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2017 NEW BIKE SPECIAL

NEW
DUCATI SUPERLEGGERA YAMAHA
EXCESS ALL XSR900
AREAS
ABARTH

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STARRING DUCATIS CARBON DREAM
+ TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER + BMW G310GS
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NEW
BIKES
P4
BIkes dont come much more desirable
Astonishing 215bhp and just
167kg fully wet! Ducatis new 1299
Superleggera broke cover at Milan
this week at an equally incredible
72,000 (but we still want one).
P8
Prepare for a real mini adventure
Among the bikes from Suzuki at
Milan was this 250cc V-Strom.
While at the other end of the scale
is the new KTM 1290 Super Duke .
P16
KTMs Beast is madder than ever
Where did
Ferrari go?
Virginio Ferrari finished second to Kenny
Roberts and ahead of the late, great
Barry Sheene in the 1979 500cc Grand
Prix world championship. Then he found
himself travelling to Dundrod to fight
Joey Dunlop on the roads. But what is the
retired Italian stallion doing with him-
self these days? MCN track him down to
Monaco to find out.
DESERT STORM
THE WORLDS
MADDEST MT-07
Among all the stunning new machinery at
this years Milan show, one stood out with the
same level of crazy excitement as Hondas
Africa Twin concept from two years ago and
its this insane looking T7 concept. Set to be the
replacement for the XT660 Tnr, this MT-
07-engined Dakar-style weapon is brimming
with aggression, while promising a level of
accessibility not normally found on adventure
P20
bikes. We cant wait to see the real deal...
How right does this look?
Pure Dakar, mixed with
MT-07 accessibility
Goodbye to P32
the K1300S
Highly rated for its storming engine and
inter-Continental comfort, the big BMW
also benefits from one of the oddest front
ends in any mass-production machine.
Now, however, the Germans have decided
to call time on the big K as their S1000XR
P24 steals the sports-touring limelight. We
hack over to the Nrburgring and back as
a fitting tribute to best sports-tourer ever.
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WHOS A BONNIE
BABY THEN? MCN Garage
Triumphs new T100 Bonneville takes the
engine from the successful Street Twin and
puts it in a more traditional chassis and
owning & fixing
it looks like folks from Hinckley will have
another hit on their hands. We take the new
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Bonnie for its first UK outing.

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AT HOME WITH
THE SHAKIES
Shane Shakey Byrne has just won an Shark takes
unprecedented fifth MCE British Superbike
title and now its time to relax and take stock on 90-mile
before the madness all kicks in again and he
embarks on the fight for title No6. MCN join commute
Shakey and his family for coffee and a chat.

P28

p50

p40 p48

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YAMAHA

realistic target still a great buy Gore-Tex gear

because I am with p46
BARGAIN OF P54
one of the strongest
THE WEEK manufacturers in
World Superbikes
BMW K1300S 5995
SELLER SAYS 2009 16,889 miles
RED/BLACK/SILVER. Fitted with ESA,
and I feel I am
heated grips, ABS, ASC and heated
grips. Comes with all books and has five riding in my prime
BMW service stamps in the book.
MCN SAYS Finishing production this
Jonathan Rea reveals how P64
year (see page 32) this example will be hell make it three in a row
barely run in at that mileage. 15,019 bikes for sale Kawasaki ZX-10R goes on tour
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04 THIS WEEK
DUCATI
EXCESS ALL AREAS
1299 Superleggera
By Richard Newland
DEPUTY EDITOR
M
CN revealed spy shots of the
new 1299 Superleggera just
last week and heres the real
deal in all its incredible glory.
Its the first factory production
bike to be equipped with a carbon
fibre frame, swingarm, subframe and
wheels, and results in a gobsmacking
kerb mass of just 167kg or 156kg dry.
Combine such a low mass with the
incredible 215bhp output from the
1285cc L-twin Superquadro engine,
and it should add up to the one of the
most devastatingly effective superbike
packages ever created.
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Carbon weight loss
The monocoque frame, beefy single-
sided swingarm, subframe, fairings
and wheels are all constructed from
super-high-end carbon, and all are
unique to the new Superleggera.
The frame has 7075 aluminium
alloy inserts that are co-laminated
into the composite structure, and
result in a unit
that weighs 40%
(1.7kg) less than
the non-carbon
version. The single-
sided swingarm slices
another 18% (0.9kg) off
the total compared to its alu-
minium counterpart, while the
fairings are also constructed in the
glorious weave. Also standard are the
beautiful high-strength carbon wheels,
made for Ducati by carbon wheel gurus
BST, saving another 1.4kg and offering
26% less rolling resistance at the front
and 44% less at the rear and wear
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP rubber.
Power and control
The heavily tweaked and lightened
215bhp Superquadro benefits from a
full electronics package. The six-axis
Inertial Measurement Unit manages
the Ducati Traction Control,
Ducati Slide Control,
Ducati Power
Launch, and
Engine
Brake
C on-
trol.
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HIGHLIGHTS
OCarbon fibre monocoque frame
OCarbon fibre wheels and
removal kit, billet mirror plugs, front
and rear paddock stands and a cover.
The ultimate ride
swingarm The new chassis set-up is completed by
OAluminium petrol tank hlins suspension and Brembo brakes.
OCarbon fibre fairings
The multi-adjustable 43mm hlins
Ohlins suspension FL936 inverted fork weighs 1.35kg less
than the hlins fork on the Panigale
R, while the hlins TTX36 shock has a
Theres also a bidirectional Ducati titanium spring that shaves off 0.5kg.
Quick Shifter, and newly calibrated At the bottom of the fork is a set of
Bosch Cornering ABS system. And to 330mm Brembo discs, being gripped
prevent too much bragging, theres by Brembo M50 monobloc calipers.
the Ducati Data Analyser+ data cap- Only 500 will be built, each cost-
ture system. ing a colossal 72,000 and Ducati
The Superleggera comes with a race say theyve already sold out!
kit that includes a titanium
Akrapovic race exhaust,
a race screen, plate
holder remov-
al kit, stand
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This is how 215bhp
and 167kg looks on
track. We love it

THE FACTS Priced to rival

O75bhp the Scrambler
O193kg range and
OSeat height using the same
805mm engine too

THE FACTS

PURE MONSTER
O215bhp
O167kg
OSeat height
830mm Monster 797
Its great to have an air-cooled
two-valve engine back in a Monster
package, harking back to the original
bikes from the early 90s. This new
addition to the burgeoning Monster
family uses the 803cc Desmodue
L-twin from the Scrambler, but
packages it in an utterly contemporary,
but endearingly simplistic, package.
With a price tag expected to swing
from the bars at around 7875, its
also likely to drag a new generation of
future Ducatisti in to the marque.
At this price (you could have nine of
these and some change left over for
the price of a Superleggera) it couldnt
be much further removed from the
HIGHLIGHTS
OAir-cooled 803cc L-twin
O10-spoke lightweight wheels
OBosch ABS
OSteel trellis frame
OLCD dash
top-end of Ducati excess. That means
the simplistic, but refined, 75bhp,
50.8ftlb torque, 803cc air-cooled
engine, slipper clutch, a twin-spar
swingarm, non-adjustable KYB 43mm
fork, and preload/rebound adjustable
Sachs monoshock.
Electronic rider aids are kept to the
bare minimum too. Theres no traction
control to lean on, but you do get the
excellent Bosch 9.1MP ABS module,
mated to a thoroughly decent pair
of Brembo M4.32 calipers that will
easily haul the 797s 193kg kerb mass
plus rider down to an abrupt halt.
The wheels are alloy 10-spoke items
that wear a 120/70 17 front tyre, and
a 180/55 17 rear which are Pirelli
Diablo Rosso II as standard fitment.
The frame is a pleasing tubular steel
trellis affair, and the 16.5-litre tank is
also steel meaning rugged longevity,
and that you can chuck a magnetic
tank bag on for the daily grind, too.
Those who struggle with tall seat
heights will hopefully get on well
enough with the 805mm seat on the
797, and once in position youll get a
classic view over wide bars to a full
LCD dash. The 797 is also enabled to
use Ducatis Multimedia System, and
boasts a USB power socket to keep
devices powered up and connected.

Entry level price

but you still
get quality
components

Quite simply
the ultimate Ducati.
72k worth of carbon
perfection
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06 THIS WEEK
ADVENTURE FOR ALL
New 950 is Ducatis most accessible Multistrada yet
The Multistrada family may already
have a top-end adventure-sports
bike for most tastes, ranging from
the superb Pikes Peak through to the
off-road focused Enduro, but this is
the one weve been waiting for with
great anticipation.
Meet the Multistrada 950, a smaller
capacity offering that opens up the
range to riders who may be put off by
the scale of the 1200s. Retaining the
trademark design and chassis geom-
etry, the 950 is slightly lighter than the
1200, and has an 840mm seat height.
Up front it wears a 19in light alloy
front wheel that will work with pure
road tyres, or can offer more flexibility
on and off road with dual-purpose
rubber fitted. The tyre size is a 120/70
19, while propping up the other end is
a 170/60 17 which will offer an equally
versatile blend of nimble road handling
and dual-purpose flexibility. The 950
THE FACTS
O113bhp
O227kg
OSeat height 840mm
SCRAMBLER DESERT SLED
THE FACTS O75bhp O207kg OSeat height 860mm
Check this out! The Urban Enduro
model in the Scrambler family may have
failed to ignite passions with the same
verve as the rest of the range, but the
new Desert Sled has just the right mix
of retro and contemporary for those
looking for a more cheeky option.
Its certainly the most truly
Scrambler-esque iteration in the line-
up, and with its gold rims and oval tank
decals it feels almost like a homage to
the iconic Yamaha XT500 and theres
nothing wrong with that.
As with the rest of the range, it uses
the 803cc air-cooled two-valve-head
motor mated to a steel trellis frame and
capped off with a nice little steel tank.
Up front it rocks a gold laced 19in rim,
while the rear gets a similarly bling 17in
rim, and each wears the almost comic-
HIGHLIGHTS
ONew Multistrada model
O937cc liquid-cooled Testastretta
L-twin
OABS and Ducati Traction Control
OFully adjustable suspension
OTouring Pack version available
comes on Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tyres.
The engine is Ducatis sweet 937cc
Testastretta, and delivers a claimed
113bhp at 9000rpm, and 71ftlb of torque
at 7750rpm a combination that should
make the 950 feel like a lively ride with-
out ever turning threatening. Service
intervals are 9000 miles or 12 months,
with valve clearance inspection every
18,000 miles.
There are four riding modes (Tour-
ing, Sport, Urban and Enduro), and the
new Multistrada also gets the Ducati
HIGHLIGHTS
ONew retro Scrambler model
O803cc air-cooled Desmodue L-twin
O19in front wheel / 17in rear
book styled new Pirelli Scorpion Rally
STR rubber. Its a striking look.
To underline its desert skills, it has
bear-claw footpegs with removable
rubber inserts, and a fairly high 860mm
seat. The frame has been reinforced to
cope with more aggressive use, while
the wide bars get a motocross-style
brace, too. The fork is a super-fat, fully-
adjustable 46 KYB unit, while the rear is
a fully-adjustable KYB monoshock.
The price is expected to be around
9495, which feels a little sandy to us.
Safety Pack, which includes eight-
level traction control. The system
applies different intervention levels
depending on the mode, and owners
can personalise the settings too.
The LCD dash shows speed, rpm,
total distance ridden, selected gear,
two trip meters, engine coolant tem-
perature, fuel level and a clock. It also
shows riding mode information, miles
remaining, real-time fuel consump-
tion, average fuel consumption, av-
erage speed, air temperature, travel
time and road ice warning.
The fork is a 48mm inverted unit,
and offers adjustable spring preload
as well as com-
pression and
rebound damp-
ing. At the rear,
a Sachs shock
connects the
swingarm to the
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left subframe: again, spring
preload is adjustable (via a
knob-operated hydraulic adjust-
er), as is compression and rebound
damping.
Braking is delivered
by Brembo M4.32 mono-
bloc radial calipers and
dual 320mm discs up front,
matched to a 265mm disc
and floating Brembo cali-
per at the rear all ABS
enabled. The Bosch 9.1
MP ABS control unit
allows three-levels of
intervention, including a mode for
off-road use.
The new 950 will arrive in
two guises, with the standard
bike expected to cost around
11,295, and a Touring Pack
version around 12,295
all to be confirmed.
Theres not much
to dislike about the
Desert Sleds looks

As well as the standard
bike, there will be a
Touring Pack version
for an extra grand
SCRAMBLER CAF RACER
O75bhp O188kg OSeat height 805mm
There should be laws about having
number boards on bikes. Get your magic
eraser out, and this new Caf Racer
looks so much better without them. The
54 is a nod to legendary Ducati racer
Bruno Spaggiari, but thats going to be
rather lost on the average buyer.
The Caf Racer, like the Desert
Sled, is a new addition for 2017, and is
intended to do exactly what it says on
the tin. Much of it is very nice, too and
in black and gold, or Black Coffee as
Ducati dub it its also a little redolent
of the JPS era of sportsbikes. It appears,
in essence, to be a Full Throttle with a
brace of design changes to create the
look. But still in residence is the lovely
Termignoni exhaust with black anodized
cover, while the stubby caf racer seat
unit reminds us of the original Monster
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HIGHLIGHTS
OCaf Racer seat unit
OTermignoni silencers
OAluminium clip-ons
family rear-end. The sharp-eyed will
spot the pillion pegs, which point to the
fact that the cowl pops off to reveal a
small pillion perch.
Much of the caf feel is also created
by ditching the traditional handlebar in
favour of a pair of aluminium clip-ons,
while the lack of a subframe mounted
numberplate hanger its mounted via
the swingarm instead helps to create
that classic caf racer silhouette. Like
the Desert Sled, its expected to dent
your coffee budget by around 9495.
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The new standard
Monster 1200 makes
more power than the
outgoing S version
IAL
MONSTER 1200 / S
THE FACTS O150bhp O209kg / 211kg (S) OSeat height 795-820m
For 2017, the biggest offering in the
Monster family gets a sleeker tank, a HIGHLIGHTS
redesigned sports-style tail, an all-new OMore power
headlight and an electronics package OCornering ABS
derived from the 1299 Panigales. ONew tank design
In terms of design, this updated
version is heading closer towards the
original bike, and even gets little details
like the steel tank once again being
fitted with an attachment clip.
Still available in two versions, a
standard 1200 and a 1200S, both retain
the latest version of the Testastretta
11 DS engine, which is now knocking
out a rather healthy claimed 150bhp
at 9250rpm a 15bhp boost over the
outgoing model in stock guise, and 5bhp
more than the outgoing S variant.
Still in residence behind the selector
buttons on the bars is a comprehensive
electronics package including the The big Monster gets a sleeker tank
Inertial Measurement Unit that feeds
information to the Bosch Cornering ABS adjustable, and it also gets a braking
and Ducati Wheelie Control systems. upgrade to a set of beefy Brembo M50
The stocker is expected to cost calipers and 330mm discs. Its three
around 11,495. Y-spoke wheels also feature exclusive
S graphics, and it gets a carbon front
S-class fender, Daytime Running Light system
The S model gets a bit more control and LED indicators.
refinement from the 48mm hlins The S will set you back around
fork and rear monoshock, both fully 14,395, when it arrives in the New Year.
The Scrambler
gets a cool caf
racer look
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08 THIS WEEK
SUZUKI
MINI ADVENTURE
DL250 V-Strom promises all-round fun at a budget price
By Richard Newland
DEPUTY EDITOR
T
his is a really cute move from
Suzuki, taking the hugely popu-
lar V-Strom family styling and
ethos, and blending it with an
evolution of their bulletproof 248cc
parallel-twin to create a funky and
fresh economy adventure bike. Likely
to be just as at home on a rough and
muddy country lane as it is bouncing
over kerbs in the urban jungle, this
24.7bhp addition to the family has a
wide breadth of appeal that could see
it get some real traction in 2017 no
pun intended.
Set to be a full-size bike, it gives full-
size humans an almost unprecedented
(from a mainstream manufacturer) op-
portunity to have comfort, economy,
and versatility from a small-capacity
adventure-styled bike. Maybe even
better than that, it doesnt look like an
apologetic lash-up as many smaller
capacity bikes can. In fact, it could even
be the best-looking Strom in the family.
HIGHLIGHTS
ONew 250 model
OOptional hard panniers
O110/80 17 front, 140/70 17 rear
O300+ mile tank range
O12v power outlet
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While the design is all-new, the practicality here in spades, too. The
underpinnings are recognisably large aluminium luggage rack can cope
Inazuma 250 based, and shared with with a decent 8.5kg payload, and the
the Suzukis other great-looking new- subframe rails are designed to also be
for-2017 250, the GSX250R. Theres the mounts for the optional (and attrac-
THE FACTS
O24.7bhp
O190kg (est)
OSeat height
800mm (est)
tive) hard-case panniers. The 17-litre
tank is claimed to provide over 300
miles of tank range, theres a good size
screen to hide behind, high and wide
bars, a plush seat and a pleasing lack
of hard-to-clean clutter you often get
with adventure styling.
ABS is standard, and provided by
Bosch, while the braking hardware
itself appears budget, but good enough
for the job, and includes petal discs.
Theres also a well-specd all-LCD
dash to provide all the information you
could possibly need as you negotiate
your riding environment. If Suzuki can
set an attractive price tag, this could
be a rampant success when it arrives
in dealers in summer 2017.
Suzuki hope the mini
V-Strom will lure in
a new generation of
adventurers
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THE FACTS
LCD dash is tucked behind O24.7bhp
a good-sized screen O181kg
OSeat height

Suzuki GSX250R 790mm

HIGHLIGHTS
OGSX-R styling
O248cc parallel-twin
OLCD dash

Just like the new V-Strom 250, with

which it shares an engine and much of
its running gear and cycle parts, the
new GSX250R delivers styling and pro-
portions that feel instantly right. But
while the styling, paintjobs and even
the name are all very GSX-R focused,
Suzuki have been careful to make a
subtle distinction between this GSX
and its more racy cousins.
This is firmly intended as a well-
styled everyday commuter bike, rather
than a pocket-rocket. Obviously the
24.7bhp on tap isnt going to be too
sporty anyway, but note how high the MotoGP-styling with
bars are, and youll understand that everyday commuting
this is far more GSX-F than GSX-R. practicality
While that might disappoint some,

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it will probably endear it further to use of IRC tyres, which could be fine
just as many, and especially town- but may also fall short for riders used

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dwellers who might want the looks,
but not the wrist, neck or backache of
riding in a crouch.
The rolling mass is pretty light, at
181kg, and the spec is good enough
to more familiar brands. Tyre sizes are
110/80 17 front, 140/55 17 rear though,
which gives those who want something
better the chance to go shopping.
The quality, fit and finish all look

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with Bosch ABS, petal discs, a classy
and comprehensive all-LCD white-
on-black dash, LED taillight and front
running lights, stylish 10-spoke wheels
and KYB suspension front and rear.
The only real question mark is the
pretty solid, and the colour schemes
are remarkably mature in white, black
or MotoGP-aping blue. And with a seat
height of 790mm, this sporty little of-
fering should be within the leg range
of most riders.

The naked GSX-S125 will

be in dealers next summer BURGMAN 400
THE FACTS O34bhp (est) O220kg (est) OSeat height 750mm

The Burgman 400 has been a staple

of Suzukis scooter diet since 1998,
and the fact so little seems to have
changed in that time is testament to
how right they got it in the first place.
For 2017, the Burgervan has gone
on a diet, and now sports sleeker
bodywork and LED lighting all round.
The seat is a full 20mm deeper and
the footboards are now sculpted with
cutaways to allow the rider to get feet
to floor more comfortably.
The engine has been given a
tickle for Euro4 and to deliver more
midrange, while theres a new airbox
HIGHLIGHTS
OMore torque and midrange
OFull LED lighting
OLighter and sleeker
an Iridium sparkplug to give a cleaner
and harder burn at ignition.
Claimed improvements in chassis
rigidity should translate into a slightly
more sure-footed handling package
(suspension is unchanged). The 14in
front rim has been ditched in favour of
a 15in item for improved stability and

GSX-S125
for improved torque character, and manners on pothole-infested streets.

THE FACTS O15bhp O133kg OSeat height 785mm
Suzuki unveiled their all-new
GSX-R125 a month ago, and its little
surprise that theyve followed that
with a naked version, which joins their
growing GSX-S family.
The new lightweight naked
obviously shares the vast majority
of its parts numbers with its faired
sibling, while the styling cues are very
clearly aligned with its naked elders.
Theres plenty of Suzuki claim its got the best
room for touring- power-to-weight ratio in the class,
sized luggage and at 133kg its certainly lithe, while
the low and relatively narrow seat
will also open it up to a wide range of
The Burgman 400
is now sleeker with
more midrange
HIGHLIGHTS
OLED headlight
O125cc liquid-cooled DOHC
OBosch ABS
riders. The seat and footrest position
is identical to the R version, but the
bars are 100mm higher, pushing the
rider into a more upright position for
improved vision and comfort in town.
It too gets Bosch ABS, and decently
wide tyres, running a 90/80 17 front
and 130/70 17 rear.
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10 THIS WEEK
BMW
URBAN
WARRIOR
R nineT Urban G/S rolls back the
years to BMWs adventure original
By Richard Newland
DEPUTY EDITOR
W
hen BMW launched the R
nineT back in 2013, few could
have predicted what a ram-
pant success story it would
become and even fewer would have
predicted the four versions that have
arrived since: the Scrambler, Racer,
Pure, and now this the Urban G/S.
But the R nineT sold so fast that BMW
struggled to meet demand with bikes
at first. Now the firm has worked on
creating a family of new versions to
further broaden the platforms appeal.
The Pure, essentially a base model,
was launched with the sleek retro Racer
a month ago. The two are now joined
by this homage to the original R80G/S
from 1980. Styled as a stripped-back
adventure bike, the Urban part of the
name suggests that BMW are well aware
this iteration will likely never sully its
tyres with mud. But if you want the full
look, or the option to head off-road,
they have made concessions to help.
The protective fork gaiters are standard,
and while the Urban G/S comes on five-
spoke alloy rims and road tyres there
are both laced wheels and knobblies
available in the options list.
Exclusive (left) and
Rallye (right) models
boost R1200GS range
HIGHLIGHTS
OTribute to original R80G/S
O1170cc air-cooled boxer twin
OAlloy cast wheels
OABS as standard
OOptional traction control
The styling is another jump into
the dressing-up box, but the founda-
tions of this model are shared with the
rest of the R nineT range. The main
rolling chassis and 1170cc air-cooled
boxer twin are common through-
out (now also Euro4 compliant in all
guises), while this Urban G/S is part
of the more budget-focused group of
R nineTs, rather than the high-spec
Roadster (see right). That primarily
means less-expensive suspension, a
single clock instead of the Roadsters
more comprehensive dials, a steel fuel
tank in place of the aluminium work of
art on the expensive version, and less-
flashy braking components.
Its not devoid of nice touches though.
There are plenty of forged aluminium
parts including the fork bridges, fat
handlebar and bar clamp. The foot-
rests also mirror the G/Ss off-road
styling with bear-claw pegs fitted
THE FACTS
O125bhp
O224kg
OSeat height 850/870mm
Optional knobblies
and spoked wheels
complete the look
with removable rubber inserts, and
the simple stainless exhaust system
is classy and sleek. Theres also a cute
double front mudguard, with an MX-
style main fender complemented by a
shorter wheel-level deflector.
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Its part of BMWs retro R nineT family,
but something of an honorary GS too
Bold red seat is a powerful, instant
reminder of BMWs 1980 R80G/S
But what really defines this bike is
the overall visual effect. It takes you
right back to the original 1980 G/S in
a heartbeat, with that familiar paint-
sheme accented by the garish red bench
seat. It looks set to be a big hit.
R1200GS REFRESH
The R1200GS is enjoying an odd two-
stage transition into 2017. Already HIGHLIGHTS
available in dealers is an updated OTwo new factory options
GS which boasts a few visual nips ODrive train modifications
and tucks, as well as drivetrain revi- OOptional next-gen Dynamic ESA
sions with an anti-judder damper on
the transmission output drive, and
modifications to the selector drum
and transmission shafts. The bikes
have also been made Euro4 compliant.
Now BMW have revealed the full 2017
version with a raft of further dynamic
improvements, plus two new versions
to pick from in the model line-up. A
base model is available, as are three
package options (Dynamic, Comfort
and Touring), and now you can also
pick between new Rallye or Exclusive
models. The existing R1200GS Adven-
ture continues in 2017, but we dont
expect a full model update until 2018.

