When looking through the newspapers for a used superbike in Cape Town, you’ll be surprised at what you get for your money’s worth. When you actually see what’s being advertised, that’s another matter!
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CA Frolicking by Mike Emery ~ Photos by Billy-no-mates

Of course, we all know that Al Gore invented the Internet, but a little known fact is that it was me that invented the Streetfighter? It’s true I tell ye.
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Photos by Tim McKinney
Tractors. Even some Moto Guzzi owners affectionately refer to their machines in that way. But it’s not really fair. Moto Guzzi’s machines once pushed the cutting edge of the performance envelope. First introduced to the European market in 1971
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Kawasaki ZX-6R, First Ride By Tom Montano
Mr. Takashi Hiraga is the man behind the engine design of the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R. His goal was to produce a lighter, more powerful engine and, as always, an environmentally friendly one for the concerned Californians.
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Kawasaki ZX-9R Full Test

The new for 2000 ZX-9R has many improvements over the ‘98 version that felt like a 600 with a huge engine. This time it is an improved, evolved bike, not a total redesign.
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Honda CBR929RR First Ride

On Tuesday, January 25, journalists were given the first opportunity to ride Honda’s all-new CBR929RR, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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The RC51: First Ride — by Blake Conner

Beauty or beast? It really depends on your taste. If you take the time to dissect the RC51 and compare its functionality to aesthetic appeal, you might decide that there is more beauty to this bike than meets the eye.
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Honda CBR1100XX, The Blackbird What’s Fast Enough?
Photos by Blake Conner

We actually tested the ‘99 version of Honda’s high-speed flagship before we tested the new Suzuki Hayabusa, but the report about the second of those two bikes was completed and published first.
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Kawasaki ZX-9 Candy Lightning Blue - Photos by Blake Conner
I attended the initial press introduction for Kawasaki’s new ZX-9R back in December of ‘97, and then took part in testing the bike for the print magazine that I once worked for, so I looked forward with great anticipation to riding the bike again for an updated riding impression for 2wf.
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It’s Got Personality, Poise, and Charm. It’s also Got Power
Images by Blake Conner - Detail Photos courtesy of American Honda

The original Interceptor of 1983 was a motorcycle that completely changed our expectations of the 750 sportbike class.
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