoothness. Most

you have seen the white one. It’s stunning. But both bikes just ooze quality and style.To ride despite looking all angular and short the RC8 is actually really roomy. For a tall person like myself (over 6-foot) there is plenty of space to move

, the previous set of Pilot Power were excellent, so moving to the 2CT's seemed to promised even better performance. Unfortunately, I was to find out to my cost, that the 2CT's take much longer to warm up, and when they let go, they let go VERY quickly. pollocks

and best of all great feel - you feel the bike move slightly as you use the throttle in a corner. Just enough to let you know not to be silly. Stable under brakes and drop in very fast - too fast for road use I would think. Rawdon: Best grip and feedback