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TESTED: Honda Fireblade RR-R SP
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Four years on from the revolutionary release of the RCV-inspired Fireblade, Honda’s given its flagship sportsbike a masterpiece of a makeover. Bruce Wilson reports… While there is undoubtedly so much to love about the revolutionary Blades of the last few years, I’d be lying if I say that either of the 2020-plus machines have been…
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TESTED: Yamaha XSR 900 GP
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Rolling the dice down the retro route, Yamaha’s hit the jackpot with its latest old-school themed offering… The core of the XSR is Yamaha’s polished and proven CP3 triple motor that boasts a tidy 119bhp and claims 93Nm of torque to back things up. The engine is a direct crossover part with the new MT-09,…
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TOP ROADS: Cornwall
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The coastal county down in the southwest corner of this fair isle is a special place to ride; from gently sweeping Tarmac with spectacular sea views to lush, hedge-lined single-track lanes, it’s well worth making the pilgrimage and having an explore… Land’s End Stick to the smaller coastal roads and you’ll not go far wrong…
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DUCATI: NEW Panigale V4S
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Ducati’s just whipped the covers off its new range of Panigale V4s… The Panigale’s been a big success for the Bologna-based firm over the past decade or so, winning over speed-loving lads and lasses who appreciate its race-winning heritage, sharp Italian styling, seriously sophisticated electronics, and top-level performance. First released in 2011, Ducati’s Panigale has…
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ROYAL ENFIELD: Guerrilla Goodness
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Royal Enfield’s added another ride to its range; and it’s powered by the same motor as the new Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield’s been on a winning streak of late. Its recent output of stripped-back, simple and stylish retro rides have gone down very well indeed, winning favour with riders young and old, far and wide. …
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Day Ride: Crans-Montana to Swiss Passes
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Three of Europe’s most well-known mountain passes, all covered in one day of mind-bending scenery and nerve-wrenching hairpins.
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FOGGY: Still gets goosebumps
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Carl Fogarty admits he can still feel the emotion of winning his first World Superbike title even though it happened 30 years ago. The Blackburn hero, fondly known as Foggy, became a British sporting icon during a career that saw him lift four World Superbike Championships. But it was his maiden success in 1994 that…
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RIDING TIPS: Always learning
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Valuable insight from Hannah Godden… It’s my second session on the track and I’ve forgotten which bend is coming up next. Ah. The chicane. Too late – I’m over the kerb, momentarily in the air and on to the grass. I slow down, red-faced, and sweaty-palmed but still upright, while the rest of my group…
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TESTED: Ducati DesertX Rally
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Bruce Wilson hits the deep, sandy stuff to see whether Ducati’s latest adventure bike should be on your wish list. It’s not every day I wipe blood from my lips, dirt from my eyes, and arch my back in agony. Then again, it’s not every day I return from hitting the desert on a 211…
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LONG TERMERS: BMW R12 nineT
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Chad begins his journey with the big beemer… Welcome to my long-term R12 nineT. Forget about the unusual name, this is the first serious revision of the decade-old R nineT boxer twin, and perhaps the most gratifyingly blended retro yet to come from BMW for some time. Some regular readers who know my road racing…
