Twist & Go - January/February 2014 - Sample Edition

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RAIN SUITS

Just how waterproof is waterproof?

Carli finds out the hard way

METROPOLIS 400

18new bikes and latest gear revealed

Peugeot’s

long-awaited threewheeler finally arrives

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IMPROVING RIDING SKILLS

Kawasaki J300

WELCOME

Let’sbecareful outthere

I was riding to Cadwell Park race track recently through the picturesque country lanes of Lincolnshire, when I was overtaken by a group of four motorcyclists travelling at a speed far greater than I’d consider safe for such minor roads. About half a mile down the road, I rounded a corner to find these same riders stopped, all looking at a woman lying in the road, seemingly unconscious.

She was flat on her back and was wearing a horse riding helmet – but a horse was nowhere in sight (it was later found half-amile down the road). Luckily she was only winded and eventually managed to stand up.

It transpired that the bike riders had come up behind her at speed, spooking her horse, which then bucked and reared, throwing her off before it galloped up the road. But the whole scenario throws up two issues.

Firstly, these bikers should not have been using the road as a race track – if they wanted to do that then they should have waited until they got to Cadwell. They should have also taken the road conditions (and other road users) into consideration and acted accordingly.

Secondly, at the scene it became obvious that no one really knew what to do (me included) and had the horse rider or a bike rider been seriously injured, the consequences could have been much different than they actually turned out.

Since this incident, Carli, myself and other team members have attended a dedicated motorcycle First On Scene first-aid course run by our local LIVES organisation – and I’d recommend that everyone should do the same (perhaps even as an essential part of the motorcycle test). If nothing else, it at least teaches how to remove a crash helmet properly.

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WHO’SWHO? MAU SPENCER

Heading up the T&G team, editor Mau has been riding bikes since he was 16.

If he’s not beavering away at his computer getting T&G or Classic Scooterist magazines to press, you’ll find him at local scooter meets.

WAYNE TEMPEST

Usually found in the IT department of T&G Towers, Wayne only realised his passion for two wheels a few years ago. We let Wayne loose on a motorcycle training day at Cadwell Park recently; you can read about his adventures on page 64…

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CARLI ANN SMITH

Staff writer on the T&G team, Carli has been riding bikes for over a decade.

She loves all things two-wheeled and started her riding career on a DT125.

See her testing out rain suits on page 56…

PETE HENSHAW

Pete doesn’t own a car and is happy to rely on two wheels to get around. His specialism is riding small, slow bikes for very long distances and likes anything that’s powered by petrol, diesel, pedals or slight electrical assistance.

IAN‘IGGY’GRAINGER

‘The Ig’has been a regular contributor to T&G and other bike and scooter magazines since 2003. He started riding scooters at the age of 15... and has never stopped. Iggy puts the Peugeot Metropolis through its paces on page 36.

STEVE ROSE

It’s highly probable that Steve could ride bikes before he took his first steps. Hailed as one of the most experienced test riders out there, Steve has thrown his leg over almost all the bikes on the market. Steve is T&G’s publisher, so he keeps Mau and Carli in line…

IN DETAIL

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GOSSIP ‘N’ GADGETS

Up-to-date news and product information

RIDE TO WORK

Our competition winner finally gets out on two wheels

A NEW DAWN

What’s your New Year’s resolution?

BEST OF THE BUNCH

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Our favourite kit of 2013

TRIED & TESTED

The latest products under scrutiny

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WHAT’S NEW FOR 2014?

A glimpse of things to come

PULSE ADRENALINE

Pulse’s first 250cc Supermoto

PEUGEOT METROPOLIS 400

The new tri-wheeler finally launches – was it worth the wait?

TOMOS CLASSIC XL 45

Relive the 1970s with an Eastern European modern classic

SKYTEAM VRAPTOR 250

Chinese-built version of Suzuki’s Van Van

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RACE REP

Honda’s new CBR250R

SNEAK PREVIEW

Pre-production Sinnis Heist 125

A D’ELIGHT TO RIDE

Carli takes Yamaha’s new commuter for a spin

ZONTES TIGER 125

Does it purr, or does it roar?

Carli takes it for a spin to find out

BUYING USED

Are Boot Fair purchases good bargains, or not?

RAIN SUITS ON TEST

Just how good are they?

PERFORMANCE TRAINING DAY

How to improve your riding skills

AT A SNAIL’S PACE

Riding slowly is a skill; get it right and riding is a lot easier

READERS’ LETTERS

Have your say on the topics you choose

READERS’ RIDES

T&G readers travel the world in search of adventure

WHICH BIKE?

