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Suzuki about to recall ALL GSX-S1000s (the naked and the faired)
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Suzuki is about to recall all models of its new GSX-S1000 bike. That will include both the naked and the faired versions on the 2015 model. The reason for the recall isn’t too serious but we believe that it will affect all models. There is apparently, an issue with a coolant hose running too…
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Launch report: Suzuki GSX-S1000FA
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Tested by: John Milbank Pictures by: James Wright and Ula Serra £9,999//143.5bhp @ 10,000rpm//78.2lb-ft @ 9,500rpm//214kg//www.suzuki-gb.co.uk The new GSX-S1000FA has been carefully targeted by Suzuki – its typical buyer is expected to be an experienced forty-plus rider with an above-average income. They previously owned a sportsbike and they’re expected to be using this for weekend rides without…
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GS1000S added to Suzuki’s vintage parts programme
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Suzuki’s GS1000S is the latest model to be added to the firm’s popular Vintage Parts programme, with nearly 1,000 parts still available for the machine. The GS1000 reached cult status in the hotly contested, high capacity, four-stroke arena, with Suzuki’s previous motorcycle production dominated by two-strokes. The GS series set the foundations for not only…
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BMW S1000XR – first test
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WORDS: Bruce Wilson PHOTOGRAPHY: BMW Ever since its reveal late last year, the XR’s been subjected to a plethora of opinions; quite often being dismissed as BMW’s attempt at recreating Ducati’s Multistrada. It’s the fourth addition to BMW’s S1000-family, each powered by the highly-praised 999cc, in-line-four motor. Whilst it doesn’t use the…
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Touring screen for BMW S1000R
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RRP: £109 Info: www.nippynormans.com The Wunderlich touring screen for the S1000R fits all models from 2014-on. Slightly higher than the original fitment screen, it has a smoothly flowing profile for enhanced wind protection and pronounced flip that is designed to reduce turbulence and wind noise. Made from petrol and UV resistant material, the…
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R&G protection for new R1 and BMW S1000RR
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Both the new Yamaha YZF-R1 and the updated BMW S1000R have a whole range of R&G crash protection available for them – already. R&G got its hands on one of the first Yamaha R1’s, along with the new BMW, to measure them up for their complete range of equipment. The still-growing catalogue of products…
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Suzuki GSX-S1000 World Launch report
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Ridden by: Bruce Wilson//Photos by: Suzuki Price: £8,999 (£9,499 with ABS) It’s lighter than Kawasaki’s Z1000, will outsprint BMW’s S1000R and is cheaper than Honda’s CB1000R. This is the GSX-S1000 – a bike with a family lineage that means it has a lot to live up to. That’s because the most talked about…
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Test Ride the new Suzuki GSX-S1000 First
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Fancy a test ride on the new Suzuki GSX-S1000 – the naked GSX-R K5 with three stage traction control? From April 18 you can get out on a test ride of the big bruiser because that’s when demo bikes arrive in dealerships as part of a nationwide Suzuki test ride roadshow. We really like the sound of…
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BMW F800R and S1000XR prices revealed
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BMW Motorrad UK has announced pricing and model specifications for the 2015 S 1000 XR and F 800 R. The S 1000 XR adventure-sports motorcycle will be available for £12,400 OTR, with ABS, Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and two riding power modes as standard. Two model variants will also be available with a higher level of factory-fit…
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Price announced for 2015 BMW S1000RR
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BMW Motorrad UK has announced pricing for the all-new 2015 BMW S1000RR, which will be available from the New Season Launch on February 7, 2015 starting at £13,700 OTR. The new version of the BMW S1000RR – which was originally introduced to widespread acclaim in 2009 – offers semi-active suspension and the most advanced traction…
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