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Honda Super Hawk

Honda Super Hawk

> Although the Super Hawk hasn't enjoyed a lot of sales success overseas, the bike has sold in big numbers in the United States - primarily because its performance characteristics are perfectly matched to US highways and canyon roads, and the needs of many American customers. Concept &

Moto Guzzi V-11 Café Sport

Moto Guzzi V-11 Café Sport

> When charging through the spaghetti-strand switchbacks of the Georgia mountains, it's easy to succumb to the allure of Italian cooking - Guzzi style. For 2004, the Moto Guzzi kitchen has revamped the menu and added some steamy new items. They're rolling out a sporting standard

Triumph Thunderbird Sport

Triumph Thunderbird Sport

> An old German adage seems fitting: Anyone declared dead who returns lives longer. Kicked out of the range in 1999, Triumph's classic standard, the Thunderbird Sport, returned from oblivion in 2003. This road-worthy revenant boasts some minor changes but the character of the bike is unaffected. Concept

Suzuki SV650S & SV1000S

Suzuki SV650S & SV1000S

> For 2003, Suzuki has sent some hot V2 irons into the fray for the sport crown. The S models of their SV line, available in 650 and 1000cc configurations, have the looks to win over a lot of happy customers. RR tried them out to see what more there

Ducati SS 620/800/1000

Ducati SS 620/800/1000

> The Supersport models are the most traditional motorcycles Ducati produces. Stepping back from machines primarily geared for serious racetrack use, Ducati turns out some handsome alternatives for completing sporty tasks on the public roads. For its 2003 presentations, Ducati focused on technical updates with three new engines: 620, 800,

BMW R1150RT, DUCATI ST4s

BMW R1150RT, DUCATI ST4s

> Motorcycle traveling has changed a lot in the last 20 years. Nowadays pure touring bikes compete with cruisers, standards, and sportbikes, which can be equipped with luggage racks and bags by the factory. In this comparison, the tourer BMW R1150RT met up with a sport-tourer, the Ducati ST4s. Concept

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R/RR

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R/RR

> Team Green wants to recapture the crown for the best 600 Supersport bike. In our opinion, the totally new ZX-6R and ZX-6RR bikes greatly enhance the likelihood of meeting that goal, once RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Cruising & Touring jumped at the chance to ride them at their introduction on the

Ducati 999

> It had to supercede the other bikes in design, technology, and in performance characteristics on the track and on the street. And now, coming on the heels of its famous 916/996/998-line, Ducati's new 999 is destined to become a great bike that's known

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

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

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

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

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,