Description
Contents: Bigger, Better Vulcan (Kawasaki finally pumps up the tireless V-Twin and builds a fresh chassis to match) Comparison – Eight Great 1100’s (BMW Phoenix, Harley Sportster 1200 (Sport and Custom) and V-Rod, Honda Shadow Sabre and Spirit, Yamaha V-Star and Moto Guzzi California. We ride and rank ’em) Special Section – Cool Yule Buyer’s Guide (Once again, we offer the most coveted gifts and goodies) Features – First Ride: BMW R1200CL (As comfy as it looks?); Yamaha Factory Racer (We get to ride the Warrior of Wicked intent); Departure (Ride with Elvidge on the San Juan Skyway of Colorado); Cruiser Of The Year (Ok, you give up (’cause you probably can’t guess); Personal Best (Best moment, road, food and personal bike from the staff); VTX Showcase (Four 1800cc Honda Hotties); Parts Department (Fork seal replacement, new products and tests); Street Survival (Some safe riding habits start once you get home); Electra-Flying (Full test: A long-ride look at the luxurious Harley-Davidson Ultra-Glide); Exhaust Notes (Friedman lives to rant another day) Advice & Comment – Off Idle; Rumblings; Street Survival; Exhaust Notes Departments – Between The Lines; Departure; Parts Department; Readers & Rides; Ad Index
Issue: December 2002
Condition: Very Good