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Exclusive measures
The Exclusive model is the road-focused
version of the new duo, aimed at rid-
ers who want a GS because it delivers
a superb everyday riding experience,
exceptional touring capability, and has
the versatility to go anywhere when the
road (or lack of one) demands.
Its also aimed at riders who want
all the GS sophistication without be-
ing too shouty in terms of colours, or
Action Man add-ons that hint at global
travel pretentions.
At the core of this subtle approach is
the Iced Chocolate metallic paintjob.
The fuel tank side trim panels are fin-
ished in Monolith metallic matt and
also feature bold R1200GS decals on
each side. The frame is powder-coated
in Agate Grey metallic matt, while the
drivetrain is all finished in black, with
gold-coloured brake calipers providing
a flash of contrast.
There are no other special parts with
this version, meaning that its effec-
tively a bit of blank canvas for owners
to spec to their taste from Pro rider
modes through to the new self-levelling
next-generation Dynamic ESA semi-
active suspension, and myriad luggage
and protection add-ons.
Rallye raid
While the new Exclusive option doesnt
add a great deal to the model line-up
in terms of diversity, the new Rallye
really does. The R1200GS aftermarket
catalogue has always been big enough
to exceed a panniers weight limit,
meaning that you could build pretty
much whatever version you want, but
this new version panders to those who
wanted the stock GS blended with some
of the more off-road focused cues from
the GS Adventure without having to
buy the more imposing GSA.
The GS Rallye comes on cross-spoke
laced rims for improved off-road capa-
bility and versatility, and while they
still come on road tyres, you can spec
it to arrive on knobblies. Owners can
also remove the luggage bridge and
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In standard spec
with cast alloy rims
and road tyres
Rallye sits half-
way between GS
and Adventure
passenger footrests, blanking off the
resultant holes with covers that are
provided with the bike.
The Rallye also gets a raft of little
touches to differentiate it further,
including a Rallye seat, sports wind-
shield, radiator and frame guard, and
wider enduro footrests. Suspension
upgrades are also available if you want
to really go tonto off-road.
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R NINET
ROADSTER
THE FACTS O110bhp O222kg
OSeat height 803mm
HIGHLIGHTS
ONew colour options
ONew wheels and clocks
OFully adjustable fork
Sitting at the top of the R nineT family
is the Roadster, which benefits from
THE FACTS some new colour options and valuable
O110bhp tweaks including Euro4 compliance.
O221kg The S1000RR-derived fork was
OSeat height previously unadjustable, but now has
850mm a full complement of knobs to twiddle.
The wheels have had a light redesign,
wheelbase has grown by 8mm, and
the steering head angle has been
reduced by 1.3 degrees. The dual-clock
dash has been split into two separate
binnacles for a more traditional look.
There are two paint options. The
Blackstorm gets a huge 21 logo on the
aluminium tank, applied by hand, while
the Blueplanets tank is finished in
metallic blue with a golden surround.
Blueplanet paintscheme oozes class
Blackstorms 21 logo is hand-applied
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BMW
A GENUINE GS
G310GS
By Richard Newland
DEPUTY EDITOR
A
fter years of neglect, the sub-
500cc class of bikes is explod-
ing in 2017 with a glut of new
adventure-styled offerings.
Fashion may well be a driving fac-
tor, but theres also a realisation from
manufacturers that many of us are
now buying second bikes to commute
on and they dont need to be 160bhp
adventure leviathans. More and more
of us are looking for economy and ver-
satility for an everyday bike, but not
at the cost of style, comfort or quality.
Step up BMWs new G310GS, the sec-
ond bike to be released into their G310
family (following the roadster-shaped
R), and one of at least four quarter-
litre(ish) adventure bikes to arrive from
major manufacturers in 2017.
The baby GS might be small in capac-
ity compared with its well-established
stablemates, and the only GS not to be
built in Germany, but BMWs commit-
ment to design and build quality looks
no less thorough. The family styling is
unmistakeable, with the stubby front
beak, radiator shrouds, headlamp cowl
and tank all mini-me reworkings of
the R1200GSs aesthetic.
While for our market this might look
like a cute styling exercise to pander
to our adventure bike addiction, the
truth is probably more that this style
offers BMW the greatest breadth of ap-
peal globally. We think UK roads are
bad, but ride in rural India or Brazil,
and youll feel spoilt back home but
thats exactly the sort of market where
BMW hope to sell their smaller-capacity
Join the chain
gang with the
R, or belt up
with the GT
THE FACTS
O90bhp
O203kg
OSeat height 790mm
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HIGHLIGHTS
O313cc liquid-cooled single
OGS family styling
O19in front rim
OLong-travel suspension
OFull LCD dash
range by the thousands. We get the style
and attitude we want, those markets
get the long-travel suspension and rug-
ged quality and simplicity they need.
Just like the G310R released last year
(but still yet to arrive on our shores),
the new GS version gets a tubular steel
frame, cast five-spoke wheels, and a
313cc liquid-cooled single complete
with reversed 4v DOHC cylinder head.
That means a claimed 34bhp at your
wrist, and 21ftlb of torque, driving
through a six-speed gearbox and chain
final drive and a heady rev ceiling of
10,500rpm. At 169.5kg ready to ride
its no featherweight, but neither is it
particularly lardy.
The gold inverted 41mm fork which
has 49mm more travel than the G310Rs
offers no adjustability, while the
rear monoshock does boast adjust- BMW claim 85mpg, meaning the 11-litre
11 litre tank could last for more than 200 miles
able preload, useful for those who
might carry a pillion or fit the 30-litre
optional topcase on to the standard
fitment luggage plate.
Theres ABS as standard, and a de-
cently equipped all-LCD dash, plus
myriad official accessories to choose
from including 12-volt power sockets,
heated grips, two further seat height
options (820mm and 850mm), lug-
gage, a centrestand, plus satnav and
smartphone solutions. Theres no word
on price yet, but the similar R model
starts at 4290 and we wouldnt expect Back-to-front, rearward-leaning 313cc Its not made in Germany, but detailing
the GS to be much different. single-cylinder engine is from G310R and build looks up to GS expectations
THE FACTS
O90bhp
O214kg
F800R & GT
OSeat height 800mm
HIGHLIGHTS
ONew rider modes
OStyling improvements
ONew instrument dials
The F800GT and R have both received
a smattering of changes to ensure
Euro4 compatibility, while adding a
few useful modifications too. Often
overlooked in the mid-market, the
F800s probably deserve a little more
attention for their abilities, even if they
veer towards the capable, rather than
exciting, end of the spectrum.
Their shared 90bhp parallel-twin
engine now meets the more stringent
emissions requirements imposed on
2017 models, while the addition of a
ride-by-wire throttle means that the
duo now also get a pair of riding modes

THE FACTS
O34bhp
O169.5kg
OSeat height 835mm
as standard: Road for everyday riding,
and Rain for when the tarmac is wet or
slippery. These are not linked to any
sort of traction control, but tailor the
throttle response to the conditions.
Spend a little extra, and you can get the
plug-in Dynamic mode, which sharpens
up the throttle response for a sportier
power delivery.
The riders eye view is near-identical,
the two-clock dash using new faces,
while both bikes get modified exhausts.
The R can be fitted with an optional
higher handlebar and lower seat option
making it more accessible to the
shorter of leg and optional Design
wheels feature a Motorsport paintjob
with red rim pinstripes. Both 800s
have the option of switching the newly
updated end can for the official BMW
Akrapovic HP item, which adds an
extra dose of braap to the soundtrack.
Despite most of the components
and features being shared, there are a
few features that sets the pair apart.
Most obvious is the difference in
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Small-capacity GS
will have enormous
international appeal
K1600GTL
O160bhp O350kg
OSeat height 750mm
HIGHLIGHTS
OMore weather protection
ODynamic ESA now standard
OTopcase also now standard
If your style of touring requires the
most stonking engine in the class,
the K1600 is your only logical choice.
The immense power and torque from
BMWs inline six (160bhp / 129ftlb)
gives an addictive surge of effortless
grunt, helping to melt the impact of the
GTLs physical scale.
For 2017 BMW have gifted the GTL
the same fairing revisions as already
delivered on the GT and Bagger,
providing a claimed improvement in
airflow and weather protection for both
rider and pillion. The GTL also now
gets BMWs impressive Dynamic ESA
semi-active suspension as standard
fitment, complementing the ABS Pro,
Dynamic Traction Control, bar and seat
heating, and cruise control. The official
accessories list is huge too and now
includes a reverse assist and Intelligent
Emergency Assist options.
Reverse mode helps paddle backwards
Optional SOS button phones for help
Not keen on the new
exhaust? Swap it for an
official Akrapovic can
D h is
Dash i tweaked
t k d with
ith new clock
l k faces
f
clothing, the R being a naked roadster,
while the GT gets a decent three-
quarter fairing and screen to give it
more distance comfort. The other key
point of difference is the final drive,
with the R using chain drive, while
the more touring-focused GT gets a
maintenance-free belt drive.
No prices have been released yet,
but we expect very little change over
the existing 7595 (R) and 8350 (GT).
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The small capacity market
is hotting up with this new
Versys-X joining the fray
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SHRINKING VERSYS
Versys-X 300
backed up at the rear with a 130/80 17. deliver a very sit-in riding position, by a long-travel 41mm telescopic fork
By Richard Newland
DEPUTY EDITOR
HIGHLIGHTS While Kawasaki say the Versys-X with wide handlebars and a stubby up front, and a Uni-Trak gas charged
ONew small capacity Versys

K
awasakis Versys family gets
another member for 2017 and
its at the smaller end of the
capacity range. In this case that
means taking the 296cc parallel-twin
from the Ninja / Z300, and wrapping it
in an all-new chassis and bodywork.
The peppy twin should be a perfect
match for this lightweight adventure-
commuter, and whether negotiating
O296cc parallel-twin
OAdventure styling
OAssist & Slipper clutch
back lanes or potholed high streets,
the long-travel suspension should
contribute to a comfortable ride. Up
front theres a 19in rim wearing a
100/90 IRC Trail Winner, which is
will appeal to a vast cross-section
of new riders, its safe to assume that
itll appeal to a wide array of more
experienced ones, too.
Both townies and thrashers will
appreciate the Assist & Slipper clutch
which means a light lever in town,
and less locking-up on aggressive
down-shifts. ABS is standard, and
the calipers are decent Nissin items.
The seat looks plush, and appears to
but high windsceeen.
The dash offers a high level of spec,
with a large analogue tacho supported
by two LCD screens showing a digi-
tal gear indicator, dual trip meters,
remaining fuel range, plus current
and average consumption and an eco-
riding indicator. Keep the eco symbol
lit at all times, and Kawasaki say the
tank will deliver over 240 miles.
Suspension duties are taken care of
monoshock at the rear all of which
the firm claim is up to the job of shrug-
ging off unpaved roads.
Dealers will be offering two acces-
sory editions as well as the standard
Versys-X. The Versys-X 300 Urban
has a tank pad, hand guards, centre-
stand and a 30 litre topbox, while the
Versys-X 300 Adventure will get a
tank pad, tubular engine guard, cen-
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THE RETURN OF THE Z650
Hurriedly revealed at the Cologne
show last month, despite no bikes
being on show, after details of these
new Zeds leaked out Kawasaki have
now unveiled them properly in Milan.
Back to the Seventies
Kawasaki havent
The Z650 name is well known to any-
skimped on the
one with a knowledge of 1970s bikes,
spec of the dash
and this new namesake descendant
kicks out not dissimilar power at
68bhp although it achieves that with
two fewer cylinders.
Actually the direct descendant of the
ER-6n, its effectively a naked version
of the new Ninja 650 (itself the ER-6f
replacement). Kawasaki claim nimble
handling, relatively light weight, and
wide-ranging appeal, everything its
predecessor managed, too.
The styling underlines the move
away from ER family to Zed, with the
new bike being almost indistinguish-
able from the current Z800.
The 649cc engine was not Euro4 in
ER guise, but has had the same revi-
sions as the Ninja 650 to make it so,
with the focus on keeping low-to-
mid-range torque, rather than top-end
Long-travel
Long travel suspension and 19in
front for the 300cc Versys-X Z650 FACTS
O68bhp
O185kg
OSeat height
790mm
THE FACTS
O38bhp (est) Z900 FACTS
O170kg (est) O123.5bhp
OSeat height O210.5kg
800mm (est) OSeat height
794mm
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power. It also gets the firms Assist &
Slipper clutch, which reduces lever
pressure, but increases clutch pres-
sure, and offers slipper functionality.
It tips the scales at 185kg, with its
tubular chassis on show, and painted
to resemble the Ninja H2s. The reason-
ably low 790mm seat position is shared
with the Ninja version, while the flat
bars mean a more upright riding po-
sition, better suited to urban riding.
Just like its clothed cousin, the Zed
also gets a repositioned rear shock,
removing it from the right flank to
sit more conventionally up between
the swingarm and back of the engine.
Those wanting a sportier look can
fit an accessory seat cowl, while those
seeking practicality will be pleased by
the official accessory 14 litre panniers
and 30 litre topbox.
The Z900 is back
The new Zed boasts a 948cc
inline-four engine nicked
from the Z1000 packed
into an all-new trellis frame.
At 210.5kg its hardly a light-
weight, but Kawasaki claim
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the low seat height (794mm) and
lightweight swingarm increase its
flickability. Power is 123.6bhp, and
Kawasaki say its happiest higher in
the rev range, partly thanks to its
lightweight crankshaft, suggesting
that itll be the thrashers choice.
Gears one to five are close and short,
with sixth being an overdrive (some-
thing the Z800 needed), while it also
uses a 525 chain to reduce drive losses
all engaged and released by the As-
sist & Slipper clutch.
The 41mm inverted fork features
stepless rebound damping and spring
preload adjustability in the left tube,
with the adjusters located on the fork
top cap, while the rear monoshock is
also rebound and preload adjustable.
The spec doesnt make it sound like
a naked icon, but it ought to be a very
fine roadster.
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MV AGUSTA
Tourings never looked so hardcore
TOURISMO
VELOCE RC
THE FACTS O108.6bhp O192kg
(dry) OSeat height 850mm
HIGHLIGHTS
ONew colour options
ONew wheels and clocks
OFully adjustable fork
Focused around MVs compact 800cc
triple, this is the firms idea of what
a fast tourer should be and nothing
says fast like a race replica paintjob
and a number slapped on the side.
Adding itself to an already four-bike
line-up of RC editions for 2017, the
new TV also gets a carbon fibre front
mudguard, a new damped sprocket to
improve transmission smoothness and
the pillion seat has been redesigned.
Euro4 tweaks have resulted in a more
refined and quieter engine. Theres
also a new six-speed gearbox, with
improved shifting speed and precision,
and the starter motor has been revised.
The MVICS 2.0 (Motor & Vehicle
Integrated Control System)
electrickery has also been updated,
as has the ride-by-wire hardware.
The bike still offers the EAS 2.0
(bidirectional Electronic Assisted Shift)
plus eight-level traction control.
MVICS also drives the semi-active
suspension, using the firms Skyhook
algorithm; revised and tuned for better
refinement. Standard equipment also
includes a Garmin navigation system,
dedicated twin 30-litre panniers,
centrestand, adjustable windshield,
heated grips and cruise control.
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KTM
PURE NAKED
AGGRESSION
2017 Super Duke R gets more extreme
By Richard Newland
DEPUTY EDITOR
W
ith the full effect of 177bhp
arriving like a tornado at just
9750rpm, theres no point
trying to pretend that the
new Super Duke R is anything other
than a force of nature.
The current bike already delivers
one of the most visceral experiences
you can buy, and those fourth gear
power wheelies arent going to have
been subdued by adding more horses
although it has also managed to gain
a somewhat porky 6kg even if its
impossible to see where.
Just like the rest of KTMs 2017 range,
the headlamp is treated to LEDs and a
clever ventilation system that enables
the lights to run without bulky and
LIGHT BRIGADE
390 Duke
KTMs smaller capacity Dukes have
always been both popular and fun,
but it wouldnt be unfair to say they
lacked a little class but with a few
reasonably subtle changes for 2017
they appear to have punched their
way into the big league.
The new 390 has been treated to
significant attention for the new model
year, benefitting from visual updates
that bring it closer to the Super Duke,
to engineering updates that will help
keep it at the fun and fruity end of the
A2 licence pool (with restrictor kit).
HIGHLIGHTS
OUpdated LC8 engine with 177bhp
ONew 48mm WP fork & shock
ONew body panels
OLED headlamp and running lights
OKeyless ignition
heavy heat sinks the only downside,
especially in orange R trim, is that they
resemble a baboons posterior.
That aside, the new R has clearly
been on the steroids over the summer,
emerging now with a more muscular
and brutally aggressive stance. The
bodywork is pared back to almost
nothing, showing off the trellis frame
like a ghoulish exoskeleton.
Theres now keyless ignition, a full
TFT dash, and KTMs optional MY RIDE
HIGHLIGHTS
ONew 373.2cc liquid-cooled engine
ONew frame & WP suspension
OLarger steel fuel tank (now 13.4l)
The 390 now boasts a ride-by-wire
throttle, full TFT dash, an optional
MY RIDE multimedia interface, ABS
as standard, split LED headlamp, and
all new bodywork.
The frame and subframe are new,
and the motor cradled by it also gets
updates to bring it in line with the more
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The Beast is back
and its wilder
than ever
multimedia system that offers hands-
free connectivity for smartphones and
media players.
Also on the options list are a series of
upgrade packs. The Performance op-
tion packs in Motor Slip Regulation, a
quickshifter+, and MY RIDE. The Track
option gives you selectable engine
2016
mapping, switchable anti-wheelie,
MTC slip control and launch control.
MILAN
MSC (stability control) is standard
fare, as is MTC traction control, the
latest Bosch Cornering ABS, a super-
moto mode that allows the rear wheel
to lock, and three rider modes.
IAL
The 48mm WP fork is new and has
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heavier spring rates. Also new is the
WP shock, which gets a heavier spring
(10N/mm) both are fully adjustable.
As KTM say, this 2017 Super Duke R
is The Beast 2.0.
THE FACTS stringent Euro4 emissions regulations.
O44bhp The 373.2cc single is fed by fuel injection
O149kg and breathes out though a new three-
OSeat height way catalytic converter, while the
830mm stubby underbelly exhaust is replaced
by a classy looking side-mounted end
can. Max power is a claimed 44bhp.
The WP fork is also new, as is the big-
ger 320mm front brake disc, gripped by
a Brembo-developed By-Bre branded
caliper. Squeezing the brake lever just
got more comfortable too, as its now
span-adjustable (as is the clutch lever).
The separate rider and pillion seats
have also been redesigned to go with the
new sharper bodywork, chassis, and
marginally larger 13.4 litre steel tank.
At 149kg its a true lightweight, ca-
pable of delivering lots of fun to riders
of all shapes and sizes.

125 Duke
The smallest Duke in the family gets a
pretty thorough update for 2017, too,
with new styling, new frame, and a
level of spec that most manufactur-
ers dont lavish on considerably more
high-end offerings.
With is sloping new LED headlamp
it looks even more Super Duke-esque,
and the new fat 43mm WP fork and
By-Bre caliper help keep the big-bike
illusion going at the front end. New,
sharper body panels continue the
HIGHLIGHTS
ONew frame and WP suspension
ONew LED headlamp
OColour TFT dash
THE FACTS
O15bhp
O137kg
OSeat height
830mm
theme, with a new frame and sub-
frame poking out from beneath. Rid-
ers get a new full TFT dash hosting all
the information needed, and theres
even MY RIDE hands-free multimedia
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It may be a proto-
type, but expect
the real deal to
look similar
THE FACTS
O177bhp
O195kg
OSeat height
835mm
790 DUKE PROTOTYPE
HIGHLIGHTS
OAll-new 800cc parallel-twin
OFirst of a new family of 800s
OCustom rider modes & TC
This is the first official hint beyond
multiple spy shots and KTM boss
Stefan Pierer confirming the 800s
existence to MCN during the summer
of the style and intent of KTMs new
family of middleweights.
Powered by an all-new parallel-twin
engine of around 800cc, which the
firm have dubbed the LC8c (with the
c apparently denoting compact), this
Duke version looks likely to be the first
arrival of what is certain to be a family
of bikes from KTM and sister company,
Husqvarna. Interestingly, the rumour
mill suggests that Husky will debut an
connectivity as an option.
The exhaust moves to the side
and looks better for it while rider
and pillion seats have also been up-
dated. The baby Duke just grew up.
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adventure styled 800 model during the
Milan show.
KTM say the new 790 Duke will bring
unparalleled poise, telepathic levels
of feedback and lightness thats off the
scale to the mid-market which all
sounds good. With feet back on terra
firma, the more likely certainties are
that itll have a ride-by-wire throttle,
multiple rider modes, multi-level
traction control and integrated MY
RIDE connectivity. We wouldnt be
surprised to find a quickshifter, too.
This is all a little way off though, so
dont expect to be wandering into your
local dealer with your bank details
any time soon. Wed expect to see a
production version of the 790 Duke
unveiled this time next year, with the
bike arriving in dealers in 2018. And it
might not be alone if Husky are working
on the adventure model, too.
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ALL-NEW FIRE STARTER
Non-SP version of the Fireblade is still
faster and smarter than ever before
By Richard Newland
DEPUTY EDITOR
L
ast month Honda unveiled two
stunning new Fireblades, the SP
and SP2, which left us asking:
wheres the standard version?
Well, heres the answer.
This is the bike MCN grabbed spy
shots of two months ago, boasting
non-semi-active suspension and a
black frame and swingarm. It looked
like a decent evolution, but in fact even
in this more standard form 90% of the
2017 Fireblade is brand new.
Power-to-weight ratio is improved
by 14%, reaching the Fireblades best
level ever, thanks to a 15kg diet and an
11bhp boost. Its also equipped with a
plethora of electronics missing from
previous Blades. Central to the system
is the five-axis Inertial Measurement
Unit (IMU), which measures exactly
what the machine is doing, in every
plane. It works the nine-level trac-
HIGHLIGHTS
OEntry-level Fireblade
O9-level traction control
OShowa BPF & BFR suspension
OThree rider modes
OFull-colour TFT dash
tion control which precisely manages
rear-wheel traction via the new ride-
by-wire throttle. Along with the new
Bosch ABS system (also managed by
the IMU) and wheelie control this all
drags the Blade into this decade.
There are a dazzling number of set-
tings to choose from: three rider modes,
five levels of power delivery, three levels
of wheelie control, and three levels of
engine braking control. Thankfully you
can make simple selections that let you
to ride away in under 15 minutes, too.
Like the RC213V-S, the Fireblade
uses a full-colour TFT dash. It has three
modes: Street, Circuit and Mechanic.
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O189bhp
O196kg
OSeat height
832mm
Showa and Tokico
chassis parts replace
hlins and Brembo
Chassis-wise, thinned frame walls
save 300g. Honda say reduced inertia
makes the Blade more flickable, while
an electronic steering damper makes
sure it never gets too lively at the bars.
This base model may be devoid of
the SP/SP2s top-end suspenders, but
theres nothing wrong with the Showa
43mm Big Piston Fork or Balance Free
Rear Cushion shock. Both ends are fully
adjustable, and we know from experi-
ence that both are highly capable units.
Front brakes are Tokico (rather than
Brembo) four-piston calipers, and the
aluminium wheels use a new five-
All-LED lights,
spoke Y-shape design. Peak power is
from front
189bhp at 13,000rpm, with peak torque
to back
of 86ftlb. All lighting is LED, with the
twin front headlights offering high/
low beam on both sides.
Despite all the options available, this
Victory Red paintscheme appears to be
the only one on offer. Thankfully its
rather nice, and slightly redolent of the
Honda Britain design of the late 1970s.
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THE FACTS THE FACTS
O90bhp O90bhp
O208kg O213kg
OSeat height OSeat height
810mm 810mm

CBR650F & CB650F

The CBR650F and CB650F both get
fruitier for 2017. Their 649cc inline-
four engine has an extra 4bhp, tak-
ing it up to 90bhp at 11,000rpm. The
increase, which Honda say is most
apparent from 5000rpm upwards, is
due to shorter air intake funnels and
a more free-flowing exhaust.
Combine the extra power with short-
er gear ratios from second through to
fifth, and the new CBR650F should
get off the line faster than the previ-
ous model. Honda say itll pull three
lengths on the old one over 400m dur-
ing a second-gear roll-on.
HIGHLIGHTS
O4bhp power increase
OShowa Dual Bending Valve fork
OUprated Nissin calipers
Increased torque means 47ftlb arrives
at a peak of 8000rpm, and the engines
tractability allows it to pull smoothly
from 1500rpm in sixth gear.
Fuel consumption is a claimed
59.3mpg, which should get you more
than 220 miles from where you last
brimmed the 17.3-litre fuel tank.
Up the pointy end is a new 41mm
Showa Dual Bending Valve (SDBV) fork,
which claims to improve ride comfort
and handling, and which delivers pro-
portional rebound damping with firmer
compression damping. At the back is
a preload-adjustable shock, mounted
direct to the aluminium swingarm.
Revised two-piston Nissin front
brake calipers work 320mm wavy discs,
and two-channel ABS is standard.
Adding weather and aerodynamic
protection, the CBRs new front fairing
also channels air into the airbox intake
duct. From the fairing backwards
the two models look the same, with
minimal sidepanels sharpening up the
rear and the clear-lensed LED taillight
matching the crisp LED headlight.
The naked CB650F is much the same
bike, with only the lack of fairing and
clip-ons to tell them apart replaced
with a neat headlamp and binnacle,
and a set of handlebars. Take your pick.

