Dave Manning

  • Road Test: CFMOTO 800NK Advanced

    Road Test: CFMOTO 800NK Advanced

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    Once thought to dominate only the smaller capacity learner and commuter machinery, bikes from the Far East are now expanding into the upper realms of tourers, adventure bikes and sports nakeds…

  • 1000 miles in 24 hours on a £400 Suzuki GSX600

    1000 miles in 24 hours on a £400 Suzuki GSX600

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    Last month’s write-up saw some jeopardy as the little Suzuki was neither running, nor had an MoT, with less than a week before the Longest Day Challenge…

  • Project Bike: Fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 4

    Project Bike: Fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 4

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    Dave bought this Suzuki GSX600F for £400 to participate in the Longest Day Challenge, but before it can cover 1000 miles in a day it needs a bit of work. Ok, a lot of work… Can he get it ready in time?

  • Project Bike: Fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 3

    Project Bike: Fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 3

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    Dave bought this Suzuki GSX600F for £400 to participate in the Longest Day Challenge, but before it can cover 1000 miles in a day it needs a bit of work. Ok, a lot of work… Can he get it ready in time? Words & photography: Dave Manning Originally published in the July 2024 issue of…

  • Project Bike: fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 2

    Project Bike: fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F | Part 2

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    Dave is running into more problems than expected trying to fix this £400 Suzuki GSX600F. Will it be ready to cover 1000 miles in a day as part of the Longest Day Challenge?

  • Project Bike: fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F

    Project Bike: fixing up a £400 Suzuki GSX600F

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    Dave bought this Suzuki GSX600F for £400 to participate in the Longest Day Challenge, but before it can cover 1000 miles in a day it needs a bit of work. Ok, a lot of work… Can he get it ready in time?

  • Test Ride: Royal Enfield 350 Bullet

    Test Ride: Royal Enfield 350 Bullet

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    Royal Enfield has launched a number of very successful models over the last few years, and it seems to be showing no signs of slowing down, even with the entry-level models to its range.

  • TEST: Ducati DesertX takes France

    TEST: Ducati DesertX takes France

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    Dave tests out a Ducati DesertX on a mini adventure, exploring the lesser-known roads of France.

  • Long Termer: 2 months on an Indian Pursuit

    Long Termer: 2 months on an Indian Pursuit

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    Life with a big, brash American is much as you’d expect. Everyone wants to talk to you, but sometimes you’d rather have the quiet life…

  • Long Termer: Indian Pursuit

    Long Termer: Indian Pursuit

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    After super-fast tourers and a charismatic Italian, Dave settles down with a big American.

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