Road Test

Road Test

  • Fun! life on a Ducati single-cylinder scrambler

    Fun! life on a Ducati single-cylinder scrambler

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    “A joyous backroad or urban tool” says James Robinson… read more: Sometimes, when one climbs aboard a motorcycle, one knows it’s going to be just right. That was the feeling I had when Colin Jansen left me to play with his 350cc Ducati Scrambler. I knew I was going to have a ball. When I…

  • Used Bike Guide: Suzuki Gladius (2012)

    Used Bike Guide: Suzuki Gladius (2012)

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    Bob Pickett investigates… 2009: Suzuki decided to replace the popular SV650 to freshen up the range. It’s replacement, the Gladius. Marketed as a more friendly bike for a wider range of riders, the name (Suzuki had prior success with sword’s name after all) and bright colours (I loved them) saw the Gladius dismissed as a…

  • Living with: 2019 Ducati Supersport S – by Maja Kenney

    Living with: 2019 Ducati Supersport S – by Maja Kenney

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    This January it’s been three years since I picked up my Ducati Supersport S from the dealers. Why did I decide to get this particular bike? It was purely down to its looks and the brand. A pretty uninformed decision then, but after running it for three years and racking up 39,000 miles on the…

  • BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term review – part 4

    BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term review – part 4

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    Mikko took the BMW on a Euro-trip to see how it really handles big miles, big mountains, and big heat.

  • KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Review: Part two

    KTM 1290 Super Adventure S Review: Part two

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    Does anyone else rush to get the first service out of the way?

  • Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part six

    Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part six

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    Visiting Silverstone on the Niken helps Mossy understand it even more, and learn what others think of it

  • Honda VFR800X Crossrunner: Long-term review – part two

    Honda VFR800X Crossrunner: Long-term review – part two

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    The Honda VFR800X is so popular with Motorcycle Sport & Leisure staff that Roger is planning on hiding the keys.

  • Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part five

    Yamaha Niken: Long-term road test – part five

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    Plenty of varied outings on the Yamaha Niken this month have helped me learn it all the more, and on the whole appreciation for it pretty much remains firmly intact.

  • BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term review – part 3

    BMW R1250GS Adventure TE: Long-term review – part 3

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    More miles means more insights, and Mikko Nieminen is still learning more about the big BMW R1250GS adventure bike…

  • Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Grand Tourer review – part two

    Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE Grand Tourer review – part two

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    The Kawasaki Versys has gone through its first service and the touring world is finally Bertie’s lobster. Here’s part two of the bike’s long-term review and road test.

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