Our new and expanded guide to new scooters and motorcycles

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Editor: Mau Spencer mspencer@mortons.co.uk Publisher: Steve Rose Contributors: Steve Cooper, Joe Dick, Pete Henshaw, Iggy, Mau, Steve Rose, Wayne Riley, Carli Ann Smith, Wayne Tempest.

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NEW FOR 2014 If you’re anything like us, this time of year is extremely exciting. Sure, the skies may have turned grey but we’re already thinking about the coming year.We’ve been to the shows, scoured manufacturers’websites and trawled through the brochures to bring you the latest on the new and improved models you can look forward to seeing on the road and in dealerships in the not-too-distant future...

KAWASAKI

SPEC:

(www.kawasaki.co.uk)

J300 Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki has launched its brand-new J300 scooter. It is looking to increase its presence in the urban and suburban transport marketing and believes that this scooter, which features ‘Kawasaki visual cues’ will achieve this.

It has been designed entirely in-house by a dedicated Kawasaki design team and will compliment other Kawasaki urban families such as the ER series and the Versys.

Mr Fukumoto, head of KHI’s styling department comments: “J stands for

Jyounetsu which means passion in Japanese. We approached the styling and design of the J300 with the same passion as for our other significant new models for the 2014 season.”

With the core drive train and additional chassis elements provided by strategic vehicle partner, KYMCO, the development, styling and final product engineering approach has been conducted exclusively by the design and engineering team at Kawasaki’s factory in Akashi, Japan and Kawasaki’s European R&D Department.

ENGINE

299cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke single MAX POWER

20.3kW (28ps) 7750rpm LUBRICATION

Forced lubrication, wet sump TRANSMISSION

CVT with centrifugal clutch FINAL DRIVE

Belt

FRAME

Tubular diamond, steel TYRES

Front: 120/80 x 14 M/C 58S Rear: 150/70 x 13 M/C 64S SUSPENSION

Front: 37mm telescopic fork Rear: twin shocks with five-way adjustable preload BRAKES

Front: single 260mm petal disc Rear: single 240mm petal disc SEAT HEIGHT

775 mm

TANK CAPACITY

13 litres

WEIGHT

191kg

PRICE

£4049

PRICE £4049 (Special Edition £149)

BMW

(www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk)

VESPA

(www.vespa.com/en)

PRIMAVERA

C EVOLUTION As reported in our last edition, the new C Evolution was officially unveiled at the Milan Motorcycle Show. The first electric scooter of the Bavarian house is equipped with a 15bhp electric motor equivalent to a 47.5hp engine.

The C Evolution is claimed to be able to reach speeds up to a (limited) 75mph.

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The Vespa Primavera is back and adopts some style and technical features from the Vespa 946. Despite maintaining classic Vespa single arm suspension, the new Primavera has a completely redesigned system for reducing slide friction. The shock absorber is now fixed to the aluminium support that connects it to the wheel via a hinged pin.

It offers the choice of two 50cc engines; one two-stroke and the other a modern, four-stroke with four-valve distribution.

The two-stroke 50cc engine is intended for riders looking for a sharper performance, while the four-stroke 50cc engine boasts modern four-valve timing. The 125 and 150cc engine versions are powered by a modern three-valve engine claimed to provide performance, minimum fuel consumption and good emission levels.

Available accessories will include an internal topbox bag, a black painted sidestand and an outdoor vehicle cover with Vespa logo and convenient openings to accommodate accessories. An electronic alarm, installable with dedicated cable, and saddle-handlebar mechanical anti-theft device are also available.

A full road test will appear in the next edition.

HONDA

CONTINENTAL TYRES

(www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles)

(www.conti-bike.co.uk)

CONTIMOVE365

CBR300R Offering a great step up the Super Sport ladder, the CBR300R gets more power and torque thanks to an extra 37cc, plus improved throttle response, aggressive hard-edged Fireblade-inspired styling and standard-fit ABS.

SH MODE 125 Since the arrival of the original SH50 in 1984, the enduring popularity of Honda’s SH scooter series has earned it the status of being a brand within a brand and this latest incarnation enhances the Mode’s shape and styling. The liquidcooled four-stroke sohc two-valve engine with eSP (enhanced Smart Power) is built around a host of technologies which minimise fuel consumption and maximise output.

Continental is releasing a new all-season scooter tyre. Made from silica compounds Continental claims it offers excellent grip, reduced warm-up times and reduced rolling resistance for lower fuel consumption.

