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CRUISER-COME-SPORTS- BIKE RUBBER
packed full of MotoGP derived goodness that any hesitation from the loyal Streetfighter owners has quickly dissipated . Variable length intake trumpets , for the first time , are included , while the gear drum is from the exotic Superleggera V4 . Then there is the obvious new aero styling that creates 17kg of downforce at 270km / h … A superbike that is perfect for backroads as well as trackdays , is this the perfect ‘ all-rounder ’ for high performance riding ?
Gone are the days where cruisers were considered , well , cruisey . Some of the modern cruisers and baggers charge hard and Pirelli has acknowledged that with its latest offering for the big guns . Enter the Diablo Powercruiser , a sports tyre for the quicker cruiser market … With a slick shoulder zone for stability under full lean and power and the instantly recognisable Pirelli sports tread pattern adorning the rest of the surface , these tyres see the big cruiser and bagger bikes come into a new arena . With the Bagger Racing in the USA shining the light on what the big V-Twins are capable of , now the street rider can get a piece of the performance rubber action with tyres designed purely for them . Hit up your local bike shop for the latest performance hoops for your big twin – stock is on its way .
18 KIWI RIDER