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LONG-TERMER: Our Kawasaki ZX-6R
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John McAvoy has put almost 300 miles on the ZX-6R in less than a month. Is he happy? When I spent a few days on the ZX-6R a few issues ago, I was so taken by it that I dropped Kawasaki UK a line and asked if I could keep it on long-term loan. To…
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Project Bike: Fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 4
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Dave bought this Suzuki GSX600F for £400 to participate in the Longest Day Challenge, but before it can cover 1000 miles in a day it needs a bit of work. Ok, a lot of work… Can he get it ready in time?
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YAMAHA: New supersport sensation
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Yamaha’s long-awaited R9 sportsbike is quite a tempting little proposition on the quiet. Yamaha’s gone above and beyond our expectations in some respects, giving the new upper-middleweight sportster some classy chassis components and a new lightweight bespoke aluminium frame, as well as modern aerodynamic bodywork with winglets. But with peak power output of 117bhp and…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON: Big plans for Motorcycle Live
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Harley-Davidson will showcase its latest models, unique customised motorcycles and be joined by special guests at Motorcycle Live, taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from 16-24 November 2024. As the UK’s largest motorcycle show, this event offers H-D owners and motorcycle enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to immerse themselves in the iconic American brand’s…
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Love at first sight: Yamaha XS650
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It was love at first sight for Leona – the only problem was her mum had just bought it for herself!
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Project Bike: Fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 3
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Dave bought this Suzuki GSX600F for £400 to participate in the Longest Day Challenge, but before it can cover 1000 miles in a day it needs a bit of work. Ok, a lot of work… Can he get it ready in time? Words & photography: Dave Manning Originally published in the July 2024 issue of…
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DUCATI: 2025 Multistrada V4 range updates
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Alan Dowds reports… There’s definitely an argument that the mighty Multistrada V4 doesn’t need too much in the way of updates (£5k off the asking price would be our favourite 2025 upgrade but then we are very cheap). The unique V4 Granturismo engine, saucy chassis, heaps of luxury touring kit and incredible performance make it…
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BIMOTA: Back on track with Kawasaki Racing
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The newest force in WorldSBK racing, Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team (BbKRT), has just completed its first on-track test session since the Bimota machine was first unveiled to the public at Jerez on 21 October. The two-day test at Jerez, the same venue as the final round of the 2024 season, was an important first…
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HARRIS PERFORMANCE: The Frame Game…
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When it comes to chassis development, few folks know more than the legends at Harris Performance. Our pals from Fast Bikes went to town, questioning them on all there is to know about this pivotal, mind-blowing subject. Here’s John ‘Big Mac’ McAvoy’s learnings… Harris Performance has been building motorcycle frames for the great and the…
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ARCHIVE: 1991 was a good year for Yamaha
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LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN 1991 was a pretty good year for Yamaha. VJMC’s Steve Cooper remembers how it went down… As is so often the way in many motor sports, a capricious decision caused a lot of head scratching and work for the Yamaha team ahead of the 1991 season. Michelin’s bean counters decided the cons…
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