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  • 2011 Kawasaki Z750R Review

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    The Z750R concept makes perfect sense. After all, the standard Z750 has been a hit since its launch in 2004, with more than125,000 units sold in Europe alone. But since Kawasaki detuned and softened the Zed four years ago to make it more rider-friendly, it’s been a bit dull. A two-wheeled sheep in wolf’s clothing:…

  • 2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Quick Review

    2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Quick Review

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    Kate Russell tells you ten things you need to know about Harley-Davidson’s all-rounder.

  • 2010 Kawasaki 1400GTR Quick Review

    2010 Kawasaki 1400GTR Quick Review

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    Steve Rose brings us the lowdown on Kawasaki’s refined sports touring bike.

  • 2009 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic Review

    2009 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic Review

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    The Guzzi V7 Classic is a retro of strong pedigree. If you want a bike to take you back in time, this could be the one.

  • 2005 Honda CBR125RR Reader Test

    2005 Honda CBR125RR Reader Test

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    35,000 miles (at 94.5mpg) on a Honda CBR125RR

  • 2014 Yamaha MT-09 review

    2014 Yamaha MT-09 review

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    £6949 | 113bhp@10,000rpm | 64.5lb-ft@8000rpm | 847cc liquid-cooled triple 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 – iMotorcycle Video – here. Given the way Yamaha suffered in the credit crunch, with high prices and falling sales, the MT-09…

  • Royal Enfield Continental GT First ride and review

    Royal Enfield Continental GT First ride and review

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    Lying flat on the tank of this retro-styled bike, throttle held at the stop and with the roar of 44 identical red machines around me, I can’t stop grinning, but despite this being a modern bike, it’s the sixties that put me here. In 1962, Roger Boss (an experienced development tester and then Sales Manager…

  • 2012 AJS Firefox 50

    2012 AJS Firefox 50

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    £1049 www.ajsmotorcycles.co.uk This nippy little Firefox was new in 2012, it’s a 50cc two stroke with LED lights, rear rack and quite nice styling. Just £1049 on the road, so it’s worth a look. Issue reviewed: N/A Tech Spec Engine: 49cc Two-stroke Gearbox: Automatic Licence required: AM Claimed power: 3bhp Fuel tank size: 4.7ltrs We…

  • Small wonders – Lexmoto XTR S 125, White Knuckle WK125 Sport, Rieju RS3 125LC

    Small wonders – Lexmoto XTR S 125, White Knuckle WK125 Sport, Rieju RS3 125LC

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    With the entry level 125 market booming, it’s never been easier (or cheaper) to buy a brand new learner legal bike If you’re reading this as a middle-aged former teenage bike fan then you’ll no doubt remember your very first day on the road. You morphed overnight from a BMX bandit into a biker; you’d…

  • 2011 Honda CBF1000 review

    2011 Honda CBF1000 review

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    It’s not often you come across a litre bike that someone new to two wheels can genuinely ride as comfortably and confidently as a seasoned two-up touring biker can.  What’s not to like about a superbike derived powerplant, Agile handling and complete versatility, all delivered in a supremely comfy package? Exactly. Here at MCM we…

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