Two-Wheels

Category: Long term reviews

  • Kawasaki ZZR600 E

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    This bike belongs to Gozza and is a late 1999 E model. He acquired it with the intention of working on it alongside Nige’s, but when circumstances intervened for Nige, Gozza had the time to continue with his to be ready for late summer. The timing of the test ride aligned perfectly with both Nige…

  • The first few weeks of Ted

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    Following on from ‘Welcome to Little Ted‘, there was some urgent work required before the bike could go on the road. First, the indicators, mirror, and screen needed replacing to keep the bike legal. I considered purchasing new fairings from China for approximately £400; however, a condition of the arrangement was that I would use…

  • Welcome to Little Ted

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    The bike Nige did not know he wanted. It was the 21st of June 2026, Em and Nige were the ‘broom wagon’ for the Longest Day Challenge, from Dunoon to John O Groats. Sadly, a competitor came off his bike, and Nige went to collect it and take it to Inverness Motorcycle Tours. As is…

  • Honda CBR600.

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    The bike Nige did not know he wanted. It was the 21st of June 2026, Em and Nige were the ‘broom wagon’ for the Longest Day Challenge, from Dunoon to John O Groats. Sadly, a competitor came off his bike, and Nige went to collect it and take it to Inverness Motorcycle Tours. As is…

  • Royal Enfield Interceptor Panniers

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    I am a huge fan of luggage on the right bike. Both my BMW F650 GS and the Honda VFR800 have Givi monokey pannier racks panniers and top boxes. With that said, I wouldn’t dream of fitting them to the Suzuki GSXR or the Yamaha FZ6. Knowing my love for all things motorbike, Givi reached…

  • Honest review of the Interceptor 650

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    The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is the perfect mix of timeless style and modern performance. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 stands as one of the most celebrated motorcycles in its category, revered for its ability to revive the golden age of classic motorcycling while seamlessly integrating modern engineering advancements. Introduced as a key model in…

  • SFV650

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    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…

  • Interceptor modifications

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    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…

  • Kawasaki ZZR600 (3).

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    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…

  • Kawasaki ZZR600 (2).

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    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,…