Sports Bikes
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AGV: Pista GP-RR Performance Carbon helmet
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AGV says this is an exact replica of the lids worn by the folks in MotoGP – which goes some way to excusing the chunky price tag. It’s the top-end 100 per cent carbon fibre FIM-approved race lid from the Italian helmet brand and is packed with high-end features. You get a titanium double D-ring…
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TECH TALK: More revs, more power
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Alan Dowds has had his brain fried by 221bhp at 15,250rpm… He explains: Ducati’s Panigale V4R makes massive power, thanks to a sky-high rev limit. How does it do it? And why are revs so important for power? Let’s find out. I freely confess that I’m a bit jaded and cynical these days. It takes…
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BUYING A USED Kawasaki ZZR1400
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Jon Urry tells us what we need to know… If you want serious performance, you need a ZZR… There is an old adage that goes, ‘There is no replacement for displacement’ – a statement that rings very true when it comes to Kawasaki’s mind-bending hyperbike, the ZZR1400. Although when the supercharged H2 SX was launched…
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TORQUING POINT: Single-Sided Rear Swingarms
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An unravelling from Alan Dowds… Ever seen a red squirrel? Unless you live in the right part of Scotland, it’s unlikely; the ginger rodents have been outcompeted by their dull sciuridaen relatives from North America, the eastern grey squirrel. And we all prefer the tufty-eared red variant over the grey, don’t we? Why is that?…
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CFMOTO: V4 Engine
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Here’s one from the left field: Chinese budget bike maker released imagery of an all-new V-four superbike-spec engine at the Milan Show – and just about no facts about it. Dubbed the V.04, it’s a 999cc 90° V-4, making around 210bhp, and will, according to the firm, be ‘competition ready’ which, we assume, means a…
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MV AGUSTA: F3 Competizione
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Its parent firm Pierer might be suffering financial woes, but MV Agusta keeps turning up to bike shows with outstanding machinery. This F3 Competizione is a solid upgrade to the firm’s 800 supersports weapon, with radical aerodynamic bodywork, and an even more radical weight loss programme all over. The engineers have cut wet weight to…
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NEW KIT: RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket
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The RST Tractech Evo 5 Leather Jacket is the ultimate choice for riders who demand style, safety, and performance. Designed with track-inspired precision, this jacket is perfect for the road or the circuit. Key Features: Whether you’re carving corners or cruising highways, the RST TracTech Evo 5 delivers top-tier performance with unmatched style. Available now,…
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ARCHIVE: 1992 Honda Vs Yamaha
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With all the players now running V4s most were at or about the same level. Chassis, tyres and riders made the significant differences… well, until Honda fired up their 1992 NSR. Firing all four pots within 70 degrees of each other provided smoother torque and delivered the power to the tyre more effectively. Cagiva, Suzuki…
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COST EFFECTIVE CLASSIC: Suzuki GSX-R 750 SRAD
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Big sports bike thrills for relatively small money, VJMC’s Steve Cooper reports… The sports bikes scene isn’t what it once was here in the UK but there’s still enough of a following for the various 600, 750 and 1000cc missiles that were once so dominant on Britain’s roads. Trends come and go, even on high-end…
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BUILDING: A track-ready machine
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Dean Ellison shares his wisdom… While it could be argued that buying a readily built track bike is a great route to go down, it’s not without its pitfalls. It is a bit of a lottery because quite often you’re buying on faith, and the hope that the bike you’re purchasing is what the seller…
