VESPA 300 GTS Super Review
August 31, 2010 by SmartCycleShopper
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Go to the “2011 Vespa GTS 300 Super” Overview Page
As often happens in the vehicle business, bigger engines find their way into existing models. Thus, the Vespa 300 GTS is simply a “Vespa 250 GTS” with a bigger engine. A 278 cc liquid-cooled, SOHC, single-cylinder engine, as it happens, with about 22 horsepower [...]
2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra Review
August 26, 2010 by Basem Wasef
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Touring bikes are among Harley-Davidson’s strongest sellers, and the long distance-friendly Road Glide Ultra joins H-D’s lineup as one of three new-for-2011 bikes. Representing a higher-end Harley offering without pricey CVO options or elaborate paint schemes, the new Road Glide Ultra—which starts at $22,499—includes [...]
Traversing California on the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS
August 18, 2010 by Barry Winfield
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After reading our man Neale Bayley’s account of his transcendental experience aboard Kawasaki’s new Voyager tourer, I’d been wondering what the bike was like to ride. Since it’s the only metric cruiser sized and equipped to take on the Harley and Victory heavyweight full-dresser tourers, I figured it must be something special.
Then Kawasaki’s Greg Lasiewski [...]
Ducati Multistrada Videos
August 3, 2010 by SmartCycleShopper
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Ducati Multistrada Videos
The SmartCycleShopper crew give us a great video overview of the Ducati Multistrada
2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow Review
August 2, 2010 by Basem Wasef
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New riders drawn to the Harley-Davidson brand were previously offered the “883 Low”, an approachable cruiser equipped with an 883cc powerplant and a suitably squat seat. The iconic bike, though more stylish than its competitors and compact enough for beginners, also had a stiff ride, curtailed suspension [...]
2010 Yamaha R1 LE Rossi Replica
July 30, 2010 by Barry Winfield
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Expert Riders Only, please!
Yamaha’s R1 has been around in its current form since 2009, and it has already garnered a Superbike World Championship in the capable hands of America’s own Ben Spies. Of course, a World Superbike entry differs in many ways from the stock streetbike, and you probably wouldn’t want to ride one as [...]
2010 Aprilia Mana GT 850
July 21, 2010 by Barry Winfield
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When the first Aprilia Mana 850 appeared, its versatility was immediately obvious. After all, the Mana has a continuously variable transmission (CVT) just like most scooters do, making the machine a snap to ride for newbies and car-crossovers.
But now, in GT 850 guise, with a fairing, adjustable windscreen, ABS braking and available luggage, the realm [...]
Yamaha YFZ450R SE ATV Review
July 13, 2010 by SmartCycleShopper
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The Yamaha YFZ 450R SE Review
This review comes to us from our sister site SmartATVshopper.com……..
Go to the “YFZ450R SE” Overview Page on SmartATVshopper.com
Yamaha released the totally redesigned 2009 YFZ450R in late 2008 and marketed it to sport quad enthusiasts as the competition and comfort king in the 450cc four-stroke ranks. As part of [...]
2011 Ducati Monster 796 Review
July 7, 2010 by Basem Wasef
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Go to the “2011 Ducati Monster 796″ Overview Page
Ducati’s venerable Monster has always been more than just another naked bike. Nearly a quarter million of the brutishly named two-wheelers have been sold, and the 696 was the first Monster to attain 5-figure sales in one year.
But with only two engine sizes available—696 and [...]
2011 Honda PCX Scooter Review
July 3, 2010 by Ron Nordyke
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Right up front, we want to say that scooters are a lot of fun.
They also make a lot of sense.
Unfortunately, many people will never know this until they actually throw a leg over one and spend some time darting through city streets and neighborhoods, where stop-and-go [...]