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The 2009 Yamaha R1 is like no in-line-four cylinder sportsbike ever produced. It’s simply sensational. The Yamaha R1’s ultra-short-stroke engine has a cross-plane crankshaft, with its crank pins set at 90° and has irregular firing intervals, which is technology lifted directly...
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The 2009 Yamaha R1 is like no in-line-four cylinder sportsbike ever produced. It’s simply sensational. The Yamaha R1’s ultra-short-stroke engine has a cross-plane crankshaft, with its crank pins set at 90° and has irregular firing intervals, which is technology lifted directly...
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MCN was looking for a cynical reader who thinks that the ABS braking system on the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade won’t work. Michael Neeves, Senior Road Tester, will be testing the bike at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground on February 18 and needed...
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The new Gaia jacket from STT proves that women’s kit doesn’t all come in lurid colours. The textile jacket has a removable thermal lining, a waterproof insert, and Knox CE armour on elbows and shoulders. It comes in black only,...
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The 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R has been hailed as a massive improvement on the old model. We put the 2009 model up against its rivals on the track in the February 4 edition of MCN to see which is king of the 600s....
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A couple of photographs of us in Central Sumatra, Indonesia on a ride out in the jungle. This includes hairy bridge crossings, dodgy ferry crossing and the usual wildlife to contend with i.e. snakes, large monitor lizards etc. Thanks for...
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Reigning X-Games champion Jeremy Lusk has died following a serious accident during an event in Costa Rica on Saturday. The 24 year-old freestyle motocross rider crashed his Yamaha YZ250 heavily after failing to fully rotate a flip. He was rushed into emergency...
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Race-proven motorcycle parts don’t have to cost the earth, as these new Skidmarx accessories for the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R show. The firm has just launched a double-bubble screen developed in conjunction with the Gearlink Racing supersport squad. Compare and buy...
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We’re looking for a cynical reader who thinks that the ABS braking system on the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade won’t work. Michael Neeves, Senior Road Tester, will be testing the bike at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground on February 18 and needs...
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Controversial top cop Richard Brunstrom is to co-host The Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 from 12pm today. The North Wales Chief Constable has a history of treating motorcyclists with zero tolerance and using his online blog to launch...
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Controversial top cop Richard Brunstrom is to co-host The Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 from 12pm today. The North Wales Chief Constable has a history of treating motorcyclists with zero tolerance and using his online blog to launch...
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Reigning X-Games champion Jeremy Lusk has died following a serious accident during an event in Costa Rica on Saturday. The 24 year-old freestyle motocross rider crashed his Yamaha YZ250 heavily after failing to fully rotate a flip. He was rushed into emergency...
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The 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R has been hailed as a massive improvement on the old model. We put the 2009 model up against its rivals on the track in the February 4 edition of MCN to see which is king of the 600s....
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We’re looking for a cynical reader who thinks that the ABS braking system on the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade won’t work. Michael Neeves, Senior Road Tester, will be testing the bike at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground on February 18 and needs...
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Reigning X-Games champion Jeremy Lusk is in a coma following a serious accident during an event in Costa Rica on Saturday. The 24 year-old freestyle motocross rider crashed his Yamaha YZ250 heavily after failing to fully rotate a flip. He...
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Race-proven motorcycle parts don’t have to cost the earth, as these new Skidmarx accessories for the 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R show. The firm has just launched a double-bubble screen developed in conjunction with the Gearlink Racing supersport squad. Compare and buy...
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Price new: £8025Engine: 999cc, 8v, dohc, 60 degree V-twin, l/cPower: 122bhpTop speed: 160mphWeight: 210kg (wet) The Tuono is a full-on factory streetfighter, but don't let the tall riding position and wide bars fool you. Powered by a 60 degree v-twin developed...
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Price new: £5295Engine: 883cc, 4v, ohc v-twin, a/cPower: 50bhpTop speed: 95mphWeight: 251kg (dry) The easiest and cheapest way to get into Harley-Davidson is also the smallest motor in the range. Early bikes shook like nervous greyhounds, but later bikes got rubber...
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The Suzuki Gladius is entirely new from the ground up. The most significant change is the new styling, very different from the old, bland Suzuki SV650. MCN's Adam Child was impreesed at the launch of the Gadius: "It looks good in the...
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I would like to say thank you eatcs01 and BIKEFAR for your comments about what I had to say. If I may, I would like to say that I have as recently as last summer spent a very enjoyable week...
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MotoGP testing doesn’t just give us an insight into what’s new with each manufactures prototype 800cc machine and who is going to be on form – it’s also a good sign of what products we could see in the near...
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In this week's issue of MCN the latest budget naked bikes are put to the test in a road trip to Ramsgate. See how the Kawasaki ER-6n compares to the Suzuki Gladius, Yamaha XJ6 and Ducati Monster 696. Considering a...
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Suzuki motorcycle riders can show their true colours with the firm’s latest official all-weather jacket. The textile Hawk jacket comes in Suzuki’s traditional blue and white colours, has a waterproof membrane and a removable thermal lining. It’s made by AGV...
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Wannabe Nick Sanders can turn their 2009 Yamaha R1 motorcycle into a tourer with this new Ventura luggage kit. Compare and buy motorcycle luggage It’s made up from an L-shaped mounting bracket costing £98; a pack rack (£47), and a...
Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show still on
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The heavy snow and rain experienced over the last weekend has not dampened the spirits of the organisers of the Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show, who are determined the event will go ahead this weekend. Phil Read will be the guest...
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