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  1. Road Test: 2004 Yamaha R1 vs. 2007 Yamaha R1

    ... Like the brakes on the new 1098 Ducati, it's the instant braking connection that's most noticeable from any other road bike to date. I found the best approach was to use two fingers for light braking and three fingers for high speed hard braking. It took a few laps to ...

    Niall Mackenzie - 10/05/2024 - 04:21 - 0 comments

  2. KTM RC8-based RC690 supermono

    ... said Christof describing the ride, “Cornering and braking is totally awesome. The riding is such that a smile is basically ...

    rgo - 10/05/2024 - 04:11 - 0 comments

  3. 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R review

    ... off from the dash (although road riders who like their braking slightly riskier can just pull the fuse out, track riders can fit a ... the relative weight bias towards the front of the bike. Braking was an Achilles heel on the old 10R but it has been enhanced on the new ...

    Ben Cope - 10/05/2024 - 03:49 - 0 comments

  4. First Ride: KTM 990SMT ABS

    ... the SMT’s ABS as they wanted it to enhance the bike’s braking and sporty ability, not just be a safety feature. Has it achieved this ... tarmac with the ABS taking care of any locking. Under hard braking in a straight line the ABS didn’t really kick in until the very last ...

    Ben Cope - 10/05/2024 - 04:14 - 0 comments

  5. In search of excitement with a Deauville

    ... Deauville - approaching Redgate. Then he brakes. No gentle braking, instead we go from flat out to full-on braking in an instant as I attempt to rip the Honda's pillion grab rails from ...

    rgo - 09/09/2019 - 03:05 - 0 comments

  6. Award-winning motorbike road markings “simple and cheap” way to improve safety

    ... rider’s speed, improving their road position, and their braking behaviour . Dubbed PRIME (standing for ‘Perceptual Rider ... and apex of the bend, and an improvement in the rider’s braking behaviour. Transport Scotland says there have been “No motorcycle ...

    Simon Hancocks - 15/01/2024 - 12:53 - 0 comments

  7. R1100S BoxerCup Replika (2003 - 2005) review

    ... telescopic forks, except there is much less dive under braking. When I tried some extreme front braking the powerful brakes would either lock the front wheel or the front end ...

    Ben Cope - 19/09/2018 - 03:49 - 0 comments

  8. 2021 Honda CMX 1100 Rebel specs, features, and details

    ... offers a middle setting for engine power delivery, engine braking and Wheelie Control/HSTC, delivering a relaxed ride at low rpm and ... revs rise. RAIN dulls down the delivery and engine braking and is matched to high Wheelie Control and HSTC. This is for relaxed ...

    Simon Hancocks - 24/11/2020 - 18:00 - 6 comments

  9. Yamaha Working on Anti-Dive and Anti-Squat Semi-Active Suspension

    ... and squat. The two forces that cause each situation are braking and accelerating. While braking (especially the front brake), the weight of the rider and the bike are ...

    Simon Hancocks - 21/05/2024 - 17:11 - 0 comments

  10. City Grip Winter review

    ... It provides improved grip in snow, wet and dry and effective braking. Its high speed, stability and maneuverability provide comfort in ... It provides improved grip in snow, wet and dry and effective braking. Its high speed, stability and maneuverability provide comfort in ...

    Visordown News - 19/09/2018 - 03:49 - 0 comments

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