Streetbikes of Desire ; for That Perfect Blend of Thrilling Power and Easy City Riding, There Are Some Great New Models Around. David Williams and Mark Prigg Report
Evening Standard - London › May 29, 2009
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The streetbike has enjoyed a huge rise in popularity as commuters realise that they can get the performance of a "real" superbike but in a machine that's comfortable to ride in town.
In a nutshell, streetbikes are pareddown bikes without the full fairings and stretched-out riding position of racing models. Sitting upright means you can see your way through traffic while still benefiting from the power of a superbike. This leads to a machine that's easy enough to ride to be a first bike but also capable of scaring the life out of you when you pull away from lights. And on a streetbike you'll also be able to weave through London traffic easily.See the full content of this document
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Streetbikes of Desire ; for That Perfect Blend of Thrilling Power and Easy City Riding, There Are Some Great New Models Around. David Williams and Mark Prigg Report
however, there are caveats. Storage can be an issue, as in general there isn't any, and motorway riding is tough -- you'll be exhausted after a few junctions.
One of the newest entrants on the ...See the full content of this document
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