Sports Bikes
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2014 Ducati 899 Panigale review
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£12,496 | 898cc liquid-cooled V-twin | 148bhp | 73lb-ft The 899 Panigale looks almost identical to the 1199 that began the Panigale family two years ago, but it’s distinctly different — and not just in its engine capacity. Basically the 899 has been created to be a bit more of a practical streetbike than the…
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2014 Honda CBR250R review
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£4100 OTR I 249cc 4-stroke single I 26bhp I 17.6 lb-ft@ 7000rpm Honda introduced the CBR250R with the idea of fusing the handling and styling of their iconic, large capacity CBR range, with a smaller engine for riders after a first bike, better fuel economy, or just something nimble to chuck around town. With brand…
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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.
