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Model Update | 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Revealed
2 months ago

Model Update | 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 Revealed

Since the introduction of the Versys 1000 in 2012 Kawasaki has released improved models of the popular sports tourer. For 2025, the new Versys 1100 offers a 56cc increased in …
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Tech Feature TBT: Development of the Suzuki GSX-R750F, 40 Years On
2 months ago

Tech Feature TBT: Development of the Suzuki GSX-R750F, 40 Years On

Exactly 40 years ago on September 20, 1984, the unveiling of the ground-shattering Suzuki GSX-R750F at the IFMA Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany, saw the first streetlegal Superbike of the …
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Throwback Thursday | 1985 British Superstock GSX-R750F
2 months ago

Throwback Thursday | 1985 British Superstock GSX-R750F

It’s hard to think of any new model as immediately dominant straight out of the box as the Suzuki GSX-R750F was in its debut 1985 racing season. Nothing demonstrated this …
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Bike Review | 2024 Kawasaki Z500 LAMS Nakedbike
8.9
2 months ago

Bike Review | 2024 Kawasaki Z500 LAMS Nakedbike

This Kawasaki Z500 is the third bike I’ve tested recently with the same 451cc parallel-twin, the first was the Eliminator, then the Ninja 500 and now this Z500, which to …
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Bike Review | 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 LAMS Sportsbike
8.9
2 months ago

Bike Review | 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 500 LAMS Sportsbike

I’d just handed back the Kawasaki Eliminator that shares the same gem of a 451cc parallel-twin with the Ninja and that bike was a lot of fun, so shed a …
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Gallery Three | Favourite Bike Review Two-Stroke Smokers, Yamaha’s RZV500
2 months ago

Gallery Three | Favourite Bike Review Two-Stroke Smokers, Yamaha’s RZV500

We love two-strokes at Bike Review. We’ve been publishing 2T articles for a decade, so thought we’d put a gallery series together of our fave 2T’s over the years. Here …
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Bike Review | 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator SE LAMS Cruiser
8.6
3 months ago

Bike Review | 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator SE LAMS Cruiser

In 17 years of reviewing bikes, I realised when I was asked to test this one that I’d never even ridden a cruiser before! So even though it’s not my …
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Bike Review | CFMOTO CX-2E & CX-5E Youth Electric Minibikes
8.3
3 months ago

Bike Review | CFMOTO CX-2E & CX-5E Youth Electric Minibikes

The range of youth motorcycles available is huge. If you’re a parent or someone purchasing a bike for a kid, it can be a daunting experience choosing a ride, particularly …
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Bike Review | CFMOTO 450NK | Staff Bikes, Nick’s Final Wrap!
8
3 months ago

Bike Review | CFMOTO 450NK | Staff Bikes, Nick’s Final Wrap!

Nick rode the CFMOTO 450NK for three months this year, the new LAMS-approved naked. The bike is great value for under $8,000. The little liquid-cooled, four-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 270° …
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Ichiro Yoda Interview | Behind the comeback of the Y2K YZR500 GP bike
3 months ago

Ichiro Yoda Interview | Behind the comeback of the Y2K YZR500 GP bike

The Y2K season was a vintage one for Yamaha – one that put them back on top of the heap in tarmac bike sport. Of the four road racing World …
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