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2009 Mavizen TTX01 review
Mavizen, the company behind the TTX01 superbike and promoters of the first ever zero-emissions international motorcycle race, have salubrious new headquarters in Gerard’s Cross, South Bucks. That’s where I found myself the last week of January. Chris Hodder, government relations executive of the BMF, was there too. We were to share the honour of being…
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2009 Kawasaki ZX-10R winter riding review
Changes to the latest version of the awesome Kawasaki ZX-10R make it more user- friendly, a move tester Ian Grainger gives his full approval. There’s a time and a place for riding nine-grand’s worth of one of the world’s fastest superbikes. Mid February, on damp roads and with the temperature just a tad above freezing,…
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Triumph Bonneville T100
Unashamedly celebrating the past, the Bonneville T100 serves a perfect reminder of how things used to be back in the days when open-face helmets were the norm and the Ace Café was doing a roaring trade with rockers.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE Online. One…
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2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000
For 2009 Suzuki’s GSX-R1000 is entirely new, but can it still work as well on the road as it does the track, or is this a motorcycle that is only good for one thing? Abusing tyres?Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE Online. Let’s get one…
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2009 Honda CBF125 Review
Honda’s all-new CBF125 may not be as drop-dead gorgeous as Yamaha’s stunning YZF-125 or as sporty looking as its popular CBR125 stablemate, but it’s a whole lot more practical, quite a bit cheaper and it’s not bad looking either. The 125 class has started to make a bit of a comeback at long last. For…
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2009 BMW R1200RT SE Reader Review
The BMW R1200RT has been described as the world’s best touring bike. Owner Graham Thompson thinks it’s that and so much more. This is his report of their first year and 10,000 miles together. Two bikes share my garage – a BMW R1200RT SE and a Harley Fat Bob. I love them both but for…
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2009 Suzuki GSX650F review
MCM freelance Bob Pickett took a Suzuki GSX650F for a 100-mile test ride and ended up buying it. He has now put 1000 winter miles on the clock and files the first of a series of reports we will be producing on life with the middleweight all-rounder. There can be no greater compliment than to…
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Winter riding tips and advice
Riding a bike through winter can be pleasurable. I am not talking about negotiating deep snowdrifts or skating on black ice. When the conditions are that bad it is best to leave the bike tucked up in the garage, but on dry sunny days, winter riding can be enjoyed as long as both you and…
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2005 Yamaha FJR1300 Reader Review
Two years and 49,000 miles on an FJR1300 have convinced former Bemsee sidecar champion David Bexley that the Yamaha – with a few mods – is the best big tourer on the planet. I am not a rider who changes bikes very often because I am of the firm belief that when the unexpected happens I…
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2009 Honda DN-01 Review
I guess most of you have seen pictures of the Honda DN-01 and regardless of your opinion about its appearance, you have to agree that it’s different. Personally, I was instantly attracted even though its futuristic styling looks to me like something out of a comic strip, rather than a machine that the mighty Honda had…
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Derbi Terra Adventure 125
High up in the mountains of Catalunya proved the perfect place for Derbi to launch two new learner legal bikes. Two very different machines sharing a common engine but their styling was worlds apart.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE Online. Feeling Adventurous? The Terra Adventure…
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2008 Honda Fireblade review
Since 1992 the mighty Honda Fireblade has etched its name into the subconscious of many a bike rider and had countless racing successes around the world. For less than the price of a family hatchback us mere mortals can buy a bike that is very similar to the machine used by John McGuinness to…
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Zontes Tiger 125
£1349 www.zontes.co.ukArticle continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE Online. Boasting classic custom styling, the Zontes Tiger 125 is the perfect learner bike, with a low seat height of 725mm and easy riding nature it’s ideal for female riders, some training schools use them. Twist & Go…
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2008 KTM RC8 Review
The RC8 looks like the bastard offspring spawned by Max Headroom and Kryten from Red Dwarf after a hedonistic weekend – angular is an understatement.Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE Online. I’d been waiting eagerly to get my hands on the RC8, KTM’s first stab…
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2008 Gilera Fuoco 500i e Review
Scooters may not be your thing but the Gilera Fuoco 500ie is not your usual scooter. It turns heads and has people scratching them. Three wheels – what’s all that about? I don’t blame you for being sceptical but grab a test ride and I promise you will be sold on the idea.Article continues…
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2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 K5 Used Review
4641 miles, up for £4495Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE Online. First impressions: I’ve always had a soft spot for those original GSX-Rs, so it’s no wonder this gem caught my eye with its slabby-inspired paintjob. Five-year-old Gixxers don’t usually look this good. This one…
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2004 Kawasaki ZRX1200R Used Review
8474 miles, up for £3795Article continues below… Advert Enjoy everything More Bikes by reading the monthly newspaper, Read FREE Online. First impressions: The colour kind of kills it in my opinion; it isn’t very Eddie Lawson is it? That said, not everyone wants a green bike. Some sensible extras like a rack and the…
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