ON PRINCIPAL
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16 January 2025
Suzuki DR-Z makes a welcome return
Visiting last year's bike shows, Paul Browne couldn't help but shrug his shoulders and spit out the odd "meh".
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With the occasional exception there was, he opined, nothing very fresh among the supposedly fresh metal.
But, on catching sight of the revived Suzuki DR-Z, his spirits lifted. Fun is clearly coming back in fashion. -
09 January 2025
Riding to the Max
A quarter of a century in and, arguably, Yamaha's TMax has set the super scooter standard.
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Extremely well spec'd, highly responsive, agile and designed for comfort, it remains a cut above, reports Paul Browne.
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02 January 2025
New Year, New Rides
With all the cheese gone and only the least appetising chocs left rolling around the Quality Street tin, it's time to look ahead to more wholesome pursuits.
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Well, one: biking.
Paul Browne is excited by what the next 12 months has to offer to Ireland's diverse motorcycling community. -
19 December 2024
Zero hits the dirt
Zero Motorcycles is getting down and dirty with a couple of off-road bikes set to join the company's range in the new year.
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The new electric machines look just the part for those who like to throw themselves around a dirt track, reports Paul Browne. -
12 December 2024
Ride safe, ride warm, ride dry – but ride!
Weather, what weather?
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It's only a touch of winter. And when the conditions allow, there's nothing better than riding under crisp, clear blue skies.
Heck, it can still be pretty good under cloud-covered skies.
That is, if you're dressed for it.
Paul Browne offers a few tips.