Cycle World

CYCLE WORLD

VOL.31 NO.2

FEATURES

42 Best Buys A shoppers' guide to non current models.

48 Aboard the NR Express The "Not Ready" 750 is now • ready and waiting. -by Alan Cathcart

52 Showtime East, Showtime West New bikes take center stage.

54 Two-Wheel Steering A new way to turn and burn. -by Kevin Cameron

TESTS

32 Bargain Blasters The Fun Factor times four.

34 Yamaha Seca II Sometimes, newer is better.

36 Suzuki Bandit Revs-R-Us.

38 Kawasaki EX500 Old, yes. Dead, no.

40 Suzuki GS500E Tight-budget Twin.

60 KTM 300D/XC Is this the perfect dirtbike?

EVALUATIONS

45 Cool-Tech Jackets Two cures for the summertime blues.

RACE WATCH

64 Supercharged Superheroes Rides on the wild side. -by Brian Catterson

70 Trial by Fire Team Cycle World aboard a nitro Harley.

COLUMNS

8 Up Front Sex lessons. -by David Edwards

10 Leanings Boots and saddles. -by Peter Egan

12 TDC The cannon connection. -by Kevin Cameron

DEPARTMENTS

16 Letters

23 New Ideas

26 Roundup

83 Service

85 CW Showcase

90 Slipstream

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