I had ridden a 1991 TZ250 in a one-off ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ meeting at Lakeside in 1994 grabbing one of my early road race wins in the process and the …
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The previous generation GSX-R1000 to the all-new back in 2012 Gixer was one fantastic bike. So good, in fact, that is cleaned up the Rapid Bikes 2009 Superbike Shootout, so …
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We’ve tested the HO version, we have taken the learner approved Yamaha YZF-R7LA edition for a big ride, spending a few weeks enjoying the life of a modern sportsbike riding …
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Midway through last year, in the middle of lockdown, Zane managed to squeeze in a quick spin on the new Tracer 9 GT. We have since got the bike back …
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I have been eagerly awaiting a turn on the new Yamaha YZF-R7 after it was announced earlier in 2021, with COVID outbreaks and border closures the launch of the all …
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Yamaha have released a number of updates to their 2022 range including a wild new R6 Track only model, new colours for the XSR700 and Tenere 700 and updates to …
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Yamaha have released a number of updates to their range including a wild new R6 track only model, new colours for the XSR700 and Tenere 700 and updates to the …
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Yamaha have updated their MT-10 model for 2022. Revised electronics, styling and of course the CP4 make it a force to be reckoned with. Still with that R1-derived high-torque CP4 …
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The days of the Hyperbike class are almost over. Years ago, we ran yearly shootouts involving half a dozen brands, ultra high speeds, 100s of litres of fuel and loads …
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The early 2000s produced some spectacular nakedbikes. Two of the muscle men at the front line were the GSX1400 and the XJR1300. The huge Japanese, four-stroke, four-cylinder machines were monsters, …
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