Reviews
Reviews
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2014 KTM RC125 review
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£4499 | 15bhp @ 9500rpm | 8.9lb-ft @ 8000rpm | 124.7cc | 4-stroke single cylinder Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Photos: KTM Developed on the race track and now brought to the streets, KTM has introduced its new RC125 – a bike the Austrian company hopes will compete with the oh-so-popular Yamaha YZF-R125. The RC125 appeals to the…
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2014 Aprilia Caponord Travel Pack review
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£12,934 | 125bhp@8250rpm | 85lb-ft@6800rpm | liquid-cooled 90° V-twin Tested by Simon Hargreaves Photography by Aprilia Launched last year, Aprilia’s high-tech Caponord is one of adventure biking’s best-kept secrets, and deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as BMW’s GS and Ducati’s Multistrada. So to remind us what we’re missing, Aprilia invited Motor Cycle…
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Arc-on Competizione Gloves review
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£140 | www.arc-on.co.uk | 07956 291 656 | Tested by John Milbank Used by BSB and club racers, these kangaroo hide gloves are built for safety. There’s plenty of padding across the back of the hand, and the ring finger and little finger are bridged with an elasticated section of leather, which allows a little movement,…
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Yamaha TRX850 review | Used bike
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Steve Cooper from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club picks out another great example of classic oriental metal When it comes to taking the left-field approach to motorcycle design, no one does it better than Yamaha. Their mind-set is noticeably different to that of the competitions’ and they are often cited as being the most European…
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HJC IS17 helmet review
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HJC IS-17 £139.99 | www.oxprod.com | 01993 862300 | Tested by John Milbank I’m blown away by this helmet. A polycarbonate shell, ACU approved lid, it scores the maximum five stars in the government’s Sharp helmet approval scheme. Weighing 1502g (a little over the claimed 1450g), it has a removable, moisture-wicking odour-free and anti-bacterial lining…
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KTM 390 Tank Bag review
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RRP: £119.54 | www.ktm.co.uk | Tested by Carli Ann Smith I’ve always used rucksacks as I thought that non-magnetic tank bags would require a whole load of fitment and hassle. Now I’m a tank bag convert and proud to admit it. Fitting was simple, and didn’t require any tools as the straps wrap around the frame and clip into place.…
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KTM 390 Rear Bag review
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RRP: £92.47 | www.ktm.co.uk | Tested by Carli Ann Smith Sometimes I don’t want to fill my pockets with my phone, purse, house keys and chocolate bars – but it doesn’t warrant carrying round a huge rucksack. This cool little rear bag offers a great solution. It fits on the back of my KTM 390 Duke by two Velcro…
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Kawasaki Z1000SX Long-term review | Free days out in London
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Rider: John Milbank Bike: 2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX Miles this month: 347 Miles in total: 2523 Current fuel economy: 47.9mpg Cost when new: £9699 +£461.95 for panniers or £215.95 for a top box Highlights this month: Enjoying a free night out Lowlights this month: Not having enough time Why does anybody drive a car in London? Queue-busting, free…
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Reader Review: 2003 Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille | Reader review
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Name: Damon Parsons From: Essex Riding for: 5 years Price paid for the bike: £2300 in 2012 through a private sale What type of riding do you do: Mainly A and good quality B roads with motorway/dual carriageway getting to and from where I want to start. Tell us about the engine: Pulls like a train! There is a huge amount of torque.…
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Furygan Hero ladies textile motorcycle jacket
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RRP: £189.99 More info: www.nevis.uk.com / 01425 478936 Tester: Carli Ann Smith As soon as I laid my eyes on the Hero jacket, I loved it. With its figure hugging fit and multi-layer system – it claims to have it all. Sliding the jacket on, it initially felt a lot tighter than my other textile jackets because of its slim line…
