Mototorq April/May 2008 issue
Way off road: “The roads ranged from flat, smooth-as-bitumen hard-packed dirt to gravel and some rocky sections that would have had mountain goats shying away. A particularly steep hilly section provided a few riders with pause for thought, though all made it successfully to the top (the alternative of riding back down being the greater of the two evils)…”
The motorcycle that changed it all: “The motorcycle is most noted for its 61-cubic inch powerplant: The famed “Knucklehead” engine. The first overhead valve V-Twin engine Harley-Davidson made for public purchase, the Knucklehead gave Harley-Davidson customers unprecedented power…”
Best in show: “My favourite was the customised V Rod above which paid tribute to the overall V Rod style but really went to town on chrome and Batmanesque paintjob. Other favourites were The Beast which had to be held down with chains, and the home-on-the-range special!…”
Desmo delight: “OK, so it’s a race bike that you can (if you’re crazy) ride on the road. It takes all the original 1098 features, reduces weight even further and adds an extra 20 horsepower, traction control, sand-cast crankcases, titanium valves and con-rods, TTXR rear suspension and much more to produce the most awesome performance imaginable…”
Clutchless wonder: “With its astounding concept bike looks, long-and-low proportions, high-styled 17″ wheels and powerful V-twin engine, Honda’s new DN-01 is most certainly a motorcycle that provides all the exhilarating riding enjoyment one would expect from the finest of its breed…”
Night rider: “Casey Stoner savoured the Australian national anthem with his eyes firmly closed under the bright lights of Qatar after taking victory in the first night race in the history of the sport. The MotoGP World Champion started the defence of his title from fourth on the grid and had dropped to fifth by the end of the first lap, before charging through to set up a stirring battle…”
Handmade Italian: “Since its rebirth in 2003, the famous Italian designers and engineers of Bimota have created an incomparable range of sports motorcycles based around Ducati Desmo engines. 2008 models include the award-winning DB6 Delirio 1100, the distinctive Tesi 3D with its unique ‘centre hub’ steering technology and the all new powerful DB7 Super Bike…”�
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