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Street Fighter, Naked & Standard

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2009 Aprilia Mana 850
May/Jun '09

2009 Aprilia Mana 850

> Wouldn't you like to have a motorcycle that comes with a helmet compartment where the gas tank normally is, an automatic transmission and parking brake? The spirit of innovation must have been almost palpable when Aprilia's engineers set about designing the new Mana 850. Recently
9 min read
2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT
Jul/Aug '08

2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT

> The introduction of the Ulysses XB12X in 2006 marked an obvious departure from the Buell Motorcycle Company's high-performance, track-bred roots. They put aside their knee pucks, toe sliders, and pristine pavement for dual-sport boots, hand guards, and the oft-graveled (or worse) road less traveled. For 2008, the
8 min read
BMW R1200R
May/Jun '07

BMW R1200R

> An elegant new member of the naked community, the BMW R1200R is a very worthy successor to the extremely popular R1150R. Rolling out under a gray sky, with the clouds so low and swollen they looked as if they might burst at any moment, I kept a close eye
8 min read
2006 Triumph Scrambler
Jan/Feb '07

2006 Triumph Scrambler

> When you get away from all the facts, figures, and statistics, you have to admit that one of the most compelling reasons for riding a motorcycle is that it is just plain cool. Catering to this rationale, the new 2006 Triumph Scrambler is not going to win any performance
6 min read
Honda 599 - Long-term Evaluation
Nov/Dec '06

Honda 599 - Long-term Evaluation

> When you're caught up in this whole motorcycle touring business, it's really easy to get spoiled. After all, only a fortunate few are given the first crack at riding the latest models of such fine purpose-built mounts as the Gold Wing, Ultra Classic, Concourse, and
9 min read
Suzuki SV650s / Triumph Speed Four / Yamaha FZ6
Jul/Aug '05

Suzuki SV650s / Triumph Speed Four / Yamaha FZ6

> Here in the good old US of A, it's no secret we like things big. Need an example? Just look at the recent spate of big honkin' pavement-churning machines on display at your local bike shop  -  1600, 1800, 2000cc and more. Is this really necessary?
15 min read
Review: KTM 990 Super Duke
Mar/Apr '05

Review: KTM 990 Super Duke

> Austrian motorbike manufacturer KTM has declared road bikes their next target. And, with the launch of the 990 Super Duke, there's a good chance that many proud owners of traditional naked bikes might be seen bawling soon. KTM, finally presenting the 990 Super Duke after years of
7 min read
Moto Guzzi Breva V750i.e.
Jan/Feb '04

Moto Guzzi Breva V750i.e.

> Fresh air has been blowing through the Moto Guzzi factory in Mandello del Lario ever since Aprilia took over, and owner Ivano Beggio has made sure the entry class wasn't left behind. The company's 750cc Breva is a lot of fun for beginners and old
7 min read
Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS & Ducati Monster S4R
Jan/Feb '04

Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS & Ducati Monster S4R

The motorcycle manufacturers are always very imaginative when coming up with new names to create a new market. But though this name game usually succeeds in the marketing world, it's also a source of mystification for many motorcycle enthusiasts. Why am I talking about this? Because a couple
8 min read
Aprilia Tuono & Kawasaki Z1000
Sep/Oct '03

Aprilia Tuono & Kawasaki Z1000

> For those who demand a comfortable riding position and still expect performance, Aprilia and Kawasaki offer two exciting sport bikes with high-mounted handlebars. We tested the new Tuono and the Z1000 on California back roads and freeways. Concept & Transformation Standards aren't simply standards any more. Using
10 min read
BMW R1150R Rockster
Sep/Oct '03

BMW R1150R Rockster

> BMW's boxer models are quite popular, and the GS, GS Adventure, RS, RT, and R of the 1150cc range are highly regarded as great touring and all-round bikes. Each of them typifies BMW comfort. This year another thrilling theme was added to the Bavarian brand's
7 min read
Honda 919
Winter '02

Honda 919

> To compete with Yamaha's FZ1 and Kawasaki's ZRX1200R, Honda brought out the 919 this year. Big Red's nimble, naked bike comes with a fuel-injected engine and a design concept crammed with high-tech goodies. Concept & Tranformation After reaping a great deal of success
7 min read
BMW R1150R
Spring '02

BMW R1150R

> There are only a few bikes out there that deserve the title "Roadster," but if one fits this category like a glove it's definitely BMW's R1150R. This standard sports many improvements and some cool new features when compared to its predecessor, the R1100R.
7 min read
Voxan Scrambler
Summer '01

Voxan Scrambler

> On the heels of the Roadster and the Café Racer, Voxan, the French motorcycle newcomer, presents the Scrambler - available in Europe this summer, and in the States from 2002 on. Long long gone are the days of the classic Scramblers. From the roaring twenties up to the wild
6 min read
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