Back in the late nineties - early naughties, popularity of the “hooligan” bikes were at an all time high. The biggest selling bikes with new bikers were the 600cc range of naked bikes. Honda Hornet, Suzuki Bandit, and the Ducati Monster. These bike were easy to modify, easy to ride and had fast acceleration, ideal... Continue Reading →
Honda CB500 (X) (F) & (R)
Honda are releasing a new range of CB models, the (f), (x), and (r). The bike is the same over the three models with a few differences. The (f) is a naked style bike.The (x), is an adventure style bike. Including a small screen and a more up-right seating position.The (r), is a race model with... Continue Reading →
Yamaha FJR1300A
The new 2013 Yamaha FJR1300A, an update of the trusty Yamaha FJR 2001 onwards. This tourer comes with all the bits you need for a comfortable journey. 146bh from a 1,298cc 4-cylinder engine, sportsbike-type aluminium frame, fully-adjustable screen, cowl, seat and handlebars, Yamaha D-MODE, Cruise Control, Traction Control System (TCS), large 25-litre fuel tank, side cases, heated grips,... Continue Reading →
Moto Guzzi California 1400
The Italian motorbike makers "Moto Guzzi" have updated the California model. This bike comes in two models, Touring and Custom. Both come with a 21ltr tank, 96hp from a 1,380cc 900 V twin engine, MGCT Traction Control, Cruise Control, ABS and Shaft Drive. The Touring comes with additions including a screen and panniers. The California... Continue Reading →
Ducati Diavel Cromo
2012 Ducati Diavel Cromo, Ducati's powerhouse has 162hp from a 198.4cc engine. The original Diavel cost £12,995. The Cromo model cost £15,295, and with that you get £7,000 worth of Ducati extras and £3,000 worth of OHLINS suspension. More information at http://www.ducati.com/bikes/diavel/diavel_cromo/2012/index.do
Kawasaki ZZR1400 Special Edition
Seen this at Motorcycle Live. I think it was the most admired bike there. It’s the only bike I had to wait to get a seat on, and the styling of this bike is amazing. It’s Kawasaki’s flagship model and costs £11,899, features include ABS, Power Mode Selection, Strong Shorter-geared Transmission , 3-Mode Traction Control... Continue Reading →
Motorcycle Live, NEC Birmingham November 2012
On Tuesday, I went to sample the motorcycle live. I sat on a lot of bikes and snapped pictures of some that looked good. Here are some of the bikes I took pictures of.