Cycle World
CYCLE WORLD
DECEMBER 2009
VOL. 48 NO. 12
AMERICA'S LEADING MOTOR MAG
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FEATURES
36 V-FORCE
Inside the Aprilia RSV4 Factory. By Kevin Cameron
48 THREE TENORS
Riding a trio of classic six-cylinder bikes. By Peter Egan
56 PROJECT FURY
From stocker to stunner the easy way. By David Edwards
ROUNDUP
8 2010 MOTORCYCLES
From Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, Ducati, Triumph and Can-Am.
14 QUICKRIDE
Husaberg FE 390.
16 QUICKRIDE
KTM 990 Supermoto T.
TESTS
28 APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY
Living with the year's Best Superbike. By Don Canet
40 HARLEY-DAVIDSON WIDE GLIDE
FXDWG spells...cool. By Blake Conner
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EVALUATIONS
64 AEROSTICH TRANSIT SUIT
Textile alternative.
66 ARAI VX-PRO3 VS. SHOEI VFX-W
Off-road helmet face-off.
RACE WATCH
78 CAPTAIN AMERICA!
Jorge Lorenzo: MotoGP's emerging force. By Kevin Cameron
COLUMNS
6 UP FRONT
Ride for Mike. By David Edwards
22 TDC
Tip-Toeing Through the Tulips. By Kevin Cameron
24 LEANINGS
Tips on Planning a Great Big Trip. By Peter Egan
DEPARTMENTS
18 HOTSHOTS
62 NEW IDEAS
68 SERVICE
87 SHOWCASE
98 SLIPSTREAM
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