by GearHead | 16 October 2026 | From the archive, Reviews
At first glance it’s easy to mistake this machine for any other generic cruiser. But on closer inspection the Brembo calipers and Marchesini wheels on this model tell me this is no ordinary Harley wannabe.The performance theme continues with the V-Twin engine,...
by GearHead | 15 October 2026 | From the archive, Reviews
Over the years I’ve ridden only a handful of bikes fast enough to scare me; my original Yamaha R1 and Kawasaki ZX10R being the most memorable examples. The Brutale 1090RR now joins that list.Right from the off it tried to spit me off the back. The power delivery...
by GearHead | 14 October 2026 | From the archive, Reviews
If ever there was a good reason to leave your earplugs at home, the Yamaha R1 is it. Since the new model was launched in 2009 there have been no major updates. Newer models such as the BMW S1000RR and the new Kawasaki ZX-10R have moved the game on another few steps...