It has wide drainage grooves ensuring optimal dispersal of water from around the contact patch for increased grip in the wet.

The ContiMove365 has also passed stringent testing in Germany in order to obtain an M+S (Mud + Snow) rating in a country where a winter approved tyre is a legal requirement.

It will initially be available in seven sizes: 120/70-10 54M TL, 120/70-12 58P TL, 120/9010 57P TL, 130/70-12 62P TL, 3.50-10 59M TL, 100/80-10 53P TL, and 100/90-10 56M TL. There will also be four further sizes available shortly.

HONDA INTEGRA The Integra scooter gets improved ergonomics and new styling, underpinned by capacity increase to 745cc, more power and torque, plus refined Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) software, new lightweight aluminium swingarm and a host of detail updates.

KAPPA

INTERPHONE

(www.kappamoto.com)

(http://interphonewireless.com)

BLUETOOTH SYSTEM

RANGE ADDITIONS Kappa’s 2014 product range includes a selection of new waterproof bags, rucksacks plus a range of Jet and off-road helmets.

Among these are two new Jet-style models,

the KV16 (a smart and sleek urban Jet with a huge screen, in black and white versions), and the new KV8 (a flashy, light Jet helmet for scooter use, with its flag based graphics). All will be available shortly.

The F5XT from interphone is a sophisticated Bluetooth intercom system which is weatherproof to IP67 standard and is fitted with A2DP and AVRCT Bluetooth so the user can listen to stereo music wirelessly.

The unit is also fully compatible with Interphone’s ‘remotecontrolf’, which allows use of the system through a remote mounted on the handlebars.

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MODEL

LAUNCH

TEST

PeugeotMetropolis400 It may have taken longer than planned to arrive in the UK, but was the Peugeot Metropolis worth waiting for?

WHO CAN RIDE ONE? Like the MP3 LT and Yourban, the Metropolis also takes advantage of the tricycle laws, so if you passed your car test before January 19, 2013, you can ride it with no bike training (not that we’d advise it). This loophole was closed by the Third Driving Licence Directive (3DLD), so if you passed after that you’ll need a full Cat A licence.

Road tax is more expensive than a bike so it’ll cost you £78 to tax it.

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irst impressions are that it’s very sleek – the styling is bang on. It’s got a Peugeot family feel to it and also borrows a few design cues from the car side of the business. It’s got gorgeous multi-spoke black and polished alloys, there is a pair of distinctive LED eyebrows over the twin halogen headlights and a vertical row of LEDs mounted on the centre of the front axle.

The cockpit is typically Peugeot, with nicely laid-out clocks, complete with on board tyre pressure sensors and the usual trip/fuel/time/mileage

The dashboard is a mixture of analogue and digital display

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features. The Metropolis also uses car-style keyless ignition (have the fob in your pocket within 1.5m and you can open the seat, pop the boot and start the scooter). There’s also an electronic handbrake in the centre of the handlebars and the allimportant button on the right bar to allow you to lock the tilting body, either when you park up, or as you come to a stop, so there’s no need to put your feet down once you’ve perfected the technique. It can be activated at around 5mph and gives an audible noise (although it’s easy to miss it in noisy traffic, so a glance at the screen is a good idea to make sure the amber warning graphic is lit before you embarrass yourself by falling off an unlocked tilting scooter).

There are two versions of the scooter; the standard model and a sportier-looking RS version, (finished in gunmetal grey) with a few added styling touches; the RS costs an extra £200 over the base model.

PATENTLY OBVIOUS To get around any legal issues over twin front wheel patents, Peugeot developed its own system with the help of its car R&D department.

The Metropolis front end is similar to the MP3 in the fact that it’s got two wheels, but the Peugeot Dual Tilting Wheels (DTW) system uses a dual triangulation deformable parallelogram which was designed and built to be lighter (thanks to its use of pressure-injected aluminium), stronger, reduce unsprung mass, require less maintenance and (in theory) make steering lighter and easier.

The Peugeot system also utilises conventional ball joints (like on a car) and a monoshock is mounted horizontally at the top, rather than employing independent shock absorbers to each 12in front wheel.

The scooter can tilt to a maximum lean angle of 39º – one degree less than the MP3.

