Cruisers
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2014 Honda F6B review
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£19,999 | 117bhp@5500rpm | 123lb-ft@4000rpm | Flat six-cylinder liquid-cooled four-stroke Saving a hefty five grand on the price of Honda’s iconic GL1800 Gold Wing is not to be sniffed at, and while luggage capacity is reduced, and some of the bells and whistles are missing, this is still one incredibly capable – and fun – machine.…
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2014 Yamaha XV1900 CFD review
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Blimey, was that a Red Kite? Bird watching on the move is one thing, but what comes next demands a little more concentration. Philosophical question no 19: Cruiser, is it a noun to describe a type of motorcycle; or an adjective to describe a state of mind? I prefer the latter. You can cruise…
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2014 Yamaha XVS1300 Custom review
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£8999 | 71bhp @5500rpm | 76 lb-ft @4000rpm | 1304cc, liquid cooled v-twin Listen to the bar-room experts and they’ll tell you that cruisers are rubbish. They don’t go, don’t handle and don’t stop apparently. Thing is, I’ll wager that few of those pundits haven’t actually ridden one for a while…if ever. For 2014,…
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2009 Triumph Bonneville America 2 | Reader review
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Name: Andy Malin From: Coventry Occupation: Vehicle paint technician for Listers Group Owned bike for: Four years from new Tell us about it: After 40 years of biking, comfort was important when I chose a bike to replace my Suzuki V-Strom 650. The Bonneville America is not only comfortable, it looks stunning too. I’ve…
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2014 Ducati Diavel review
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£16,995 | 1198cc, liquid-cooled, dohc 8-valve 90-degree desmo V-twin | 160bhp @ 9250rpm | 96.2lb-ft @ 8000rpm Tested by Roland Brown. Motorcycle Journalist and former international racer, Roland Brown is one of the world’s most respected bike testers. Subscribe to his fantastic YouTube channel here. Very few bikes are so different or outstanding that they have no close rivals,…
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2014 BMW R nineT review
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£11,600 | 110bhp@7750rpm | 88lb-ft@6000rpm | air/oil-cooled boxer twin 90 years in the making, the R nineT was inspired by the Bavarian company’s history with boxer engines. From the traditional riveted oval VIN plate, to the modern S1000RR derived forks, it’s a bike that mixes old-school design values and simplicity, with the latest handling…
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2014 Thunderbird Commander review
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If you just glance at the T-bird Commander’s shape and shiny twin-headlight grin, there doesn’t seem to be much difference between this latest mean-and-moody parallel twin and the Thunderbird Storm with which Triumph gave its cruiser line an extra dollop of menace back in 2011. Dig deeper though, and the Commander is very different…
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2014 Triumph Thunderbird LT review
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£13,999 | 93bhp@5400rpm | 111lb-ft@3550rpm | liquid-cooled parallel twin It’s exactly 50 years since the Beatles arrived in America and became an even bigger British hit there than the Triumph Bonneville. Triumph’s recent attempts to recreate that level of success in the cruiser dominated US market with the Thunderbird have come up short. But they’re…
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2014 Harley-Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited review
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£21,395| 1690cc 4 stroke oil and water-cooled twin | 102lb-ft @ 3750rpm Touch screen displays, LED headlights and oil/water-cooled engines… These aren’t the things of Harley-Davidson are they? With the new 2014 Project Rushmore Touring bikes they are, but don’t worry – they’re still Harleys through and through. With feedback from their customers and…
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YAMAHA YBR125 Custom
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£2849 www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk On the YBR125 Custom, comfort is king. Raised handlebars and an ultra-low slung padded seat mean riders can sit back and relax, enjoying enhanced low-speed control and manoeuvrability. Twist & Go issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 124cc Four-stroke Gearbox: Geared Licence required: A1 Claimed power: 10bhp Fuel tank size: 12ltrs We…