Looks like a Dakar

racer, but it does
90 to the gallon
CRF250L
THE FACTS O24bhp O146kg
OSeat height 875mm

HIGHLIGHTS
ONew bodywork
OABS and digital dash
OMore power & torque

The fun, practical and versatile

CRF250L gets a decent smattering
of updates for 2017, partly driven
by the need to get it through Euro4
compliance which it now meets.
The steel frame and Showa
suspension remain unchanged, but new
bodywork brings it closer in style to its
CRF450R sibling. The new digital dash
now gets a tacho and a fuel gauge.
The 249cc single boasts more
bottom-end torque and peak power
from revisions to the throttle body,
airbox and exhaust. It claims to thump
out 24bhp at 8500rpm, with peak
torque of 16.7ftlb landing at 6750rpm.
The tank holds just 7.8 litres, but
Honda say it can deliver up to 94.1mpg,
meaning a potential 160-mile range. As
a town commuter that looks and rides
better than a scooter, or as a weekend
trail bike, its a solid option.

CRF250 RALLY
THE FACTS O24bhp O157kg OSeat height 895mm
HIGHLIGHTS
ONew rider modes
OStyling improvements
ONew instrument dials
If youre in the market for a 250,
surely this is top of your list. Just
look at it! Pure Dakar naughtiness.
With styling DNA drawn from the
HRC CRF450 Rally Dakar racer, the
CRF250 Rally gets a similar floating
screen, while fairing and radiator
shrouds give further wind protection.
The asymmetric headlights are LED,
as are the indicators.
While most of the bike is identical
to the CRF250L, the Rally gets a
larger 10.1-litre fuel tank that Honda
say will get you over 200 miles,
thanks to managing 94.1mpg.
The Ls fork is replaced by a
43mm Showa unit with longer legs.
Extra-long suspension enhances its
off-road ability, but means an 895mm
clamber to park your posterior. The
front disc is larger, and the ABS can
be switched off for the rear wheel.
A skid plate protects the bikes
underside, and the gear lever has a
folding tip to help survive tumbles.
Whether youre in Peru or Putney, its
a great-looking bike to be seen on.
HIGHLIGHTS
OCrossover 745cc scooter
ODCT transmission
O21l under-seat storage
Honda have a history of building insane
scooters that answer a question no-
one asked and following the DN-01
and NM4 Vultus comes the X-ADV.
Conceived by Hondas design team in
Italy, the X-ADV has an elevated stance
that Honda say gives it an off-road
ready attitude. We cant wait to try it
X-ADV
THE FACTS O54bhp
away from the tarmac, though its 17in
front and 15in rear wheels arent likely
to make light work of tough terrain.
Under that tall 820mm seat is 21
O238kg OSeat height 820mm litres of storage capacity, and with
the bars set at 910mm its going to
feel like a weird enduro/scooter riding
position. The X-ADV also has a five-way
adjustable screen, tapered aluminium
handlebar, Africa Twin handguards, a
Rally-style instrument display and a
centrestand. A Smart Key means you
can leave the electronic fob in your
pocket, and just jump on and ride.
At the end of the long-travel
suspension are spoked rims and dual-
purpose tyres, and twin radial-mount
four-piston calipers at the front.
Hondas Dual Clutch Transmission
(DCT) is standard, with two fully
automatic modes and a manual
setting. All this makes the most of the
NC-derived 745cc parallel-twin engine,
which Honda claim will return 79mpg if
youre riding like a saint.
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20 THIS WEEK
YAMAHA
ITALIAN CAF CHIC
XSR900 Abarth edition
By Richard Newland
DEPUTY EDITOR
Y
amaha have been one of the
most prolific embracers of the
retro scene, and also one of the
most innovative at taking their
budget-focused MT range and jazzing
it up to appeal to new audiences.
Last years XSR900 took the MT-09
to a whole new level of attractiveness,
and now the firm have moved the game
on again with this half-faired carbon-
rich version called the XSR900 Abarth.
Created in association with the car
T7 TNR CONCEPT
HIGHLIGHTS
OCP2 700cc parallel-twin engine
OFull-on WR450F Dakar styling
OExpected to arrive in 2018
If this doesnt make you feel like
putting some motocross boots on and
heading off into the great unknown,
then youre missing a key strand of
your biking DNA.
While Yamaha are fast to pint out
that this is just a concept bike, theres
absolutely no doubt that the firm will
put this XT660 Tnr replacement
into production, continuing a 33-year
line of Dakar-inspired middleweight
desert assault bikes.
tuning legends, the bike has come about
thanks to Abarths links with Yamahas
MotoGP team, which in itself doubtless
spawned from the earlier association
with parent firm Fiat.
As the name suggests, this is a modi-
fied version of the XSR900, but the
changes should add up to a very dif-
ferent ride. The drop bars are key to
much of the aesthetic, and resultant
change in riding position, and while
they start the caf racer transforma-
tion, its the carbon nose cowl, seat
unit and front fender that finish it off.
Theyre joined by a suede seat, and a
The game moves on dramatically
though with this concept. Packing the
MT-07s CP2 engine into an all-new
chassis, the T7 should dig into the soft
stuff with superb tractability from the
parallel-twin 700.
Equipped with an aluminium fuel
tank, quad-projector LED headlight,
a carbon fairing and skid plate, and a
custom made Akrapovic exhaust as
well as high specification KYB front
suspension, 21in front and 18in rear,
the T7 concept is a serious statement.
Its a WR450F Dakar for the masses,
and while much of the bling Dakar-
aping spec sheet might be sacrificed
for production, the overall effect will
remain and we love it.
HIGHLIGHTS
O847cc inline-triple
OOfficial Abarth limited edition
OCarbon front cowl
OCarbon seat unit
OAkrapovic titanium exhaust
battleship grey paintjob highlighted
with red speedblock and Abarth logos.
Nestling beneath the styling chang-
es is a lovely full titanium Akrapovic
system, culminating in a stacked
end-can thats rather reminiscent
of Ducatis 959 Panigale. And being
an XSR900 it boasts traction control,
ABS, and the firms Assist & Slipper
THE FACTS
O74bhp (est)
O180kg (est)
OSeat height
895mm (est)
Its pure Dakar from the front
Akrapovic is unlikely to be stock
FULL MILAN COVERAGE AT
WWW.MOTORCYCLENEWS.COM
THE FACTS
O113bhp
O196kg (est)
OSeat height
830mm (est)
clutch all of which turn this into a
bike as well suited to the daily grind
as it is to the weekend scratch.
Production is limited to just 695
units, and on the side of each bike is
a numbered plaque. Those riders who
want to be among the first to own the
new Abarth need to set a reminder
for 1pm on January 17, 2017 when
Yamahas dedicated online regis-
tration system goes live. The first 95
customers to register their order at
www.xsr900-abarth.eu will be in-
vited to join an exclusive VIP Abarth
Experience. After the first 95 online
registrations have been confirmed,
the remaining 600 will be made avail-
able through dealers from April 2017.
TMAX
O60bhp (est) O212kg
OSeat height 800mm
HIGHLIGHTS
OTwo new editions
O530cc parallel-twin
OTraction control
The flagship scoot will be available in
two models, the TMAX and TMAX DX.
Both share a stylish new body with a
more compact face and LED lighting.
Beneath the bodywork is essentially
the same 530cc parallel-twin, but
now with a new upswept exhaust, new
catalytic converters and airbox mods.
Add to this YCC-T ride-by-wire throttle,
and the TMAX should feel sharper and
more responsive. YCC-T also enables
the fitment of traction control.
Theres also a new aluminium
chassis, a narrower carbon fibre drive
belt, lighter tyres (saving 1kg) and a
narrower rear wheel rim (now 4.5in).
Underseat storage has grown, and the
dash gets a new TFT unit, while the
TMAX is now keyless, and prepped to
connect with Daineses D-Air system.
TMAX DX
The luxury option gets cruise
control, adjustable power modes,
an electronically adjustable screen,
heated grips and seat, adjustable rear
shock, and the My TMAX Connect
system which works with your mobile
and can also be used as a tracker.
The standard TMAX, and (top) the DX
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TRIUMPH 2016
MILAN NEXT
SCRAMBLER SHOW S
WEEK
RETURNS
PECIAL
NORTON
UNVEIL
NEW V4

THE FACTS
O54bhp
O198kg (est)
OSeat height
790mm (est)
EXCLUSIVE
Stunning new
British V4 in
all its glory

Street Scrambler
By Richard Newland the bike). The footpegs are sturdy steel approved immobiliser in the key,
DEPUTY EDITOR HIGHLIGHTS bear claw type, and it gets a little bash and a USB charging point for all your
ODedicated Scrambler chassis

T
riumphs previous Bonneville
Scrambler was a pleasant
enough bike, but cast a critical
eye over its lines, and its plain
to see that its not up to Triumphs
new dawn of superb fit and finish. But
this new Street Scrambler version is.
Based largely on the excellent new
Street Twin platform launched in 2016
which has also now spawned a T100
Bonneville, T100 Black, and a Street
Cup caf racer the new Scrambler is
so much more than a parts bin special.
Just like the Street Cup, which
boasts a host of bespoke revisions,
the Scrambler gets longer rear shocks,
O900cc Street Twin engine
OSwitchable ABS & Traction Control
OInterchangeable pillion seat / rack
OA2 kit available
the coolest A2 option you can buy.
wider handlebars, 19in front wheel
and 17in rear, Metzeler Tourance
dual-purpose rubber, switchable ABS
and traction control, and a high-level
stainless steel exhaust.
Nice touches abound such as the
small but plush pillion perch that de-
taches in favour of a neat aluminium
rack for a more rugged adventurer
look (both items are included with
plate. The badging and paint options
are all Scrambler-specific, too.
And for those on an A2 licence,
theres a kit to make this bike com-
pliant. That makes this quite possibly
a rather pleasing 10,000 miles apart
While it may look authentically
old-school, the technology cleverly
secreted away from casual inspec-
tion hides ride-by-wire throttle,
which enables the fitment of traction
control which can be deactivated
for off-road shenanigans as well as
similarly switchable ABS. The rear
light is retro shaped, but packed with
LEDs, theres a torque assist clutch for
lighter effort at the lever, a Thatcham
gadget needs. And of course its water-
cooled, which cleans up emissions,
quietens the engine down and results
in a claimed 36% improvement in fuel
economy. Service intervals are also
PLUS: MotoGP
(or annually).
Sitting ahead of the bars is a fat sin-
Valencia end of
gle clock unit with a mix of analogue season fallout
and digital displays, covering off rpm,
gear position, odometer, trips, range, Ducati Pikes
fuel level, average fuel consumption,
a clock, and your traction control
Peak goes on an
settings. A neat blend of old and new. epic adventure
If all of this doesnt look or feel
special enough for you, there are over
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Purists will baulk at
the radiator but that
engine is a peach
Retro yet
modern. It
even has
traction
control
By Jon Urry
S
MCN CONTRIBUTOR
ince Hinckley Triumph
revived the Bonneville name
15 years ago, the bike has won
over a whole new fan base.
Stylish, easy going and above
all reliable and oil tight, the
new Bonnie quickly became a mainstay
in Triumphs range and provided the
platform from which the Scrambler,
Thruxton, Speedmaster, America
and T100 models developed. Yet when
Triumph launched the Street Twin
last year, a Bonneville variant was
conspicuous by its absence. For 2017
this has changed as the new T100 and
T100 Black hit the streets.
Triumph describe the T100 as far
closer in character and feel to the
larger Bonneville T120 than the Street
Twin. This bike is, essentially, a smaller
capacity T120 that is not only 1500
cheaper than the 1200, it is also 11kg
lighter, easier to manage at low speed
and yet just as handsome. Yet, and here
is the real killer point, it handles, stops
and goes like the Street Twin.
This may upset a few people, but
after riding the T120 and then a Street
Twin, I actually enjoyed the Street Twin
more. The larger capacity bike is ex-
cellent, but its low-revving engine is
relaxed to the point of being lethargic.
In comparison the Street Twins 900cc
motor brought a pleasing amount of
poke and a free-revving spirit. If I took
pillions a lot or was after gentle hassle
free riding then I totally understand
Only a single disc and basic caliper but
ABS means you can grab a handful
the character of the T120, but for solo
blasts it isnt that thrilling compared
to the smaller machine. This is why I
was looking forward so much to riding
the T100, if Triumph nailed the T120s
styling and successfully blended it
into the Street Twins fantastic basic
platform it would be a winner.
You dont need me to tell you the
T100 looks smart. With its peashooter
exhausts, wire wheels, long mudguards
and two-tone tank it brings every bit
of T120 quality with it. For fans of the
traditional Bonnie styling it ticks every
box and for riders like myself who want
a bit of modern handling and perfor-
mance it doesnt disappoint.
The riding position is more tradi-
tional than the Street Twins and the
pegs are set low with the bars wide and
Chromed exhaust looks the business
even if it isnt as loud as a '60s Bonnie
TECH SPEC
TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100
Price: 8300 (8600
two-tone)
Engine: Parallel twin, four-
stroke, eight valves,
SOHC, water-cooled
900cc, 84.6mm x 80mm
Claimed power: 54bhp @ 5900rpm
Claimed torque: 59ftlb @ 3230rpm
Weight: 213kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 14.5 litres
Seat height: 790mm
On sale: Now
Contact: www.triumph
motorcycles.co.uk
flat. It feels correct and is pleasingly
relaxed and spacious next to the more
compact Street Twin yet it manages to
retain the Twins improved handling.
I found the T120 a bit sluggish to
turn, but despite the T100 sharing its
chassis and having the same 18in front,
the reduction in weight has taken away
most of this feeling. The T100 feels very
light at low speed yet turns and holds a
line through a bend with more agility
than the larger T120. And, thanks to
better suspension and tyres, it easily
tops the older air-cooled Bonnie when
it comes to enjoying corners.
Like the previous small capacity
Bonnie, the T100 comes with only a
single front disc and two-piston sliding
caliper. While this set-up still requires a
good old tug on the lever, the fact it now
#MCNwednesday
November 9 2016 23
Shared with the Street Twin, the 900cc
engine has an engaging, revvy nature
VERDICT
Far more than a re-styled Street
Twin, the T100 has all the relaxed
nature of the larger T120 Bonnie,
but in a smaller, lighter and
arguably more fun and engaging
package. Fans of the previous
Bonneville will love it.
WE LIKE
Styling, engine, experience
WE DONT LIKE
Brakes lack feel and power
incorporates ABS makes its slight lack
of feel largely irrelevant. On the older
model you never had this reassurance
and the lack of ABS meant you couldnt
just grab a handful, especially if the
road was wet. Now, thanks to modern
electronics, you can. And that is the
overall story with the new T100, its
very much a traditional Bonnie that has
been brought into the modern world.
The water-cooled parallel twin still
thumps along like an air-cooled unit
but is smoother than before with a
pleasing mid-range and even a bit of
a top end zip, yet working behind the
surface is traction control. The brakes
have ABS and the clutch is lighter than
any previous Bonnie. But the T100
doesnt shout these facts out, and in my
book thats what makes it so good.
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24 November 9 2016

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ? THEN

Virginio Ferrari
Stylish Italian who beat Sheene and raced Joey Dunlop
Italian racer Virginio Ferrari finished
second to Kenny Roberts and ahead
of Barry Sheene in the 1979 500cc
Grand Prix world championship. Then,
in an unusual career twist, he found
himself travelling to the Dundrod pure
roads circuit outside of Belfast to fight
Joey Dunlop for a world championship.
How the hell did that happen?
When did he start racing?
Ferrari started out in the Italian
championships in 1972, racing a 500cc
single-cylinder Ducati and 500cc four-
cylinder Patons and Hondas. By 1975
he had turned professional and had his
first outings in the 500cc Grand Prix
world championship.
When was his best season?
He won the German GP at the old
STUART BARKER
Cagiva team for the 1980 and 1981
FACT FILE seasons and failed to score a point on
the uncompetitive bike. He also rode
Born Castellaro, Parma, Italy, for Cagiva in 1983 and 1985, again
October 19, 1952 failing to score a point. He fared better
Famous For Finishing second to on an HB Suzuki in 1982, finishing
Kenny Roberts in the 1979 500cc eleventh, and on a Marlboro Yamaha in
world championship 1984, finishing tenth, but never came
Infamous for Taking one look at close to winning another Grand Prix
the Dundrod circuit and catching and moved to the 250cc class in 1986
the first flight home on a Total Honda, finishing 14th by
Current occupation Official years end. Ferrari rounded off his GP
importer of MV Agusta career in the 250cc class in 1989 on an
motorcycles in Monaco Italian-built Gazzaniga 250 but again
failed to score a single point.
Roberts and in front of Barry Sheene How come a Grand Prix star ended
despite Sheene being Suzukis number up racing against a pure roads
one rider. Ferrari actually led the series specialist like Joey Dunlop?
after winning at Assen but a run of bad The TT Formula 1 world championship
form saw the title going Roberts way. which had always been a roads-
1987 TT F1 world champion for Bimota
the series while pure road races only
accounted for two. Ferrari won the title
on a Bimota YB4 without taking part in
any road races and became the man to
finally de-throne Joey Dunlop after the
Irishman had won five consecutive F1
world championships.
Did he ever actually try racing
between the hedges?
In a bid to score points towards
the 1987 TT Formula 1 world
championship, Ferrari turned up at the Ferrari (11) on his way to

Nrburgring in 1978 but his best based series had started taking in Ulster Grand Prix at Dundrod right victory at Assen in 1979, he
season came in 1979 when he finished How come he never enjoyed that more short circuits such as Misano, in Dunlops backyard but didnt last was to finish second in the
second in the world championship on sort of success again? Hockenheim and Assen. By 1987 long. The Italian did one sighting lap of championship that year
a Gallina Suzuki RG500 behind Kenny Because he switched to the fledgling short circuits made up six rounds of the course in a car and made a run for

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NOW

Selling Italian exotica to the super-rich folk of Monaco? Its a tough old life

the airport, declaring the circuit far too Bimota back into WSB in 2000 and
dangerous to race on! helped his rider, Anthony Gobert, to a
dramatic wet weather win in Australia
Wasnt he a successful team boss that year. His final foray into race team
after he stopped racing? management was a brief spell with the
Yes. In 1990 Ferrari became team Kawasaki PSG-1 WSB team in 2007.
boss for Cagiva in the 500cc world
championship with riders including Whats he doing now?
Randy Mamola, Ron Haslam and Alex Living the high life in the Monaco
Barros. Between 1994 and 1998 he sunshine. His company, Virginio Ferrari
was Ducatis World Superbike team Racing, is the official importer of
boss, overseeing the likes of Carl MV Agusta motorcycles in Monaco
Fogarty, Troy Corser, Pier-Francesco and his premises also act as the
Chili and John Kocinski, and guiding official Monaco workshops for both

BAUER ARCHIVE
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Your letters Email mcn.letters@motorcyclenews.com
Write MCN Letters, Media House, Lynchwood, Peterborough PE2 6EA
LETTER OF THE WEEK
Let down by Reas
good manners
Riders should all race to win
GOLD AND GOOSE
crucial points
team-mate Sykes through for
Reas celebrations allowed
Having just watched the thrilling last two WSB Best thing Ive ever done
Ive always wanted a motorcycle
rounds under the lights at Qatar, with Jonathan Rea @ but was too easily put off by peo-
ple telling me how dangerous they
wrapping up the championship in style with a second were. At the tender age of 44 I took the
place finish to Chaz Davies in the first race, the points plunge and took a direct access course.
Everyone was telling me to be sensible
for second and third in the championship were still up and get something midrange then see
for grabs. Come Sundays race, we were somewhat how you go. I test rode a VFR and it
was pretty good but I had nothing to
let down on the last lap to see Rea showboating and compare it to. So I took a Fireblade out
as well I bought the Blade! 4500 miles
letting team-mate Tom Sykes through to second later it has been the best decision Ive
place to allow him the points needed to secure ever made. Dont tell the wife, but Im
second in the championship. Despite Chaz winning in love. If you want to be sensible, just
take the bus!
the race and the last six races on the bounce he Spencer Duffy, email
was pushed back to third place. I say scrap team Cal needs a Spanish passport
In last weeks letters Trevor
orders and just race your race. Parsons recommended Honda
K Lewis, email get rid of Dani Pedrosa and give Cal his
bike. Since Cal has scored enough points
in the second half of the season to place
him second in the championship in
that period, it sounds like a fair sug-
MCN STAR LETTER gestion. I have it on good authority that
If youre looking to insure a bike, visit several manufacturers have studied
MCNcompare.com and you can quickly his form, compared his lap times,
compare prices from 43 top motorcycle scrutinised his data and concluded he
insurance brands. The writer of the deserves a full factory ride. Except for
best letter each week published in the one problem Extensive searching of
Letters pages will receive a free retro- all the available maps has failed to
design MCN T-shirt courtesy of the identify exactly where in Spain or
MCNcompare.com website. Italy the town of Coventry is located
and unless someone can show them,
matters are unlikely to progress any
further for Seor Crutch-el-o.
Fred Fox, email
Should Jonathan
Rea have pushed
harder in the final
race of the season?
VFR is still the boss
Just read Geoff Browns letter
@ regarding his VFR800F and I
agree its a premium yet underrated
bike. I had an older VFR before trying
both a BMW1200RT (nearly too perfect,
amazing tech but no involvement plus
the irritating cheap-feeling indicator
switch), and then a VFR1200F (too
bulky, but the turbine-like engine is
amazing) so its still a VFR800F for me.
Feels lighter than it is, great front end
feel for the twisties, and when making
READER POLL
I arrive at the port with time to
Whos your No1 champ this year?
34.95 %
Shakey Cant argue with five BSB crowns
33.42 %
Marquez GOAT in
waiting
31.63 %
Johnny Rea Hes the new Foggy
time on the E40 from Brussels to
Cologne and back on a summer even-
ing (with the sun setting after 10pm)
its just wafting along with just the
right vibes. To all you adventure fans:
for out of the city riding, you dont
know what you are missing.
Karl Schlicht, email
Still missing Sic
Your Marco Simoncelli special
was excellent and reminded me
that last year I photographed this
evocative graffiti tribute to Super Sic
- it is situated in an alleyway near the
Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy.
John Walker, email
Super Sics legend lives on in Florence
What about the numberplate?
Yamahas new R6 is certainly
@ desirable but as with most bikes
the designers seem to ignore the ir-
ritating need for a rear plate. As a con-
sequence, in common with other bikes,
the R6s plate/light assembly looks like
an afterthought and not integrally
designed. Im aware of legal demands
for size and positioning, but surely
they can do better? A classy touch
would be rear view mirrors the same
finish/colour as the fairing.
Paul Garrod, email
Bridge over troubled tyres
Its 10am on Sunday in Exeter and
Ive had a blow out in my rear
tyre and I need to be in Plymouth at
1.30pm to catch the ferry to Santand-
er. I call at Bridge Motorcycles as they
are opening and, as suspected, the
workshop is closed on Sunday. Paul
sympathetically listens to my tale of
woe and then gets to work on his phone.
Scott, a mechanic who lives nearby,
agrees to come in on his day off and a
call to the boss permits a tyre from a
showroom bike to be used as a replace-
ment. I relax in their excellent cafe and
spare. Many thanks to all at Bridge
Motorcycles for saving the day.
Paul Bredael, email
Grasstrack is greener
@ At 72, your excellent feature on
grasstrack has at last stirred me
into writing to you! I have loved most
forms of motorcycle sport since my
parents took me to my first scramble
when I was five years old. I must say
that grasstrack racing is probably still
my favourite, and it does sadden me to
see its decline. I now have to travel to
Kent where, fortunately, there are still
a couple of good circuits the Astra
Club, in particular, still do a great job
in keeping the sport alive. I would urge
all motorcycle sport fans to give
grasstrack a look, especially if you can
find a National or European meeting.
Dave Lester, Colchester
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PICTURES
Every week, MCN
ANDY CALTON EDITOR
Big British names join
prints the best
pictures sent in by
readers or website
users. You can
post your pictures
onto our Facebook
the new-bike charge
page or email them Theres been a barrage of new before bikes. Not only that, but
to mcn.letters@ bikes over the last few weeks these bikes will be British. Most
motorcyclenews.com as the worlds biggest and best notably Norton will be pulling
We want the full companies display their 2017 the covers back on a pair of
array of weird and machines to the world. V4 road-going superbikes (see
wonderful images The reason for this surge in more, exclusively revealed in
that reflect your shiny new metal is that there next weeks MCN) and Ariel will
biking life. As you are two massive European announce a more aggressive R
can see here, we are motorcycle shows which version of their Ace.
happy to celebrate traditionally provide the Its more evidence of the
the lighter things from platform for such revelations. British industry recovering,
the world of biking. This was the trip of a lifetime for four of us: touring California and Nevada for 10 days. Graeme Haley
Dealers start putting their albeit in different ways. While
orders in as do motorcyclists Triumph blaze a trail in the
at least thats the plan. world of mainstream biking and
And then, often, theres a genuinely compete with the
bit of a lull. A delay between likes of Honda, Yamaha, Ducati
seeing the bikes revealed and co, others find a niche and
and them actually appearing target the low volume, high
in showrooms. The wait is price route.
punctuated with Motorcycle Another famous blast from
Live in Birmingham (dont miss the British bike industry past
the bumper Show Guide in next are also set to make a dramatic
weeks MCN). But this year it comeback. BSA have been
looks like there will some extra bought by Indian company
spice and excitement within Mahindra and while its too soon
the NECs packed halls. to say exactly what sort of bikes
Just seeing the new will carry the BSA badge, it is
metal in the flesh and certain that the BSA name
being able to sling a leg has been acquired (for about
over the potential new 3.4million) for a reason. And
addition is enough to that reason wont be to hide
send over 100,000 it away.
motorcycle fans While some will
Duncan Conry & Albert Pillar at Qatar WSB Georgia the wizard meets a wizard on a bike. Ian Cookson
flocking to the complain of another
show. But this great British name
year there being bought by
will be some foreign investors, at
genuinely least the name and
never-seen- heritage live on.

