2003 bikes
Kenny's Yamaha YZF-R6
Going, going, gone
It's all over
Alas, yes, the Yamaha R6 has gone to the bike showroom in the sky, restored to pristine stock shape by Dave Van Mann and the editor. Actually Van Mann did the dirty work, all I did was clean it and take the screen off. All that's left now is a collection of bits - a Micron Serpent system, Power Commander and an Ermax screen with a superbike web sticker on it. That and my memories. All I had to do was polish it and drain the petrol out of the tank (just kidding). Whoever buys it might want to replace the tyres though...
Alan's Honda CBR600RR/ Yamaha R6
So. I've got a Honda CBR600RR to look after for the year. Damn that's a good thing to say, isn't it? It's Honda's latest assault on the 600cc supersports market, and it's got RCV looks and style, together with amazing handling and 107 rear-wheel bhp.
If you've got a CBR600RR and want to email me stuff, then do that.
Jon's Yamaha WR450F
Hah! Fooled you. If you clicked on this page expecting GSX-R1000 report then I'm sorry but Suzuki has taken their bike back, as is their want. This page will update to our 2004 long termers just as soon as we get them but in the meantime a very nice man called Harley Stephens at Yamaha has loaned me this all singing, all dancing WR450F to use and abuse.
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Simon's Yamaha YZF R1 2003
The 2003 Yamaha YZF R1. Simon Roots, features editor on SuperBike magazine, rode one as a long term test bike.
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Jayne's Triumph Speed Triple
This year's longtermer is the supersized version of last years Triumph Speed Four, the Speed Triple. The 955 motor is quite a change to last years revvy 600.
It's been a mixed bag of pleasure and pain so far with the Speed Triple: admiring glances of the Triples less than conspicuous looks; track days at Brands and Silverstone; British made add ons; arse achingly dull trips up and and down the M1 to northern parts; roller coaster mind blowing rides around the Cat and Fiddle and Yorkshire Dales; getting spannered by a van mid season; sorting the headlamp problem; trying out new tyres, heated clothing and luggage...
So what's next?
There's plenty more left on my list of things to do but I will keep it under my hat for now.
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