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Sport Rider’s Tests and First Rides section showcases sport bike tests from our staff riding new sport bikes from Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda, and more to give you professional sportbike reviews and first impressions.
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The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 - Game Changer The 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 - Game Changer
In Imitating Its MotoGP Championship-Winning YZR-M1 By Fitting The '09 R1 With The "Crossp...
 
'09 Triumph Daytona 675 - Refining The Triple Threat '09 Triumph Daytona 675 - Refining The Triple Threat
Triumph Makes Some Subtle Tweaks To Its New Daytona 675 Triple For 2009.
 
2009 Aprilia Mana 850 - Mistaken Identity 2009 Aprilia Mana 850 - Mistaken Identity
Part Scooter, Part Motorcycle, Is The 2009 Aprilia Mana 850 A Glimpse Into The Future?
 
Harley-Davidson's Latest Creation XR-1200 - Back To The Future Harley-Davidson's Latest Creation XR-1200 - Back To The Future
Harley-Davidson Looks To Its Racing Past For Its Next Inspiration: The XR-1200.
 
The 2009 Ducati Monster 1100 - New Age Monster The 2009 Ducati Monster 1100 - New Age Monster
Using The Latest Version Of The Desmodue Engine And The New Generation Upgraded Chassis Br...
 
2009 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V 2009 Moto Guzzi Griso 8V
Spend five minutes in the saddle of the Guzzi Griso 8V and you may well wonder why they bo...
 
2009 Ducati 1198/1198S - Bigger Red 2009 Ducati 1198/1198S - Bigger Red
Using Lessons Learned From World Superbike, Ducati Builds Upon The 1098 With The New 1198.
 
2009 Ducati Streetfighter - Late Braking 2009 Ducati Streetfighter - Late Braking
In a somewhat unexpected move, Ducati has separated its liquid-cooled and air-cooled lines...
 
New BMW K1300 Series For '09 New BMW K1300 Series For '09
BMW's K Bikes Get A Bigger And Stronger Engine, Plus New Suspension Upgrades
 
Subtly Improved Honda CBR600RR Subtly Improved Honda CBR600RR
The 600RR Gets Minor Mods To Boost Midrange Power, And Both 600RR And 1000RR Are Available...
 
2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - Sharpened Sword 2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - Sharpened Sword
The Middleweight Ninja Goes To The Gym And Comes Back Leaner, Meaner, And More Focused Tha...
 
First Ride 2009 Buell 1125CR - Retro Cool First Ride 2009 Buell 1125CR - Retro Cool
First impressions after a few days with Buell's latest creation using the liquid-cooled He...
 
New 2009 Ducati Monster 1100 - More Monster New 2009 Ducati Monster 1100 - More Monster
Ducati beefs up the original Monster with the 1078cc Desmodue engine and a new chassis.
 
2008 Aprilia SL750 Shiver - Italy On A Budget 2008 Aprilia SL750 Shiver - Italy On A Budget
Whatever It Is You Want To Do, The '08 Aprilia Shiver Has It Covered.
Nissan Frontier Research
Nissan Frontier Being one of the most popular cars in its class, the Nissan Frontier offers good performance and quality. The V6 standard engine in the Frontier gives you 261 horsepower with an estimated 16 mpg. It has drivers side crash test ratings of 4 stars and passengers side crash test ratings of 5 stars. You also might want to research the Mitsubishi Lancer and the Acura TL.