The Metropolis uses a Dual Tilting Wheels (DTW) system ENGINE The Metropolis uses a 399cc fuelinjected liquid-cooled engine that produces 37.2bhp and is powerful enough to get the wheeled 256kg beast scooter, so moving off from a was looking standstill. It will forward to also see an indicated riding this latest 100mph and has tricycle. Our test enough torque to fire it ride took in around The storage space out of corners, and also 75 miles of under the seat to cruise comfortably at Oxfordshire is quite compact motorway speeds. countryside, a bit of During my time on the scooter it motorway and a few towns. It takes was achieving 48mpg while ridden a bit longer to familiarise yourself hard; that figure could easily be with how the Metropolis behaves improved upon. than it does with an MP3.

By its very nature the Metropolis COMFORT is very similar; you twist the throttle and the body auto unlocks and in Although there’s no room to stretch theory cornering should be your legs out, the actual seating comparable. But I did find it took a position is roomier than an MP3 and few more miles before I was willing the flat floor (raised on an MP3) to trust myself to get some lean means you can store a bag between angle on corners. The Metropolis your legs (just as well because certainly takes a bit more rider input underseat space is limited), the dual than the MP3. I also found the seat with adjustable backrest is comfortable for rider and pillion and linked brakes weren’t quite as powerful and confidence-inspiring the large and stylish fold-out pillion as they are on an MP3; on occasion I footrests and the adjustable screen kept the wind at bay, despite the demo scooter having a sportier short aftermarket screen fitted. The Metropolis has a ready installed mounting point for a sat nav as well in the centre of the fairing, a nice touch.

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO RIDE? I’ve ridden all the MP3 variants and the Gilera Fuoco and I’m a big fan of the whole concept of a tilting three-

The Metropolis 400 RS version

SPEC: ENGINE

felt like I needed to grab both the levers and stamp on the pedal all at the same time – not that it does any good because the linked system only needs either the left lever or foot pedal; use more than that and the pressure just backs up to the levers.

The twin front discs can be used on their own with the right lever, but they aren’t as powerful as you’d expect and after a while you tend to use the linked system most of the time.

399cc, four-stroke, liquidcooled, fuel-injected WHEELS

Front: 120/70 x 12 Rear: 140/70 x 12 BRAKES

Front: twin 200mm discs Rear: 240mm disc (linked and with parking brake) SUSPENSION

Front: deformable parallelogram with DTW and hydraulic shock Rear: twin shocks WEIGHT

256kg

SEAT HEIGHT

780mm

TAKE TWO After the launch day I borrowed a Metropolis again and took it out for a day. With more time on board I started to gel with the Peugeot. I found that I could corner fast and hard once I started to ride it more aggressively and the engine is more than competent for longer trips (I did over 200 miles and thoroughly enjoyed them).

Once I’d got myself used to the brakes I became more confident as well and didn’t have any issues with faster corners and started to grind the centrestand from time to time.

I’d say the Metropolis is more suited to an experienced rider than it is a complete novice, but once you’re used to it you’ll love it, especially if you’ve never ridden the competition.

Words: Iggy Images: M Nicolaou

CONTACT

peugeotscooters.co.uk

PROS

CONS

Styling Exclusivity

Brakes Price

PRICE £6999 (RS £7199)

WE SAY: A great alternative to an MP3, only let down by the brakes and price.

★★★★★

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TesT Finalé

a2

Clear and useful dash

SPEC: EnGInE

Liquid-cooled, 249cc four-stroke, four-valve single cylinder PoWEr

26bhp (19.4kW) @ 8500rpm BrAKEs

Front: Hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper Rear: Hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper TYrEs

Front: 110/70 x 17M/C Rear: 140/70 x 17M/C sUsPEnsIon

Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Pro-Link Monoshock damper sEAT HEIGHT

780mm

WEIGHT

161kg (165kg C-ABS version) TAnK CAPACITY

13 litres

ConTACT

www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles PrICE

£3950

PRiCe £3950 (£4100 with ABS)

Pros

Cons

Great looks sporty feel sporty feel no storage

HondaCBR250R As it enters it’s final year on the market, we put the little 250 race-rep through its paces one last time…

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ntroduced into the biking market in 2011, the Honda CBR250R had the aim of fusing the handling and styling of its iconic big CBR brothers with the better fuel economy and friendliness of a smaller capacity machine. It will be superseded in 2014 by a CBR300R, but until then we take a look at the CBR250R.

ENGINE

The liquid-cooled, single cylinder engine has plenty of grunt for a 250 four-stroke and is ready to perform at any speed in town or out and about on country roads. The CBR gave me the power I needed without playing hard to get and hiding in the six-speed transmission.

