Category: Long term reviews
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SFV650
This was the bike Nige passed his test on and eventually bought from the riding school as a commuter. Nige ran the bike for a couple of years as a commuter and then stored it away with a view of either turning it into a track bike or using it as a commuter again. The…
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Interceptor modifications
Enhancements on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 we feel improve its overall usability. Evermotor bar end mirrors. While not an essential modification, the standard mirrors on our Interceptor had to be removed due to the location where the bike is parked in the garage, specifically beneath a workbench. The evermotor bar end mirrors fitted the…
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Kawasaki ZZR600 (3).
ZZR 600 D – E service manual & specifications. Specifications. Specs Engine size 599cc Engine type 16v inline four Frame type Aluminium twin spar Fuel capacity 18 litres Seat height 780mm Bike weight 182kg Front suspension Fully adjustable Rear suspension Preload and rebound Front brake Twin 300mm discs Rear brake 200mm disc Front tyre size…
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Kawasaki ZZR600 (2).
About the ZZR 600 D1. MCN states ‘Overlooked by many but those who’ve ridden them know how good they can be. The Kawasaki ZZR600 is an unlikely nutter bike but, on speed alone, it’s up there in the upper echelons of the “bikes that can get you nicked in second gear” category.’ The Kawasaki ZZR600,…
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Kawasaki ZZR600 (1).
This was Nige’s first big bike after passing his test. Initially bought and ran for a couple of years then left with the intentions of restoring it. Over time other projects came and went and Nige decided to sell it to Gozza in 2023. October 2025, Nige’s eldest daughter suddenly passes away, Nige and Chloe…