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North to Alaska - Feature

North to Alaska – Print Exclusive FeatureBMW F800GS vs. Triumph Tiger 800XC: Middleweight Adventure in the Land of the Midnight Sun.

Bonus content for the print exclusive feature “North to Alaska”  in October’s “Road to Adventure” ADV issue.  (October, 2011 pg. 26)

Big Mids - Comparison Test

Big Mids – Comparison TestDucati 848 EVO vs. Suzuki GSX-R750 vs. Triumph Daytona 675R.

A 749cc inline-Four, an 849cc 90-degree V-Twin and a 675cc inline-Triple: One wag described this comparison as the “apples and oranges shootout.” But the Ducati goes slightly downmarket for the Italian company with its $12,995 848 EVO in matte-black “dark stealth” trim, while running with the Triumph Daytona 675 and [...]

Supersports - Comparison Test

Supersports: Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R vs. Suzuki GSX-R600 – Comparison TestSearching for 600 supersport supremacy.

Why only two 600s, you ask? Because the new-for-2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R prevailed in that year’s crotch-rocket comparo, and the Honda CBR600RR and Yamaha YZF-R6 haven’t received serious engineering attention in the meantime. Why should they? These bikes are expensive to develop, and sales in the 600cc class have been about [...]

Electronic Warfare - Comparison Test

Electronic Warfare – Comparison TestTraction control comes of age; we search for the best digital superbike.

Confidence breeds speed. Traction builds confidence. As with any activity in which humans push their own limits, having faith that you can take it to the next level is often the difference between success and failure. For most motorcycle racers, achieving this trust comes through years of endless practice, racing [...]

025 BMW K1600GT vs. Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS

BMW K1600GT vs. Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS – GalleryRunnin’ and gunnin’ on a pair of sport-baggers.

Bonus content for the print exclusive feature “There’s a New Sheriff in Town.” (September, 2011 pg. 36)

Big Mids: Ducati 848 EVO vs. Suzuki GSX-R750 vs. Triumph Daytona 675R – VideoTake a Triple, a Twin and a Four of different displacements and throw them on a track for a battle royal? That’s exactly what Cycle World did.

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Supersports: Kawasaki ZX-6R vs. Suzuki GSX-R600 – VideoWith a brand-new Suzuki released this year, CW had to see if it could conquer the Ten-Best winning Kawasaki ZX-6R and its mega-powerful engine.

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Electronic Warfare: Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE vs. BMW S1000RR vs. Ducati 1198 vs. Kawasaki ZX-10R – VideoTraction control comes of age; we search for the best digital superbike.

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022 Honda CB1000R vs. Kawasaki Z1000 vs. Triumph Speed Triple

Honda CB1000R vs. Kawasaki Z1000 vs. Triumph Speed Triple – GalleryThree hard rockin’ naked liter-bikes battle for street-fighting supremacy.

Bonus content for the print exclusive feature “Let There be Rock”. (July, 2011 pg. 40)

Honda CB1000R vs. Kawasaki Z1000 vs. Triumph Speed Triple – VideoThree hard rockin’ naked liter-bikes battle for street-fighting supremacy.

Bonus content for the print exclusive feature “Let There be Rock”. (July, 2011 pg. 40) Video window may take a few moments to load…