Me and my son Jack at Catalunya GP this year. Tom Smith
My pit crew grandsons Jonah and Jude. Fred
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A champion at rest:
Shane Byrne relaxes in
the Spanish sunshine
with daughter Lilly
JOE DICK
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SH A N E BY R N E I N T E RV I E W

I LIKE MY
LIFE TO BE
CHILLED
OUT
The most successful BSB racer ever tells us how
his family routine keeps him grounded
By Oli Rushby ment to think. Just over a week ago,

W
MCN BSB REPORTER
ere sitting out-
side a caf in a
small Spanish
town, Tres ca-
fs por favor, says
the familiar voice
of MCE British
Superbike star Shane Shakey Byrne.
It confuses me for a second were
so used to hearing Shakey talk in his
usual cheeky-chap North Kent accent
that I hadnt even contemplated hed
be able to speak better Spanish than
I could understand (admittedly, not
hard). He continues to order food for
his two children, Zack and Lilly, again
in perfect Spanish.
As the kids tuck into their chips and
chicken nuggets, I pause for a mo-
this bloke won a record fifth British
Superbike title and now hes sat in an
unassuming Spanish caf ordering his
kids something to eat while his wife
Petra is out for a run in the hills. Back
on full-time Daddy duty.
Since winning the title I havent
really done anything special, he ex-
plains. Weve not been anywhere,
done anything, weve just been plan-
ning and looking forward to getting
back out here.
By here, hes referring to their
holiday retreat on the North Eastern
Spanish coast, where he and his fam-
ily spend almost every school holiday.
After the season ended, we took
the kids out of school for a couple
of days so we could make this a 10-
Shane Byrne, five-times BSB Champ, day trip, as when we come out here
and still hungry for more titles Continued over
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30 November 9 2016 SHANE BYRNE INTERVIEW
Let Dad show you
how its done.
He just cant
help himself
This is how a reigning multiple British champion takes his mind off the day job
during the race season it turns into a
bit of a training camp! When we spent
six weeks here in the summer, every
day was a balance between me going
out and doing anything from two to six
hours on the push bike and Petra going
out and doing god knows how many
miles running in the mountains. This
time, now weve got the championship
boxed off, its a lot more relaxed and
chilled out.
Its not hard to see just how chilled
out Shakey is. When we arrived in
his town, we met him at the local
skatepark, where he was playing with
Zack (7) and Lilly (5) on scooters. It was
everything youd expect, Dad showing
the kids how its done, the kids in fits of
giggles as he nearly falls off and then,
of course, the tears and sulking when
one of the kids slips off while the other,
fulfilling their obligatory duties as a
sibling, laughs and pokes fun.
These are the only people who never
judge me. They are the only people I
dont have to impress and they are the
only people I want to make happy,
he says.
Having first raced in 1996, Byrne has
been around the block a few times in
his 20 years on track. When he won
his first BSB title in 2003, he was both
young and carefree something he
thought gave him the edge on his older
competitors.
When I was coming through the
ranks in superbikes, Id look at the likes
of Hizzy and John Reynolds the guys
Shakey attempts to teach our man some basic Spanish
A future BSB champ
in the making?
Zack has already got
his dads taste for
two wheels
Now weve got
the championship
boxed off, its a lot
more relaxed
SHANE BYRNE
who were older than me with kids and
families and think: How can they
be as focused as I am? I had no mort-
gage, no bills and no other worries, all
I wanted to do was succeed.
But when Petra and I first had Zack, I
realised what having kids really does for
you and its the days when things dont
go so well that it really makes a differ-
ence. No matter what has happened,
when I get back to the motorhome, the
kids are pleased to see me. They dont
care if I finish first, 10th, or 20th.
Having already become the most
successful British Superbike racer in
history, Byrne has just penned a new
two-year deal to continue racing in
Britain something he enjoys because My kids are the only people
it doesnt interfere with family life.
The thing with BSB is that it really
suits having a family, apart from the
I dont have to impress and
organisers getting a bit anal about kids
on scooters in the paddock! he laughs.
the only people I want to
I like my life to be chilled out, and
by racing in BSB I can be at home to put
make happy
the kids to bed on a Sunday night and
then get up and take them to school. It
works perfectly.

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Zack grabs some
The family together
air as his proud
in sunny Spain beats
dad watches on The hills around
Margate in November
Shakeys Spanish
holiday home are
perfect for hours of
training in the saddle
Im not sure its sunk in yet
While its over a week since Byrne
took his fifth British Superbike
title, he still feels unable to say
exactly what that victory means.
Honestly, I dont think it has
sunk in yet, or if it has it wasnt
quite what I thought it might feel
like. Obviously Im happy, but it
just seems like the championship
happened. It happened with a
sixth place and that really didnt
impress me. There was a little bit
of a party on the Sunday night at
Brands Hatch but nothing major,
Ive done a few interviews since
but other than that every day has
been normal.
Not just a holiday
While the post-championship
trip is a way for Byrne to chill
out with Petra and the kids, this
doesnt stop him training and
working towards his ultimate
goal of winning even more British
Superbike titles.
I dont train any more or any
less than I ever have, but I probably
train a bit smarter, he says.
I understand what I need and
how I need to feel on my
race bike and my way of
achieving that feeling
is my little routine.
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I dont need somebody telling me
to do 20,000 chin ups and 15,000
press ups and whatever else to
be fast on a motorbike. I need to
be in a good place mentally, and
my family and my life in general
puts me in that place, while the
exercise I do takes care of the
physical demands of racing a
superbike.
I like cycling a lot, cycling
around here in 24C with such
I dont train any
more or any less,
but I probably
train a bit smarter
SHANE BYRNE
beautiful views, seeing the sea
and riding in the mountains is what
cycling is all about. Riding around
in Kent when its 5C, pouring with
rain and blowing a gale isnt quite
so much fun, so over the winter
in the UK Ill do two or three
longer, gentle runs and then
more intense stuff on
the turbo trainer at
home.
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While most of his training
focuses on pedal power, Byrne,
like many other racers, admits it is
essential to get that horsepower
fix through the winter.
I do like to keep fit by doing a bit
of motocross, but I actually bust
myself up quite badly this time last
year. I over-jumped a jump slightly,
landed hard and badly broke my
leg. I wasnt allowed to talk about it
at the time as the deal with Ducati
was just happening, but I dont
mind telling you now that walking
around the NEC show two weeks
later was uncomfortable!
But at the end of the day,
superbike racing is a dangerous
occupation and theres a very
high chance of getting hurt at
some point or another. You could
argue that you dont need to put
yourself at any more risk by riding
a motocross bike, but ultimately
we need to ride bikes.
Im fairly tempted to ask Ducati
for a road bike for the winter so I
can maybe pop down to Spain and
just ride bikes on tracks. Theres
nothing other than my family and
kids that I love more than riding
motorbikes anyway, so spending
as much time on them as I can is
good for me!
Having wrapped up
his fifth BSB title,
Shakey is gunning
for two more
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K1300S LAST BLAST

AUFWIEDERSEH
AUFWIEDERSE
BMWs eternally popular K1300S gets the axe for 2017 so we go
for one last glorious blast to say goodbye to the 175bhp oddball

164mph
Tanking down the Autobahn
in total comfort and style. You
can see why the K1300S has a
cult following
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If you want to buy one of these in 2017, youll have to look in the used market
By Simon Hargreaves
V
MCN CONTRIBUTOR
elocity is relative to the
observer. To the truck-
er grinding gears in his
slate-grey 12-wheeler at
55mph on the Autobahn,
the BMW-shaped streak of
howling metal and plastic
spears past him close enough to spin
his wheel nuts, is warping Germanys
space/time continuum at 161 feet per
second. Yet if the pair of Bundespolizei
in the parked patrol car cared to get
their radar detector warmed up at
the same moment, the same blur of
two-wheeled hysteria would register
around 164mph or 241 feet per second
as it screams blue and white murder
past the layby.
But to the rider, crouched, head
down, chin bobbling gently on the
plastic battery cover and isolated from
the Sturm und Drang happening all
about in a pocket of calm, the big, lairy
K1300S might as well be standing still.
Its snow-white speedo points noreast
of 160mph, the tacho dances around
10,500rpm and the 1293cc inline four
canted forward to 55 degrees to lie
down beneath the frame spars is
gulping pressurised air through pair
of long intake snouts and funnelling it
into the airbox at the scarcely believable
rate of around 90 litres the volume
of a decent fish tank every second.
From there it plummets down all four
throttle bodies and past a quartet of
46mm butterfly valves pinned flat open
and where it meets petrol, squirted into
the airstream under constantly vari-
able load-based pressure. The mixture
races past eight intake valves battered
by tiny finger rockers, tumbling and
swirling for a fraction of a second before
being slammed against the combustion
chamber ceiling, ignited, burned and
then fired out into the exhaust ports
and the wide blue yonder. At 165mph,
the whole process takes 0.0057s.
All this and the Ks fuel consumption
is apparently only 30mpg clearly an
average figure; after all, we havent been
doing 165mph all day. They dont ap-
preciate that kind of thing in Belgium.
But the traffic has cleared momen-
tarily on the A1 heading south from
Cologne towards the Nrburgring.
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And this is a K1300S for goodness sake
arguably the fastest long-distance
bike BMW have ever built. If you cant
open it up and stretch its legs here, in
its homeland, legally, you might as well
be riding a moped.
Except BMW arent building it any
more. From next year the once-mighty
175bhp K1300S is being deleted. Sales
have slowed to trickle as the younger,
more adventure-fashionable and Euro
4-friendly S1000XR usurps the Ks
high-speed mileage crown. Now, the
XR is an indisputably excellent motor-
bike but when it comes to burying
your head behind a screen, gripping
a wide set of clip-ons, sticking it in
top and unzipping the motors flies
to unleash its astonishing midrange
bulge, few bikes can match the meaty
swagger of a K1300S.
Big Ks difficult birth
The Autobahn slows to crawl, the A1
funnelling from a full-bore motor-
way up to a trunk-road T-junction.
As the K13 prowls along an outside
line of traffic, snorting like a bison
through its Akrapovic when I blip the
throttle, its worth ruminating on the
bikes history. Launched in 2004 as the
smaller-engined K1200S, it wasnt
an auspicious debut. On paper the K
was a nerds dream: with a standard
BMW Paralever shaft-drive rear end,
at the front the Telelever arrange-
ment of the R-series flat twins was
swapped for a unique double wishbone
system called Duolever. But so far, so
typically funny front-end BMW. But
the engine spec was something else:
at 167bhp, the K1200S was the most
powerful BMW ever made and put it
up alongside Suzukis Hayabusa and
Kawasakis ZX-12R.
Yet the bike was panned for lottery-
style fuelling, suspect high speed sta-
bility and poor vibration. BMW can-
celled the planned on sale date and
spent the best part of a year fixing
issues such as cam wear (not for the
last time), adding a steering damper
and re-mapping the fuelling. The
result was a bike that worked and
BMW sold 65,000 K1200-series bikes
between 2005 and 2008.
In 2009, it grew in capacity to be-
come the 175bhp K1300S, gained ASC
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Scenery thats
chocolate box
pretty leads us
closer to the Ring

A relentless cornering
rhythm suits the
Ks long wheelbase
and reliable, flowing
steering

Big K is right at
home on that silky
(
(rudimentary traction control), three- not actually quick; BMW call it shift
German tarmac
way electronically adjustable damping
w assist, but its still good fun).
called ESA II and an optional quick-
c The riding position is classic sports- The K1300S doesnt
sshifter as well as numerous minor
rrefinements although the engine
tourer not the upright pseudo adven-
ture bike which flatters to deceive after
just go somewhere,
sstill felt gritty on a neutral throttle, eight hours, but semi-sports, canted it gets there like it
aas if it was running too lean. And the forward and purposeful. Rewind a
sswitchgear routinely failed if left in few years and youd say the BMW was means it
tthe sun too long. surprisingly narrow and agile for a
hypersportsbike today, it feels like The Ring is crowded with all sorts
On the road to the Ring
O a big bike; not cumbersome, but defi- of cars, as it often is, and a few bikes. I
B
Back in Germany, the road to the Ring nitely deliberate. The K1300S doesnt havent been here for many years and
opens out into typically sinewy, clini-
o just go somewhere, it gets there like cant remember where Im going with
ccally smooth Eifel forest tarmac, pass- it means it. the low sun directly in my eyeline
iing around tree-lined hills with a Were heading to the Nrburgring around the back of the circuit, I cant
rrelentless cornering rhythm that suits for an evening session three laps see where Im going either. I also made
tthe K1300S long wheelbase and its re- before it gets dark (and, at 28 euros a the mistake or not of watching a
lliable, flowing steering. Its suspension lap, its not the timing so much as the few Nrburgring crash compilations
iis firm and positive, engine rippling cost). And then the BMW is going to on YouTube before I left. It focuses the
llike a flexed bicep as it guns from apex take me straight back home again mind somewhat. As a result, the three
tto apex, quickshifter triggering the another 500 miles and another ten or laps are pitifully slow in the corners
next gearbox ratio like a revolver (its
n so hours. Its a long day. and painfully fast in between. More
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Its been a while,

DUOLEVER FRONT SUSPENSION

now wheres the
Karussell?

BMW TECH TALK

BMW K1300S, from 15,550
Engine 1293cc, water-cooled,
dohc, 16v inline four
Measured power 166.1bhp @ 9700rpm
Measured torque 101.3ftlb @ 8100rpm
Frame Aluminium twin spar
Seat height 820mm
Tank size 19 litres
F Suspension Duolever, ESA II electronically-
adjusted damping and spring rate
R Suspension Paralever, ESA II electronically-
adjusted damping and spring rate
Brakes F, 2 x 320mm discs, four-piston calipers
R, 265mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Kerb weight (claimed) 254kg
Rider aids ASC traction control, ABS, quickshift
Imagine a swingarm holding the
front wheel, instead of fork legs,
and connected to the steering
by a hinged arm at the top, and
suspended from the frame by a pair
of forked arms with a single shock
connected from the bottom fork to
the main chassis. This is Duolever,
developed from an invention by a
British designer called Norman
Hossack. In theory, it has several
benefits over a telescopic fork.
With a fork, all forces at the front
wheel braking, bumps, cornering
are fed through the steering
and felt at the bars. Sometimes
they interfere with steering in an
unhelpful way if you shut off or
panic brake mid-corner, a force
appears at the bars as the bike
Braking and
suspension forces
are fed into
the chassis
SIMON HARGREAVES
Thumb-friendly controls dont pose starts to come upright and steer out
trouble for gloved hands of the corner. The correct reaction
would be to continue to steer (to
avoid crossing lanes and running
out of road) but its usually a loss
of confidence that makes you shut
off mid-corner in the first place. So
every fibre of your being as well
as the force at the bars is telling
you to do exactly the wrong thing:
to brake. Roll off the throttle in a corner and Duolever wont make the bike stand up
One riding advantage of Duolever
is the braking and suspension themselves by turning into corners that at extreme lean angles say,
forces bypass the bars and are fed and apexing too fast and too early, on a track its hard to feel the grip
into the chassis. They have minimal then bottling it and running wide limit; the bump feedback doesnt
effect on the steering. So in the (or even sitting up and crossing get through to the rider and, as a
above scenario, if you experience the centre line), then Duolever may result, its hard to know how hard to
a loss of confidence mid-corner save you. push. The same is true, to a lesser
and close the throttle, no weight There are other advantages to extent, on a wet road.
is added to the steering which the system a potential for greater Other disadvantages at least in
Three laps of the means theres no sense of the bike strength and/or lower weight, less BMWs application in the K1300S
Ring and its time wanting to self-right, so its easy to stiction and greater control over is a long wheelbase dictated by the
to head home simply keep on steering. suspension behaviour. Duolever linkages, and long-term
This means if youre the kind One of the disadvantages of the wear in the system of scissor forks
of rider who habitually scares extremely stiff Duolever system is and bushes.

th once I
than Im grateful
t f l ffor th
the K1300S
unshakeable steering letting me haul
the bike out of a corner having turned
into it many yards too early. The mo-
tors a belter too, with such a flexible
power curve that it makes almost any
gear the right gear.
Distance destroyer
Three laps complete without leaving
anything on the track but my pride, and
its time to reverse the journey. Back up
along the A1, powering silently across
into Belgium and fleecing the Brussels
ring road in record time, the BMW
minimises distance like clicking in the
bottom righthand corner of the box and
dragging upwards. Its desktop easy.
Fuel stops come and go with 160-mile
regularity, but caffeine breaks are for
refuelling the brain only; the Ks high
speed comfort is absolute. Heated grips
warm my h handsd and dah heated
t d jjacket
k t
gently boils my torso (wired into the
battery; the BMWs 12v socket only has
enough grunt to run a sat nav); when
sodium lights overhead give way to an
inky blackness, the BMWs astonish-
ingly potent main beam illuminates the
immediate future. By the time we get
to Calais in the small hours, suffering
a few police diversions presumably to
avoid refugee roadblocks, the K feels
as fresh as it did at the start of the trip.
By the time the scent of home is
tantalisingly close, the K is ready for
a rest and so am I. But one last push
up the back roads is interrupted by a
flashing blue light at this time of the
morning? I think the copper is bored
and just checking the BMs not nicked.
Its not. And the speed? Which speed,
officer? Its relative to the observer, and
it wasnt fast where I was sitting.
In motorcycling terms, Im home
JEFF STONE
72, K1300S SPORT
Ive always
promised myself
a shaft drive; Ive
ridden Boxers and Guzzis but
they werent for me. When the
K1200S came out I had a go
and liked it, but the fuelling was
weird. With the K13 I thought,
aha, theyve fixed it; but it took
me until this year to get one. And
its a lovely tool. Its long and its
heavy, but its planted and it fits
me. And its shaft drive. After
56 years of adjusting chains, its
about time I stopped all that.
GLEN
WALLINGS
43, K1200S
Ive had the
K1200S for two
years and had a Blackbird before
that. I generally dont keep
bikes for long but the BMW is
different: I love it. The handling
is better than the Honda, it
feels more responsive and its
so quick. And the comfort is
better too with ESA electronic
adjustment. And I love the looks
too. Its a 2005 bike, with around
20,000 miles on it so its just
run in, really.
JAMES CLARK
42, K1300S
I had a K1200S
and a K1300S
previously; every
time Ive sold it to slow myself
down, then gone and bought
another one. Ive had other bikes,
but I just cant live without one.
I kept looking at them in the
paper, online; I just had to admit
the K1300S is my bike. It does
anything; I commute on it, tour
on it, scare myself witless on it.
And its just easy to spend time
on; its effortless. In motorcycling
terms, Im home.
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WEEK
Get you r gara
shipshape ge

SORTED  Bikes hate winter so get

everything ready for the
worst of the weather

Prepare a bike for winter

Stave off cold, rain and salt to keep your bike looking and riding as it should

1 2 3
Cold kills dodgy batteries Back off the suspension Protect the vulnerable
Make sure you have the right battery, and get the best you can If your year-round ride has firm, sporty suspension and a A decent rear hugger and maybe a front mudguard
afford. Test it with a multimeter, too with the ignition off and selection of adjusters, dont just leave it set for a grippy road in extension are a great start to contain the dirt flung up
the bike not connected to a charger for at least an hour the battery should the height of summer. Maintaining weight transfer and not overloading the by your bikes tyres. Electrical connectors should be protected with
give at least 12.6v. You should get a reading between 13.5v and 14.5v when tyres is the aim. Experiment with backing everything off a touch a little Vaseline, and you should fit protective grilles to radiators and coolers to
the bike is running and charging the battery. Check the fluid in refillable less preload front and rear with softer damping so the suspension moves prevent grit damage. Any protective covers or water seals on electrical
lead-acid batteries theyre clear with upper/lower level lines. and responds. Note your base setting so you can reset if needed. parts should be intact and in place.
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Selling at bargain
prices, Triumph triples
are worth a punt

4
Steel yourself
Steel downpipes have been the scourge of all-weather
riders for years. Consider spraying them with protective
high-temperature paint to prevent any future damage. If you can
5
Plug protection
Protect low-voltage connectors with Vaseline. Seals on
plug caps that prevent water entering the plug tunnel
should also be tight and fully seated regular treatment with a
The buyer
Neil Murray makes a living
remove the exhaust, take it off and clean away dirt and loose paint. water dispersal spray is a wise move, especially on V-twins. Some
Prepare, spray and cure as per the instructions, then refit, not plug tunnels have a water drain channel make sure this doesnt buying & selling pre-loved metal
forgetting new gaskets and copper grease on the fasteners. clog and allow moisture to build up.

People are paying as little

as 1500 for 955 Daytonas
Im after bikes to stash in the
lock-up for sale in Spring and
Im wondering whether early
2000s-era Triumphs might be a
good bet.
Triumph had realised that their
four-cylinder bikes really didnt
stack up against the Japanese
fours. They ditched fours
altogether after the lukewarm
reception that greeted the TT600
and the 600 Daytona (the 650
was a bit more like it, but it was
evident by then that nobody
wanted a four from the firm).
Moving on from their original
Speed Triples. I think theyre
undervalued. Not only that, but
theres still nobody else making
bikes like these. I suppose the
nearest thing is Hondas VFR800.
Early 955s had some issues
plastic fuel line connectors
failed, but were replaced with
metal ones. The occasional
starter clutch gremlin still lurks,
but as long as you keep the
battery fit so the starter wont
kick back, theres no cause to
worry. Just remember that many
are sold just before expensive
18,000 or 36,000-mile services.

6 7
Say no to corrosion Paint preservation 885cc triples, they took a sort of As I said a while back, Im
The toughest form of protection is thick grease some On a basic level, careful cleaning followed by wax polish quantum leap with the new 955s. earmarking 10,000 to spend
use normal grease, but dedicated corrosion-blocking will add a protective layer. A tank pad is an easy addition, And they ploughed their own on half a dozen carefully chosen
formulas are available. These are ideal for nooks and crannies that but you can also get clear vinyl or pre-shaped fairing protection furrow they werent cutting- bikes this winter, and theres
are hard to keep clean just apply once then clean off at the end of panels in all sorts of designs to protect the vulnerable areas. Want edge sportsbikes: they were going to be at least one 955
winter. Look for one that isnt water-soluble for easy cleaning rain to get really serious? A full vinyl wrap completely covers the original sports tourers. Not competitive Triumph among them.
and spray will rinse it away. finish. A fully faired bike can be covered for around 300. on tracks, but brilliant road bikes.
People are paying as little as Next week
1500 for 10-year-old Sprints, Does an old but solid Yamaha
Daytonas and even early 955 FJ1200 make a wise buy?

ALSO CATCHING MY EYE THIS WEEK

1979 BMW R80RT 2452 2008 Suzuki GSF1250 K8

Seller says 4830 miles, full police 2450
spec previous owner hired out Seller says ABS, recent service,
vehicles as TV props. Mainstand new rear tyre, Yoshi can & double
needs welding, no history. bubble screen (originals included).

8 9
Brake care Service, please Neil says Mechanically it might Neil says Great all rounder for two
Remove and clean all fasteners and fittings, adding a An engine wears more when its cold, so dont neglect be OK, but it will need total and a half grand. Have fun, scratch
very small amount of copper grease to the threads, and servicing. Clean oil will protect better as the motor recommissioning. on it, tour on it, whatever.
rubber-friendly grease under rubbers on sliding calipers. Remove takes longer to warm. New plugs will provide a strong spark.
and clean the pistons and seals, plus the grooves the seals fit in. Rub Synchronised/cleaned throttle bodies (or carbs) will offer more
red-rubber or silicone grease all over the seals not only will this predictable response on damp roads. Coolant/anti-freeze replaced 14,896 bikes for sale right now!
keep them moving, it will also help prevent corrosion. at the correct intervals will safeguard against freeze damage.
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2011-2015

Triumph Speed
Triple 1050 Accessories

REVISITED
Speedies are rarely so
standard stock except for
flyscreen and bellypan

Is the last-but-one Speedie still a great used buy?

