flanks, narrow seat and low-rise Magura fat-bar handlebars are there because the 950 Adventure is a bike with genuine off-road roots, and therefore genuine off-road potential. Its 21/18 spoked wheels aren’t there for show either and where the others all

and takes getting used to. The KTM instantly feels natural, which is why it’s such an easy bike to hop on and go mental. The Ducati, on the other hand, requires a bit more time.Read more: http://www.visordown.com/road-tests/road

through its paces.Bridgestone's road tyre line-up is straight forward compared to some. The stickiest, sportiest tyre is the R10, an only-just-road-legal tyre designed with the track in mind. Then comes the BT-003 RS, the RS standards for Racing Street

:-) supabusa: BYE A UNICYCLE AND ATTACH YOURSELF TO THE BACK OF A PORSCHE Strengths: lots of fun Weaknesses: lots of fun Overall: can,t be taken seriously The Ozman: NOT A ROAD BIKE Strengths: IMMENSE POWER, GREAT HANDLING, FANTASTIC BRAKES !!! Weaknesses

. "Life changing,"' as Whit would say. So let's set the context: early '80s sports machines were heavy and wallowy.The first GSX-R750 (it was sold as a 400 in 1984 in Japan) was incredibly light at 176kg with sophisticated suspension and race-ready brakes

! Bill explained the V-Rod came out of Harley's shelved superbike race project VR1000 of 10 years ago and of the need to broaden their market base. "Harley-Davidson's racing genes are in the new Street Rod," said Bill. Racing? Yes, last year a V

with some real history behind it, Gilera.Oh yes. Here it was. A machine which, along with the little race-replica GFR125 was to help fund both Gilera's 250GP race team and the building of bigger and better road bikes. Now, the GFR was a gem. But it was a

-sharp brakes and handling plus a glorious engine. Its road manners are good, but to unleash all the potential it needs to be taken to its natural habitat: the race track. Bike spec: Dryweight (kg)161Seats2Seat Height (mm)810Suspension FrontInverted forks

that feeling that I should be racing all the time that I get when on a faired sports bike.It goes real well when pushed (GSXR Engine) but is very easy to ride slow or fast. It would make a very good 1st big bike for anyone.It did not get good press from some

In short:Big, refined and desirable trailie which does the business both on and off road. Only obstacle is the price Pros:Big, refined and desirable trailie which does the business both on and off road. Only obstacle is the price Cons:Big, refined