. On the bikes with the flat-spot at higher revs it was easy enough to change up early, well before the 8700rpm limiter. More worrying, on one of the bikes I was having the engine hesitate for a split second every lap when I had my left knee-slider planted

IgnitionElectronicValves Per Cylinder4CoolingWater CoolingStroke TypeFour StrokeDriveChain Performance: Top Speed V-fun: AS A FORMER RS OWNER: I THINK THE TEST REPORT IS SPOT-ON! Strengths: Weaknesses: Overall: Fantastically different machine

was easy to fall in love with, the handling's spot on its fast enough to put a grin across your face and the exhaust note is to die for, what a bike, what a shame about the bad points. s3lee: DESPITE THE NIGGLES ITS A CRACKER OF A RIDE Strengths: The Ride

the most from it.Despite being quite a big bike the 990SM doesn’t feel large when you are riding it. Shorties might struggle a bit at a standstill because the KTM is fairly tall, but on the go the weight distribution is spot on, making the 990SM feel

Pros: Cons: Top speed: 135mph Engine capacity: 749cc Power: 92bhp Torque: 60lb ft Weight: 186kg Seat height: 870mm Fuel capacity: 12L Tank range: 125 miles Full Review: As with most Italian things the styling is spot-on and very cool, although

the 848 at Spain’s Almeria circuit, a favourite spot for BSB teams when it comes to testing because it’s tight, twisty and has a mega long back straight. I’ve been there a few times before with the magazine so I was lucky enough to kind of know my way

better exiting corners. Pick-up was fine but there was a noticeable dead spot as revs built which became frustrating, although it was less noticeable on the road than the track.Read more: http://www.visordown

magnesium and the swathes of carbon fibre are absent. But these relatively minor changes knock a massive £2,550 off the asking price putting the Aprilia head-to-head with its Japanese rivals.On the track, these changes are hard to spot without a back

're looking for a sports machine then surely a 1198 with a full fairing would much better fill that spot.Finally, I couldn't find anyone who complimented the looks. Xchoppers: The Ducati Diavel is currently the fastest, best handling cruiser made. Strengths

, quiet, fit is perfect (obviously subjective) and it gives you that smug satisfaction that its an Arai and will keep you safe should the unwanted happen... Overall: Spot on. Very pleased with it. phil_h: Super comfy for small heads Strengths: Excellent