By Phil West
MCN GUEST TESTER
What we said then
By moving the weight bias towards
the front, the bike is much more agile
than the outgoing model. It doesnt have
that long length wheelbase sensation
anymore.
As you would expect, the 1050cc
engine is beautifully tractable. Instead,
where the new Speed Triple feels
different, in terms of performance, is it
hangs onto its power and torque a lot
further up the rev range. Add to this
the stupendous Brembo front brake
system and Metzeler Racetec K3 tyres
as standard and youve a bike thats
capable of giving anybody a smile at a
track day. MCN launch report | October
20, 2010
But what is it like now?
Triumphs Speed Triple has always
been a dependable performer, whether
that be the 94 original, 98s T509 or engaging, fun road bike they dont
2005s stonking 1050 and the same is
clearly true of this stock 2011 model
as I ride away from dealer Wheels of
Peterborough (01733 358555) who
have it up for sale at a tempting 5995.
Ive ridden and tested them all, right
back to that original, but this 2011
version still surprises with its ability,
class and how much of a move on it
was from its round-eyed predecessor.
Controversially at the time, Triumph
switched from the Speedies trademark
circular twin beams in this incarnation
to more angular, futuristic-looking
ones. Completely familiar now, at the
time it distracted from the significant
changes elsewhere considerably
improved handling, extra power (5bhp)
and a more integrated, classy design
hoiking it straight back to being one
of the best super nakeds anywhere.
Its slimmer, more manageable, the
rider feels more in the machine, the
steering is much more intuitive and
engaging and the performance thicker
and more flexible than ever. As an
completely standard. The big Triumph
come much better and this example, in
The Speed Triple
is a great value
super naked
virtually standard trim, complete with
newish Dunlop Sportsmax tyres, makes
a tempting proposition despite being
succeeded by the all-new 2016 version.
Common faults explored
Not much goes wrong with Speedies
and quality was much improved from
2011, too, so theres little to fear here.
This example had only just come in
and hadnt yet been through Wheels
workshop, but apart from the clutch
being a little out of adjustment and it
doing with a decent polish, youd hardly
tell. It has 9000+ miles on its clocks
but could easily pass for half that: the
engine, discs and wheels are amazingly
clean; theres no scuffs, scratches or
damage and just a little bit of road grime
around the shock and headers. Apart
from that, its excellent.
Judicious additions
Surprisingly, for a five-year-old
Speedie, this examples virtually
is usually a magnet for both official
and aftermarket accessories, some of
which are more appealing than others
depending on your taste, so its a serious
consideration when buying used. This
example, though, has just the official
Triumph flyscreen and belly pan making
it a tempting blank canvas, especially
considering its price, if buying used.

Affection rekindled
The 2011 Speedie may no longer be the
fastest, most powerful or sophisticated Engine
of super nakeds, those mantles have Development
passed to bikes like BMWs S1000R and
Aprilias Tuono V4, but it remains one of
of 2005 1050
the best for its blend of style, real world triple got 5bhp
performance, character and value. And extra and is solid
now, superseded by itself in 2016 to and durable
satisfy Euro4, its a more affordable
used buy than ever. A slick, stylish super
naked for under six grand? Sorted.

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2011-13 2012-14 2013-14
Triumph Speed Triumph Speed Triumph Speed
Triple 1050 Triple 1050 R Triple 1050
Colours Black,red, green or Colours Black or white Colours Black, blue or
white Dealer 6200 Private with red subframe Dealer white with blue frame, or
good 6000 Private 8200 Private good 7700 blue Dealer 7800 Private
average 5750 This one Private average 7350 good 7750 Private
2011 private sale with Arrow pipe This one 2014, Ohlins and average 7200 This one
and other accessories, 13k miles, Brembo-equipped, Arrow cans. 2013, dealer bike. Arrow cans and
5999. Dealer sale, 3k miles, 7999. lots of extras, 4k miles, 7750.
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Corrosion/wear
Not much to see here. A bit
of grot on the shock top is
your lot
The Mechanic
We havent had an engine
apart in eight years
Damage
If looked after, 11-on Speedies Theyre pretty solid,
wear well. All we could spot to be honest. A lot
were a few scratches depends on how
theyre used. We
dont see any with
particularly high
mileage because MARTIN HALE,
theyre a toy for Head technician
the majority of at Pure Triumph,
people. Wellingborough,
That said, weve Northants
had the occasional
things like the discs wearing
and warping. People think theyre
saving a bit of money by putting in
EBC pads or something like that
but EBC pads work well with EBC
discs. EBC or aftermarket pads
on Triumph discs obliterate them.
As soon as you put something like
EBC HH pads on it wears through
the disc its a false economy.
The suspension linkage and
hub need to be kept greased, too,
or theyll start to corrode and
As long as its
been looked after
theyre pretty
bulletproof
seize up. Its done on the 12,000-
mile service and theres a special
tool for the hub so when were
servicing it its easy to pop them
out and grease them up. But if
not, what little grease it comes
with from the factory tends to dry
out and if its been used on winter
roads the bearings can start
seizing and falling apart.
The 1050 engine is pretty
bulletproof. Ive been here eight
PAUL BRYANT
years and dont think weve
y
ever had one apart.
Cosmetics-wise
theyre no worse
than anything else.
We get a little bit of
corrosion on ones
used through winter
but I cant really
fault it.
Triumph aftermarket
silencers are always good.
The Arrow ones, theyre always
good and help to sell bikes. But
a lot of people get a can from a
generic builder who says you
dont need to remap it. They put
on these GP style cans which
sound absolutely horrible, doing
away with two big silencers
and a catalyzer, expect it to run
perfectly alright then start to
moan about snatchiness on the
throttle. We can fix it, but a lot of
people dont want to pay to get it
remapped because theyve been
told itll bolt straight on. But the
manufacturers would say that,
wouldnt they?
Overall, though, as long as its
been looked after theyre pretty
tough. I dont want to sound too
corporate, Im being honest. We
dont get any major problems
with them. And the small ones
that we do, we find, come down to
servicing or the lack of it.
Look
here

2015 Insurance
Triumph Speed Triple
1050 Speed 94 Sample MCNCompare.com quotes for 5000 used
Colours Yellow or super nakeds and where the Speed Triple 1050 sits Look
black Dealer 8750 Private
good 8600 Private
here
150 157 201 202 209 236
average 8200 This one
2015 dealer sale with Arrow cans
2011 Kawasaki 2011 BMW 2011 Honda 2011 Triumph 2011 Ducati 2011 MV
and showing just 1100 miles, Z1000 R1200R CB1000R S Triple Monster 1100920 Brutale Arrow silencers are a strong seller and the standard brake set-up is good, too
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These bikes missed
d the mark when new, but
ch followings By Neil Murray
have gained staunch
Kawasaki ZX-9R (1994-2002)
Widely expected to be a firm Kawasaki
riposte to the FireBlade, it came over
as having been rushed into production.
Fast all right, but it was much heavier
and bulkier than the Blade and the
rear suspension simply wasnt sorted.
Kawasaki persevered, and word got around
that the 9R had all the speed and comfort
Ducati ST4S (1996-2003)
It bristles with neat touches including
pipes that could be angled lower to
accommodate panniers (Triumph copied
that on the Sprint). However, in 1996, the
world wasnt ready for Ducati sports-
tourers. It soldiered on for seven years,
and the last models were sold, brand new,
for 6500 on the road.
What youll pay now 2500-3500 But should you? Yes, but get a good one
But should you? Its a 916 you can tour
on, so of course you should.
THIS WEEK
of the ZZ-R1100 but with a more sporty rty
demeanour and its now regarded as a
brilliant sports-tourer. Late E and F models
are the pick of the bunch but build quality
ality
and finish arent up to Honda standards.
rds.
What youll pay now 1100-4000
But should you? As long as you realise ise
its a (very fast) sports-tourer, yes.
BMW R80ST (1982-84)
The original R80GS made a good road
bike, so BMW decided to make a pure road
version but BMWs then werent about sit-
up-and-beg wide-barred roadsters, so it
was dropped after selling only 6000 units.
Now, though, everyone seems to want
airhead BMWs and theyre in fashion.
What youll pay now 2000-3500
to start with, rather than trying to restore
a shonker.
NEW BIKES FEATURES
Want to cross the
Alps? The clues
i the
in th name
Yamaha FZ750 (1985-1991)
As fast as a Kawasaki GPZ900R, with
an even better developed chassis on the
later models with Yamahas Deltabox
frames (the original FZ750 chassis
showed that all the development cash
had gone into the engine). The engine
has a generous spread of power and
torque thats impressive even now, and
is incredibly tough. Yamaha campaigned
it very successfully in endurance racing.
Moto Guzzi 1000S (1990-93)
In the late 1980s, Guzzi were on the rocks,
their reputation destroyed by disastrous
experiments with 16in front wheels and
acres of plastic bodywork. So in 1990
the Italians went back to basics with a
stripped-down naked painted up to look
like the gorgeous S3.
What youll pay now 3000-6000
But should you? Until Guzzi have the
sense to make a modern version, and not
the 750 they presently build, yes.
BUYING &
GARAGE SELLING SPORT November 9 2016 43
Honda Transalp
Ho
4
(1987-2012)
(19
A bit
b of a conundrum at first:
a not-very-powerful
no 600cc
V-twin
V-tw in a sort of soft-roader
chassis.
cha
trail
There were better
trai bikes and more powerful
from the
faster
fast tourers, and it took a classifieds
while
wh for people to realise that,
actually,
act it was a very cunning
piece
piec of design. It really would
go anywhere,
a in comfort, with
luggage,
lug as long as you didnt
want
wan to go fast. It grew to
650cc and then 700cc, and
650
finally died after a quarter of
fi
a century. The Continentals
loved it, and while it wasnt
2750
a big seller in Britain, its
owners are fanatically
loyal. Young people dont Honda XL700V
buy these things at all, so Transalp
the image is a bit pipe-and- Offered in a private sale
slippers. this 2009 machine has
What youll pay now 600-
W covered 37,577 miles
3500
3 with just one owner. The
But should you? If you like exhaust is new and there
l wn bowls, cricket and the
law are useful features such as
shipping forecast, yes.
ship heated grips.
2695
Kawasaki ZX-9R
Later ZX-9R models like
this one are the pick of the
bunch. Registered in 2004
this bike is inline with the
rapid sports-tourer feel
even boasting heated
grips. Its covered 24,565
miles.
The inclined block and downdraught
carbs have been copied by everyone
since. Seventeen-inch wheels allow for
fitment of modern tyres, and the brakes
on the Deltabox models are still good if 3199
properly cared for. A wonderful piece
of engineering. Triumph
What youll pay now 600-1200. Thunderbird
But should you? For that money? Of A previous owner has
course you bloody should. changed the bars and
mirrors on this 26,400-
mile 1996 T-Bird but the
originals are included in
the dealer sale.
Triumph T-bird (1993-2003) 3995
Triumphs first attempt at producing a
retro basically the original 885cc engine, Kawasaki ZX-9R
returned for more torque, in Bonneville- For sale at Chris Walkers
lookalike clothes. Apart from the lower dealership, this 1999
seat (achieved by removing most of the example has had just one
padding on the early bikes), nobody really owner since 2000 and
saw the point. It looked nice, though. only two in total. Mileage
What youll pay now 2250-4500 is pretty low too at under
But should you? Its actually more 11,000. Has both keys and
convincing and a better bike than the early the handbook.
Hinckley Bonneville.
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OUR BIKES
Farewell to
the Enduro
Andys excellent adventure on the huge Ducati is
brought to an abrupt end as bike thieves strike
DUCATI MULTISTRADA
1200 ENDURO 16,690
FUEL 30 litres @ 53.43mpg = 352.7miles
WEIGHT 254kg SEAT 850mm
POWER 157bhp TORQUE 100ftlb
andy.davidson@motorcyclenews.com
y year with the
M Ducati Multistrada
Enduro has been
cut short, thanks to
callous thieves in
Northampton. A colleague borrowed
the bike for the evening, left it outside
the front doors of a cinema and once
the movie ended so did my time with
the Multistrada.
A call to Northampton Police, and
were informed theres nothing they can
do unless the bike is caught on the
roads by an Automatic Number Plate
Recognition camera. Not much help
really, as the Ducati is unlikely to be
stolen by kids looking for a joy ride. Its
far more likely to be in the back of a van
on its way out of the country. The only
cameras the cinema has are pointing at
its bins what a load of rubbish that is
and the footage from the camera in the
car park is owned by the police, who
made it clear that theyre not prepared
to sift through two hours of recordings
to catch criminals. Aside from my fury
over the incident, its probably better
to remember the good times I had with
the Strada instead.
Getting to know you
It was never love at first sight, more
like What the hell is that? This huge,
snarling red devil stood in the car
park, towering above everything and
JOE DICK & JASON CRITCHELL
Backroads, motorways, gravel trails. It truly is a go-anywhere motorcycle
ANDY DAVIDSON
Experienced adventure
rider and long-distance
motorcyclist
HEIGHT 5ft 7in
WEIGHT 73kg
everyone. I took a deep breath and
clambered aboard, flicked her into life
and sunk into the cockpit, surrounded
by gizmos, throttle maps and rider
modes. She may look like a beast, but
the Multi is built to take care of you.
Once I got over my fear of heights
(thanks to the lower seat option) and
my anxieties about dropping such a
heavy girl, I fell in love. Buzzing around
sweeping bends on what is effectively
a sportsbike clad in adventure clothing
was mesmerising. Blasting along 100
non-stop miles of straights on my
commute home is like relaxing in a
La-Z Boy Power Recliner supremely
luxurious thanks to cruise control,
plenty of wind protection, a 350-mile
range, plush semi-active suspension
and more power than a Bullet train.
School of Rock
But this isnt a bike purely for the
roads. Its Ducatis most serious
foray into the adventure bike market.
With that comes the promise of an
accomplished off-road machine, as the
name suggests, and the Italian factory
has certainly delivered. I booked in for
one-to-one training with Dakar legend
Craig Bounds at Black Desert Training.
Within no time we were flying up steep,
shale-peppered and jagged inclines,
floating over ruts, balancing a turn at
2mph with the bars locked and having
254kg of Ducati
gets airborne
8128
in the mud
MILE S
more fun than I thought possible on a
254kg machine. Switch the Multi into
Enduro mode and the traction control
and ABS are softened, but I ended up
switching them off completely. Power
also drops from nearly 160bhp to 100,
which is more than enough.
Just like on the road, once you
get over its size, the Strada instantly
becomes an incredibly talented and
exhilarating multi-purpose machine.
Favourite moment
The Multi was recently up against the
other two long-term test bikes in the
office the Honda Africa Twin and
BMW F800GS in an off-road battle. Get over its size and
The test conditions were slippery and
mucky, which stopped the Multi from
smashing the competition. The Africa
the Strada becomes
Twin was the most capable on the
slippery stuff, but despite the Enduro an incredibly talented
being the heaviest of the bunch, and not
the best suited to slushy off-roading,
it still performed exceptionally well
and exhilarating
and could do everything the Honda
could. Had the conditions been drier
and not so nadgery, the Multi would
machine
have blitzed it, especially if we were on
gravel tracks. Besides, leaving the off-
road centre for the ride home, I could
only just about make out the Honda and
BMW in the rear view mirrors.
What it does best
From eating massive mileage for
breakfast to chewing up gravel tracks
like sweets, everything the Multistrada
turned its hand to, it did well. Flying
round bends while tucked behind the
screen one minute to standing tall on
the pegs and flying through country
trails the next is probably some of the
best fun you can have on a motorcycle.
So, farewell to the Ducati Multistrada
Enduro a world class adventure bike.
Q For more on Black Desert Training
visit www.blackdeserttraining.com
RUNNING VERDICT
Once you get over its size
+
the Multi is astonishing on
the road and down trails
Opportunist thieves have
- struck and the police
have been little help It might have an angry,
beaky face but the Multi
ORead long-term test updates at is a total joy to ride
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Practical living
The Urban pack
included a posh tank-
bag that connects to the
fuel cap, luggage rack
and top box for 853.02

Ready for anything

The Touring pack
included pannier
HAVE YOU SEEN
OUR MULTI?
racks, two panniers,
handlebar bag and
heated grips for
1493.59 If you have any information about our
stolen Multistrada Enduro, registration
number KU16 RXX, please contact
Northamptonshire Police on 101 or
03000 111 222 citing the crime reference
number 16000318461 or email
andy.davidson@motorcyclenews.com
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THE QUESTION An early Chunnel and

158 motorway miles

IS THE XDIAVEL A PAIN?

whisked Neeves to
supermoto heaven

Big Ducatis battle between style and comfort

DUCATI XDIAVEL S THE RIDER Emma

Franklin, 125GP racer
18,395 with a love of sports and
POWER 156bhp TORQUE 95ftlb performance
TANK SIZE 18 litres @ 50mpg = 200
00 miles HEIGHT 5ft 7in
SEAT HEIGHT 755mm WEIGHT 247kg 47kg WEIGHT 60kg

emma.franklin@motorcyclenews.com

I
ts surprising how much you
can endure in the name of
fashion. Be it too-tight jeans,
six-inch heels, or a fetching
new nose piercing, fashionistas put
themselves through a lot. So with a
bike that looks as rock and roll as the
XDiavel its natural that people want Fine but not so
to know if its comfortable. With that good for 180-
chopped tail, feet-forward pegs and mile stints
arm-stretching performance its
logical that how comfy is it? is the
very first question people ask me
about the Italian super-cruiser.
Thankfully when it comes to
comfort, the XDiavel shares little
in common with a pair of stilettos.
For everyday town riding, the
XDiavel transports me around the
city streets with effortless ease;
my posture is somewhat slouched
but its relaxed with no pressure or
tension in my lower back, backside 212 screen is great if you up the pace
or wrists. I think of it much like an
armchair which, especially with Windshield kit (212.46) that Ive
its new raised comfort seat fitted recently fitted, except when going
(170), is exactly what it feels like. faster than I perhaps should.
The smile only disappears once One comfort-enhancing extra
minutes in the saddle become that I have found quite useful is
hours. When doing full-tank stints the optional rearward handlebars
of around 180 miles in one sitting (101.70). Before I had them fitted I
my bum starts to get sore and I find didnt particularly find the XDiavels
myself shifting my weight in the standard bars that much of a stretch,
saddle to find comfort. Once, on a but angling them back fractionally
trip up to Anglesey this summer, has given me the feeling of even
I even resorted to putting my feet greater control and I find I can nip in
on the pillion pegs in order to find and out of traffic and tight spaces
some posterior peace. On the whole, much more easily than before.
however, its not too bad and Ive yet
to have any lower back pain at all,
The Xs only real comfort bugbear
for me is the stiffly sprung rear
9950
MILES
MICHAEL NEEVES

despite 500-mile days on board. shock that pile-drives your spine

Wind protection as standard is over bumps and potholes, and the
better than you might imagine as strange random bouts of white-
the XDiavels bulbous tank does a finger that sometimes attack me.
great job of deflecting windblast at So, although the XDiavel may look

Belgian slide show

all legal speeds. So much so that Ive as comfortable as a pair of one-size-
not noticed much difference from too-small underpants, its actually
the optional accessory Roadster surprisingly cosseting.

Michael and the ZX-10R slip across the Channel for the
4220 weekend to watch supermotos take over the streets
New bars and a
lower seat are

MILES
a bonus but the one wasp-sounding Honda CR500 two-
shock is still
too stiff KAWASAKI ZX-10R KRT THE RIDER Michael stroke) at full throttle quickly blends
into a blood-curdling shriek as 35
REPLICA 13,799
Neeves, Sportsbike
lover who also races in angry racers, including former World
FUEL 17ltr @ 45mpg = 168 miles Thundersport GP1 Superbike man Troy Corser and current
WEIGHT 197kg SEAT 813mm HEIGHT 6ft Moto2 rider Xavier Simeon, slide into
POWER 197bhp TORQUE 84ftlb WEIGHT 72kg the first turn in a cloud of dusty tyre
michael.neeves@motorcyclenews.com smoke and disappear off up the road.

W
The 30th Superbiker (www.
ere basking in crisp As the roar gets closer it superbiker.com) weekender isnt
October sunshine and explodes into a riotous, ear-splitting actually for superbikes, its a
in the distance we can thunderclap and a squadron of supermoto festival laced with stunt
just about make out a supermotos charge by, inches from shows, beer, chips and mayonnaise,
JOE DICK

rumble over the excited chatter and our feet. The deep, bass-driven roar held on the closed roads of Mettet in
distorted Nirvana on the tannoy. of 450cc single-cylinder engines (and Belgium.

Thirty-five angry
racers, including
Troy Corser, slide
into the first turn
As each race begins, the tannoy
blasts out a tacky, cartoon-esque
Superbiker jungle track its
fabulous and adds to the craziness of
it all. Supermotos sliding, skidding and
wheelying through a normally bustling
town centre whats not to like?
I rode there with my Ducati
Streetfighter S-owning mate Dave.
We jumped on an early Channel
Tunnel crossing and did the 158-mile
blast from Calais to Mettet on pretty
straight and uninspiring motorways,
but at least they were toll-free. It
wouldve been better to take the
Two wheels,
four wheels,
its a crazy
day out
scenic route, but we wanted to get
there in time to watch as much racing
as we could.
Not only did we get to witness a
two-day masterclass of backing it
in, we stayed at the Ferme Chateau
de Laneffe on the Saturday night in
nearby, sleepy village of Laneffe a
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The normally polite
town centre turns Quick updates
absolutely bonkers
TRIUMPH THRUXTON R
11,700
FUEL 14.5 litres @ 49mpg = 149 miles
WEIGHT 203kg (dry)SEAT HEIGHT 810mm
POWER 95.6bhp TORQUE 82.6ftlb
THE RIDER Simon Relph, Forty-one years of
experience, both on and off road.
HEIGHT 6ft 1in WEIGHT 98kg
simon.relph@motorcyclenews.com
A couple of weeks ago I fitted
Triumphs Caf Racer fairing to my
Thruxton R. At first I was slightly T i h rather
Triumphs th sporty
t llow h dl b kit
handlebar
dubious of it as it required the fitment
of a low handlebar kit, and the bike had wheel the steering feels very positive.
been amazingly comfortable with the The fairing pushes slightly more wind
standard bar risers. I had no choice, onto my chest than before, but this
the kit had to be fitted otherwise the helps take weight off my wrists. Ive not
bars would foul the fairing. The riding ridden in heavy traffic yet.
position is lower, but Im pleased to say
I feel I am interacting more with the
bike, with more weight over the front
0 0 8 0 0 0
TRIUMPH STREET TWIN
7350
FUEL 12 litres @63mpg = 164 miles
WEIGHT 198kg (dry) SEAT HEIGHT 750mm
POWER 54bhp TORQUE 59ftlb
THE RIDER Ped Baker. Enjoys tinkering
nearly as much as riding.
HEIGHT 6ft 4in WEIGHT 90kg
ped.baker@motorcyclenews.com
Belgiums
Im a big fan of chain oilers. On all the
local delicacy
bikes Ive owned and most long-term
goes down
test bikes (although not on the belt
particularly
drive Indian and Harleys!) an automatic Mr Heath Robinson would be proud
nicely
oiler is usually high on the list of mods.
At the recent Classic Bike Live show button was activated via a brake lever
in Peterborough I spotted a leftfield from a bicycle mounted on the bars,
alternative to a shop-bought chain so whenever the rider felt the need he
oiler in the bike park. It was fitted to could squeeze the lever. OK, so its not
a Triumph Tiger and consisted of a automatic but top marks for ingenuity!
workshop oil can attached to the bikes
subframe with the nozzle aimed at the
top row of the chain. The cans push
0 0 3 7 8 0
YAMAHA MT-03 4499
FUEL 14 litres @ 68mpg = 209 miles
WEIGHT 168kg SEAT 780mm
POWER41.5bhp TORQUE 21.8ftlb
RIDER Simon Brown, Been riding 20 years,
has a Scrambler FT in the garage at home
HEIGHT 5ft 9in WEIGHT 70kg
simon.brown@motorcyclenews.com
So November is here and it cant be
long until the dreaded winter salt
season comes around again. My big Winter salt may prove problematic
worry is the exhausts, which are
already showing signs of corrosion fittings can easily be protected with
after a summer and autumn of all- Scottoiler FS365 or a can of ACF50,
weather riding. If the Yamaha is going both of which I have deployed before
to face up to the full force of winter, I with good results but if you are using
Two great bikes may have to consider getting busy with the Scottoiler product, be aware you
and a B&B in some high-temperature exhaust paint will have to re-apply it regularly.
a castle. Life not a big job but non-stainless systems
doesnt get
better
do suffer if you dont look after them.
The Yamahas other metal fixtures and
0 0 3 7 5 0
beautiful B&B in a
castle and as cheap as chips (with or
without mayo) this time of the year. GO ONLINE
Our weekend proved you dont need Catch up with MCNs long term fleet
hot sun and twisty roads to have fun
on a bike. Its all about who youre with weekly up-dates and videos at:
with, where you go and just enjoying motorcyclenews.com/fleet16
the ride.
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NEW GEAR
Richa Cyclone
jacket 399
Belgium-based kit company joins forces with Gore-Tex
to launch a brand new range of all-weather textile kit
Richa have launched a new range and matching trousers (299). The and trousers (399), which represent
of protective clothing that will Cyclone utilises a three-layer system the ultimate touring textiles and
incorporate Gore-Tex for the first time. of a fixed Gore-Tex liner underneath a feature Gore-Texs laminated outer
Previously Richa have only used Gore- tough abrasion-resistant outer material shell material. Theres also a full
Tex in their gloves, but the Belgium firm and a removable thermal lining. There complement of D30 armour, separate
have now been approved to feature the is D3O armour at the shoulders and thermal inner jacket, and an eight-vent
waterproof, windproof and breathable elbows, and also a Level 1 CE-certified cooling system. Its available in either
technical layer in jackets and trousers back protector. The Cyclone comes black or grey. The new Gore-Tex range
too. The new range will include four in three colour options black, grey also comprises a more casual jacket
jackets and two pairs of trousers, and and black/fluro and has a 360 zip to for urban riders, called the Madison Richa Cyclone 399
will be on sale in dealers this month. attach to the trousers. (399), and an adventure-focused
At the lowest end of the range is the The flagship products of the new offering called the Atacama (499).
new all-season Cyclone jacket (399) range are the Atlantic jacket (599) Q www.nevis.uk.com

Jackets connect
Need to to trousers via a
360 zip
know...
All of the new jackets feature

MCN SAYS
By Emma Franklin
1 a Level 1 CE-approved back
protector as standard,
and have a full-circumference
MCN Acting Consumer Editor connecting zip for the trousers.
Richa have been making bike kit since
In order to use Gore-Tex,
the 1950s, so this new Gore-Tex range
is a bit of a milestone for them. Theres
no arguing with the price of the
Cyclone jacket and trousers its
2 the new designs had to
undergo testing by the WL
Gore company.
a very high-spec product
All the jackets and trousers
and great value.

