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- Yamaha
Yamaha MT-03 (2006-2011) - Buyer's Guide
Yamaha's original MT-03 was a fun and fine single that slipped under most riders' radars
By BikeSocial06/12/2016 - Mutt Motorcycles
Mutt Mongrel 125: First Ride & Review
We take the British company's stylish little single-cylinder Chinese 125 import for a road test | Read the review at BikeSocial
By Peter Henshaw06/12/2016 - Yamaha
Yamaha MT-09 (2017) - first ride and review!
An edgy facelift, a compact bum lift and a smattering of technical upgrades for 2017. BikeSocial's Michael Mann rode the new MT-09 at the official Yamaha press test in Mallorca.
By Michael Mann04/12/2016 - Aprilia
Aprilia RS125 (1992-2012) - Buyer's Guide
For 20 years it was the ultimate learner bike, but what should you look for if you're thinking of buying a second hand Aprilia RS125? Bike Social investigates...
By BikeSocial24/11/2016 Top 10 best British superbikes - ever!
With the unveiling of the 200+bhp, 1200cc Norton V4 RR and SS at Motorcycle Live at the NEC, arguably the most advanced British superbike in a generation it begs the question: What other ground-breaking British superbikes have there ever been? Here's our pick of the 10 best...
By Phil West24/11/2016- Kawasaki
Kawasaki W800 (2011- 2016) - Buyer's Guide
In a period when retro bikes are all the rage, Kawasaki's W800 continues to slip under most riders' radars. Not only that, but thanks to Euro4 regulations the air-cooled motor is set to be consigned to the bin at the end of next year and you can virtually guarantee that when that happens the W800's popularity will soar. So should you get in there early? In a word - yes!
By BikeSocial18/11/2016 - Ducati
Ducati Monster 1200 S (2017) - world first review!
BikeSocial spent the day on the new Monster at the International Press Test with its host of upgrades including a quickshifter and 5 more bhp.
By Michael Mann16/11/2016 - SWM
SWM GM 440 R Gran Milano (2017) - first ride and review
We test Italo-Chinese roadster on UK roads
By Peter Henshaw14/11/2016 - Triumph
Triumph Bonneville T100 (2017) - first ride and review
We test Triumph's new-for-2017 classic
By Paul Taylor02/11/2016 - Suzuki
Suzuki SV650 (2016) - Review | Real World Road Test
Scott takes a day trip with the SV650
By Scott Redmond31/10/2016
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