Race-rep 125s have been with us for a few years now and are still selling in big numbers. The bike of choice for the aspiring but unlicensed racer was always the Aprilia RS 125, but there’s a new breed now and they’re taking all the glory. The Honda CBR125R goes up against the Yamaha [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Yamaha’
CBR 125R versus YZF 125R
Posted: 12th March 2009 by admin in Bikes for LearnersTags: CBR125R, Honda, Yamaha, YZF, YZF125R
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‘Blade versus R1
Posted: 28th February 2009 by admin in Bikes for TrackdaysTags: Fireblade versus R1, Honda, Sportsbike, Yamaha
A friend of mine has recently taken delivery of a 2008 Honda Fireblade. I’ve always thought the Yamaha R1 was the most seductive and desirable incarnation of the Japanese Superbikes but will the Fireblade change my mind? Well…no. It’s a beautiful piece of machinery with curves in all the right places, but it looks more [...]