These are the

3 come in sizes S to 6XL, with
the trousers available in
three different leg lengths.
first Richa jackets Richa Madison 399
and trousers with
Gore-Tex

IF YOU
LIKE THIS
RevIt Legacy GTX 349.99
Waterproof and windproof outer with a
Gore-Tex membrane and removable
thermal inner. CE-approved
Richa Atacama 499 armour in shoulders and Richa Cyclone 299
elbows. www.revitsport.
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Givi S150 universal

top rack 53.38
For those who dont believe in packing light,
luggage specialists Givi have launched this
new top box rack. Thanks to its universal fitting
kit, the Givi rack will attach securely to any
Givi Monokey top box, although Givi also say
it will fit safely on to other branded boxes too.
Made from lightweight but durable Nylon, the
universal top box rack is ideal for strapping on
additional luggage via a roll bag or bungee net,
and the sleek design ensures that the top box
can still be opened with the rack in place.
Qwww.givi.co.uk

Arai Chaser-X from 389.99

Arais mid-range lid gets an update for 2017 thanks to technology lifted
directly from the Japanese manufacturers top-flight race lid. The
new Chaser-X features both the ventilation system and visor locking
mechanism from the range-topping RX-7V to boost the Chasers already
impressive spec. The updated lid is also the third helmet in Arais range
to feature the firms new Variable Axis System, which is said to offer even
better protection from glancing blows to the brow and crown of the head.
The Chaser-X will be in dealers from April 2017 and will be available in
black, white and fluro yellow, as well as a choice of six designs (469.99).
Richa Atlantic 599 Qwww.whyarai.co.uk

Pirelli Scorpion
Rally STR TBC
New dual-sport tyre mixes a rally-style tread
pattern with claims of genuine on-road all-weather
grip and feedback. Fitted as OE to Ducatis 2017
Scrambler range, the new Scorpion Rally uses
a street bike profile and internal structure to
guarantee on-road handling and stability, but
mixes it with a knobbly-style tread to give off-road
grip too. The Scorpions rubber compound is high in
silica to boost both wet weather grip and mileage.
Available in 100/90-19, 110/80-19, 120/70-19
and 90/90-21 fronts, and 130/80-17, 140/80-17,
150/70-17, 170/60-17, 150/70-18 rear.
Qwww.pirelli.com

Wunderlich Cockpit Bag for This handy cockpit bag offers riders of
BMWs big boxer tourer a handy place to
W R1200RT LC 49.99
BMW stash a wallet, phone, travel documents,
and any other items needed in a hurry.
Secured
S with Velcro and two self-locking
Tenax
T fasteners, the bag can be detached
quickly
q and easily. Made from a tough,
water-resistant
w Cordura, the bag measures
25cm
2 x 20cm x 5cm. An easy-pull tab on the
zip
z means items can be accessed without
taking
t gloves off while a blue lining helps
to
t make smaller objects inside easy to spot.
Qwww.nippynormans.com
Q

Richa Atlantic 399

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TESTED  Vents IF YOU LIKE THIS

Wish Id g
got Just slide to open and push to
close, the Spartans vents
are easy to operate with
gloved hands
HJC RPHA ST 299.99
Ive always been against drop-down sun
visors, but having now used one I realise
theyre extremely useful, especially
if youre riding at dawn or dusk.

one of these
hese
Liam Marsden, MCN
February 2015

o
years ago
Shark Spartan Carbon Skin helmet 299.99
99
Tester Adam Child
Time tested Six months/5000miles
Whats Good? I should have listened to MCNs Consumer
Lining
Editor years ago and opted for a specific touring helmet
Plush lining is comfortable
rather than wearing one of my race lids for my 90-mile
and can be fine tuned for
commute to work. My new Shark Spartan has made such
a difference to my long A-road and motorway ride to the
the best fit
office. Being a mix of carbon fibre and fibreglass means
its lightweight, weighing just 1300g, plus its comfortable
and quiet. Shark have developed their Shark Skin system
on the visor mechanism which they claim reduces the
whistling noise caused when the helmet cuts through the
air, and it seems to work. The internals are easy to remove
for cleaning, and youve even got the option to change
them for thicker or thinner cheek pads to improve the fit.
But the best part about the Spartan is that it comes
with an integrated sun visor built in. Ive always avoided
helmets with a sun visor as I deemed them uncool, but
they do make life so much easier. No more fiddling about
with changing visors to cope with low-angle sun on my
early morning commute. Ill still use my race lid for racing
and trackdays, but for my commute Ill be sticking with my
sensible Spartan.
Whats not? The outer clear visor feels a little flimsy when
compared to the thick visors on my racier Shark lids.
Contact www.shark-helmets.com

+
Much quieter than a sports helmet.
The drop-down sun visor has proved
genuinely useful. Its light, too.
Shark skin

-
Main visor isnt as tough as those fitted Serrated material on the visor
to sportier Shark lids pivot helps reduce the whistling
0
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noise often made by visor
LE S
mechanisms at speed
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Alpinestars GP Pro jacket 474.99 Held Zorro jacket and Vader jeans GT85 2.99
Tester Michael Neeves 164.99 and 137.99 Tester Liam Marsden
Time used Five years/20,000 miles Tester Tony Hoare Time tested Three months
Whats good? Everyone has their favourite, slightly scruffy Time tested Six Whats good? GT85 has so far
black leather biker jacket one they adore and just keep months/3000 miles proved itself to be immensely
coming back to again and again. This is mine: the Alpinestars GP Pro, Whats good? The useful. Its incredibly good at cleaning chains,
which Ive had since 2011. Still on sale, its been updated along with a standard of construction on this and even better at
slightly different spec and design, but its essentially the same jacket, simple textile suit is excellent removing stubborn
TH R E
MONTHE
made from 1.3mm full grain satin-finish leather with a removable mesh and the combination offers wheel grime which
lining and CE-certified armour in the elbows and shoulders. It wears the very good value for money. The every other cleaner S
patina of five years worth of riding in the sun, rain being covered in dirt, jacket is made from tough yet struggles with.
muck and flies and cleaned off again, but its worn beautifully and is still flexible 500-denier material with I hardly have to
in perfect condition. There isnt a frayed seam or sticky zip to be found 900-denier reinforcements at scrub the wheels
and with all that use, it fits me better than any other jacket I own. I love the elbows, and the jacket is both after theyve been
the fact the graphics arent too in your face, too. Itll easily go on for comfortable and effective. I tested squirted with a bit
another five years in fact, the way its going, itll probably outlast me. it through a torrential downpour when of GT85. Its also
Whats not? The racing hump is a bit big, but this jacket is actually riding to an evening bike meet in summer supposed to be really
the top half of a two-piece racing suit and other humpless, less racy and it remained impressively dry. I also good for removing
versions are available. wore it for a four-day trip to the Isle post-wash water and
Contact www.alpinestars.com of Man TT where it coped well with soap from difficult-
Quality both high temperatures, with the lining to-reach places,
Value removed and chest vents undone, and though I havent tried
chilly morning rides with lining restored this yet. The spray
and vents done up. The trousers was on offer in Aldi
connect reliably to the jacket and also recently for only
FIV E have helpful anti-slip patches at the 2.99, so I stocked
AR S
YE seat. Theres a feeling of reassurance up on a couple of
from this suit that belies the 300-ish cans.
pricetag, and I also like the high quantity Whats not? Very
of Scotchlite reflective material for little. I go through a
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OWNING & RIDING Watch out for dubious

mint condition
FZR400RRs
Q
Why has my All the gears? No ideas. Why is the
trusty FZR400RR R1200RTs gear indicator acting up?

packed up? Q Whats making

my R1200RTs
I have an official UK 1992 Yamaha FZR400RR gear indicator go
which was my road bike in the 90s and then a
track bike for the last 15 years. The engine is
doolally?
completely standard and up until six months ago The dash-mounted gear indicator on
started and ran with no issues. Now, when I turn my 2010 BMW R1200RT is playing up
the ignition on, it primes the pump and fills the and showing 1 when in neutral and
carbs, starts after a couple of turns and runs 5 when in fourth. Is it a dealer job to
fantastically until the carbs empty (around a mile repair it?
of riding) then runs out of fuel. I have changed the George Bolton, email
fuel filter, pump, relay, wiring and checked the
float chambers are free of debris. Answered by Jody Wood,
Stuart Murray, email Bahnstormer
This sounds like a failed gearbox
Answered by Charles Marvell, potentiometer, which is located on the
Flitwick Motorcycles back on the gearbox just above the
If this is a stock RR then the fuel pump is powered swingarm. Its held on with a couple of
from the relay via the blue/black wire (the black bolts and is a bit fiddly to get at. It costs
wire is to earth). The relay is switched via the ECU just over 100, however, its worth
using this blue/black wire so try earthing it; if the asking your dealer toclear the settings
pump now runs, it sounds like an ECU issue, if not and reteach the values first.
the next step is to check for power at the relay, but Id
guess this is good, as the pump primes. My thoughts

Q My Honda
would be a faulty ECU not recognising the engine is
cranking and supplying an earth to the relay. Bearing
in mind this is a 24-year-old bike, poor condition FMX650 needs
wiring connectors could also be a factor. There are
quite a few of these ex-race bikes appearing lately,
road rubber
masquerading as original. Most of them are horror I have a Honda FMX650 and I am
stories. Weve got one here at the moment; the carbs looking to fit new tyres. Could you
were assembled with silicone, which dissolves recommend a good roa road-based tyre
in petrol and one of the pilot jets was missing all for my bike that offers good grip with
ffers goo
together. It was sold to the bloke as a minter. reasonable tyre re life.
Arthur Brown,
own, email

Q Is there a glove on the market that is

designed for use with heated grips?
Im after gloves that are
thinner on the palm, but
with extra insulation on
the back of your hand. My
hands are freezing if I use
my sports gloves, but I
hate true winter gloves
due to their clumpy feel.
COMPILED BY CRHIS DABBS
on the market which may
work for you as they have
twin chambers that give
you the option of how
much lining you have
between you and your
grips. The nature of all
these is that the maximum
Twin gloves, the BMW
Two in One gloves and the
Rukka R-Star gloves. They
are allGore-Tex lined,
so totally waterproof.I
have yet to see a budget
version on the market
from anyone, which is

John Hough, email feeling chamber is the unusual.Dont go for the

Answered by Keith
thinner one you hold on
with, so that you have a bit
Held Air n Drys; theyre
great gloves but one of 155 186.99 2299.99
Roissetter, Infinity more on the back of your the chambers is verywell
motorcycles hand.Themodels that tick vented so youll freeze in BMW Two in Held
d kka R-S
Rukka R-Star
There are severalgloves this box are all the Held the winter! One gloves Twin gloves
love

Answered by Bryn Phillips,
Cambrian Tyres
The sizes used on the FMX650 are
120/70R17 front and 150/60R17 rear,
and because the rear size is only fitted
on sportsbikes or supermotos the
choice of tyres with a more durable
tread life is a little limited.
However, the latest generation
sports tyre, such as the Continental
Sport Attack 3, Metzeler M7RR or
Bridgestone S21 have good durability
for tyres of this type and this is allied
to high levels of performance. But
because these are the most up-to-
date tyres, they are also towards
the top end of the price range. But
there is another way to balance
the performance/mileage/cost
issue. Bridgestones BT-016 Pro (a
predecessor to their S21) is available
at a much cheaper price. It has a dual-
compound tread ensuring increased
grip in corners and, whilst it might not
last quite as long as the other tyres
mentioned above, the reduced cost
must make it a serious consideration.
Q Why wont my
R6 tickover?
My 1999 Yamaha R6 has started
cutting out on tickover if I leave it
standing for a minute or so. If I get
rolling immediately it runs just fine;
clean pick-up, no misfires, all good.
But come to a halt and it just fades
away, although it restarts easily.
Robert Murray, email
Answered by Lee Towner,
Moto Works
After 17 years, parts of the
carburation system will be getting
RED BULL
pretty worn, while a tickover problem
indicates its in the pilot circuit. Before
you pull the bank of carbs off, lift the
air filter out and have a look down
through the carb venturis with the
engine running. The needle valve
design incorporates a rubber cone
which works like a toilet cistern to
seal off the fuel when it gets to the
right level in the float bowls. As that
rubber ages, it allows the fuel to
bypass the needle valve, which allows
far too much fuel through at tickover
so it floods the engine. If you can
see droplets of fuel coming past the
needle valve that will be the problem.
If theres none of that youll need to
get the carbs off and give them a
thorough service, maybe using an
ultrasonic bath to break up any gooey
deposits
p in the narrow p
passageways.
g y
Gooey deposits: not good for your R6
THIS WEEK
TRAVEL & TOURING
Q
I want to watch proper enduro
events, which is the best to visit?
Take your pick of events that run
across Europe as a series of off-road
enduro races. Obviously, we mean
you can pick the event you want to
go and watch, because only those
who are borderline certifiable would
actually choose to race in these
hardcore events! The Hard Enduro
events are perhaps best illustrated
by either the Hare Scramble at
Erzbergs Hare
Scramble: utter,
utter madness
TECH WATCH
Q Are tyre
pressure
monitoring
systems worth it?
Tyres can deflate naturally at up
to 2psi per month, so if you arent
in the habit of regularly checking
your pressure, a tyre pressure
monitoring system might be
worth getting. If you are unlucky
to suffer from a sudden deflation,
youll feel the handling deteriorate
rapidly. The real advantage of a
monitoring system is if you suffer
a slow puncture, especially if you
are on a long run. Then you might
compensate for the changes and
the loss of pressure only becomes
apparent when you are on a high-
speed stretch or tipping it into a
sharp bend on a mountain road.
There are two types of system;
the original equipment set-ups
offered by the likes of BMW,
Kawasaki and Triumph with battery-
powered sensors mounted inside
the tyre, either incorporated with
the valve or strapped to the hub, and
NEW BIKES FEATURES
Erzberg in Austria where a giant
quarry is host to thousands of riders
hoping to qualify for the main race.
Even the qualification prologue is
13km of ultra-tough terrain with
the top 500 seeded through to the
main race. Spectators are welcomed
and the cost of admission is low.
The other option is the four-day Red
Bull Romaniacs event in Romania,
Tyre pressure sensors are compulsory
in MotoGP after Loris Bazs tyre
disintegrated at 200mph
aftermarket offerings, which use a
sensor in a modified valve cap. Both
types have a pressure sensor chip
that senses tyre pressure against a
built-in vacuum to give an absolute
pressure reading which is then
Aftermarket systems are available
BUYING &
GARAGE SELLING
which runs through both the town of
Sibiu and the beautiful Carpathian
Mountains, which have some
incredible roads to ride on the way
there and back. This race features
a mix of man-made and natural
terrain. Simply watching the racing
unfold is enough to make most
sensible people realise they dont
ever want to do something like that.
transmitted to a display unit.
As well as issuing alerts as the
pressure changes, and showing the
temperature of the tyre, the higher-
end systems allow you to customise
pressure thresholds and monitor
tyre pressure trends over days and
weeks, spotting a slow leak before it
becomes a major issue.
The valve caps might not fit
between the valve stem and brake
discs on some bikes, like Ducatis
Diavel and Multistrada, but the
batteries are easy to change, unlike
the batteries in the wheel-mounted
sensors, which are sealed in.
#MCNwednesday
SPORT November 9 2016 53
Your legal questions
Q Can I claim
from a hunt?
I rounded a sharp bend in the
countryside recently when I was
confronted by horse manure in
lumps and spread over the road
where the cars had driven over it.
After about another 200 yards all
the traffic was stationary. There
was a hunt going on, with horses and
dogs on the road, so we had to wait
until they were in the field. If I had
fallen off my bike through sliding
in horse manure, would I be able to
claim against the hunt or would it
just be bad luck?
Richard Jones, email
In order to successfully bring a claim
you would need to establish (i) that
the hunt and its members owed
you, as another road user, a duty of
care; (ii) that by failing to clean up
the mess, they breached this duty;
(iii) that the breach caused you loss
(ie injury and/or damage to your
vehicle); and (iv) that the loss caused
was not too remote.
In the circumstances you have
described I think it would have
been reasonably foreseeable that
manure on a bend would cause
Manure on a
bend would
cause a hazard
to road users
a hazard to road users, in which
case I think that you would have a
valid claim. I would expect, at least
initially, the hunts insurers to try to
contest the claim, probably on the
basis that you couldnt show it was
definitely one of their horses that
was responsible, or even that this is
a peril of countryside riding.
Unlike dogs, there is no legal
requirement for horse owners
to clean up their animals mess;
however Section 161 of the
Highways Act 1980, makes it
an offence to deposit anything
whatsoever on a highway which
may injure or endanger other road
users.
Andrew
Campbell
Solicitor and author
of the MCN Law
column for the last
ve years
Andrew Campbell, Bikelawyer.
Visit www.bikelawyer.co.uk or
email andrew@bikelawyer.co.uk or
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2004,10733miles,

977 5119. Doncaster, South Dynamics Pack - Gold - 9700m. 07866 377035. High Peak. 7664095 07507 069171. London. 7678133 07909 115999. London. 7678523 07961 019170. Nottingham. 07709 416371. Milton Keynes.
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07964522768,
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F800ST
2009, 36010 miles, MOT June 2017.
BIMOTA
FSH, all repair receipts. Brembo
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2003, 13000 miles, Service history,
good condition, MoT. 6500, Tel
01728 660095, Suffolk. 7678602
K1300S
2007, 26700 miles. 5400. Tel R1200RT S1000RR Abs sport
2008, 16951 miles. 6000. Tel 0871 2011, 17500 miles. 7250. Tel 07973 2010, 11045 miles, 1 owner 2010
07817 409311. Somerset. 7677889
987 2578. Bury Saint Edmunds. 657117. Bristol. 7678211
7668839 bmw s1000 rr 2013 spec engine
supplied and fitted by BMW 8000

 
computer, heated grips. 2200, Tel 2015, 11750 miles. 12250. Tel 0871 tel 07855494012 cardiff. 8000,
RSV1000 559 0166. Guildford. 7677934 Tel 07855494012, Cardiff. 7678303
08719874609 or 08719873578,


2000, 28000 miles. 3200. Tel
Southampton. 7678044
07813 124886. Uk. 7649667
BSA
R1200GS ADVENTURE R1200RT


SB8R R1150GS 2015, 1600 miles. 14199. Tel 01692 2014, 5900 miles. 13495. Tel


2001, 9989 miles. 6900. Tel 07745 2003, 36500 miles. 2995. Tel R1200GS 402143. North Walsham. 7678025 07966 303422. Norwich. 7675218


115409. Armagh. 7669627 07883 008675. Bury Lancashire. 2006, 36200 miles. 4400. Tel
K1600GT 7678465 01485 609219. King's Lynn, Norfolk.


2013, 10800 miles. 10300. Tel 7665453
RSV1000 FACTORY BMW F800ST
2008, 11461 miles, Excellent 07929 744355. Keighley. 7678099 B44


1970, 0 miles. 2000. Tel 07590

2005, 5000 miles. 3495. Tel condition,FSH, lowered seat, ABS,
07977 398067. Walsall. 7676394 heated grips, MOT until April 2017, 026733. Colchester. 7678563

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under BMW warrantee. 3895, Tel


01582 668624, R1200GS ADVENTURE R1200RT
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R1150GS ADVENTURE 07903 406245. Rotherham. 07956 807276. Croydon, Shirley.
7676604

2002, 27162 miles. 4600. Tel R1200GS 7677859
F650GS K1600GTL 07771 655695. Herts. 7677985


2010, 14000 miles. 6900. Tel
2008, 27900 miles, Excellent 2011, 15010 miles, BMW K1600 GTL,
07968 980749. Worthing. 7676731
condition, MoT Sep 17, FSH, ABS, excellent condition with just 15K
RSV1000 R Mille TPMS, heated grips, recent service/ miles, full BMW service history,.

 
2001, Recently acquired, but not for tyres, new pads/fluid. 3150, Tel 9400, Tel 01695632668 or 1125R
me. 22k m V5 Present MOT. till 08715590716, Devon. 7678072 07597302131, Lancashire. 7678532 2010, 3000 miles. 4000. Tel
F800ST


June See online ad for detail. 07525 748048. Lincolnshire,


2600, Tel 01604 645611, 2010, 13000 miles. 3500. Tel
R1200RT Twin cam


R1200GS ADVENTURE Te water Woodhall Spa. 7664682
Northampton. 7678430 07786 082919. South Yorkshire..
cooled 2010, 32000 miles, Top box, just
7678454 R1150RS
2015, 1000 miles, Short chassis serviced, on board computer,
2003, 30800 miles. 2900. Tel heated seats & grips, 2 owners, 2


R1200GS model, 1 owner, gear shift pro &
01348 837535. Pembrokeshire


2006, 20092 miles. 4950. Tel keyless go. Nav & panniers keys, new MoT. 6300, Tel
(Croesgoch). 7657524


07866 020296. Harrogate, North additional 1k. 12999, Tel 07595762971, Epsom. 7678112
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2014, 1760 miles. 5450. Tel 07480 2015, 1860 miles. 9250. Tel 07974 Surrey. 7678483


233323. Portsmouth. 7676772 209824. Sheffield S Yorkshire. X1 LIGHTNING
RSV4 7678571 2002, 18900 miles. 4250. Tel
K1100LT

2010, 5006 miles. 7250. Tel 01925 01835 823476. Scottish Borders.


710164. Warrington, Cheshire. 1992, 64900 miles. 1390. Tel 7672206
7678036

07778 625799. Macclesfield.
R1150RT R1200S
CAGIVA
7678063


2001, 33822 miles. 3500. Tel 2006, 18000 miles. 4999. Tel


07979 011043. Ashford. 7667855 R1200GS 07789 405225. North Bucks.
R1200GS Triple Black


2012, 6443 miles. 7500. Tel 01905 7676773
F800GS 25333. Uk. 7678180
2016, 5400 miles, Immaculate,
2008, 19786 miles. 4500. Tel R NINE T tinted screen, engine guards, BMW

 
07470 337334. Radlett, Herts.. 2014, 540 miles. 8950. Tel 07918 metal panniers. As new, remainder
7676627 617674. Barnsley. 7676822 R1200GS(TWINCAM)WANTED of BMW warranty. 12995, Tel


REALISTICPRICEPAIDFORLOW 08712463631 or 08712463605, East
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WAITING.WILLCOLLECT.FORDETAILS


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7676783 HAVECASHWAITING.WILLCOLLECT. 07860 515154. Dorset & London. R60 596593. West Sussex. 7667396


2001, 21320 miles. 3850. Tel 01953857881

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7678473 1972, 0 miles. 12000. Tel 01923
01476 573163. Grantham. 7678529
440590. Watford / Rome. 7658030
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977 3163. Kent. 7678582
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DUCATI
1098
2007, 11500 miles, MOT 04/17. FSH,
New f pads, f & r tyres. Q/shifter,
excellent condition, Pillion fitted,
 ROAD KING
Cumbria. 6950, Tel 07580 155142,
Cumbria. 7678444
1098

2008, 7101 miles. 6300. Tel 07758
558534. Loughborough. 7678176
1098S
2007, 12500 miles. 7000. Tel
 
07944 775580. Uxbridge Middlesex.
7676395
1098S
2007, 3047 miles, Original owner
from new low mileage bike due to
being in storage for four years.
extra carbon f.s.h. 7200, Tel

07833973366, Huddersfield West
Yorkshire. 7678106
1098S

2013, 0 miles. 19995. Tel 07808
542041. Whyteleafe. 7669125
748R
2002, 12200 miles, MOT May 17,
Terminogi's & originals, Oleron
clutch cyl upgrade New belts 500
miles, Battery 1 year. 6200, Tel

07831826215, Elm Park,
Essex. 7678082
848
2009, 7060 miles. 5995. Tel

07775 768197. Chelmsford, Essex.
7651752
848

2008, 14000 miles. 6250. Tel

07984 421686. Uk. 7678136
851

1991, 18000 miles. 15000. Tel
01702 233017. Hockley. 7676482
851
1991, 11270 miles. 11495. Tel

+337734983052. Treignac 19260
France. 7661411
899 PANIGALE

2015, 860 miles. 9950. Tel 07712
000306. Warwickshire. 7677944
916

1996, 17833 miles. 13995. Tel
01622 814140. Kent. 7668080
916 SENNA

1995, 25000 miles. 11745. Tel
07786 012341. Lincolnshire.
7677880
996
2001, 24700 miles. 5700. Tel

07896 891906. Belvedere, Kent.
7649085
998S
2003,17900miles,
Immaculatecondition.
Firstregistered2003
Fullservicehistory,MOT
&Serviceuntilnextyear.
7250,Tel07970749105,
WestSussex.7678525
999

2003, 220 miles. 8495. Tel 01622
814140. Kent, Mereworth. 7670734
DIAVEL

2011, 16600 miles. 8850. Tel 07713
462556. Dunmow. 7676441
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DIAVEL CARBON
2014, 996 miles. 12000. Tel 07711
655429. Chesham. 7678569
DIAVEL CARBON
2014, 5400 miles. 11795. Tel
07736 299496. Esher. 7663638
MONSTER 1200S
2014, 6273 miles. 11000. Tel
07894 727208. Aberdeen. 7676489
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2009, 2809 miles. 4750. Tel 0871
977 1059. Maidenhead. 7664977
MONSTER 821
2015, 650 miles. 6300. Tel 0871
559 8657. Stockport. 7676792
MULTISTRADA 1200
2010, 6173 miles. 7100. Tel 07710
526712. Lincolnshire. 7676589
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MULTISTRADA 1200S
2014, 985 miles. 12777. Tel 07740

051455. Horsham, West Sussex.
7676535
MULTISTRADA 1200S Pikes
Peak
2014, 13900 miles, Mint Condition,
Many Extras! 4 months Ducati
Warranty left. One owner,FSH,
 
Tracker,Full Termi,. 12500, Tel
08712316119, Lancashire. 7677955
PAUL SMART 1000 LE

2006, 1006 miles. 17950. Tel 0871
987 4511. Cambridgeshire. 7657768
ST4
2001, 20860 miles, MOT March
2017. Panniers; cover; immobiliser/
alarm. New fuel/air filters, chain/

sprockets, battery. 3900, Tel
07825312362, London. 7678618
XDIAVEL S
2016, 4000 miles, 18 month left on
warranty, FSH, fly screen,extra rear
seat & backrest Termi exhaust &
engine remap. 17950, Tel
07779573514, Essex. 7678159
ENFIELD
CONTINENTALGT2013,4700miles.

