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I rode seven bikes during my day at the test event at Portimao, held on the Monday after the final WSBK round of the 2011 season. Each test was an …
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The Yamaha RD was introduced as a road bike way back in 1972, taking its heritage straight from the racetrack, and then in 1980 the LC version was born, becoming …
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For many of us, a holiday abroad is not a true holiday if it doesn’t involve motorcycles in one form or another. Dave Manning interrupted his trip in the USA …
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As I watched the Bridgestone BT-016 PRO’s come off my daily ride, I must say I was a little nervous. I liked the BT’s a lot, they served me well …
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The Ninja ZX-10R has won both riders’ and manufacturers’ titles for six consecutive years in WorldSBK, the pinnacle production road racing series. For the 2021 models, that high level of …
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Cameron Donald is a household name in the Australian motorcycling community for his Isle of Man status but equally as popular are his results in classic racing. He’s won plenty …
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The ‘Modern’ H1 supercharged beast was a highlight a few years ago. After the test, I had to ride an original H1 500 or H2 Mach IV 750. I wasn’t …
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Every now and then a motorcycle comes along that moves the goal posts for a given category. Think bikes like the KTM 790 Adventure R or Ducati Streetfighter V4 S, …
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The FJ1100 was a ground-breaker, the first Hypersport. It hit the road in ’84 and was an instant hit despite strong competition. When all manufacturers offered nakedbikes, sportsbikes or touring …
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Carlos Checa dominated WSBK in 2011, winning his first ever world title at the ripe old age of 38. With 15 wins and 21 podiums all up on the privateer …
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