Q. I'm about to replace the Bridgestone 023s on my 59-reg Bandit 1250S with another set of 023s as they suit me fine. Save cash on motorcycle tyres I do 5-6000 miles a year and I wondered whether I should use the GT versions or not?Charles Rastan, Twickenham A. The standard versions are best on this bike. The GT versions are ...
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- 30 June 2010
Suzuki have gone a different way with their latest GSX-R600 - instead of concentrating on making it harder faster lighter, they've made it more real-world useful with an extra dose of midrange and a 3-way power mode switch. Find a Suzuki GSX-R600 for sale Read the Suzuki GSX-R600 review There may be more focused 600s out there, but the GSX-R600 is more than ...
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- 10 June 2010
Motorcycle insurance costs are an important consideration for any bike buyer. That's why MCN is highlighting some of the best cheap-to-insure motorcycles out there. This time it's the Suzuki SV650S. Insurance group: 9Engine: 645cc 8v v-twin Power: 69bhpTop speed: 123mphWeight: 169kg The SV650 is versatile, affordable, a doddle to ride (making it popular with inexperienced ...
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- 26 May 2010
Motorcycle insurance costs are an important consideration for any bike buyer. That's why MCN is highlighting some of the best cheap-to-insure motorcycles out there. This time it's the Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom. Insurance group: 12Engine: 90-degree 4v V-twin, 6 gears Power: 105bhpTop speed: 130mphWeight: 207kg The Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom is a far better bike than its subdued ...
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- 19 March 2010
Motorcycle insurance costs are an important consideration for any bike buyer. That's why MCN is highlighting some of the best cheap-to-insure motorcycles out there. This time it's the Suzuki DRZ400. Insurance group: 9Engine: 398cc 4v single, 5 gearsPower: 39bhp Top speed: 94mph Weight: 133kg The Suzuki DR-Z400 is a rugged little dual-purpose commuter, capable of taking you to work through ...
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- 12 February 2010
MCN's Marc Potter is on the Isle of Wight riding both the unfaired and faired (650SA) versions of Suzuki's updated Bandit at the UK launch. Here are his first impressions of the faired version. Find a Suzuki Bandit 650 for sale The evolution of the Suzuki Bandit The changes to the ‘09 Bandit over last year's model aren’t exactly earth ...
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- 22 May 2009
used price: £900 - £3,510Engine: l/c 8v v-twin, 645ccPower: 69bhpTop speed: 123mph Weight: 169kg The SV650S has been a massive sales success for Suzuki. It beautifully combines a sporty look and feel that owners can be proud of with an easy-going and practical character. It's the kind of bike you can learn to ride on but still enjoy for a ...
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- 07 May 2009
used price: £1,980-£5,640Engine: l/c 16v inline four, 749ccPower: 146bhpTop speed: 175mph Weight: 163kg Many see the Suzuki GSX-R750 as the perfect compromise between a revvy 600cc sportsbike and a mental 1000cc rocket. It's capacity pretty much puts the GSX-R750 into a class of it's own. Read the Suzuki GSX-R750 review Find a Suzuki GSX-R750 for sale The K4/K5 model got better brakes than the out-going model to ...
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- 20 April 2009
Suzuki has extended until the end of March 2009 a 0% finance scheme on a number of bikes in the range including the 2008 GSX-R1000. Other models included are the RM-Z450 and 250 models. The finance scheme follows on from the introduction of 0% APR finance on the superbike last year. Suzuki GB's Paul de Lusignan said: 'We launched the ...
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- 13 January 2009
Suzuki's B-King production bike has broken cover at Phillip Island in Australia during the firm’s GSX-R1000 launch.The bike made a surprise appearance in the hands of Suzuki test riders in front of journalists present to ride the GSX-R, lapping the track several times. MCN’s Michael Neeves was among the first people outside Suzuki’s factory to see the B-King in action. He ...
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