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2014 Yamaha MT-125 review
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Under £4000 (TBC) | 14.8bhp@9000rpm | 9.2bhp@8000rpm |124.7cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke single-cylinder Tested by: Carli Ann Smith Joining the already successful line up of the MT-09 and MT-07, Yamaha has introduced the brand-new MT-125 to the family, so that A1 licence holders can join in the fun. The supersport backbone of the YZF-R125 has been developed into…
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New 2015 Honda CRF450R announced
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The Honda CRF450R – the company’s flagship MX machine – receives an Engine Mode Select Button giving choice of three engine maps for different power delivery, plus more power from an HRC-spec cylinder head design and new exhaust. The chassis gets lighter second-generation Kayaba PSF2 units plus 260mm front disc. Since its introduction in 2002, the…
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New 2015 Honda CRF250R announced
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The Honda CRF250R MX2 machine receives 48mm Showa USD air forks, new rear mufflers and the same Engine Mode Select Button as the CRF450R – with choice of three engine maps – plus 260mm front disc and detail updates. Skirmishing in a close fought arena of competition, Honda’s CRF250R has consistently proven itself a polished performer.…
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2014 Yamaha D’elight 125 review
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£1849 | Air-cooled 4-stroke | 7.1bhp | 5.6lb-ft Tested By: Carli Ann Smith Photos: Joe Dick Yamaha have bolstered its already strong range of commuting machines with the addition of a budget scooter: the D’elight. Priced at £1849, it aims to appeal to price-conscious bikers, and commuters looking for a brand-name without breaking the bank.…
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JUST LAUNCHED: Yamaha MT-125
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Yamaha’s recently launched MT-09 and MT-07 have powered to the top of the sales rankings and captured the imagination of European motorcyclists who are looking for a new kind of riding excitement. Inspired by the Dark Side of Japan, these edgy new MT models are all about pure riding emotion. For 2014 Yamaha expand…
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New WK Tomcat 125 commuter bike
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WK has introduced the new WK Tomcat 125, a funky-looking commuter bike that is certain to fit squarely into the niche VanVan sector, but landing at a highly competitive RRP of just £1199. The fully road and learner legal Tomcat features a proven 125cc single cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled, electric-start motor driving through a five-speed…
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New Vespa GTS 300 Super
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The new GTS Super evolves with new standards in safety, technology, comfort and painstakingly detailed finishing. The large body version of the Vespa now has new front ESS suspension, 2-channel ABS, ASR traction control and a Vespa Multimedia Platform to connect your smartphone. Other notable features include a more spacious helmet compartment, a more…
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2014 Vespa Sprint 125 review
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£TBC |10.5bhp | Four-stroke, single cylinder 125cc Vespa, has launched a new Sprint to replace its Vespa S. The original Sprint from the mid-1960s was a two-stroke geared scooter. While other European countries will have a 50cc two-stroke option, the UK will see a four-stroke 125cc engine, complete with ABS, which is due to…
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2014 Kawasaki J300 review
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£4049 | 299cc |4-stroke Single |liquid-cooled |27.2bhp |21.2lb-ft With its angular lines and fierce headlight design, this is clearly a Kawasaki. However, unlike the other machines in the range, the J300 is the company’s first ever scooter for the European market. At the 43rd Tokyo Motorshow in 2013, Kawasaki unveiled their innovative and futuristic ‘J concept’: an imgainiative…
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2014 Honda CBR250R review
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£4100 OTR I 249cc 4-stroke single I 26bhp I 17.6 lb-ft@ 7000rpm Honda introduced the CBR250R with the idea of fusing the handling and styling of their iconic, large capacity CBR range, with a smaller engine for riders after a first bike, better fuel economy, or just something nimble to chuck around town. With brand…
