Quick ride

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The Morbidelli 850 V8 motorcycle offers a rare riding experience with its spacious seating position, wide wheelbase and instant throttle response. Its fuel-injected, 32-valve engine ensures a smooth power delivery from the idle to the revolution limiter. The Morbidelli 850 costs $45,000.

Author: Cathcart, Alan
Product/Service Evaluation, Morbidelli 850 V8 (Motorcycle)

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Weird science

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A half-day street ride aboard a Triumph T509 Speed Triple is described. The 885cc bike uses a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, dohc inline-Three engine with Daytona-type castings. The bike is considered comparable to the Ducati M900 Monster, the Buell S1 Lightning and the KTM Duke.

Author: Cathcart, Alan
Personal narratives, Motorcyclists

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Exotica for everyman? Bimota DB2

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The Bimota DB2 ($19,000) has superb performance with excellent acceleration and torque. The ride is comfortable and both full- and half-fairing styles are available.

Author: Cathcart, Alan
Bimota DB2 (Motorcycle)

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Subjects list: Evaluation, Motorcycles
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