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Long Termers: KTM 790 Duke
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Editor Ross has whacked some big miles on the Duke. Here’s what he’s had to say! The middleweight naked market is massive. The KTM 790 Duke has long been a favourite, winning the hearts and minds of sporty road riders left, right and centre, and snapping up sales with great aplomb. The 890 Duke shares…
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Long Termers: Yamaha Niken GT
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The Niken GT might be designed to cover serious mileage, but I’ve actually been riding it primarily on my daily commute. It’s a good stint; 20-odd miles each way across rolling Lincolnshire countryside which gives me a good chance to stretch its legs on the reg. It’s incredibly easy to live with; while it’s a…
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Day One: Suzuki GSX-S1000GX LAUNCH RIDE
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Here’s the Day One first-ride summary from Ross! We’re out on the launch of the newly released GX. Sitting neatly in the range between the GT and V-Strom, it aims to blend sporty performance with long-distance comfort. Sounds good, right? Today’s mostly been about bagging photos and video, so we’ve not managed to get a…
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WE’RE WITH: Suzuki’s NEW GSX-S1000GX
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We’ve got a couple of days to put Suzuki’s new tall-rounder through its paces. The £14,499 bike’s a big deal for the factory, bringing together its much-loved GSX-R 1000 motor and its first automatic adjustable suspension system. We’ll be bringing you our thoughts on it as and when we can – but it there’s anything…
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Yamaha’s next generation MT-09
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We love the MT-09. Ever since its release, it’s proved itself a properly brilliant bit of kit which offers top performance and a rewarding ride in a surprisingly easy-to-live-with package – and it’s easy to see why it’s been such a success for Yamaha. But that doesn’t mean it’s not time for an update –…
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Updates for the BMW S1000XR
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While all eyes were on the news of the launch of the new R1300GS, BMW’s quietly revealed some serious changes to its long-legged sport-tourer. Powered by the same S1000RR-derived 999cc four-cylinder engine as the previous generation, it’d be easy to assume that performance is pretty much the same. But revised intakes and fresh mapping have…
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Used Bike Guide: Yamaha XSR700 (2015-2021)
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The XSR is a cracking bike. That should come as no surprise, because it’s essentially a reworked version of Yamaha’s massively-popular MT-07. It features the same 689cc parallel-twin engine and lightweight chassis – but gets some stylish extras to help it stand apart from its slightly more aggressive middleweight naked sibling. It’s light, easy to…
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Used Bike Guide: Triumph Scrambler (2006-2016)
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The Bonneville-based Scrambler from the British firm is a great choice. We’ve spent a good chunk of time on them over the years, and although it’s now been replaced by the Street Scrambler there’s still a lot to be said for the ‘original’. It was ahead of the curve when it was released back in…
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Bimota Tera- Supercharged Adventure Tourer
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In 2022, Bimota unveiled the Tera concept, signalling a move beyond sportbikes and into touring and adventure. At EICMA 2023, the bike was officially revealed in its full glory. It looks like Bimota has successfully transformed their sportbikes’ sleek and unconventional design, such as the Tesi, into an adventure-touring model. Like the Bimota Tesi H2,…
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Harrison joins three-rider team at Honda Racing UK
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Honda Racing UK has confirmed a three-man team for the 2024 Isle of Man TT Races, with Dean Harrison lining up alongside John McGuinness MBE and Nathan Harrison. Dean Harrison joins the factory Honda team after a 7-year stint with DAO Racing and Kawasaki, with whom he took two of his three TT victories to date,…
