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Test Ride: 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero
A Bagger that cowboys up in traditional fashion A couple of years ago, Kawasaki introduced the monstrous Vulcan 2000 as a heavy cruiser – emphasis on heavy. It came with a tall saddle and very short side stand, which made it exceedingly difficult, if not impossible to raise to a level riding position for those who happened to be on the vertically challenged side. Once moving, it was a dream on the road – in low … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball
“Victory’s Vision 8-Ball: The Maverick of the new American motorcycle” Victory motorcycles is a division of parent company Polaris Industries. The bike division celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2008, entering their second decade of “New American Motorcycle” production with significant enhancements to their 2009 lineup of bikes in both the cruiser and touring categories. The company added two new touring models for the 2010 model year– the Victory Cross Roads and Victory Cross … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Ural Gear Up 2WD Side Car Rig
“Russian Ural: A Sports Utility Motorcycle” Okay, it had to happen sooner or later — someone had to come up with a Sport Utility Motorcycle (SUM). Actually, such a machine has been around for quite awhile — it’s the Ural, and it’s been here in the U.S. since 1993. The Cold War is definitely over in the motorcycle world, as evidenced by the Ural, which is a Russian-built motorcycle with a side car. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R
“Yamaha’s all-new FZ6R for 2009: Ideal entry level sport bike” Initially, one might think that the all-new 2009 FZ6R sport bike is simply an enhanced FZ6. Not so – the only thing on the entire bike that is from the FZ6, is the basic engine design. The FZ6R ranks as a sport bike for the budget minded in Yamaha’s stable, but in spite of its value positioning, it possesses several high tech features, and more than … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Honda CBR 600 RR
“2009 Honda’s CBR600 RR: Technology abounds” For those who regularly peruse my reviews of two-wheeled transport, it’s certainly no secret that I’m a much bigger fan of standard motorcycles and of the cruiser genre than I am of all-out sport bikes. There’s nothing wrong with sport bikes mind you, but lately I seem to be getting more than my share of them to test and review. I’ve never had the likes of a Goldwing or Fury … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones
“Harley-Davidson’s FLSTSB Softail® Cross Bones™” No, it’s not a Pirates of the Caribbean theme bike The design team at the Motor Company seems to be on a roll of late with the reinvention of elemental images from the past. Harley has long been associated with skeletal graphic themes – skulls and cross bones have adorned bikes for ages, and now, there’s even a Harley-Davidson model that pays homage to the past, and that has adopted the mystique … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Aprilia Mana850
“Aprilia’s Mana 850: Tomorrow’s technology today” The 850 Mana for 2009 from Aprilia is no ordinary motorcycle – it is, in fact, a couple of motorcycles blended into one, designed from the outset to place safety, versatility and riding ease at the forefront of the total riding experience. The revolutionary Sportgear transmission (called “Auto Drive” by Aprilia) is electronically controlled to optimally handle all riding conditions at the press of a button. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Zero S electric
“Zero S Motorcycle: A street-legal electric done Super-Moto-style” Should you happen to be a biker, as in the motorized kind and if you’re also an environmentalist at heart, there’s great news for you. Whether you like to get down and dirty riding off-road, or you’re more in tune with conventional street riding, ZERO motorcycles, based in Santa Cruz, CA offers bikes for either scenario. ZERO motorcycles are all electric and provide huge advantages over conventional gas-powered … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2010 Honda Fury
“The 2010 Fury: Welcome to Honda’s wild side” Honda has stepped over the line to the wilder side of motorcycling, proving beyond a reasonable doubt, that imitation is indeed the sincerest form of flattery. But true to Honda’s modus operandi, they have not rushed into the chopper genre blindly; they rather have done their homework to ensure that their entry would be imminently successful. Other metric bike manufacturers have already tossed their hat in the ring … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Ducati Multistrada 100 S
“Ducati’s Multistrada 1100S – A sport bike for a new generation” Ducati’s Multistrada comes in two configurations that both deliver features, setting the direction for a truly new generation of sport bike. First, there is the Multistrada 1100, followed by the Multistrada 1100 S, which is intended to satisfy riders who demand a higher level of sport performance. The Multistrada 1100 S comes with a higher level of suspension componentry derived from Ducati Superbikes, including fully-adjustable … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Ducati Desmocidici RR
“The Desmosedici RR: Ducati’s Crown Jewel” A bike with a definitive purpose Mention Ducati in a crowd of sport bike enthusiasts and you’ve got the attention of most. Drop the name Desmosedici RR and you’ve more than likely gotten everyone’s undivided attention. The Desmosedici RR is an incredible machine – it’s derived from the Desmosedici GP6 Grand Prix Racing MotoGP Ducati Corse that was ridden by Loris Capirossi and Sete Gibernau in the 2006 MotoGP World Championship. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2010 Honda Stateline
Honda adds Stateline model Cruiser to lineup Joining the Fury and Sabre in the retro appearance category is the all-new Stateline cruiser. All three bikes share a familiar, nostalgic look about them, yet in distinctively different ways, and with different mission statements as well. The Fury is the first in the lineup which I’ve already reviewed, and it clearly strives to achieve a genuinely nostalgic early chopper look with its long raked out front end, skinny … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2009 Honda DN-01
A stylish V-Twin automatic (or not) Crossover First off, the DN-01 designation comes from “Dream New Concept 1”, and despite its Continuously Variable Transmission (which Honda refers to as a Human Friendly Transmission) with a six-speed manual mode and Sport automatic mode, and the fact that it sounds kind of like one; it’s definitely not a scooter. … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHXXX Street Glide Trike
FLHXXX Street Glide joins Harley’s Trike family Not since the legendary Servicar, which happened to be the longest-running production Harley-Davidson model (1932-1973) rolled off the assembly line, had the Motor Company manufactured a factory-produced trike. In appearance, the new 2010 FLHXXX Street Glide Trike looks like a Street Glide from the front, back to the trailing edge of the 103 cubic-inch motor – and it actually is, except for a few nuances such as the rake … Read entire article »
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Test Ride: 2011 Victory Cory Ness Cross Country
Each Ness clan member adds custom touches to individual bikes The Victory motorcycle division of Polaris Industries celebrated their 10th Anniversary in 2008 and entered their second decade of “The New American Motorcycle” production with significant mods to the 2009 lineup of bikes in both the cruiser and touring categories. 2010 saw the addition of two new touring models – the Victory Cross Roads and Victory Cross Country. The Cross Roads bike offered hard sculpted bags, … Read entire article »
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