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2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Review
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Subdeck: £9849 | 1043cc 4cylinder | 140bhp | 82lb-ft The traditional sports-tourer class is supposed to be in decline, as increasing numbers of riders decide that versatility in a motorbike doesn’t mean just sports and touring, but crossing rivers and trekking up mountain trails too. Presumably nobody told Kawasaki, whose Z1000SX has been a…
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How to buy a Yamaha TZR250 2MA (1986-1991)
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The iconic race-bred 250 two-stroke that beats the competition on real-world roads. The mid 80s was the last great era when new two stroke motorcycles appeared with gusto. Yamaha had been busy tinkering with their RD350YPVS but needed a bike to compete in the quarter litre sector. The TZR250 lined up against Kawasaki’s all…
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Electric bikes are our future!
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A new breed of electric-powered off-road bikes are changing the way youngsters are getting into motorcycling, says Marc Potter. For the first time ever, electric-powered off-road bikes are now a truly viable alternative to petrol power, with firms like Kuberg, OSET and Mecatechno coming into the UK and lighting the imaginations of children and…
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Rieju RS2 125 Pro
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Razzing around on a 125 is still great fun, no matter how old you are and it reminded me of just how much fun and freedom two wheels gave me as a teenager. Is it me or are our young bikers spoilt for choice these days? When I was on ‘L’ plates at the…
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Derbi Mulhacén Café 125
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Derbi have done a good job at shrinking their 659cc machine. The bike looks great with deep black paint and those cheeky go faster stripes which give it a distinctive style, it’s nice to see something retro in the overcrowded race rep filled learner legal category. The Mulhacén may only be a four-stroke 125 but…
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Zontes Panther 125
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£1499 www.zontes.co.uk It may only cost £1499 but the Zontes Panther is well finished, sturdy, rides well and makes a great little commuter bike, or training school bike. Well recommended. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 125cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A1 Claimed power: 12bhp Fuel tank size: 15ltrs We…
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Zontes Monster 125
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£1499 www.zontes.co.uk The Monster is pretty similar to the Panther but has a roomier riding position, a higher seat and pegs placed further forward and lower down. A better option for the taller rider. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 125cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A1 Claimed power: 12bhp Fuel…
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YAMAHA XT660Z
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£6999 www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk Much more usable than the R version for the average road user, great styling and supermotard fun. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 660cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A2 Claimed power: 47bhp Fuel tank size: 23ltrs We say: Life is one big adventure!
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YAMAHA XT660X
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£6599 www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk Much more useable than the R version for the average road user, great styling and supermotard fun. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 660c Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A2 Claimed power: 47bhp Fuel tank size: 15ltrs We say: Great fun supermoto!
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YAMAHA XT660R
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£6499 www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk The XT660R isn’t for the nervous or short legged rider but if you want to get out and explore it’ll handle everything you can throw at it. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 660cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A2 Claimed power: 47bhp Fuel tank size: 15ltrs We say:…
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