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The Moto Morini Story

The Moto Morini Story

> After a long snowy winter and six busy months of restoration it's time to face the truth. Did I do a good job and will the Italian primadonna finally sing? Alfonso Morini, the owner of the little Italian manufacturer from Bologna, started out in the motorcycle business

Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans

Moto Guzzi V11 Le Mans

> With the revival of the "mythic" Le Mans, Moto Guzzi has added an appealing sport-tourer to the line. And continuing a long-held tradition, the new Le Mans incorporates many elements commonly featured in the brand's other models. Concept & Transformation The name Le Mans harks

Honda Interceptor

Honda Interceptor

> For the model year 2002, Honda's successful Interceptor was totally revised. As well as sporting a brand-new look, the engine underwent a good deal of transformation. VTEC technology, well known from the brand's automobiles, is now also used in a Honda motorcycle. Concept & Tranformation

Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord - Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom

Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord - Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom

> One concept, two characters. Both are players in the still growing, successful segment of big dual-purpose bikes, each equipped with a powerful engine on a lighter frame. But two different interpretations went into production. The Aprilia ETV 1000 Caponord and the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom have a lot in

The Harley Davidson VRSCA V-Rod

The Harley Davidson VRSCA V-Rod

> Without a doubt, the exciting new Harley-Davidson V-Rod was the attraction at last year's European Harley Bike Week in Faak, Austria. The wait in the long line of "test riders" seemed interminable, but eventually I saw what the buzz was all about and took a

Ducati's 620 i.e.

Ducati's 620 i.e.

> "We think this bike is great for beginners - women, men, [bank presidents] and street sweepers. A Ducati is sexy." Nicola Greco, Vice President of Ducati Sales and Marketing LA JOLLA, CA - Our wake-up call rousted us for breakfast at seven and then the time approached

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.

Aprilia: SL1000 Falco vs RST1000 Futura

Aprilia: SL1000 Falco vs RST1000 Futura

> Italy's young motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia is conquering the American market with exciting motorcycles. Their sport touring machines SL1000 Falco and RST1000 Futura are excellent examples of the company's great development. The roaring of the engine's intake tract makes my stomach feel like a

The Indestructibles

The Indestructibles

> Dual-purpose bikes are becoming more and more popular. No wonder, this type of motorcycle offers a great riding position, a comfortable suspension setup, good power and a tough chassis that handles well on bumpy asphalt streets and gravel roads. My leathers are soaked, my skin underneath, is wet. The

Yamaha FZ1

> The idea of converting a sportbike into a standard isn't new at all. But the better the material you start with, the greater your results at the end. The transformation of Yamaha's R1 into the FZ1 demonstrates that impressively. If you have ever switched from

Moto Guzzi California Jackal - Triumph Bonneville

Moto Guzzi California Jackal - Triumph Bonneville

> There are more ways to ride your cruiser around than you would expect. RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Cruising & Touring took the opportunity to check the all-round abilities of two classic European bikes on the twisty roads of Georgia and North Carolina. We are riding under a deep green canopy of

Voxan Scrambler

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

BMW R1200C / Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter / Moto Guzzi California Special - Comparison Test

BMW R1200C / Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter / Moto Guzzi California Special - Comparison Test

> Cruisers probably define the most popular style of American Riding. Because of the comfortable riding position, they offer you the best way to enjoy your ride. And besides, they look cool. Motorcycles from BMW are very popular in this country. The reasons: their good image, they're comfortable,

Ducati Supersport 900

Ducati Supersport 900

> Ducati's success during the nineties is based on one of the most popular sportbikes from Italy, the 900 SS. This great heritage led to the first fuel-injected SS in 1998 (USA: 1999). Ferrari, pasta, chianti, cappuccino…Italy and its traditional products reflect a wide range of fine,