Honda took the strategic decision to use LOOKS a single cylinder If you’re into unit. This limits race replicas then the number of you’ll be rubbing moving parts, with Disc brakes provide your hands together the aim of reducing stopping power with glee for this 250cc internal friction, which machine. What a looker! This is a should mean better fuel economy. great-looking bike with angular edges HANDLING and bright paintwork and bright orange wheels – you’re certainly not It’s a sporty riding position with your going to be a wallflower riding this legs pinned to the side of the bike and around. Its looks caused confusion weight forward on to your wrists. aplenty when I told people it was a This gives great control but as with 250 as many had been fooled, all sports bikes, the constant pressure thinking it was packing more cc’s on your wrists can be tiring after a under the full fairing than it was. longer ride. This riding position may

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not be for everyone so I’d suggest a test ride if you’re unsure. This CBR is the first of its kind to include the option of combined ABS, which uses a three-pot caliper on the front (twopot on the non-ABS version). When you grab the front lever, two of the front caliper’s pistons push against the brake pads.

Push the foot pedal down and the rear brake is applied, before a mechanical delay valve actuates the third piston at the front. This system adds an extra £150 on to the RRP and 4kg on to the kerb weight – but it’s a great way to inspire confidence and offer stopping reassurance.

Words: Carli Images: Joe Dick

WE SAY: A sporty-looking, nimble handling 250cc machine – we can’t wait to get our hands on the 300...

★★★★★

FIRST RIDE

ZontesTiger125 We take out theTiger to see whether it purrs or roars...

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stablished in 2003, Tayo Motorcycle Technology, manufacturer of Zontes, is based in Guangdong, China. While the TMT factory makes motorcycles sold in China, Zontes is an export brand, with the machines being designed, spec’d and built specifically for the European market. In the UK, Zontes are distributed by Clements Moto, the same company responsible for Baotian distribution and more recently, GasGas Enduro.

ENGINE Encased in the Tigers frame is a four-stroke, 125cc, air-cooled engine. It has an electric start but also features a kick-start should you prefer.

As it’s not fuel injected, you’ll need to ‘rich up’ the fuel mixture before setting off by using the choke; once warm the Tiger purrs away beautifully.

As you work your way through the five-speed gearbox, the acceleration is prompt and you can get up to 60mph on country roads with ease.

The gearbox is friendly too, in the sense that should you enter a corner in a gear which is a little too high for the turn – as many new (and

existing) riders do – the machine works to help you out and will pull you round.

Despite only having a dry weight of 105kg, it feels extremely sturdy and you can make progress through traffic with confidence. It has plenty of drive and plenty of grunt whatever gear you’re in.

RIDE The Tiger’s 725mm seat height gives a good view of the road ahead, without alienating riders with a shorter leg. The riding position was comfortable and the positioning of the footpegs means that your legs will have a right-angle bend at the knee.

While the footpegs offered good support due to their size and position, at traffic lights or junctions if you’re not careful you catch your shin – after a bit of practice you get used to avoiding them though!

Suspension is provided in the form of a telescopic fork on the front and a twin shock on the rear; these work to provide a good level of suspension which absorb the bumps and make for a really pleasant ride. There’s a disc brake on the front and a drum on the rear,

they do stop the bike, but they are more effective when used together.

LOOKS

ENGINE

We had the black version on test, but it’s available in silver and burgundy too. It has a traditional look with the solo headlight at the front and the pinstripe on the fuel tank.

The finish of the bike is of a high standard and the bodywork is set off nicely by the three-spoke matt black wheels.

The simple dash gives you all the essentials such as indicators, speed and revs, it also features a digital gear indicator which shows you which of the five gears you’re in at a glance.

STORAGE

Great learner machine or a commuter’s companion for a reasonable price.

★★★★★

125cc, four-stroke, aircooled POWER

11.7bhp @ 8000rpm BRAKES

Front: disc brake Rear: drum brake TYRES

Front: 3.00 x 18 Rear: 110/90 x 16 SUSPENSION

Front: telescopic Rear: twin shock SEAT HEIGHT

725mm

WEIGHT

105kg (dry) TANK CAPACITY

15 litres

CONTACT

While the Tiger doesn’t have as much storage space as you’d have on a scooter, there’s a luggage rack at the back which has been designed to incorporate the pillion grabrails, which is handy for strapping down any luggage you may have.

WE SAY:

SPEC:

www.zontes.co.uk

PRICE £1349

plus registration fee and road tax

PROS

Friendly gearbox Big mirrors Large fuel tank

CONS

Fiddly indicator switch No storage Rider footpegs

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