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Book Review – Into Africa
11 May 2008
Have you ever had the urge to give up your job and go traveling for a year on a motorbike which you have only just learnt to ride? Sam Manicom did, he had invested heavily into his career, the eternal rat race to get to the top of the pile. When it was evident that the top job was not going to be he decided to do a trip down Africa instead.
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Mean 'N’ Moody Rocketship Cruiser
30 April 2008
The 2008 Harley-Davidson Night Rod is a special edition of its drag race inspired V-Rod machine, with some extra blingy bits – moody black paintwork, red coachline on the wheels, restyled saddle etc. All well and good but it’s the 121bhp, fuel injected, 1130cc V-Twin motor that makes this bike a real kick-ass slice of Americana to ride. The Night Rod is ferociously quick off the line, and there’s no shortage of grip from the 240mm wide Dunlop rear tyre.
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The Nolan X-LITE X801RR Helmet
17 March 2008
Lurking in the shadows of the familiar names of Arai and Shoei, Nolan X-lite has quietly protected the heads of both the 250GP and MotoGP world champions. X-lite have been producing high quality and innovative helmets for some time, while working in the retail end of the industry I became aware of the X-lite X901. I don’t think we sold one, this wasn’t because it is a bad helmet, it is however slightly odd looking thanks to its innovative aerodynamic design. Although the X901 was exceptionally stable at speed and light we all tend to stick to what we know and so the big two continued to dominate.
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The Ducati 1098 R - Breaking The Litre Limit
09 March 2008
The lightest, most powerful twin-cylinder bike ever and true competition-level traction control system supplied as standard for maximum track performance. The 1098 R is the ultimate Superbike. The most advanced, most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever built, with the highest torque-to-weight ratio in the sport bike category. It is the product of a team of designers and engineers focussed on one objective only – to win.
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Kawasaki’s 2008 Supersport Flagship ZX-10R
09 March 2008
For the 2008 Ninja ZX-10R, Kawasaki engineers wanted a highly communicative package that would enable the two-way dialog between rider and machine that professional racers require to ride at the highest level. A chassis that would deliver a high level of feedback while being highly responsive to rider input - and all this in stock form. A tall order. But, having worked on every litre- and mid-class supersport model since the 2003 Ninja ZX-6R/6RR, not to mention their direct involvement with Kawasaki’s factory superbike efforts, one the engineers were in a position to deliver.
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The New 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade
06 March 2008
Sharper looks, stronger performance and astoundingly responsive control. From its compact new proportions to its breathtaking response to every rider input, everything about the new 2008 CBR1000RR Fireblade stakes out a new standard in motorcycle performance and design aesthetics that will stand as a milestone in the history of litre-class Super Sports development, much as the original CBR900RR did when it fired the first shot in the high-performance revolution sixteen years ago. A winner both on the street and on the track, the CBR900RR FireBlade set a blazing standard for big bike performance for an entire generation to come.
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The 2008 Aprilia SXV Supermoto
02 March 2008
Acording to Aprilia, the world’s most revolutionary supermotard is still evolving. The 2008 SXV incorporates a whole series of innovations designed to improve reliability and make it even more invincible in competition.
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The Last Of The Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory
02 March 2008
Because 2008 will be the last time the RSV 1000 R Factory will be manufactured as Aprilia's contract with Rotrax, makers of the v-twin engine comes to and end. For 2009 a new, V-Four engined bike, the RSV-4 will come to market, we thought it would be a good time to re-cover what this brilliant bike has to offer as there will no doubt be quite a few people looking to find and RSV for themselves before it dissapeers from showrooms altogether as a new bike.
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The Honda DN-01 - Brave & Bold or Crazy & Ugly?
29 February 2008
Radical new styling that grabs attention from every angle. Form-fitting comfort that invites one to both sit on and to ride. Smooth response to every rider input, reacting with exhilarating performance at every twist of its throttle, and… no clutch! Not only that, no gear changer! Is this really a motorcycle? Or is it some strange kind of scooter?
