HONDA BROS ROAD TEST ON DVD:
The BROS is the exquisitely built Japanese cousin of the "ever so dull" NTV. Favoured by dispatch riders because of its almost unrivalled build quality and a sweet v-twin it's now fast becoming a cult Japanese classic. On test here is the snappily named 'Product 2 Mark II'.
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HONDA CBR600RR ROAD TEST ON DVD:
Launched in 2003, Honda's hard edged CBR600RR was designed to beat the 'Super-sport' 600s at they're own game, and it did! Things move fast in this class though and a few years down the line it's already out of date. The question we ask is 'does it still work in the real world?'
BMW R100GS PARIS DAKAR ROAD TEST ON DVD:
The R100 GS is what 'real' round the world travelers prefer. They find the newer R1150's and R1200's far too complicated. Can its charm and reputed rock solid reliability make up for it's ancient design in our modern world.
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HONDA XR650R ROAD TEST ON DVD:
The XR650R was Hondas first proper Enduro bike when it was launched in 2000. It looks like a bit of a fatty now compared to the lithe CRF but with more than 50 b.h.p. and a dry weight of 135 KG's it's still a torquey bugger with enough power to frighten new riders to death!
DUCATI MONSTER ROAD TEST ON DVD:
Ducati's iconic Monster, or to give it its Italian name 'Il Monstro' is more responsible for the success of the Ducati brand than any other bike. Set foot on Italian soil and you will see hundreds of them. They may be too cool for school but do they still break down? We can say with our hand on our hearts...... YES!...... well this one did anyhow!
KAWASAKI GPZ400R ROAD TEST ON DVD:
This GPZ400R is the little brother of the GPZ600R, the bike that really kick started the 'Super-sport' 600 category here in the UK. For it's time it was trick, with an alloy frame and Uni-trak suspension. A modern classic that's still useable today and with only 10 b.h.p. less than the 600 and less weight it's surprisingly entertaining.
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HONDA CM125 CUSTOM ROAD TEST ON DVD:
The CM125 Custom is a reworking of a 1980's Honda by the same name. This one isn't built in Japan though and the quality isn't as good. However, as learner bikes go, it's about as easy to ride as a tricycle and about as scary too. In it's favour, it is very comfy and doesn't look like a 125, but boy is it slow!
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MAZDA MX-5 ROAD TEST ON DVD:
The best selling sports car in the world....Ever! Does Mazda's iconic MX5 deserve it's place in the Guinness Book of Records, after all 750,000 people can't be wrong, can they? On test here is the Japanese spec Eunos Roadster 1.8 S with the 6 speed gearbox and LSD.
HONDA CR-V ROAD TEST ON DVD:
It's a 'Sports Utility Vehicle' which sounds like a bad thing, but being a Honda at least it means it will never break down and it's the only car we've ever tested with the option of a shower! On test here is the 2.2 VTEC petrol version and we even managed to find some snow to test it properly.
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TOYOTA YARIS ROAD TEST ON DVD:
A plethora of 'clever' and 'funky' features led to it being awarded 'Car of the year'. Not a bad start in life for the baby Toyota that raised the bar in the 'super-mini' class, but is it to much 'mini' and not enough 'super' to fit the family and dog in?
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AUDI A4 ROAD TEST ON DVD:
The Audi A4 is the thinking man's 3-series BMW. With over 120,000 miles covered in our hands we've found it really lives up to its strong image out on the road. This 1.8 Petrol version may not be fast but it just keeps going and going and going.
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FORD MONDEO ROAD TEST ON DVD:
The perennial reps favorite has been a top seller for over a decade but has gained itself a pretty dull image along the way. Underneath it's bland exterior lies a surprisingly agile and rewarding drivers car. On test here is the top of the line 2.5 V6 Ghia!
VOLVO S80 ROAD TEST ON DVD:
This big Swedish luxury cruiser certainly lives up to its reputation for safety but can it really compete with the with the heavyweights from Germany? In terms of image the answer is unfortunately no, but that just means that used ones are bargains. On test here is the 2.5 TD model.
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PEUGEOT 206 ROAD TEST ON DVD:
The 206 has been in the top 10 selling cars in the UK for a number of years now and yet it was one of the worst performers in the largest independent survey of 2005 - we put it through its paces to find out what its really like. On test here is the 1.4 Petrol GLX model.
VOLKSWAGEN POLO ROAD TEST ON DVD:
Not the first Polo, but the first Polo with proper build quality! It shook up the 'Super-mini' class when it came out in 1995 - we find out what all the fuss was all about. On test here is the 1.9D Estate version which isn't exactly the exciting model, but is, exactly, the practical one.