Sports Bikes
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2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Review
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Subdeck: £9849 | 1043cc 4cylinder | 140bhp | 82lb-ft The traditional sports-tourer class is supposed to be in decline, as increasing numbers of riders decide that versatility in a motorbike doesn’t mean just sports and touring, but crossing rivers and trekking up mountain trails too. Presumably nobody told Kawasaki, whose Z1000SX has been a…
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How to buy a Yamaha TZR250 2MA (1986-1991)
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The iconic race-bred 250 two-stroke that beats the competition on real-world roads. The mid 80s was the last great era when new two stroke motorcycles appeared with gusto. Yamaha had been busy tinkering with their RD350YPVS but needed a bike to compete in the quarter litre sector. The TZR250 lined up against Kawasaki’s all…
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Rieju RS2 125 Pro
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Razzing around on a 125 is still great fun, no matter how old you are and it reminded me of just how much fun and freedom two wheels gave me as a teenager. Is it me or are our young bikers spoilt for choice these days? When I was on ‘L’ plates at the…
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YAMAHA XT660X
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£6599 www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk Much more useable than the R version for the average road user, great styling and supermotard fun. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 660c Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A2 Claimed power: 47bhp Fuel tank size: 15ltrs We say: Great fun supermoto!
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YAMAHA YZF-R125
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£4349 www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk The YZF-R125 is the perfect four-stroke 125, great looks, well-built and great to ride. It’s pricey but quality and street cred come at a price. Twist & Go issue reviewed: Twist and Go magazine, issue 70 Tech Spec Engine: 125cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A1 Claimed power: 15bhp Fuel tank size:…
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YAMAHA WR125X
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£4199 www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk Fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, 4-valve, 4-stroke SOHC single-cylinder engine and super motard styling. You’ll be tearing up city streets and back roads in no time. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 125cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A1 Claimed power: 15bhp Fuel tank size: 8.5ltrs We say: Supermoto fun!
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WK Bikes 125RR
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£2399 www.wkbikes.com New for 2013 the WK 125RR is their flagship learner legal sports bike, with up to date styling, a liquid cooled engine, LED lighting, radial brakes and USD forks it’s a massive step forward for WK. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 124cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A1…
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WK Bikes 125 Sport
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£1899 www.wkbikes.com The 125 Sport is a great little sports bike, although the styling and equipment are slightly old fashioned. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 124cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A1 Claimed power: 10bhp Fuel tank size: 16ltrs We say: Entry level sports 125.
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WK Bikes SP50
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£1799 www.wkbikes.com Nice looking sports bike, just a shame it’s four-stroke rather than getting a revvy two-stroke engine. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 49cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: AM Claimed power: 4bhp Fuel tank size: 19ltrs We say: 50cc sports bike from WK.
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Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP Buying Guide
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Forget GSX-R1100s:Yamaha’s FZR1000 EXUP is the classic superbike bargain… In this age of sky-high new bike prices, it’s worth remembering what’s available at the other end of the biking spectrum. not only are certain machines now excellent bargains, some are also downright good bikes, with the added bonus of becoming a potential modern classic. The…
