Diavel Version 2.0

Ducati have upgraded their flagship bike “Diavel” giving it a new engine, exhaust system, Marzocchi front forks, upgraded Brembo breaks and new ride modes. Ducati have put the new Testastretta 11 engine in the 2014 Diavel putting out 162 hp along with the new forks and brembo’s monobloc callipers, it makes for a much smother... Continue Reading →

Carbon lids

Getting ever more popular, carbon lids are not only stronger and lighter, but are more affordable. Here are a small selection, with price and the all important weight. (from top, clockwise) AGV Pista GP around £800 weighing in at 1275g Nexx XR1R Carbon around £300 weighing in at 1250g HJC FS-10 Carbon around £250 weighing in at 1400g Shark Speed-R MXV... Continue Reading →

Triumph Rocket 3

The Triumph Rocket 3 turns 10 years old in 2014, and what has this BIG bike brought to the market? Well, it’s a bit confused! The Rocket 3 was originally supposed to conquer the American market, taking on Harley, but failed to do so, over here it was marketed as a muscle bike, competing with... Continue Reading →

Shark Vantime

Shark helmets have a very interesting range for 2014, especially the Metro division range. This range includes the Shark Raw helmet that I posted back in February. The Shark Vantime is a full face helmet that has a very unique styling, it has a long visor that it shares with the Shark Nano, a smooth... Continue Reading →

Early bird

I enjoy the early runs, no traffic, the weather always seems to be better and everywhere is quiet. So I took the opportunity to go down the coast. I took the A737 to Dalry then onto Ardrossan. Stopped at a car park to look out onto the sea view, then back on the road to... Continue Reading →

Old Largs Road

It's only 10 miles long on a single track road, but the Old Largs Road has lots of twists and turns and some nice views, and on a nice summers day, it's a good run. This is topped off with Largs at the end, so you can park up, have a coffee, ice-cream or a... Continue Reading →

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