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2014 Yamaha MT-07 review
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£5199 | 74bhp@9000rpm | 50lb-ft@6500rpm | liquid-cooled parallel-twin The MT-07 was designed with a very clear concept: big torque in an agile chassis; easy to ride by anyone; and very affordable. A machine that was adored by all of us on the World launch in Lanzarote, it could well be one of the most…
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2014 Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200ZE Review
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£12,799 | 111bhp@7250rpm | 86lb-ft@6000rpm | liquid-cooled parallel twin Adventure sportsbikes are currently the UK’s best-sellers, many coming fully-equipped with semi-active suspension, sophisticated anti-lock brakes, traction control and advanced engine management. MCM finds out how Yamaha’s newly revised Super Ténéré fares against its flagship rivals at the launch in Italy… Tell me about the…
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2014 BMW R nineT review
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£11,600 | 110bhp@7750rpm | 88lb-ft@6000rpm | air/oil-cooled boxer twin 90 years in the making, the R nineT was inspired by the Bavarian company’s history with boxer engines. From the traditional riveted oval VIN plate, to the modern S1000RR derived forks, it’s a bike that mixes old-school design values and simplicity, with the latest handling…
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2014 MV Agusta Brutale 800 review
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£10,990 | 125bhp@11,600rpm | 60lb-ft@8600rpm | liquid-cooled inline triple Labelled a ‘second bike, not your main bike’ by MV Agusta boss Giovanni Castiglione, the new Brutale 800 Dragster is built specifically for livening-up Sunday afternoons with its punchy inline triple, short wheelbase handling and distinctive looks. Just don’t take the Dragster near a drag…
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2014 Thunderbird Commander review
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If you just glance at the T-bird Commander’s shape and shiny twin-headlight grin, there doesn’t seem to be much difference between this latest mean-and-moody parallel twin and the Thunderbird Storm with which Triumph gave its cruiser line an extra dollop of menace back in 2011. Dig deeper though, and the Commander is very different…
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2014 Triumph Thunderbird LT review
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£13,999 | 93bhp@5400rpm | 111lb-ft@3550rpm | liquid-cooled parallel twin It’s exactly 50 years since the Beatles arrived in America and became an even bigger British hit there than the Triumph Bonneville. Triumph’s recent attempts to recreate that level of success in the cruiser dominated US market with the Thunderbird have come up short. But they’re…
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How to buy a Yamaha YZF R125
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Styled just like the Yamaha R6, the YZF R125 offers credible big bike looks and handling for learners or commuters alike. It was a long time coming. Yamaha’s last saucy 125 was the 1990’s TZR125, a machine which was lusted after by the then learners who’ll now be in their 40s. I know, I…
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2014 BMW R1200GS Adventure review
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£14,765 | 125bhp@7750rpm | 92lb-ft@6500rpm | liquid-cooled boxer twin There’s an obvious problem in trying to evaluate this updated R1200GS Adventure following a launch ride that was done and dusted in time for lunch. But then again, even a week-long tour would hardly do justice to a boxer that was designed to circumnavigate the…
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2014 Ducati 899 Panigale review
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£12,496 | 898cc liquid-cooled V-twin | 148bhp | 73lb-ft The 899 Panigale looks almost identical to the 1199 that began the Panigale family two years ago, but it’s distinctly different — and not just in its engine capacity. Basically the 899 has been created to be a bit more of a practical streetbike than the…
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2014 Honda CBR250R review
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£4100 OTR I 249cc 4-stroke single I 26bhp I 17.6 lb-ft@ 7000rpm Honda introduced the CBR250R with the idea of fusing the handling and styling of their iconic, large capacity CBR range, with a smaller engine for riders after a first bike, better fuel economy, or just something nimble to chuck around town. With brand…
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