3250.Tel01763272339.Hertfordshire.
7676598
GILERA
FUOCO
2008, 19149 miles. 2000. Tel 0871
559 0272. Stoke On Trent. 7652322
HARLEY
DAVIDSON
CUSTOM
 
2002, 5500 miles. 5995. Tel
07788 598234. Herts. 7657041
DYNA GLIDE
 
2002, 9100 miles. 6995. Tel 07971
345234. Northampton. 7678297
DYNA GLIDE

2009, 6235 miles. 7500. Tel 0871
987 0047. Sussex. 7667007
DYNA GLIDE

2013, 11500 miles. 9999. Tel
07903 397692. Essex. 7678443
ELECTRA GLIDE
2012, 1343 miles. 12250. Tel 07825

668030. Glasgow, South
Lanarkshire. 7668056
ELECTRA GLIDE
2009, 8000 miles. 9800. Tel

07973 360242. Pershore,
Worcestershire. 7665895

ELECTRA GLIDE

2016, 463 miles. 18500. Tel 07860
437985. Cheshire. 7676710
ELECTRA GLIDE
2007, 18800 miles. 11300. Tel

07710 066370. Walton, Surrey..
7676449
FAT BOB
2010, 3700 miles. 9500. Tel 07533 SPORTSTER 883
319600. Buckinghamshire.
2001, 7500 miles. 3500. Tel 01608
7678434
738298. North Oxfordshir. 7678075
FAT BOB
 
2013, 2700 miles. 10900. Tel
07738 888381. London. 7676006
FAT BOY
2007, 8400 miles. 10499. Tel CALLCHRISATVALUEBIKECENTRE
07956 169066. Hampton. 7674698
FX-DBSTREETBOBWANTED
REALISTICPRICEPAIDFORLOW
MILEAGEBIKE.WEHAVECASH
WAITING.WILLCOLLECT.FORDETAILS
CALLCHRISATVALUEBIKECENTRE
01953857881
2008, 7659 miles, 11 months MoT,

2004, 47000 miles. 7495. Tel 0871
559 0774. Guildford. 7606173
ROAD KING

2005, 10993 miles. 9950. Tel
01920 888500. Ware. 7666971
SOFTAIL
2008, 4500 miles. 18000. Tel
01294 212573. Ayrshire. 7670798
SOFTAIL

1996, 9276 miles. 8250. Tel 01787
462233. Essex. 7640252
SOFTAIL
 
2002, 21744 miles. 9900. Tel
07425 333171. London. 7676484
SOFTAIL
1996, 6500 miles. 7950. Tel 0871
987 3661. London. 7664808
SPORTSTER 883
2012, 3300 miles. 4750. Tel 07957

755776. South Staffordshire.
7676199
SPORTSTER 883
2014, 2322 miles. 5500. Tel 07921
477715. Wolverhampton. 7678016
SPORTSTERXL1200WANTED
REALISTICPRICEPAIDFORLOW
MILEAGEBIKE.WEHAVECASH
WAITING.WILLCOLLECT.FORDETAILS
CALLCHRISATVALUEBIKECENTRE
01953857881
1978, 35000 miles. 3500. Tel
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XL883SPORTSTERWANTED
REALISTICPRICEPAIDFORLOW
MILEAGEBIKE.WEHAVECASH
WAITING.WILLCOLLECT.FORDETAILS CBF1000
2006, 52780 miles. 2200. Tel 0871
01953857881 987 2593. Ilkeston. 7677899
XR1200
second owner from new, in
excellent condition, 2 keys & fobs,
orange, good tyres. 5300, Tel
07704142555, West
Sussex. 7678175
HERALD
RAMBLER 250
2016, 600 miles. 3000. Tel 07764
835773. Berkshire. 7678459
HONDA
CB1300S
2008, 12750 miles. 4900. Tel

07767 346569. Stevenage.
7676705
CB250 Hornet
1997, 17000 miles, Rare Japanese
Import, exceptional condition, 12
mths MoT, fully recommissioned by
qualified mechanic. 1750, Tel

07805957507, Warrington,
CBF600
Cheshire. 7678038
2011, 7300 miles. 3000. Tel 07845
176682. Hornchurch Essex.
7676688
CB400
1975, 26759 miles. 4350. Tel
07977 099057. Tyne And Wear.
7676732
CB500X
2013, 17017 miles. 3250. Tel 07443

576966. Canterbury, Kent.
CBF600
7666356
CB600F HORNET
2005, 60100 miles. 1500. Tel
07957 843920. Reading (Just
Outside Pangbourne). 7678414
CB650
1993, 0 miles. 1150. Tel 07776
422333. Helston. 7678276
CB750
01625 500691. Cheshire. 7677935

Tel 07973259985,
#MCNWednesday
CBF125
2009, 28648 miles, 2009, 29k
miles, 8 months MOT, New Battery,
Full history, Good condition,
Garaged. SE London 1100. 1100,
Tel 02087784979,
Anerley. 7678084
CBF500
2007, 13700 miles. 1900. Tel 0871
977 5200. Bedfordshire. 7676466
CBF500
2006, 15239 miles. 1500. Tel

07753 464293. South Croydon.
7676469
CBF600
2006, 7842 miles. 2200. Tel 07539

302667. Wakefield Yorkshire.
7678536
CBF600
2009, 4750 miles. 3200. Tel
07920 108708. Bournemouth.
7676405

2004, 13300 miles. 1750. Tel
07931 138660. Herts. 7676819
CBR1000RR FIREBLADE
2009, 14500 miles. 6200. Tel
07780 666331. Clydebank. 7676803
CBR1000RR FIREBLADE
2008, 14151 miles. 5350. Tel
07976 979717. Goodwick. 7676733
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CBR1000RR FIREBLADE
2004, 12000 miles, Serviced and
MOT may can,power commander
pager alarm,new battery 2xfobs
,two keys and great Ride. 3500,
07885499903 or 01708442470,
London. 7678520
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CBR1000RR FIREBLADE CBR650F

2009, 19120 miles. 5699. Tel 0871 2014, 3130 miles. 5200. Tel 07956
987 2389. Ellon. 7669753 315142. West Yorkshire. 7678485
CBR1000RR FIREBLADE CBR900RR FIREBLADE

2008, 15000 miles. 5250. Tel 2000, 16000 miles. 2300. Tel
01428 715450. Hindhead, Surrey. 017683 52836. Cumbria. 7678462
7678125
CBR900RR FIREBLADE

2002, 16575 miles. 2995. Tel
01752 892175. Devon.. 7676694
CBR1000RR FIREBLADE HM
Plant Kiyonari replica
2009, 22000 miles, This is a HM
Plant Kiyonari replica painted by
SprayBay who sprayed the original
BSB race bikes . 5250, Tel
CD175

07974426210,
Worcestershire. 7678543 1975, 24000 miles. 1750. Tel
07850 727260. Salisbury. 7677906
CBR1000RRWANTEDREALISTIC
PRICEPAIDFORLOWMILEAGEBIKE.
WEHAVECASHWAITING.WILL
COLLECT.FORDETAILSCALLCHRIS
ATVALUEBIKECENTRE01953857881
CM250

1981, 22700 miles. 1650. Tel 07702
092460. Orpington, Kent. 7678593
CBR1100XX SUPER BLACKBIRD
2004, 40000 miles. 2500. Tel
07814 094889. Workington.
7677918
CROSSTOURER 1200
2013, 5700 miles. 6895. Tel 01384
482954. West Midlands. 7678607
CBR1100XX SUPER BLACKBIRD
1998, 31000 miles. 1850. Tel
07896 188652. Swansea. 7676592
CROSSTOURER 1200
2013, 729 miles. 7900. Tel 07788

972552. Milton Keynes, Bucks.
7661885
CBR250R
2011, 17500 miles, Black with
modified exhaust. Some light
scratches. MOT expires 30th Dec
2016. I'll accept near offer. 1800,

Tel 07474209423,
Lancashire. 7678253 CX500
1981, 26000 miles. 5500. Tel

07814 802231. United Kingdom.
7637719
CBR600F
2002, 21500 miles. 2500. Tel

07703 349189. Staffordshire.
7678501
CX500
1979, 32300 miles. 4800. Tel

07917 400385. East Sussex.
7658018
CBR600RR
2006, 10100 miles. 3500. Tel

07534 922211. Berkshire, Slough.
7678482
GL1800 GOLDWING
2008, 54310 miles. 11500. Tel

07973 255885. Ruislip, Greater
London. 7678471
CBR650F
2015, 1250 miles, Very low miles,
garaged, black double bubble, R+G
tail tidy, like new, MINT! Family
needs lifts!!!. 5500, Tel LEAD 110
2010, 11200 miles. 1095. Tel 07470
Romford. 7677931 553020. Co. Durham. 7676725
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56 BUYING&SELLING
HONDA
NC700/750WANTEDREALISTIC
PRICEPAIDFORLOWMILEAGEBIKE.
WEHAVECASHWAITING.WILL
COLLECT.FORDETAILSCALLCHRIS
ATVALUEBIKECENTRE01953857881
NC750X
2014, 8587 miles. 3850. Tel 07718

513126. St Neots, Cambs. Pe19.
7675745
NS400

1985, 15342 miles. 9495. Tel
07818 593638. Yateley. 7678472
NSR125
 VT750 SHADOW
2000, 853 miles. 2000. Tel 07901
655917. Chard , Somerset. 7663636
NSS300 FORZA

2015, 1025 miles. 3600. Tel 07894
993999. Cannock, Staffs. 7676311
NT650/700DEAUVILLEWANTED
REALISTICPRICEPAIDFORLOW
MILEAGEBIKE.WEHAVECASH
WAITING.WILLCOLLECT.FORDETAILS
CALLCHRISATVALUEBIKECENTRE
01953857881 VFR750
1996, 58000 miles, MOT to
27/9/2017.Givi pannier frames and
topbox plate. Reg/rec replaced .
Always starts first time. 1100, Tel
07817314825, Stockport. 7678399
NT700V DEAUVILLE
2011, 24624 miles. 3995. Tel

07769 666735. Stowmarket
Suffolk. 7676677
NT700V DEAUVILLE
 
2010, 785 miles. 4100. Tel 07979
378968. Montrose, Angus. 7678467
SILVER WING 600
2009, 16808 miles. 2500. Tel

07940 269636. East Ayrshire.
7676693
SP-2

2006, 19300 miles. 7250. Tel
07779 005195. Cheshire. 7676517
ST1100 PAN EUROPEAN
1992, 47564 miles, S S exhaust,
new battery.all service receipts
plus rear sub frame. ,Original
service book and manual. 2250,
 
Tel 01668219514,
Northumberland. 7677958
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ST1100 PAN EUROPEAN

2002, 44006 miles. 1850. Tel
07951 036874. Grimsby. 7678411
ST1300PANEUROPEANWANTED
REALISTICPRICEPAIDFORLOW
MILEAGEBIKE.WEHAVECASH
WAITING.WILLCOLLECT.FORDETAILS
CALLCHRISATVALUEBIKECENTRE
01953857881
VF500

1984, 40482 miles. 900. Tel 07973
548157. West Bromwich. 7639424
VFR400

1993, 0 miles. 1500. Tel 0871 977
3171. Gillingham Dorset. 7676815
VFR750
1996, 43000 miles. 1750. Tel

07530 053077. E.Yorkshire.
7675753

VFR800
2002, 19000 miles. 2295. Tel

07836 342051. Rotherham.
7676831
VFR800

2001, 15423 miles. 2100. Tel 07761
259144. Worcestershire. 7678402
VFR800 Fi
1999, 13600 miles, Extremely
clean, very low miles, full MoT,
Sargent seat, FSH, new oil, filter,

battery. Plus extras. 1995, Tel
01208 832076, Cornwall. 7677951
VFR800 VTEC

2011, 17766 miles. 5249. Tel 07917
020556. Colchester. 7664161
VFR800 VTEC
2005, 7927 miles, Low miles and
absolutely mint. Bought as a dealer
pre registration so effectively 1

owner. 3900, Tel 07971 662229,
Warwick. 7678062
VFR800 VTEC
2008, 10900 miles. 4875. Tel
07472 414011. Darlington. 7676768
VFR800 VTEC

2007, 12000 miles. 3195. Tel 07771 2014, 1450 miles. 3800. Tel 01603
746599. Southampton. 7676510
VFR800 VTEC
2007, 16750 miles. 4000. Tel
 990 SUPERMOTO TOURING
07985 672454. London W3.
7666907
2009, 7500 miles. 3399. Tel

07795 107514. East Sussex.
7678441
VTX1300

2009, 40000 miles. 3295. Tel
07786 911338. Bristol. 7657097
XL1000V VARADERO
2007, 8323 miles. 3650. Tel 07739 WEHAVECASHWAITING.WILL
694204. Worthing. 7676685
XL650/700VTRANSALPWANTED
REALISTICPRICEPAIDFORLOW
MILEAGEBIKE.WEHAVECASH
WAITING.WILLCOLLECT.FORDETAILS
CALLCHRISATVALUEBIKECENTRE
01953857881
XL700V TRANSALP
2009, 37577 miles. 2750. Tel

01465 861143. South Ayrshire.
7677855
HUSABERG
FE450
2007, 6074 miles. 2300. Tel

07794 622185. Hayling Island,
Hampshire. 7676673
INDIAN
CHIEF

2001, 6100 miles. 14995. Tel 0871
977 5232. Orpington. 7673084
KAWASAKI
ER-5
2005, 27950 miles, ER5, 54 Reg.
Plasti dip matte black, green
wheels. New rear tyre. Recent front
tyre and service. Sam. 1250, Tel
07961295568, Wakefield. 7678010
ER-6F
2014, 2307 miles. 3775. Tel 07976
613707. Poole. 7678410
ER-6F
279719. Norfolk. 7678131
ER-6F ABS
2013, 6800 miles, FSH, Scotoiler,
Datatag. Exc.cond. Just serviced &
MOTd. Commutes, weekend fun &
capable of touring. 3750, Tel 020

8368 3697 or 07779 022943,
London. 7678162
ER-6N
 
2012, 929 miles. 3099. Tel 07400
616143. Kent. 7676780
ER-6N
2014, 8050 miles, Bikes in near
perfect condition, many extras
fitted and included, very recent
service. Rides great. 3850, Tel
 COMMANDO
08719874583,
Southampton. 7678515
ER6VERSYSWANTEDREALISTIC
PRICEPAIDFORLOWMILEAGEBIKE.
COLLECT.FORDETAILSCALLCHRIS
ATVALUEBIKECENTRE01953857881
GTR1400

2011, 16700 miles. 6950. Tel
07939 569447. England. 7673969
NINJA 300

2014, 1087 miles. 3995. Tel 07812
084487. East Yorkshire. 7678512
NINJA H2
2016, 350 miles. 18750. Tel 07492
061542. Fleet, Hampshire. 7676622
VERSYS 650

2015, 1580 miles. 5200. Tel 07894
533143. Bedford. 7678619
Z1000
2009, 17000 miles. 4800. Tel

07793 675557. Gainsborough
Lincolnshire. 7678506
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Z1000
2014, 1620 miles. 7200. Tel 07966
439344. Carmarthenshire. 7676757
Z1000SX
2011, 15500 miles. 5200. Tel 023
8081 2169. Southampton. 7677956
Z1000SX

2014, 250 miles. 6999. Tel 01642
592810. Middlesbrough. 7676852
Z800

2014, 14852 miles. 4999. Tel
07979 143022. Felixstowe. 7678174
ZX-10
1988, 86000 miles, Collectors
Superbike. 4-1 stainless, tyres forks
tank fairing frame all vgc. 165 mph,
Spares-repair. 500, Tel

07941400821 or 01473 430598,
Ipswich. 7678590
ZX-12R A1
2002, 10000 miles, ZX12R - A1 Ninja
2002 green, MOT, SH, low mileage,
1 owner, little used, lovely
condition, v. quick. 3200, Tel

07922573770, East
Sussex. 7678499
ZX-6R

2016, 3400 miles. 7750. Tel 0871
987 3491. South Shields. 7676355
690 SMC
2015, 4700 miles. 6500. Tel 07770
ZZR1100
1998, 59175 miles. 1495. Tel 07557 668666. Bromley, Kent. 7675990

802097. Wisbech. 7678487
950SUPERENDURO2008,7000
miles.80000.Tel+353872503320.
DublinIreland.7676398
ZZR1100

2000, 25000 miles. 1745. Tel
07891 496039. Harwich. 7677884
ZZR1400

2009, 17200 miles. 5295. Tel
07957 401871. Gateshead. 7665176
ZZR1400
2007, 13500 miles. 5000. Tel

07769 674103. Rotherham.
7678531
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KTM
2008, 12777 miles. 4295. Tel
1190 ADVENTURE
 
2014, 9700 miles. 8950. Tel 07976
565393. Westbury. 7676774
125 DUKE

2012, 15800 miles. 2400. Tel 0871
977 1050. Sutton, Surrey. 7675606
125 DUKE

2013, 6650 miles. 2650. Tel 07872
844955. London. 7670190
1290 SUPER ADVENTURE
2015, 7300 miles. 12300. Tel
07584 045443. Bulford, Wiltshire.
7678486
690 DUKE
2015, 1340 miles. 4750. Tel 07787
518524. Bristol. 7676152
690 DUKE

2013, 750 miles. 4995. Tel 07779
783154. Kent. 7675460
690 DUKE R
2015, 1200 miles, As new condition
comes with the extras that come
with R Models . will be sad to see it

go. 6499ono. 6499, Tel
08712463535, Wiltshire. 7678350

GRISO 1200

2011, 4217 miles. 5000. Tel 07734
853128. Swindon, Wilts. 7676265
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950 SUPERMOTO
2006, 15500 miles. 3500. Tel
01289 302947. Berwick Upon
Tweed. 7676837
990 SUPERDUKE
2009, 8400 miles. 4900. Tel
07968 503471. Cardiff, South
Wales. 7671778
990 SUPERMOTO

07969 254338. Oxford. 7678530
990 SUPERMOTO TOURING
2009, 23345 miles. 4995. Tel

07866 735272. Hillsborough N
Ireland. 7678158
2014, 5400 miles, Last registered
SMT in the UK. Full Akrapovic, plus 2016, 5 miles. 32995. Tel 0117 959
extras. FKTMSH. Only selling due to 3773. Bristol. 7675973
lack of use. 8250, Tel
 PIAGGIO
08719771029 or 08719870040,
Bristol. 7678518

EXCF350


2015, 635 miles. 5200. Tel 0871
231 6143. East Herts. 7676337
RC125

2016, 710 miles. 2600. Tel 07887
642712. Great Yarmouth. 7678085
MOTO-GUZZI
CALIFORNIA

2011, 5784 miles. 6500. Tel 07725
259179. Maidstone. Kent. 7677865
BURGMAN 400
2013, 9084 miles. 3250. Tel 07769 07941 931284. Bingham, Notts.
GRISO 1100

2006, 11300 miles. 4500. Tel
07763 597516. London. 7678514
V50

1981, 31000 miles. 2600. Tel 0151
290 1512. Liverpool. 7676323
V7 RACER
2011, 14300 miles. 4000. Tel
07780 693902. Odiham,
Hampshire. 7677897
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DL650 V-STROM
online right now
2013, 10800 miles. 4300. Tel
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NORTON
DL650 V-STROM TOURING
2009, 7730 miles. 3300. Tel

07850 954423. Sw London And
COMMANDER Aldershot. 7676723
1989, 3312 miles. 8950. Tel 07563
853564. Leicestershire. 7667390
GS500F
2008, 2200 miles. 1795. Tel 07967
DOMINATOR

140856. Codsall, Wolverhampton.
2015, 666 miles. 27995. Tel 07795 7675863
035660. Coleraine. 7677964
GSF1200 BANDIT
DOMINATOR
1998, 0 miles. 1500. Tel 0871 244

1716. Rowlands Gill, Tyne And Wear.
7676820
GSF1250S BANDIT
2007, 20500 miles. 2500. Tel
VESPA SPRINT 125 07973 139416. Hertfordshire.
2014, 1700 miles. 2200. Tel 07808 7676607
967208. Ipswich. 7676523
SEELEY
GSF1250S BANDIT
2008, 15432 miles. 2950. Tel 0871

987 2078. Newcastle Tyne And
Wear.. 7676594

1970, 0 miles. 11000. Tel 01808
511391. Inverness. 7678290
SUZUKI
AM650BURGMANWANTED
REALISTICPRICEPAIDFORLOW GSF650S BANDIT
MILEAGEBIKE.WEHAVECASH 2005, 19300 miles. 1700. Tel

WAITING.WILLCOLLECT.FORDETAILS 07502 937126. Maidenhead.
CALLCHRISATVALUEBIKECENTRE
7678541
01953857881
GSF650S BANDIT
2007, 24100 miles. 1650. Tel
907289. Kent. 7678580 7675609
BURGMAN 400 GSR750

2016, 300 miles. 5995. Tel 07785
2009, 30995 miles. 1950. Tel
07745 034222. Borehamwood. 231421. So21 3Gy. 7676511
7667355
GSX-R1000

DL650 V-STROM 2007, 14200 miles. 4700. Tel
2013, 15000 miles. 4250. Tel 07817 257971. Cumbria. 7678577
07738 260900. London. 7677888
GSX-R1000

DL650 V-STROM 2005, 0 miles. 9495. Tel 07808
2010, 53500 miles. 2000. Tel 542041. Whyteleafe. 7668633
07909 423585. London. 7678526
GSX-R1000
2005, 21000 miles. 4200. Tel

07832 376115. Huddersfield.
07990 910110. Bridgend. 7678150 7678109

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SUZUKI
GSX-R1000 30th Year
Anniversary Edition
2016, 1567 miles, Suzuki
GSXR1000AL6, 30th Year
Anniversary Edition, 2016, ABS,
Private Plate, 1567 miles,. 9795,

Tel 07970 717500, High
Wycombe. 7678043
GSX-R1100

1992, 0 miles. 6000. Tel 07791
782826. Kilmarnock. 7678151
GSX-R600
 
2015, 2055 miles. 6350. Tel 07896
770895. West Sussex. 7676844
GSX-R600
2009, 16500 miles. 4300. Tel
 
07792 229343. Leigh-On-Sea,
Essex. 7677976
GSX-R600
2007, 6363 miles. 3700. Tel

07803 809944. Sittingbourne Kent.
7678165
GSX-R750

2002, 13600 miles. 3700. Tel
07957 368674. Newbury. 7666512
GSX-R750
 BONNEVILLE AMERICA
2009, 17000 miles. 5500. Tel
07544 780889. Bridgend. 7676372
GSX-R750

2001, 37500 miles. 2250. Tel
07557 513823. Havant. 7667844
GSX1250F FAL4
2014, 2527 miles, Excellent Sport
Tourer Easy handling smooth
excellent for any long journey
pillion comfort. 5250, Tel

07854052521, Cornwall
UK. 7678141
GSX1300R HAYABUSA

2011, 7451 miles. 5950. Tel 07766
664532. Bournemouth. 7677990
GSX1300R HAYABUSA

1999, 36000 miles. 3100. Tel
01507 354524. Lincolnshire.
7666532
GSX1300R HAYABUSA

2003, 10200 miles. 3250. Tel
07827 345213. Aylesbury. 7676752
GSX1300R HAYABUSA
2006, 16630 miles, Grey/
Blue,Yoshimura exhaust,new
battery and MOT till 18.05.2017.
Mileage 16630, phone
07861683841. 3150, Tel