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The Aprilia Shiver 750 - A Middleweight Naked Bike
29 February 2008
In the middleweight naked market, the Aprilia Shiver 750 stands out for its distinctive personality, easy and intuitive ride, and extraordinarily agile chassis. Triple mapping, ride-by-wire, electronic throttle control maximises riding pleasure on all types of route. And you get all this in an inspiring, futuristic design too!
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Petrol Not Included! - A Vectrix Electric Scooter
21 February 2008
Today’s the day, my first proper test ride for londonbikers.com. Yet I can’t seem to get too excited. Maybe that is because I’m to test the UK’s first serious electric scooter, the Vectrix. Marketed as the first true zero emissions scooter combined with the performance to match, if not shame its traditional petrol competition...
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The Aprilia Tuono 1000 R
03 February 2008
The Tuono 1000 R is the bike that all other nakeds have to beat. It is a machine for the demanding motorcyclist, the rider who seeks maximum performance from a naked, on the road and on the track.
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The Aprilia RS 125 Sports Bike
03 February 2008
Aprilia’s 125 cc supersport is still beyond the reach of the competition. With its moto gp graphics the rs 125 is even more race inspired. The RS 125 is the undisputed leader among 125 cc supersports. Aprilia has always led the field in lightweight sports bikes, pioneering new concepts and advanced solutions, and developing technology that others have had to struggle to follow. Like all Aprilia sports motorcycles, the RS 125 has benefited from the sophisticated technology that has been developed over years of success in GP racing, and quickly transferred into production.
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The Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro Supermoto
02 February 2008
No compromise is the motto of this motard, created for pure riding pleasure. this elite, super-lightweight, high performance, twin cylinder machine is aimed at only the most demanding riders in search of a truly thrilling motorcycling experience.
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The Aprilia RSV 1000 R
01 February 2008
The Aprilia RSV 1000 R is the twin cylinder hypersport the others have to beat. With a powerful engine, homologation to euro 3 standards, and a frame that is acknowledged as the best production bike frame around, the RSV 1000 R remains the meanest and fastest one liter twin on the world’s roads and racetracks.
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Review - 'Under Asian Skies'
28 January 2008
With Ewan MacGregor and Charlie Boorman reviving a long lost urge in the general public to roam the world as a free spirit, many of you out there may be pleased to find out that its possible to undertake a voyage like this without needing a 50 strong BBC production team to organise the whole thing for you and hold your hands as you venture into the big wide world.
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Alpinestars Tech 7 MX Boots
27 January 2008
The name Tech 7 may not mean much to you at the moment, but I am about to tell you all about the best Motorcycle boot that has ever been placed on my feet! Working as a News Editor for Londonbikers I regularly get to do some great work, but testing these boot and writing this review tops all others!
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The Rebirth Of The Yamaha Tenere
11 December 2007
The name Tenere has been synonymous with Yamaha’s rugged Adventure Sport dual-purpose models since the original machine was first launched in the early 1980’s. Developed from Yamaha’s highly successful Dakar race-winning factory bikes, the original Tenere models built up a huge following of loyal owners during the 1980s and 90s. With an unrivalled reputation for durability, strong on and off road performance, high levels of long-distance comfort, and the ability to handle hostile off road terrain, the machine was one of Yamaha’s best-selling models throughout Europe.
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The Most Extreme Yamaha YZF-R6 Supersport Yet
03 December 2007
When Yamaha launched the new-generation YZF-R6 for the 2006 season, the machine became an overnight sensation. Equipped with the most advanced technology, and featuring aggressive minimalist bodywork, as well as a phenomenally quick engine and an ultra-compact race-bred chassis for a bike of it's class, the R6 represented a massive leap for high-performance motorcycle design.
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Buell 1125R Redefines The Sportbike Riding Experience
03 December 2007
The Buell Motorcycle Company is set to break the conventions of the sportbike category with the Buell® 1125R, an all-new, large capacity sport motorcycle that delivers a sublime balance of street and track performance. Rooted in the core design principles and character that have defined Buell motorcycles for 25 years, the 1125R offers power, torque, handling and agility that will take its owner to a new level of riding experience.
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