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MV’s new range-topping Brutale 1090RR, the first of the new-generation of machines built under Harley Davidson ownership, might not look very different to the old one, but it’s a revelation. It’s 85% new, boasts a dual power map, an eight-stage... More...
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Ducati’s entry-level 803cc Hypermotard 796 is a stormer of a machine. It’s 12kg lighter and its seat is 20mm lower than the Hypermotard 1100, which makes it easier to ride and in the real world, and every bit as fast... More...
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Harley’s Wide Glide dates back to the seventies. The new for 2010 bike retains the old-school low-rider looks of long, raked and wide-spaced forks (hence the name Wide Glide), skinny front wheel and minimalist bulk. But what makes the new... More...
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Based on the 2009 XR1200, the XR1200X is slightly more sports biased than the sports biased XR1200. Confused? Don’t be. All you have to think about is the X-model has vastly improved, multi-adjustable suspension that makes a difference when riding... More...
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Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo/Evo SP (2009-current)
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Ducati describe the new Hypermotoard as an evolution of the radical original bike and the SP is race ready version for the track. Both bikes share the same now single spark V-Twin engine which is 5kg lighter than the previous... More... -
The Royal Enfield Trials EFI is rubbish and brilliant at the same time. Rubbish because it’s slow, under-braked and ill-handling – but brilliant because it offers a unique, charming, easy-going ride you won’t get with any other bike less than... More...
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Italian manufacture Italjet are best known for their futuristic-looking Dragster scooter, which came into the UK from 1998-2003. With funky styling, a Ducati-type steel trellis frame and hub centre steering the Dragster has developed a cult following, and spawned dedicated... More...
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Honda’s RVF400 was a pin-up race replica that had sports bike fans dribbling down their paddock jackets in the mid-nineties. The trouble was that Honda never officially brought the NC35 (its ‘factory’ code name) into the UK, which was a... More...
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Honda’s chunky little 50cc Zoomer is a weird cross between a twist-and-go scooter, a Tonka toy and a stripped-bare army Jeep. It’s easy to ride, nippy and stylish. Honda claim low emissions, it has lots of bungee hooks and there’s... More...
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Kawasaki’s KR-1S was the quickest mass-produced, 250 two-stroke ever (139mph being recorded in a 1990 speed test), being quicker than both Suzuki’s RGV and even Aprilia’s later (but RGV-powered) RS250. On the downside it came with slightly questionable reliability and... More...
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The Yamaha FZR400 was always over-shadowed by the class-leading Hondas, both the CBR and V4 NC30 and NC35s, and, on track, was a little behind Kawasaki’s ZXR400 for sheer speed. However, the rev-happy Yamaha FZR400RR attracted the hooligans by the... More...
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This is the middle capacity in the GP-1 Derbi range and when you hear the spec of the Derbi GP1 125 Racing scooter it’s easier to think of a proper motorcycle rather than a funky-looking twist-and-go scooter. It’s got radial... More...
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When you hear the spec of the Derbi GP1 250 Racing scooter it’s easier to think of a proper motorcycle rather than a funky-looking twist-and-go scooter. It’s got radial brakes, earlier versions had a single rear shock and it even... More...
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The standard Dorsoduro has always been impressive; much more user friendly on the road compared to the larger Ducati Hypermotard and KTM, but couldn’t match the competitions on track performance. However the new stiffer racier Factory should narrow that gap... More...
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MCN road tester Adam Child has had the use of a Ducati 1198S for the last month and he's covered roughly 2,000 miles in that time. Find a Ducati 1198S for sale Read the Ducati 1198S review Watch the video for... More...
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London Mayor Boris Johnson has threatened to axe motorcycle access to bus lanes unless protests over new bike parking charges are halted. In a video shot at a protest ride over roadside motorcycle parking charges introduced by Westminster Council, Johnson... More...
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Ducati is launching a feature-length DVD movie about its history featuring interviews with key riders, engineers and historians united in their passion for the blood-red bikes. The film will be premiered at World Ducati Weekend at Misano 10-13 June but... More...
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The brand new Yamaha Super Ténéré and FZ8 are just two of the models available for test ride at the National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show later this month. It will also be the first UK showing of the models at an... More...
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Crossbow Calendars are appealing for help following a robbery last week. The company, famous for it’s pin-up calendars of modified bikes and Page 3 girls, had its Nissan Van and a stock of pin badges stolen in the early hours... More...
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The legendary Sheene name is to take centre-stage at Goodwood this July with the astonishing new 200mph, 250+BHP Icon Sheene making its debut with the son of the great man himself on board. Freddie Spencer will be taking part in... More...
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The Victory Hammer 8-Ball is basically a lower-seat, cheaper specification version of the Hammer muscle bike. It still has the same gutsy motor, but instead of twin front brake discs it has a single caliper and rotor, plain black paint... More...
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MCN road tester Adam Child has had the use of a Ducati 1198S for the last month and he's covered roughly 2,000 miles in that time. Find a Ducati 1198S for sale Read the Ducati 1198S review Watch the video for... More...
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The legendary Sheene name is to take centre-stage at Goodwood this July with the astonishing new 200mph, 250+BHP Icon Sheene making its debut with the son of the great man himself on board. Freddie Spencer will be taking part in... More...
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London Mayor Boris Johnson has threatened to axe motorcycle access to bus lanes unless protests over new bike parking charges are halted. In a video shot at a protest ride over roadside motorcycle parking charges introduced by Westminster Council, Johnson... More...
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Crossbow Calendars are appealing for help following a robbery last week. The company, famous for it’s pin-up calendars of modified bikes and Page 3 girls, had its Nissan Van and a stock of pin badges stolen in the early hours... More...