07861683841, Rochdale, Greater
Manchester. 7678552
GSX1400 K5
2006, 8606 miles, MOT until July
2017. Brand new tyres. Very good
condition. Datatool S4 alarm +

extras. 4350, Tel 07935749190 or
07935749190, Wirral. 7678498
GT550

1977, 1000 miles. 5999. Tel 07956
169066. Middx. 7664790
M1800R INTRUDER

2011, 14000 miles. 7199. Tel 07957
168432. Essex. 7676765
M1800R INTRUDER
 
2015, 2500 miles. 8495. Tel 07970
844356. Warwickshire. 7675493
RG500

1985, 4000 miles. 13500. Tel
+4525213744. Denmark. 7678005
RV125 VAN VAN

2007, 3049 miles. 1600. Tel 01530
274963. East Mids. 7678561
SV1000S
2003, 32000 miles. 1800. Tel
07850 052357. Newmarket.
7678439
SV1000S
2003, 21800 miles. 2495. Tel 0871
231 6283. West Yorkshire. 7676413
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SV650S
2004, 10600 miles. 1950. Tel
07753 422430. Taunton. 7677920
SV650S
2003, 44000 miles. 1200. Tel
07870 348911. Fordingbridge.
7676809
SV650S
 
2015, 4900 miles. 3900. Tel
07900 670635. Enfield. 7678093
SV650S
2013, 1150 miles. 3250. Tel 0871
 
987 3531. Tamworth Staffordshire.
7678065
TRIUMPH
BONNEVILLE9002014,3400miles,
Blueandwhiteneverseenrainmag
wheelmodelspareroadlegalzardpipes
togowithbike.5200,Tel07515113691,
SittingbourneKent.7677928
BONNEVILLE 900

2014, 14000 miles. 4950. Tel
07921 241435. Kent. 7668435
BONNEVILLE AMERICA

2011, 5527 miles. 4450. Tel 01653
628183. Slingsby, York. 7662152
BONNEVILLEAMERICA2004,31496

miles.2500.Tel01794322734.
Hampshire.7676250
2010, 8350 miles, Very good
condition blue/white sissy bar
screen panniers foot rests MOT to
28th Feb 2017. . 4300, Tel
07763888109, Halesowen,West
Midlands. 7678154
BONNEVILLE AMERICA
2007, 733 miles. 3700. Tel 07746
914994. Oldbury West Midlands..
7676709
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includes bolt on rack. 4950, Tel

07845 323631, Near Selby,
Yorkshire. 7677978
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2011, 4900 miles, MOT, centre
stand, rear carrier, extenda
defenda, Triumph loud pipes

included. 4800, Tel 07708310687,
Dursley. 7678148
BONNEVILLE T100 Spirit Special
Edition
2015, 609 miles, As New, had its
first service. 6300, Tel
07733105990, Berkshire. 7678001
ROCKET III TOURING
2013, 8000 miles. 10500. Tel
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07492 184446. Bristol. 7676742
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2005, 18781 miles. 2999. Tel
07961 100586. Essex. 7678134
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2010, 6749 miles. 4595. Tel 07790
558871. Maidstone. 7678534
DAYTONA 675

2010, 9065 miles. 4650. Tel
07909 828223. Bicester. 7676426
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2009, 5730 miles. 4250. Tel
07989 341709. Epsom. 7677866
DAYTONA 675

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144909. Feltham. 7678113

DAYTONA 675
2013, 10500 miles. 5999. Tel

07575 222557. Great Missenden.
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2003, 12000 miles. 2300. Tel

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2004, 25000 miles, MOT till OCT
2017, regularly serviced. Extras
saddlebags, front & rear crash bars
& screen . 5000, Tel 01604402650
or 07842701607,
Northampton. 7677936

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2015, 3800 miles. 5600. Tel 07827
747074. West London. 7678197
SCRAMBLER
2014, 200 miles. 6695. Tel 07976

253475. Lancashire, Preston.
7674521
SPEED TRIPLE 1050
2012, 30600 miles, Arrow cans,
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R&G crash bungs, fly screen visor,
FSH, MOT July 2017. 5250, Tel
07572 594887, Billericay,
Essex. 7678493
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07469 141779. Oxford. 7668278
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07526 076749. Ta93jn. 7676483
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2009, 0 miles. 8495. Tel 07808
542041. South London. 7674656
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376842. Bletchley. 7676689
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2010, 15308 miles, 2 owners from
new , MOT, triumph service history
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Suffolk. 7678603
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07747 160919. Oxford. 7675607
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2008, 4300 miles. 3450. Tel

07702 006328. Cheltenham.
7678494
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2009, 4000 miles. 3950. Tel

07814 109522. Castle Donington.
7677853
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2009, 14000 miles. 3795. Tel

07831 432100. Otley West Yorks.
7677909
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2014, 8371 miles. 4500. Tel 07415
477046. London. 7678137
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2008, 5700 miles. 3400. Tel 0871
559 1209. Manchester. 7670432
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2016, 1200 miles. 6700. Tel 07773
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2015, 2500 miles. 12000. Tel
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Year 2003. 2600, Tel

07486071481, Newcastle Upon
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TROPHY 1200
07770 804092. Glasgow. 7667481
TIGER 1200 EXPLORER XC
2016, 4770 miles. 11000. Tel

07876 333407. Portsmouth.
7676835
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2012, 7235 miles. 5295. Tel 07967
355876. Erpingham. 7678149
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2015, 3500 miles. 9500. Tel 07813
092314. Bath. 7676497
TIGER 800 XC
2016, 700 miles. 10300. Tel 0871
2013, 34000 miles. 3950. Tel
7676391
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2008, 47360 miles. 4350. Tel
2016, 2011 miles, 07746 404346. Ormskirk. 7661678
Cruise,ABS,Traction,heated grips &
seats,3 modes,upgraded
altenator.Exs Triumph levers,soft

luggage. 9200, Tel 07710098765,
Epping, Essex. 7678132
FJR1300
2004, 64750 miles. 2950. Tel

07769 885835. Newtownards, Co.
Down. 7677986
TIGER800XCXcx
2016,700miles,
Immaculate,Caspian
blue,fittedwithallthe
extras.RecentTriumph
FJR1300
500mservice&Triumph
2008, 18000 miles. 4950. Tel
warranty.10300,Tel

07849 8295820. Keynsham.
01962771971,
7678586
Winchester,
Hants..7678589
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01953857881 2010, 8345 miles. 4600. Tel 01932
564847. Surrey. 7678510
TR7 TIGER
1979, 17638 miles. 3350. Tel FZ6 FAZER
2008, 14000 miles. 2750. Tel
07801 969169. East Sussex.
7678573 07717 575556. Bracknell, Berkshire.
7678077
TROPHY 1200
FZ600
2002, 25898 miles, Full luggage. 2002, 22000 miles, MoT Jun 17,
Mot Sept 2017. New back tyre.Full alarm, garaged, hardly used last 2

service including valve clearances years. 1625, Tel 07572154515,
at 18779 miles. 2250, Tel 01823 Wrexham. 7677933
443034,
Taunton,Somerset. 7677987
FZS1000 FAZER
2001, 25273 miles. 1850. Tel

07767 245239. Brough East
Yorkshire. 7675561
2001, 43000 miles. 1395. Tel
07557 981880. Bournemouth.
7678184
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1999, 28367 miles, Yamaha fzs600
in black good condition new battery
TROPHY 900
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1999, 45698 miles. 1995. Tel boxes size. 1695, Tel 01306712297,
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HASLAM TO
BOURNEMOUTH
KAWASAKI
Deal with Kawasaki UK places Haslam alongside
Mossey in Bournemouth Kawasaki squad
By Oli Rushby
BSB REPORTER
For 2017 Leon Haslam will join the
Bournemouth Kawasaki team after
signing a deal with Kawasaki UK to
remain in the MCE British Superbike
Championship.
Despite coming close to beating
Shane Byrne to the title this year,
Haslam was left in a tricky situation
as his JG Speedfit GBmoto Kawasaki
team opted to pull the plug on their
British Superbike effort at the end of
the 2016 season.
Keen to keep Haslam on a ZX-10R
after a strong year, Kawasaki UK put
together a deal for him to sign directly
with them and be placed in a team of
their choice, which MCN can now con-
firm is Pete Extances Bournemouth
Kawasaki squad.
With Mark [Smith-Halvorsen] and
GBmoto pulling out, I didnt actually
have an option to stay with Kawasaki
as the end of the season approached,
Haslam explained. However, Kawasaki
UK decided to step in and offer me a
contract, even though at that point
they didnt have a team to put me in!
For them to have that much faith
in me and want me on a Kawasaki that
much for 2017 is humbling. Since the
original deal was signed, weve now
reached an agreement to ride with the
Bournemouth team.
After coming so close to the title this
year, Haslam told MCN back in Septem-
GOLD AND GOOSE
ber that staying with Kawasaki was his
main objective for 2017 as he felt theyd
only just scratched the surface of the
ZX-10Rs potential in BSB.
GOLD AND GOOSE / DOUBLE RED
Staying on the same bike was key
CRUTCHLOW for me after this year. Its been a big
one! Coming back to BSB was a mas-
READY TO DEFY sive learning curve, Ive had to learn
a lot of tracks again and get used to a
THE PAIN p66 bike without electronics.
In 2017, I can go into the season
knowing what to expect from the
bike, get the benefits from a full win-
ter testing programme and also have a
structure I want around me this year
was tough, with a three rider team.
2016 was good for us, but Ive said all
along that theres a lot more to come.
Moving from the all-singing, all-
dancing GBmoto team to the both qui-
eter and smaller Bournemouth outfit
isnt something that fazes Haslam, who
has had multiple sit-down meetings
with team boss Pete Extance.
Haslam said: Petes really enthusi-
astic about it all, which is something I
like. They started off small and have just
built up and up and up, so theyre re-
ally excited about this next step. When
youve got a team boss who is like that
it rubs off and boosts everyone else in
the team. You need that passion and
excitement to succeed.
Kawasaki UKs racing coordinator
Ross Burridge said: We came close to
losing Leon to another manufacturer
as, with the withdrawal of GBmoto,
there wasnt really a Kawasaki option
for him, so we decided the best thing
we could do was to sign him up to be
employed by Kawasaki.
This year, he was the only rider
to take it to Shakey and I think if it
hadnt been his first year back in
BSB he could have been even
closer or even won it. Nine
race wins is an awesome
job and it shows what
hes capable of.
Bournemouth are a
great team. For a small,
family-run team they
do a fantastic job year Kawasaki were
in year out. They are so keen to keep
always there, theyve
had riders in the Show-
Haslam on a ZX-10R,
they signed him up
down twice in the last
three years and do a great
directly
job on the roads with James
Hillier, too.
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A DIFFERENT BALL GAME SECRET TEST

B
Bournemouth
Kawasaki
K
race team has come so far in just
seven years racing, he said.
at Donington
boss Pete Weve already achieved both While the deal with Bournemouth
Extance BSB and TT wins, but for 2017 its a is relatively fresh, Haslam has
says he is whole different ball game again as already ridden Luke Mosseys
prepared for weve been given the chance to not 2016 ZX-10R in a secret test at
the challenge only become the official Kawasaki Donington Park.
of fighting for Riding with plain black livery,
the MCE BSB he put in a handful of laps in the

tteam b becomes K
title as his
Kawasakis official
presence in the series.
The outfit are no strangers to the
British Superbike Championship,
having won a race with fans
favourite Chris Walker and put
both Dan Linfoot and Luke Mossey
in Showdown positions in the last
three years.
However, Extance accepts taking
on the mantle of Kawasakis official
team, with Haslam on board, puts
them in a whole different ball
game for 2017.
I need to pinch myself
sometimes when I wake up as
its hard to believe our little
Bournemouth Kawasaki dealership
I dont think well
ever get a better
chance of winning
the BSB title
PETE EXTANCE
team but to have Leon Haslam on
our bike.
On top of that, we have also
re-signed Luke Mossey, a rider
who I believe is the hottest young
prospect in BSB in the Superbike
class since Alex Lowes. I dont
think we will ever get a better
chance of winning the British
Superbike title.
lunch hour of a Donington trackday
despite iffy conditions.
The bike was quite different
to the ZX-10R Ive been riding this
year, he told MCN. There were
lots of positives, we changed a few
things based on what Id learnt
riding the GBmoto bike, but the
main thing was just to get a feel
for the bike so I could head into
the winter with no doubts. From
those few laps we can decide what
direction we want to go in order to
develop the bike for next year.

Luke Mossey has high ambitions

Mossey: Its
time to fight
for the title
One of the most promising young
talents in the series, Luke Mossey
has his eyes set on fighting for
the MCE British Superbike title
in 2017 as he remains with the
Bournemouth team.
After securing a place in the top
six Showdown this year, Mossey
believes the next step for him is to
challenge for his first BSB crown.
Itll be my third year with
Bournemouth next year and were
going in off the back of a really
good season, he said. The aim
for us is to fight for the title. In
year one we fought for the Riders
Cup and this year our aim was to
make the top six, and we did both
of those, so the next step is to be
fighting at the front.
The first stage of that is to
aim for my first win, which is
something we wanted to achieve
this year but for one reason or
another it didnt happen. BSB is
so hard and competitive now,
everything needs to be in the right
place at the right time.
The 24-year-old is excited by the
prospect of having Leon Haslam in
the garage with him next year, and
is hoping he can learn from having
a more experienced team-mate.
Itll be nice to have Leon in the
garage, hopefully we can get some
good feedback from each other,
especially in testing.
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64 SPORT WSB | INTERVIEW

WORLD CHAMPION
HISTORY
MAN REA
IN HIS OWN
WORDS
Double champ on Foggys
record, retirement plans
and the perils of MotoGP
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CHIE
WSB REPORTER
Jonathan Rea has just become the first
winner of consecutive World Superbike
Championships since Carl Fogarty in
1999. In doing what other legendary
Superbike figures have missed out on,
he has already become a great.
A few more seasons like this and he
could become the greatest ever.
He spoke to MCN exclusively about
his 2016 season how he got there and
where hes going next.
MCN: Why has it been so difficult
for anyone since Foggy to defend
the championship?
JR: Im not exactly sure, but I think
the modern ethos is that manufactur-
ers are bringing out new models, but
not coinciding with each other. This
year, Kawasaki brought one out and
next season there are more new mod-
els from other manufacturers. It just
makes different teams competitive at
different times. If you have one strong
manufacturer in prototype racing, that
is devoting everything to it, they tend
to be the cream of the crop for years.
Here, in a production-based series, it
is a little bit different.
MCN: Can you go for three
championships in a row now?
JR: I am not thinking about it as three
in a row. I am trying to divide it up and
target another championship win. I
think it is a realistic target, because I am
with one of the strongest manufactur-
ers in WSB. We have a very fresh bike
and we understand where our main
difficulties are. I feel like I am riding
probably in my prime right now and
there is no reason why we cant. But,
like always, I just want to approach it
like a new season and not have that
added pressure of a new record, or
going back-to-back again.
MCN: What about Foggys record
of four championships?
JR: It is a very realistic target, but, in
saying that, my rivals this season have
been very strong. We have seen full fac-
tory efforts from Kawasaki and Ducati
but next year Aprilia will be coming
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back in with a satellite team, Honda is
coming with a new bike, Yamaha will
come with more factory involvement
and two very good riders. The cham-
pionship could be at an all-time high
from the competition side. We have to
be realistic and also respect the com-
petitors before everything can fall our
way. I am determined to be there and,
while it is realistic to target the record,
it is not a foregone conclusion. We have
to be clever and try to forget about what
we have done in the past and look to
next year as a new year.
MCN: What is the long-term plan
for your career now?
JR: I think it is everybodys ambition
to retire at the top, but I am not sure
where my career is going to take me.
What I do know is that the next two
years are at Kawasaki. I think that
when that contract completes, that will
be the pivotal point for me, because it
could give me the chance to bow out
of the sport. I have given everything I
have to being competitive, since I was
six years old, on a 50cc motocross bike.
I have been winning races from then
and that sacrifice of a normal life - to be
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Rea says that when
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- is hard. I really enjoy travelling the
world with the kids, but there is going
to be a time where that is not so pos-
sible. Its a tough question, because I
feel I am right in my prime now and I
have some more good years left at the
top. If there are some other interesting
projects coming my way, then we will
see. But right now I am in the middle of
a four year commitment at Kawasaki
and Im not really thinking about life
after that.
MCN: What about MotoGP? Has
that ship sailed?
JR: That ship sailed a long time ago,
I think. At 29, and with another two
years at Kawasaki, I do not have a burn-
ing desire to go there on uncompetitive
machinery. I think the boat has sailed
on me getting a factory ride, for sure. I
When my contract
is up it could give
me the chance to
bow out
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feel that opportunity never really came
when I was at Honda all those years
ago. I dont think it is going to come EXPERT OPINION
now just because we are doing well in SHANE BYRNE
FIVE TIMES BSB CHAMPION
Superbike. In reality, when you stand
back, I understand that MotoGP is the
I KNEW HE
pinnacle, but from a human perspective
I enjoy winning and Superbike creates
that opportunity. Also, while this is my
WAS THE
dream, and I love racing motorbikes,
it is a huge sacrifice as well. You have
to be rewarded for your efforts and in
Superbike I get rewarded in finan-
cial terms a lot more than I would in
MotoGP, outside a factory team. That is
also important. I feel valued in World
REAL DEAL
Superbike and, for me, there is no rea- While I was in MotoGP I always kept
son to move because I am happy. Im in the loop with BSB and I remember
winning, Im financially secure, and it seeing once that some kid called
is a lot less stress on family life having Jonathan Rea had put it on pole at
a 13-round championship rather than Mondello Park. I thought who the
an 18-round one. The Superbike life is hell is this kid, and how is he getting
the one for me. BSB poles already?.
MCN: People think you hung on
A couple of years later, when Id
come back to BSB, Jonathan and I
with Honda for so long just to had a great battle at Mondello. He
get that MotoGP chance. So do was on the HM Plant Honda and I
you not feel resentful about not was on the Stobart bike, he beat me
getting it?
JR: No, Im not resentful. I cant be
to take his first ever BSB win and I
resentful, because if I had not gone
through the Honda motions I would not You could liken
have been prepared for this opportunity
that came my way with Kawasaki. I feel him to Marquez,
that prepared me in the best possible
way. Right now, I am sure I am one of
he always rides
the happiest guys in the motorcycling
world in any championship. I cannot
his heart out
be resentful. It has taught me a lot of remember turning to him on the
lessons. Especially that in that world podium and saying thats the first
(MotoGP) there are a lot of people who of many kid. Wed had so many good
are... how can I say this? It is a lot more battles, I knew he was the real deal!
political and I did not quite understand He spent a lot of years with Honda
that until I was on the receiving end and a lot of people had written the
of your face not fitting - for political bike off but there were times where
reasons and not for ability reasons. Jonathan made it dance. He then
Once I understood that, I realised that went to Kawasaki and absolutely
there were certain people there who bossed it, even though the rules had
were very two-faced. It is quite easy changed and in theory wouldnt suit
to accept and not be bitter about it. I the Kawasaki as well.
do not hold any grudges. Of course, it This year things were even
would have been nice to understand tougher but he pulled it off. You
how far in that world I could have gone, could liken him to Marquez, some-
but I didnt go and I have no regrets. If one who has always ridden his heart
I wasnt happy with that then I could out, sometimes almost over the limit
understand going to bed each night but this year, even though there have
with that chip on the shoulder. I have been races that were really difficult,
accepted the hand I have been dealt he settled for a second or third and
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THE PAIN IN SPAIN

CRUTCHLOW
BATTLING
THROUGH
THE PAIN
A broken hand, a smashed foot and
a battered back but Cal wants to
finish his stellar season on a high
GOLD AND GGOSE

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Double MotoGP race winner Cal
Crutchlow is set to battle through
the pain barrier this weekend, at
the final round of the 2016 season
in Valencia, after a series of nasty
crashes last time out in Malaysia left
him battered and bruised.
In fact, Crutchlow has been left in
even worse shape than he initially
expected, after being diagnosed with
a broken bone in his hand following a
crash during Saturday mornings free
practice session at the Sepang circuit.
Speaking exclusively to MCN this
week, ahead of flying out to Spain for
the final round, the LCR Honda rider
admitted hed discovered even more
injuries when he returned home to the
Isle of Man including a broken foot.
My foots not too bad, but it is
f***ing sore! When the Malaysian doc-
tors x-rayed it they said, No break,
not a problem. But on the flight home
it was killing me, even with it elevated
when I took my sock off it was black
and swollen.
I went to get it x-rayed when I
got back to the Isle of Man, with the
surgeon whos just replaced David
Knights hip. When he took a look,
he found that the ball of my foot is in
three pieces its totally smashed. He
didnt want to operate on it though,
Crashes in practice, qualifying and the race at Sepang have left Cal battered
Cal only found out his foot was badly broken once hed got home to the Isle of Man
The ball of
my foot is in
three pieces its
totally smashed
CAL CRUTCHLOW
because that area always get infected
when you operate on it, and itll heal
just as fast without surgery.
He told me to go out cycling on it
but to just take it easy, and thats what
Ive been doing along with using
the hyperbaric chamber. I couldnt
stand up on the pedals for the first
three days while cycling, but for the
last three days I have been able to so
its getting back to normal.
Along with the broken foot, Crutch-
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low suffered a host of other injuries
during the Malaysian race weekend.
He admitted that hed also potentially
suffered a concussion during the race
crash as well, after landing face-first
from a vicious highside.
I had a headache for a few days
too. I wasnt knocked out, but I was
dazed I even came back to the wrong
pit garage, because I wasnt really
with it. I had some checks on that
too though, and they recommended
I also use the hyperbaric chamber to
help that out too.
My back was fine at the time but
its killing me now, so I need to get
that looked at and checked too. My
wrist was fine until it got cold, then it
started to hurt too. Im a bit battered
and bruised, but Ill be OK.
But while the 31-year-old might
be beaten up ahead of this weekends
final race of the season, he says that
its not going to change his game
plan even if it is going to be a tough
weekend for him.
It doesnt change any plans were
still going to go out, go as hard as
possible, and see what happens. Its
a tough weekend because everyone
wants to win, and the Spanish are
so fast there. I dont know why, but
it seems theyre able to turn it on
there, and no one else has really had
too many good results there over
the years.
I really want to beat Dovizioso
though, to get that fifth place in the
championship, but its going to take
some luck on our side to do that after
I crashed out last time. But the last
half of the season has gone well, both
in the wet and the dry. We can take
something from that and hope it rolls
forward into next year.
If you were feeling
as smashed up as
Cal, youd want to be
excused for looking
pretty fed up too
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Who can be winner number ten?
2016 has been a record-breaking
season for MotoGP, seeing an
incredible nine winners take
race honours in this years
championship already. But,
with one round left in this years
season, is there a chance for a
stunning tenth winner?
With all but one of the factory
Hondas, Yamahas and Suzukis
taking wins already this year
(the Suzuki of Aleix Espargar),
itll take something special this
weekend if were going to see
a tenth winner but if theres
one thing that 2016 has already
shown, its that anything can and
will happen
Danilo
Petrucci
Best result at
Valencia: 8th
Best result of
2016: 7th
A veritable wet-
weather specialist, the Italian has
already proven this year that he
can run at the front in the wet,
leading the German race and
making inroads on the lead at
Assen until a mechanical problem
robbed him. Extremely capable
of pulling off a surprise if the
heavens open.
Pol
Espargar
Best result at
Valencia: 6th
Best result of
2016: 4th
The younger
of the two Espargar brothers
hasnt yet stood on a MotoGP
podium in his career. However,
Pol has reached the podium at
Valencia twice as a 125GP rider,
while working his way up through
the junior ranks of the MotoGP
championship. Add to that a very
strong season on the Monster
Yamaha Tech 3 machine, and the
possibility of Pol being in the right
place at the right time, and you
never know
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Bradley
Smith
Best result at
Valencia: 6th
Best result of
2016: 7th
Recovering from
injuries that threatened to end his
season prematurely, Smith came
away from Malaysia frustrated
with his 14th-place result.
While he might be an unlikely
candidate for success given a
rocky start to the 2016 season, his
incredible ride to second place
at Misano last year is proof that
anything can happen in topsy-
turvy flag-to-flag races.
Aleix
Espargar
Best result at
Valencia: 7th
Best result of
2016: 4th
The only one of
the established factory bikes not
to have won a race this year, Aleix
is under some pressure to fix that
before he switches to Aprilia. Marc
Marquezs tip as the most likely
tenth race winner, conditions will
need to be just right for the Suzuki
GSX-RR, with cooler temperatures
and dry conditions a must.
Scott
Redding
Best result at
Valencia: 10th
Best result of
2016: 3rd
Pramac Ducati
rider Redding has shown this
season that if conditions are
tricky he has the pace to run at
the front and the possibility
of rain at the mid-November
race could play into his hands.
Acknowledged by some of his
rivals as one of MotoGPs best
wet-weather racers, a win would
also reignite his hopes of beating
team-mate Danilo Petrucci for
the opportunity to ride a factory
Ducati GP17 machine next season.
Will Scott Redding
be the 10th MotoGP
winner this year?
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