October 2010 - Issue 601
6 POSTBAG
Your thoughts on all manner of things motorcycling that have occurred to you since we last met
11 HERSHON
Maynard’s had his eye turned towards an immaculate sportsbike that, after eight years of use, looked like it was brand new
12 BAD BOY’S BACK
Harley-Davidson’s XR1200X is meant to be a harder-edged version of the firm’s popular XR1200 Sportster, but does it live up to the hype or is it a bit ‘fur coat’? Malc Wheeler set off to find out
18 NEWS
Pictures of the Triumph Adventure caught in final testing and more on next year’s ZX10-R Kawasaki
22 VICTORY’S CROSS LAUNCH
No, nobody was angry during the debut of the 2011 machines, the Cross range is Victory’s top-end touring badge and the Americans are using it to launch a couple of very capable machines into the sector. Here’s the first ride on them
32 WORLD ELECTRIC: MAVIZEN
Want an electric Superbike that you can go out and buy right now? Here’s the only one, it’s the Mavizen and MSL has ridden it in finished, road-ready form
48 JULIAN RYDER
So Rossi is off to Ducati. Julian’s right at the centre of it all as you’d expect
56 SIBLINGS: KAWASAKI Z750 AND Z1000
Big engine or small engine? Mind you, there’s a lot more to both these bikes than that. The choice isn’t quite that simple but really rather depends on where you are in your riding career as to which one to plump for
64 FUELLING AMBITION
So exactly what can you expect to get from a tankful of premium unleaded? MSL took the widest variety of motorcycles from the test fleet, picked a spot a long way from the office and let the team head off with just one tank of petrol. Do you ride as normal or do you do everything in your power to squeeze every last mile from the bike?
76 ROUND THE WORLD
Lead from the front is a useful mantra to bear in mind when doing long trips, as Kevin and Julia Sanders know only too well. A trip to China, a misleading map, mud, snow and ice and roast camel can’t stop them this month
86 IMPROVE YOUR RIDING
This month MSL brings you how to work junctions in the correct way, all part of our service to you Dear Reader and as usual, it won’t cost you one penny more
90 HOW IT WORKS
It’s a vital component that has gone through quite a radical transformation over the years but there’s more to the humble frame than meets the eye
92 BUYER’S GUIDE: SPORTS BOOTS
What you need to know about what makes a good sports boot and a look at the latest on the market. Think of this as the MSL knowledge that’ll make sure you get the best boot for you and your wallet
96 LONG TERMERS
A big crash has happened
106 MOTO GUZZI BB1
Take an idea, wrap it around a big engine and drape a huge ladle of Italian flair over it. This is the Guzzi that Guzzi should make. Big motor, cool frame and oodles of style
Next Issue
THE BIG BIKES: Bargain or Bling?
Suzuki’s GSX1250 lines up against Honda’s VFR1200 - Both big noises in their own right, but which is best and why? MSL gets serious with the impressive duo.
The BIG read Mannicom’s back!
Excerpts from his new book, exclusively here in MSL
The BIG Trip
Pike’s Peak. Real bikers doing what they do best
Plus: Damon I’Anson. Yamaha’s Diversion F. Julian Ryder. Harley’s 2011 bikes ridden. Steve Rose. How it Works. Kevin Cameron. Improve Your Riding. Dr Leon Manning. Buyer’s Guide.
All this and plenty more in MSL #602
On sale 1 October 2010
