Sport Bikes

Sport Bikes


Suzuki's civilised V-twin gets the X-factorSuzuki's dual-purpose DL650 V-Strom has always been one of the most civilised light tourers on the market, but hardly a serious off-roader... until now, that is. [Full Story...] Vintage Vespas bring modern buzz to LondonThey can be pink, metallic-white or decorated with flags: the Vespa scooters outside Yasir Al-Turaihi's London shop look fresh and hip - even though some are already 60 years old. [Full Story...] 2007 leg-up for Honda's high-ridin' VaraderoThe Honda Varadero has undergone some changes for 2007 and they've made it significantly more user-friendly in two important respects. [Full Story...] Phakisa Boxer Cup: amazing wheelie, close racingIt was already clear after qualifying for the third round of the 2007 Boxer Cup at Phakisa on Saturday that the racing would be close - and it was. [Full Story...] New bike class for Killarney RegionalsThere will be a new class in the fourth round of the Western Province Regional motorcycle series at Killarney this Saturday. [Full Story...]
New Kawa quad all ready to raceKawasaki claims its new 450cc quad is ready for the track stright out of the box - and it's here now![Full Story...]
Kawasaki's 'Big Zed' gets even wilder for '07Kawasaki's urban terrorist has been retuned for more mid-range with smaller throttle bodies and shorter gearing - can you say "instant wheelie"?[Full Story...]
Kawasaki ZX-6R - Return of the NinjaKawasaki’s track-bred 2007 Ninja ZX-6R has at last arrived in South Africa - we have the power and we have the prices...[Full Story...]
Kawasaki Mule - it's a golf cart on steroidsIt's too big to be a quad – even by utility standards – and too small for a bakkie, so what is it?[Full Story...]
2007 leg-up for Honda's high-ridin' VaraderoThe Honda Varadero has undergone some changes for 2007 and they've made it significantly more user-friendly in two important respects.[Full Story...]
Bandit 650: Affordable all-rounder from SuzukiSuzuki's middleweight is a smooth, all-round performer that won't buckle the budget, says TIM LUCKHURST[Full Story...]
Honda's CBR600RR: hidden talents exposedWhen he first rode the 2007 Honda CBR600RR Dave Abrahams said it was a little bland; now he's lived with one for a week he's changed his mind.[Full Story...]
Buell XB12S Lightning: Flawed geniusIt starts shakily and the gearbox clunks but this bike - as agile as a gymnast - is a winner, says TIM LUCKHURST.[Full Story...]Suzuki's California Cruiser - muscle backs its styleSuzuki, with its M109R, has proved that a cruiser doesn't have to look like a Harley; this one looks very smooth, very stretched, very "concept" – only this concept runs... boy, does it run![Full Story...]