Bike Tests
FIRST RIDE - Triumph’s 765cc Moto2 racer
On an inappropriate track and in a more or less a stock package, we’re let loose with Triumph’s 765cc triple-cylinder Moto2 engine and still fall in love
Living with Yamaha NMax 155
In seven days I spent less on fuel than I would have on a single return train ticket
DUCATI MONSTER 659
It’s been 25 years since Miguel Galluzzi left show-goers opened mouth when he whipped the covers off the first-ever M900 Monster at the 1993 Milan Show. And in the two and a half decades since, an almost countless number on Ducati models bearing the Monster moniker have graced
YAMAHA MT-07 HO
Stepping onto Yamaha’s MT-07 HO (High Output) means stepping over the $10K threshold. Investing an additional $900 or so could mean the difference between buying a bike and some quality riding kit, or just getting the bike. Yamaha’s MT-07 is also the last of the big four Japa
KAWASAKI Z650
Kawasaki’s Z650L, replaces Kawasaki’s popular ER-6n and so had plenty to live up to. Producing 39kW and 59Nm from its 649cc parallel-twin engine, the Z650 is only available in one power-output option which slips in under the LAMS-approved power-to-weight limit. While it’s n
World launch 2019 BMW R 1250 GS
How does BMW vastly improve a motorcycle already considered the benchmark? Through innovative inner working called Shift Cam
HONDA CB650F
There was a time when a inline-four cylinder motorcycle was the norm. Roadbikes from 250cc through to 1400cc could be purchased with a screaming four pot. Then the parallel-twin engine made a comeback, popular due to its ability to produce strong low-end grunt from a compact pack
2010-2014 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
There’s much more to the Dorsoduro 1200 riding experience than you’d think at first glance
SUZUKI SV650X
Suzuki has returned the full-powered SV650 to its line up for 2018 and fans of the middleweight V-twin are rejoicing. The tested Suzuki SV650X retails for $9490 (plus on-road costs), making it one of three sub-$10k bikes on this test. There are two versions of the 645cc middle
The highlights of 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR
Kawasaki’s new Ninja ZX-10RR exists for one single purpose – to ensure its WorldSBK domination continues Bending WorldSBK’s rulebook used to be the domain of Ducati with its various homologation specials, which bore only a visual resemblance to its road-going siblings. Ext
2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR
Kawasaki’s new Ninja ZX-10RR exists for one single purpose – to ensure its WorldSBK domination continues
2018 Honda Goldwing Tour
Honda’s Goldwing was long the standard other heavy tourers were measured against, but over time lost some of its shine. Now it’s back