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Posts By Taka Nagata

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Tyre Test: Bridgestone Battlax T32 Sport Touring
9
1 year ago

Tyre Test: Bridgestone Battlax T32 Sport Touring

It has taken us a while to get you this review, as Taka has had quite a few tyres to get through, but last winter through spring and summer, he …
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Tyre Test: Pirelli DIABLO Supercorsa V4 Launch
9.8
2 years ago

Tyre Test: Pirelli DIABLO Supercorsa V4 Launch

The Pirelli DIABLO Supercorsa is a tyre that is by far the most celebrated and winning tyres on the planet. Dominating WorldSBK, domestic series globally, and track days all over …
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Tyre Launch: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa, Mandalika
8.8
2 years ago

Tyre Launch: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa, Mandalika

Pirelli recently invited BikeReview to the DIABLO ROSSO IV Corsa & DIABLO ROSSO IV launch at Indonesia’s Mandalika International Street Circuit, including VIP guesting for WorldSBK round 11 over the …
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Gallery: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa Launch, Mandalika Indonesia
2 years ago

Gallery: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa Launch, Mandalika Indonesia

Taka headed to Mandalika International Street Circuit to test the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tyres, watch the WorldSBK round and help celebrate Pirelli’s 150th birthday! Check out our fave …
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Tyre Review: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
8.9
3 years ago

Tyre Review: Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV

Our resident tyre tester Taka has finished a long range test on the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, putting close to 6000km on them on his street going MT-10, coming away …
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Product Review: Cardo Freecom 4+ Duo System
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3 years ago

Product Review: Cardo Freecom 4+ Duo System

Kyoko and Taka had been searching for a quality, easy to use Arai fitment friendly comms system so the could communicate during group rides, and use the various functions when …
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Tyre Test: Bridgestone Hypersport S22
9.5
3 years ago

Tyre Test: Bridgestone Hypersport S22

When they were released, we sent Pommie to Spain to test the S22 Bridgestone Hypersport at the famous Jerez Circuit. After the launch a set landed on Taka’s door for …
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Tyre Test: Metzeler Sportec M9 RR Long Term Road & Track
9.3
3 years ago

Tyre Test: Metzeler Sportec M9 RR Long Term Road & Track

Before COVID-19 hit, Simon Harris headed to Spain to lap the Ascari Race Resort on a range of current machinery, then scratch through the local hills the following day, for …
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Product Review: Yamalube Oil Change Kit, Yamaha MT-09
3 years ago

Product Review: Yamalube Oil Change Kit, Yamaha MT-09

Taka gave his MT-09 a Yamaha Oil Change Kit refresh between services. This is a great DIY job, and while complexity and time required varies by bike, it’s a smart …
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Tyre Test: Metzeler RACETEC TD SLICK
9.1
4 years ago

Tyre Test: Metzeler RACETEC TD SLICK

As promised in our tech article on the Metzeler RACETEC TD SLICK, Taka has put them to the ultimate test over two track days, one at a Phillip Island Ride …
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