First Impressions
First Impressions
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VIDEO: Triumph Street Twin – Scotland test first impressions
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We took the Triumph Street Twin for a 1,400-mile tour in Scotland. It’s not exactly a natural-born tourer, but it performed surprisingly well from the village lanes to the Higlands, and mountain passes to motorways. Here’s our first thoughts after the test:
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Sam Lowes: 8 questions with the battling Brit
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Sam Lowes: 8 questions with the battling Brit. 1. What do you think are going to be the differences between the last two years and this coming season? Do you feel any better prepared? I feel I’m more prepared this year as I have the last two seasons’ experience to work from. Between years…
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Honda CBR500R and CB500F world launch review
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Honda CBR500R and CB500F world launch review Tested by: Mikko Nieminen Engine: 471cc liquid-cooled, parallel twin Power: 47bhp at 8500rpm Torque: 43Nm at 7000rpm Price: CBR500R £5,599 / CB500F £5,099 The A2 licence category is a veritable minefield for bike manufacturers in many ways. Any machine that wants to succeed here must be easy for…
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Awesome pics of Aprilia 2016 MotoGP bike at Qatar
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Awesome pics of Aprilia 2016 MotoGP bike at Qatar. These are the first full-on pics of the new Aprilia 2016 RS-GP MotoGP bike from the factory’s three-day test in Qatar. The bike, with an all-new V4 motor for this year, was ridden by Alvaro Bautista and Stefan Bradl, it will also be tested by Sam…
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Yamaha XSR900 world launch review
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For Mikko’s video review of the Yamaha XSR900, click here. Price: Matt grey and rock slate £7,849 / 60th Anniversary colour scheme £ 7,999 Engine: 847cc, three-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve Power: 113bhp at 10,000rpm Torque: 87.5Nm at 8,500rpm Tested by: Mikko Nieminen Whether you’re a fan or not, there’s no escaping the fact that…
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2016 Triumph Speed Triple World Launch review
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2016 Triumph Speed Triple World Launch review Tested by: Bruce Wilson Photography by: Triumph When Triumph launched the original Speed Triple T309 back in 1994, little could it have dreamt of the success which awaited the Hinckley-based brand’s most iconic family. Now on its sixth incarnation, the popular performance naked is set to…
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VIDEO: 2016 Yamaha MT-10 walk around
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We had a closer look at the new Yamaha MT-10 at Motorcycle Live. And we reckon it looks mean and fun! Here are our first impressions of the bike: VIDEO: 2016 Yamaha MT-10 walk around
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T3 Racing launch two-rider team for 2014
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Alongside the running of the Tristar R&G Triple Challenge, T3 Racing will also be fielding a two rider team of Alex Olsen and Aleix Aulestia in 2014. The pair will be competing in the Motorpoint British Supersport EVO Championship and the Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship respectively. With an unrivalled knowledge of the formidable Triumph…
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How to buy a bike | Reader advice
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Motor Cycle Monthly – the UK’s biggest bike monthly, and FREE In dealers, clubs and biker cafes – asked its Reader Panel for their best bike buying advice. Here’s what they had to say, but why not add your opinions at the bottom of the page too?! The May 2014 issue of MCM will have…
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Bullet polish carnuba wax spray kit review
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Tested by: John Milbank, Editor MCM | RRP: £14.99 | www.bulletpolish.co.uk This great value kit contains 500ml of ready-to-use wax spray, and two good quality microfibre cloths. I’ve long used fairly expensive hard waxes on my bikes and cars, so was sceptical of this water-based spray. First impressions are good – it’s very simple to apply,…
